Major Prophets
The longer prophetic books of the Old Testament.
The Major Prophets delivered God's messages to Israel and Judah during crucial periods in their history. These books contain powerful warnings about judgment for sin, calls to repentance, and promises of future restoration. Through symbolic actions, visions, and poetic oracles, they reveal God's heart for justice, faithfulness, and redemption.
Books in Major Prophets
Isaiah
Visions of God's holiness, judgment, and the coming Messiah.
Key Events:
- Temple Vision
- Immanuel Prophecy
- Suffering Servant
- New Heavens and Earth
Jeremiah
The weeping prophet's warnings to Judah before the Babylonian exile.
Key Events:
- Prophet's Call
- Temple Sermon
- New Covenant
- Fall of Jerusalem
Lamentations
Poetic expressions of grief over Jerusalem's destruction.
Key Events:
- City's Desolation
- God's Anger
- Call for Repentance
- Hope in Faithfulness
Ezekiel
Dramatic visions and prophecies to the exiles in Babylon.
Key Events:
- Throne Vision
- Temple Visions
- Valley of Dry Bones
- New Temple
Daniel
Stories of faithfulness in exile and apocalyptic visions.
Key Events:
- Fiery Furnace
- Lions' Den
- Four Beasts
- Seventy Weeks
Key Information
Key Themes
Judgment and Restoration
Faithfulness in Exile
The Coming Messiah
God's Sovereignty
New Covenant