Old Testament Prophets Lesson Plan

This lesson plan will introduce students to the prophetic books of the Old Testament and the main messages they brought to God’s people.

For additional resources including 21 worksheets about each of the Old Testament Prophets, check out The Religion Teacher’s Prophet’s worksheet Pack.

Prophets Lesson Objectives

• Students will be able to (SWBAT) differentiate between the major and the minor prophetic books.
• SWBAT summarize the main message of the prophets.
• Students will feel inspired by quotes from the Old Testament prophets.

Prophets Lesson Plan Activities

I. Major and Minor Prophets Video

Show students this video overview of the Old Testament prophets with the particular emphasis on the difference between the major and minor prophets:

The Religion Teacher’s Prophets Worksheet Pack includes printable handouts with biographies and reflection questions about the lives of each of the Old Testament Prophets. Students will learn about the lives of all the major and minor prophets of Israel and Judah.