Prophets

Prophets of Northern Kingdom There are Four Prophets of the Northern Kingdom: Elijah Elisha Amos Hosea

Group Work Each group create a story line Group 1: Group 2: Group 3: Read the story What is the main message that it is teaching us? Write down the plot events that will help the class understand that message Draw pictures Teach the class the story Group 1: Elijah and the Widow: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Group 2: Elijah and God: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Group 3: Elijah and Elisha: 2 Kings 2:1-17 Group 4: Elisha: 2 Kings 5: 1-19

Elijah 873-843 BC Addressed issues: Storyline: Baalism- the worship of other Gods was a violation of the covenant with the LORD Storyline:

Elisha 849-785 BC Ministry focused on actions rather than teachings Worked many wonders or miracles Storyline:

Amos 786-746 BC A southern prophet called to go to the northern kingdom Denounced idolatry, extravagant lifestyles, and neglect of the poor and afflicted Read Amos 2:6-8

Prayer Hosea

Hosea 740-730 BC Read Hosea 1-2 Storyline: Marries an unfaithful woman Even after her infidelity, invites her back into his love Preaches a message of returning to the covenant promise Lives the message through the symbolism of his own life!