By David Faust At the dinner table it’s rude if you don’t pass the food. At church another kind of plate passes your way. How do you feel when the offering plate moves down your row? It’s tempting to view the offering with indifference (“I gave at the office”), skepticism (“I don’t trust the budget […]
By Emily Hill We love to make ourselves feel more righteous by comparing ourselves to others—putting ourselves on the good side and them on the bad side. That tendency is especially easy when we look at the rich and powerful around us. James issued a strong warning to the wealthy, often subtitled in our Bibles […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What leader do you know who is a good model of both integrity and boldness? Read Micah 3:5-12. 2. What was God’s indictment against the false prophets? What would be the consequence? 3. What was the indictment against the leaders of Israel? What would be the consequence because of them? […]
By Sam E. Stone Micah began his prophecy with a scathing indictment of all who held administrative and judicial positions in the state (chapters 1, 2). These leaders had been placed in authority to serve the people, while in reality they were using their status to rob them (Micah 3:1, 2). The prophet described the […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Have you ever been criticized, ridiculed, or muzzled for speaking the truth? If so, what happened? Read Micah 2:4-11. 2. God’s people had received great blessings and privileges. In what ways did they reject the responsibilities and accountability that went along with that? 3. How did the people misunderstand the […]
