The Prophets of the People of God
This episode we focus each of the 17 prophets of Israel represented in the God Story. It may be the best shot you have to place the prophets in context, so taking the time now will help you mobilize these prophets into your spiritual life for years to come! Seriously. All 17 bring us something unique – so let’s get started!
Isaiah
Christ is Salvation 53:6
Jesus is the coming Messiah (9:6-7)
Jeremiah
Sin’s Condemnation 6:16
Jesus is our Good Shepherd (3:15)
Lamentations
Weeping Prophet 1:16
Jesus wept for us and brings us compassion (Matthew 9:36)
Ezekiel
Exiles-Ruined/Restored 21:27
Jesus brings us new hearts (Ezekiel 36:26)
Daniel
Future Things 7:27
The Son of Man presents before His Father (7:13)
Hosea
Love/Apostasy 14:4
Jesus is our Healer (6:1-3)
Joel
Blow the Trumpet 2:31,32
Jesus gives His Spirit to fill His holy ones (2:28-32)
Amos
Roaring Punishment 1:2
Jesus is the secret counsel of the Lord God (3:7-8)
Obadiah
Brother Violence 1:10
We are Jesus’ brothers (17,21)
Jonah
Compassion’s Voice 1:3
Jesus is the compassion of God (4:11)
Micah
Unchanging Love 7:18
Jesus is the kindness of God (6:8)
Nahum
Nineveh’s Doom 3:19
Jesus will judge the earth in righteousness (1:2,3)
Habakkuk
Just/Rejoice 2:4
Jesus is our joy in judgement (3:18,19)
Zephaniah
Last Chance 2:3
Jesus is our humble warrior (3:12,17,20)
Haggai
Obedient Building 1:4,5
Jesus is building us into a spiritual house (2:9/Ephesians 2:21)
Zechariah
Lord of Hosts 4:6
Jesus will be our Branch of obedience (6:12,13)
Malachi
Sin’s Dialogue 2:2
Jesus is the coming One (4:2,5,6)
The prophets bring focus and strength to reject idolatry and embrace our Lord God in honor. Thanks for joining us. Dave and Burnadette