By David Faust Recorded in 2 Chronicles 7 is how King Solomon and the Israelites dedicated the temple in Jerusalem: They knelt in awe as fire fell from the sky and God’s glory filled the temple. They sacrificed thousands of cattle, sheep, and goats. Musicians sang and praised God with their instruments. In the aftermath […]
By Michael C. Mack If someone were to ask you, “Who is God?” how would you respond? Read Micah 7:14-20. What did Micah ask God to do for his people? • How is that in line with God’s nature? • How would you characterize God’s response (v. 15)? • What do you learn about God in verses 16-20? […]
By Emily Hill Once our eyes become opened to the injustices in the world, we start to see them everywhere. We are inundated with countless issues and causes, and it is easy to become paralyzed by all the needs around us and lose hope that we can make any kind of difference. That’s a normal […]
By Michael C. Mack Decide if you agree or disagree with each of these statements: • Religion and relationship are polar opposites. • Proper religion contains a vital element of relationship. • Religious activity is meaningless; a relationship with God is the only thing that matters. • Faith in God without religious activity is worthless. Read Micah 6:3-8. What […]
By Sam E. Stone During the first two weeks of our study of Micah, we have considered chapters 2 and 3. Micah soundly condemned those prophets who were leading the people astray (3:5-7). They were much like the nation’s leaders whom he also condemned. The prophets would say to the people, “Is not the Lord […]
