Elijah and Elisha instituted the Age of Prophets with an explosion of signs and wonders. Now comes the 
hard part. Or actually, it’s always hard, speaking truth to stony hearts, but the miracles will soon be out while oracles and exhortations are in. Israel (the northern kingdom, that is) is hanging on only by God’s mercy: Amos and Hosea are sent to warn them, first by words and then by actions.
Jonah is a special case, and not just because of his big fish adventure. He is sent to warn Israel’s enemies, a signal to him (and to us) that God’s heart is for the world, not just one nation or one race. Jonah as the first “global prophet” is a stunning success in some ways and a miserable failure in others.
For the .pdf of this week’s challenge, with Bible passages, questions, and activities, click here:
Bible Reading Challenge Week 28: Kings & Prophets – Jonah, Amos, Hosea
(This is a continuation of a series of posts about the “whole story” of the Bible. I plan to run one every week, on Tuesdays, with a printable PDF. The printable includes a brief 2-3 paragraph introduction, Bible passages to read, a key verse, 5-7 thought/discussion questions, and 2-3 activities for the kids. Here’s the Overview of the entire Bible series.)
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