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Justice Of God (Micah 3:1-12)
In chapter 3 Micah talks more specifically to the different category of leaders of Judah. All the branches of
government were corrupt and they worked hand in hand in their wickedness.Chapter 3 has three sections.
- Deals with the Judges and the corruption of their courts (v.1-3).
- Deals with prophets who speak well for those who pay them (v.5-8).
- Deals with politicians who gain support from the others for money (v.9-12).
The word or term that ties the chapter together is “justice”. Justice has departed from Judah. God is a God of justice
and we are created in his image. That is why we must also impart justice. When we are unjust, we are not
representing God. Then God has to bring judgment on us.
The Lord’s Plan (Micah 4:1-13)
Chapter 4 starts with a prophecy that provides hope. He predicts different types of freedom.
- Freedom from ignorance of the law(word of God) (v.2).
- Freedom from war (v.3).
- Freedom from want(v.4).
- Freedom from fear(v.4).
There is a prophesy about how God himself is going to be their shepherd(v.6 onwards). As someone said “under one
man the sheep would struggle, starve and suffer endless hardship. In another’s care they would flourish and thrive
contentedly.” If the shepherds of Judah exploited the sheep, now God himself would shepherd them to great
prosperity out of his loving care. We know what kind of a shepherd He is from Psalm 23 and John 10.
Hope And Deliverance (Micah 5:1-15)
God’s plan is the coming of the Messiah. He is the
- Ultimate shepherd (5:4)
- Peace (5:5)
Application :
What are few things you see in God as a shepherd? As a shepherd (father,mother, teacher, leader...)
how are you imitating those qualities?
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I John 3:16-18
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for
our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the
love of God be in him?... let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
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