Prophets in the Bible

Discover God's messengers throughout Old Testament history and their enduring messages of judgment, hope, and redemption.

God's Messengers

The prophets were God's spokesmen who delivered His messages to His people. They called for repentance, warned of judgment, and offered hope for the future. The books are divided into Major Prophets (longer books) and Minor Prophets (shorter books).

The Four Major Prophets

Isaiah

740-680 BC

Salvation and the Coming Messiah

Isaiah 53:5 - 'But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.'

Prophesied extensively about Jesus Christ, earning the title 'The Messianic Prophet.'

Jeremiah

627-586 BC

Judgment and the New Covenant

Jeremiah 31:31 - 'The days are coming when I will make a new covenant with the people.'

Known as the 'Weeping Prophet,' he warned of Jerusalem's destruction and promised restoration.

Ezekiel

593-571 BC

God's Glory and Restoration

Ezekiel 36:26 - 'I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.'

Prophesied during the Babylonian exile, emphasizing God's holiness and future restoration.

Daniel

605-536 BC

God's Sovereignty Over Nations

Daniel 2:44 - 'The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed.'

Demonstrated faithfulness in exile and received visions of future kingdoms and the end times.

The Twelve Minor Prophets

Hosea

God's Faithful Love

750-715 BC

Joel

The Day of the Lord

835-796 BC

Amos

Justice and Righteousness

760-750 BC

Obadiah

Pride and Judgment

586 BC

Jonah

God's Mercy to All Nations

760-750 BC

Micah

Justice and Humility

735-700 BC

Nahum

God's Judgment on Enemies

663-654 BC

Habakkuk

Faith in Difficult Times

608-598 BC

Zephaniah

The Day of the Lord

640-621 BC

Haggai

Rebuilding the Temple

520 BC

Zechariah

Messianic Hope

520-480 BC

Malachi

Covenant Faithfulness

433-424 BC

Hear God's Voice

The prophetic books continue to speak God's truth today. Discover more about these powerful messages with the Grace Speak app.