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Season 7: Prophets and Promises
Prophets and Promises: Calling God’s People Back
During seasons of division, exile, and spiritual decline, God raised up prophets to speak truth, call His people to repentance, and proclaim hope for the future. Their messages pointed toward the coming Messiah and God’s enduring promises.
Old Testament prophets stand overlooking Jerusalem as they proclaim God’s messages of warning, repentance, and hope to His people.
Calling God’s People Back
The kingdom had divided.
Israel and Judah struggled with conflict, idolatry, injustice, and spiritual decline.
Kings rose and fell.
Some followed God faithfully for a time.
Others led the people farther away from Him.
Yet God did not abandon His people.
Again and again, God raised up prophets—men and women called to speak His truth during difficult seasons.
The prophets warned the people about the consequences of sin.
They called the nation back to worship, justice, repentance, and faithfulness.
They reminded God’s people that outward religion without faithful hearts could never satisfy God.
But the prophets did more than warn.
They also gave hope.
They spoke of restoration, renewal, and the coming Messiah.
Their messages pointed forward to Jesus Christ and God’s ultimate plan of redemption.
Season 7 explores the lives and messages of the prophets and the promises that carried God’s people through seasons of judgment, exile, and waiting.
Why Study the Prophets?
The prophets teach us:
God speaks truth even when people do not want to hear it.
Faithfulness matters more than outward appearance.
God cares about justice, mercy, and obedience.
Sin has consequences.
Repentance opens the door to restoration.
God always preserves hope for the future.
The prophets remind us that God’s love is persistent and that His promises endure through every generation.
The Journey Through Season 7
7.1 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
A dramatic confrontation reveals that the Lord alone is God.
7.2 Elisha and God’s Miracles
God works through the prophet Elisha to bring healing, provision, and hope.
7.3 Jonah and God’s Mercy
A reluctant prophet learns that God’s compassion extends even to enemies.
7.4 Isaiah’s Promise of Hope
Isaiah speaks of judgment, restoration, and the coming Savior.
7.5 Jeremiah and the New Covenant
Jeremiah warns of coming exile but also promises future restoration.
7.6 Daniel: Faithful in Exile
Daniel remains faithful to God while living in a foreign land.
7.7 Ezekiel and Dry Bones
God promises to bring life, restoration, and renewal to His people.
Key Themes in Season 7
Repentance
God continually calls His people to return to Him.
Faithfulness
Faithfulness matters even in difficult circumstances.
Justice and Mercy
God cares deeply about how people treat one another.
Hope
Even during judgment and exile, God preserves hope for the future.
God’s Sovereignty
God remains in control over nations, kings, and history itself.
Promise
The prophets point forward to the coming Messiah and God’s future redemption.
Looking for Jesus
The prophets constantly point toward Jesus Christ.
Isaiah speaks of the suffering servant and the coming Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah promises a new covenant written on the heart.
Jonah’s three days in the fish foreshadow Christ’s resurrection.
Daniel points to God’s everlasting kingdom.
The prophets prepared God’s people to recognize the Savior when He came.
Their promises find fulfillment in Jesus.
GROW Framework
Grounded in Scripture
Study the messages of the prophets and discover God’s heart for justice, mercy, repentance, and hope.
Reasons We Believe
The prophets reveal God’s faithfulness and His commitment to fulfill His promises.
Obedience in Action
Listen carefully to God’s truth and respond with faithfulness and repentance.
Walk It Out
Choose one area of your life where God may be calling you to greater faithfulness, trust, or obedience.
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