One Sunday in church, members were praising the Lord for what he had done in their lives that
week. Mr. Segault had said that the roof of his house had caught on fire, but fortunately, a neighbor
had seen it, and the possible disaster was averted with only minor damage. A minute … More
Disaster
Micah opens this chapter by stating that many of the people lay awake at night thinking up evil things to do the next day. On these people he pronounced woe, a term used by several prophets to announce guilt and coming judgment (v. 1). In their life style of materialism, the people coveted the fields and houses of others and took them simply because they wanted them (vv. 2-5). Micah was probably speaking against the people who had the power to do such things. Their sin besides materialistic greed and theft, was complete disregard for the rights of their fellow-men.
As a result God was planning disaster against the people. They would be unable to save themselves from God’s judgment because the calamity, when started, would not be stopped. Being unable to save themselves (v. 3) the people would be put down by those around them.
In much of her history, Israel had both true and false prophets. The true prophets spoke for God to the people urging them to return to the moral and ethical values of the Law. In contrast the false prophets spoke only what the people wanted to hear. The people of Micah’s day did not like his message, so they sought these false prophets (vv. 6-11). People often seek a preacher who will console them, rather than convict them of sin (II Tim. 4:3-4). In effect, the prophets were opening the way for the captivity by not warning the people to turn back to the Lord. Two truths are stated (vv. 12-13) which are expanded in chapters 4-5. The first is that the Lord will regather and renew His people as their Shepherd (v. 12) and the second is that the Lord will lead His people as their King (v. 13).
Application
Lord, help me to not be taken up with desires for the things of this world. Help me to evaluate everything that I do in light of what will bring honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Micah 2:1-13 (English Standard Version)
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The Punishment for Abuse of Power
Micah 2:1–13
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One Sunday in church, members were praising the Lord for what he had done in their lives that week. Mr. Segault had said that the roof of his house had caught on fire, but fortunately, a neighbor had seen it, and the possible disaster was averted with only minor damage. A minute … More
Micah opens this chapter by stating that many of the people lay awake at night thinking up evil things to do the next day. On these people he pronounced woe, a term used by several prophets to announce guilt and coming judgment (v. 1). In their life style of materialism, the people coveted the fields and houses of others and took them simply because they wanted them (vv. 2-5). Micah was probably speaking against the people who had the power to do such things. Their sin besides materialistic greed and theft, was complete disregard for the rights of their fellow-men.
As a result God was planning disaster against the people. They would be unable to save themselves from God’s judgment because the calamity, when started, would not be stopped. Being unable to save themselves (v. 3) the people would be put down by those around them.
In much of her history, Israel had both true and false prophets. The true prophets spoke for God to the people urging them to return to the moral and ethical values of the Law. In contrast the false prophets spoke only what the people wanted to hear. The people of Micah’s day did not like his message, so they sought these false prophets (vv. 6-11). People often seek a preacher who will console them, rather than convict them of sin (II Tim. 4:3-4). In effect, the prophets were opening the way for the captivity by not warning the people to turn back to the Lord. Two truths are stated (vv. 12-13) which are expanded in chapters 4-5. The first is that the Lord will regather and renew His people as their Shepherd (v. 12) and the second is that the Lord will lead His people as their King (v. 13).Application
Lord, help me to not be taken up with desires for the things of this world. Help me to evaluate everything that I do in light of what will bring honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Micah 2:1-13 (English Standard Version)
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