Creative Bible Lessons on the Prophets: 12 Sessions Packed with Ancient Truth for the Present

by Crystal Kirgiss

Publisher:

HarperChristian Resources

, 2009

Overview

12 insightful sessions on the prophets--for youth workers, small group leaders, and Sunday school teachersThese 12 insightful sessions delve into the lives and missions of Old Testament prophets in ways that will pique kids’ interest and imagination. Students will learn about ordinary individuals with evergreen, extraordinary messages about faithfulness, idolatry, self-centeredness, integrity, passionate faith, knowledge of God, a just society, and God’s mighty hand in the history of all humankind.The prophets offer 2 indispensable gifts to teenagers--a window into the heart and mind of God, and a recurring reminder that human beings matter immeasurably to God. The prophets talk to God and to people. But best of all God responds. He speaks to people--and to teenagers--today.

Contents

One Question: Why 7
In the Beginning...10
Jonah: The Unprophet 11
Amos: A Cr y for Justice! . . . .19
Hosea: A Br oken Hear t on the Mend 29
Isaiah (par t 1): The Political Pr ophet 39
Isaiah (par t 2): His Message 51
Habakkuk: (Or, a Dialogue with God) 59
“Is That Your Final Answer?” . .59
Daniel: A Man of Integrity, Wisdom, and Courage . .69
Jeremiah (par t 1): The Man .79
Jeremiah (par t 2): Persistence
in Action . . .89
Ezekiel (par t 1): His Wacky, Wild, Wonder ful Ride 103
Ezekiel (par t 2): A Bony Sequel . . .113
Haggai and Zechariah: Coaches with Dif ferent Styles . . . .125

Product Details

• Title : Creative Bible Lessons on the Prophets: 12 Sessions Packed with Ancient Truth for the Present
• Author: Kirgiss, Crystal
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2009
• ISBN: 9780310854722

About Crystal Kirgiss