Prophetic Books
The prophetic books of the Bible are writings by prophets who conveyed God's messages, often about future events, calling people to repentance, justice, and faithfulness.
Isaiah
Contains prophecies of warning and comfort, pointing to a future Messiah.
Jeremiah
Proclaims God’s judgment against Judah and promises restoration.
Lamentations
Poems lamenting the fall of Jerusalem and expressing hope in God’s mercy.
Baruch
A collection of prayers and reflections attributed to Baruch, the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah, calling the Israelites to repentance, acknowledging their sins, and seeking God's mercy and restoration.
Ezekiel
Contains visions of judgment and hope for Israel’s restoration.
Daniel
Tells stories of faithfulness under persecution and visions of future kingdoms.
Hosea
Uses the prophet’s marriage to symbolize God’s love for unfaithful Israel.
Joel
Warns of a coming locust plague and calls for repentance, promising future blessing.
Amos
Calls for social justice and condemns Israel’s hypocrisy and corruption.
Obadiah
Foretells the downfall of Edom and the restoration of Israel.
Jonah
A prophet runs from God, is swallowed by a fish, and ultimately preaches repentance in Nineveh.
Micah
Warns of judgment and offers hope for a future ruler from Bethlehem.
Nahum
Prophesies the destruction of Nineveh as God’s judgment.
Habakkuk
Questions God’s use of evil nations and affirms trust in God’s justice.
Zephaniah
Foretells judgment on Jerusalem and the nations but promises eventual restoration.
Haggai
Urges the people to rebuild the temple after the exile.
Zechariah
Offers visions of hope and encouragement for the returning exiles.
Malachi
Calls out the people’s spiritual apathy and foretells the coming of a new messenger.