Old Testament Prophets Flashcards

Flashcards covering key Old Testament prophets and their messages.

Amos

A pre-exilic writing prophet who called out religious hypocrisy and social injustice.

Elijah

A pre-exilic non-writing prophet who challenged the false prophets of Baal and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind.

Ezekiel

A major, exilic writing prophet who preached hope during the exile.

Hosea

A pre-exilic writing prophet whose marriage to an unfaithful wife symbolized God’s love for Israel.

Isaiah

A major, pre-exilic writing prophet who spoke of a suffering servant and the coming of a Messiah.

Jeremiah

A major, pre-exilic writing prophet known as the weeping prophet, who urged people to repent and was thrown into a well.

Jonah

A pre-exilic writing prophet who was thrown into the sea and swallowed by a great fish for avoiding God’s call.

Micah

A pre-exilic writing prophet who urged people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.