7/7 "And What Does the Lord Require?" - Micah
IN A NUTSHELL: Micah was called from his rustic home to bring a message of judgment to the people of Jerusalem. Burdened by the abusive treatment of the poor by the rich and influential, Micah rebukes anyone who would use their social or political power for personal gain." (The Open Bible) "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
CONNECTING TO THE TEXT:
- What was going on in Israel during the ministry of Micah? (Contemporary with the prophet Hosea to Israel & the prophet Isaiah to Judah during the reigns of Johtam, Ahaz & Hezekiah in Jerusalem)
- State in your own words the principles taught in what has been considered Micah's key verses. Micah 1:2; 5:2; 6:8; 7:18-19
GOOD RESOURCES:
- The Chautauqua Movement
- "Starving Jesus" by Craig Cross & J.R. Mahon (a book)
- Kevin DeYoung on "Defining Social Justice" (a post)
- Truth Magazine on the debate between Gospel Evangelism and Social Justice by
- TLCC Pinterest Board on Community Service Evangelism