35 Israel Restored to Receive Christ
Israel’s priests and kings crumble. Prophets are sidelined. Yet God’s all-powerful hand orchestrates the return of Israel through the hand of pagan Kings. Timelines The Jews Return Leaders Opposition God’s Faithfulness Discussion Chapter Parallel sequence of prophetic...
34 The Minor Prophets
The 12 minor (as in length of book) prophets of Israel (850 to 430 BC) warn of impending judgment with the glimmer of hope for the remnant. Timeline Summary Some “latter days” prophecies Group Book Approx. Dates Pre-exilic prophets of Israel Jonah Amos Hosea...
33 Ezekiel, the Watchman
God calls Ezekiel to be a watchman to demolish delusions,expose apostasy, awaken repentance and stimulate hope – for a restored future for Israel. Background The Watchman Through actions Through preaching The Visionary – Israel’s Future A new heart Bones to life...
32 Daniel: Visions of the Future
Daniel, while enjoying a royal life, is deeply aware that he and his people are captives due to persistent disobedience. Knowing God’s patience and power, he prays for mercy for his nation in humble repentance and receives a big picture of the future from God....
31 Daniel, Highly Esteemed by God
Touted by professionals and businessmen, the stand out quality in Daniel’s life is not the fact that he is highly esteemed by men, but highly esteemed by God.Daniel and his friends were equivalent or more than and IAS officer (or Magi in those days) in the court of...
30 Jeremiah, Jehovah Throws
Jeremiah means “Jehovah throws”. His life spans Israel’s pre-exile and exile. While he declares God’s judgment he assures that it is only for purification and unveils the hope of the Messiah. Outline and Summary Jeremiah Purified Jeremiah and the Potter Jeremiah...
29 Isaiah, the Lord has Saved
Isaiah’s name, “the Lord has saved”, reiterates the only hope of the world today – salvation through Christ. Background Fall of man Judgement Redemption The Future Prophecies Fulfilled Discussion Isaiah is the first of the four “Major prophets”. His ministry went...
28 Elijah the prophet who never died
Elijah, one of the greatest prophets had his weak moments. Deeply human as he was spiritual, he struggles head to head with one of the worst kings – Ahab. King Ahab’s tryst with prophets Elijah - best prophet vs. Ahab, worst king Dynamic Display Deep Depression Where...
27 The Early Prophets
As the lives and legacy of kings begin to degenerate irrecoverably, prophets come to the front line. Christ’s disciples are very similar to prophets with great power and a great price tag. Who is a prophet? The first prophets Prophets in the frontline Popularity...