August 7

Prophets

You have been asked to outline the social injustices and cultural problems faced by two early prophets and why these problems were contrary to God’s plan. Choose two prophets from the following list. Links to resources will help you begin your research:

Hosea: forgives his wife’s mistakes

Undying love – the story of Hosea and Gomer

Hosea, the prophet and the prostitute

Jonah: makes a poor choice and then owns up to his mistakes

The Prophet Jonah

What can we learn from the life of Jonah?

Amos: showed that social injustice are sins against humanity and God

The Prophet Amos

Amos

The Story of Amos


Micah: preached against injustice in business and treating women and children poorly

The Prophet Micah

Micah


 

Isaiah:  promoted social justice among the rich and poor

The Prophet Isaiah

Introduction to the study of the Book of Isaiah


Daniel: stands up for his belief and religious convictions

What can we learn from the Book of Daniel?

The Book of Daniel