🔹 Story 1: Elijah Confronted the Prophets of Baal
Main Characters: Elijah, Ahab, prophets of Baal, Israelites
Story Summary: Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel to call down fire from their god. When they failed, Elijah prayed and God sent fire from heaven, proving He alone is God.
Key Verses: 1 Kings 18:16–39
Theme Connection: True prophets speak boldly for God, confronting idolatry and calling people back to truth.
🔹 Story 2: Elisha Multiplied Oil for a Widow
Main Characters: Elisha, widow, her sons
Story Summary: A widow cried out to Elisha for help. He told her to gather empty jars, and God miraculously multiplied her small jar of oil to fill all the vessels, saving her family from debt.
Key Verses: 2 Kings 4:1–7
Theme Connection: Prophets not only proclaim truth—they often serve as instruments of God’s mercy and provision.
🔹 Story 3: Isaiah’s Vision and Call
Main Characters: Isaiah, God, seraphim
Story Summary: Isaiah saw the Lord high and exalted in the temple. Overwhelmed by his sin, he was purified by a burning coal and commissioned by God to be His messenger.
Key Verses: Isaiah 6:1–8
Theme Connection: Prophets are called through encounters with God’s holiness and sent to speak difficult truths.
🔹 Story 4: Jeremiah Wept for a Rebellious Nation
Main Characters: Jeremiah, kings of Judah, people of Jerusalem
Story Summary: Known as the “weeping prophet,” Jeremiah faithfully warned Judah of coming judgment. Though rejected and persecuted, he remained obedient to God’s message.
Key Verses: Jeremiah 1:4–10; 20:1–18
Theme Connection: Prophets often endure sorrow and resistance—but they persist in delivering God’s truth with compassion.
🔹 Story 5: Ezekiel’s Vision of Dry Bones
Main Characters: Ezekiel, God
Story Summary: God showed Ezekiel a valley of dry bones and told him to prophesy to them. As he did, the bones came to life—symbolizing Israel’s future restoration.
Key Verses: Ezekiel 37:1–14
Theme Connection: Prophets declare hope and restoration—even when things seem hopeless and dead.
🔹 Story 6: Jonah Ran from God’s Call
Main Characters: Jonah, sailors, Ninevites, God
Story Summary: Jonah fled from God’s command to preach to Nineveh. After being swallowed by a great fish, he repented and obeyed—leading to the city’s repentance.
Key Verses: Jonah 1–4
Theme Connection: God’s calling pursues His prophets, and their obedience can lead to unexpected mercy for others.
🔹 Story 7: Samuel Anointed Kings and Spoke for God
Main Characters: Samuel, Eli, Saul, David
Story Summary: As a boy, Samuel heard God’s voice and became a prophet to Israel. He anointed both Saul and David as kings and remained a faithful judge and intercessor.
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 3; 8–16
Theme Connection: God raises prophets from a young age to guide nations and shape history.
🔹 Story 8: Nathan Confronted David About His Sin
Main Characters: Nathan, David, Bathsheba
Story Summary: After David’s sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, God sent Nathan to confront him. Nathan used a parable, and David repented.
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 12:1–14
Theme Connection: Prophets speak truth even to power, bringing conviction, correction, and grace.
🔹 Story 9: Huldah the Prophetess Interpreted God’s Word
Main Characters: Huldah, King Josiah’s officials
Story Summary: When the Book of the Law was found during temple repairs, King Josiah’s men consulted Huldah. She confirmed God’s judgment but also spoke mercy because of Josiah’s humility.
Key Verses: 2 Kings 22:14–20
Theme Connection: God uses both men and women as prophetic voices to guide and affirm His word.
🔹 Story 10: John the Baptist Prepared the Way for Jesus
Main Characters: John the Baptist, Jesus, crowds
Story Summary: John lived in the wilderness, preaching repentance and baptizing people. He prepared hearts for the coming Messiah and boldly confronted sin—even losing his life for truth.
Key Verses: Matthew 3:1–17; John 1:19–34
Theme Connection: Prophets pave the way for revival, calling people to repent and recognize God’s coming kingdom.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Deuteronomy 18:18–22
- Amos 3:7
- Jeremiah 1:4–10
- Hebrews 1:1–2
- Matthew 23:37
- 2 Peter 1:20–21
- Luke 7:26–28
- 1 Kings 19:9–18
- Joel 2:28
- Revelation 10:11