1. Prophets

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

3. 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

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

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

6. Amos 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

7. Prayer
Hosea

8. 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!