God did not leave Jacob or Naomi in their places of sorrow but used their suffering as place in which He could restore them to blessing. Jacob, as hurt as…
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? For many reasons as we'll see during Advent. The first three times Bethlehem appears in the Bible, a tragedy occurs there. Why is this…
Micah concludes his message repenting on behalf of the nation. He confesses the sins of the leaders but also grabs hold of the hope Israel has even after exile because…
Here in Micah 6 God confronts the nation as a court case. The charges of sin against His covenant are laid, the evidence produced and a judgment is announced. Perhaps…
Micah 5 continues God's promises to Israel, who will experience a temporary setback, but can look forward to the day of Israel's restoration under their Messiah. How will God bring…
Micah moves from judgment to hope in Ch. 4. God never announces judgment without offering hope. While temporary discipline will take place, ultimately God has a plan to bless those…
Paul commands disciples of Jesus to think above things not below; to live the changed life not the way we used to walk before salvation. Four times in vv.15-17 Paul…
In Micah 3 Micah finally confronts the guilty parties - the political and spiritual leaders. A very sad commentary on where Israel was at with God. Since the chapter is…
In Micah 2 God explains why He is sending judgement against the nation Israel because those with financial advantages have used it to manipulate struggling land owners with debt to…
The book of Micah deals with injustice. Micah confronts the leaders of his day who were using their wealth, positions and power to exploit those with less. Micah warns of…