Tag: Micah

[:en]Warnings: “Do not trust a neighbor, put no confidence in a friend.  Even with her who lies in your embrace, be careful of your words” (v. 5) “For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law– a man’s enemies are the members of his own household”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 7[:]

[:en]The Lord had a case against Israel’s sin which include:  ill-gotten treasures, dishonesty scales, false weights,  violence, deceitfulness.  So He will give them over to ruin and derision. What does God require of us  “To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (v. 8)[:]

[:en]Israel’s Deliverer, the Lord Jesus Christ will come from Bethlehem to save His people.  The birth of Messiah brought hope to Israel but the nation would not receive Him.  He gave them up until the day He returns to restore them and there will be peace to the ends of the earth. The Messiah will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 5[:]

[:en]In the last days, the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established.  Many nations will come to the house of God of Jacob to learn His ways and walk in His paths.  God will settle disputes among strong nations and they will walk in the name of the Lord forever and ever. The Lord… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 4[:]

[:en]The leaders treated the people like animals and devoured them.  They despised justice, distorted all that was right, build Zion with bloodshed & Jerusalem with wickedness and judged for a bribe.  The priests taught for a price and their prophets told fortunes for money. God will eventually judge their sins.[:]

[:en]The people were covetous.  They exploited the poor and reject God’s word.  The false prophets were preaching pleasant message and tried to silence Micah.   Most of the people had depleted the land with their idolatry and harlotry. But the gracious Lord will spare a remnant and give them a promise of hope with their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 2[:]

[:en]Micah’s name means “who is like the Lord”.  He pronounced judgment against Samaria and Jerusalem for their idolatry and harlotry against the Lord.  The prophet wept over the terrible things that would happen to the people. Judgment is certain to come.  Do you mourn over lost sinners and seek to win them to Christ?[:]