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Justice and mercy are the tangible expressions of loving our neighbors as God has loved us. They are the ways that we live like Jesus here and now, affirming the goodness of Gods image in others and anticipating the overflowing shalom peace and flourishing that characterizes Gods coming kingdom.

Remember last week? We reviewed just how far gone Israel was, not only from God, but even from what we might consider common decency. May I give you a brief run down from the first 3 chapters. Micah 1:5 “5 All this is for the rebellion of Jacob And for the sins of the house of Israel. Micah 2:1-2 “1…

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: The book “Thinking Like Jesus: Understanding the mind of Christ” says that When Paul penned this verse in his own language, he chose an interesting word for “mind . " The word mind here means "attitude" or "thinking." Therefore,…

A Parable Alight, let’s get back into the Word the morning. Looking at the Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 . So what’s a mina? A Mina is a measure of currency. It’s about 100 drachmas. So what’s a drachma? its money. A Mina is about 100 drachmas. Like a Benjamin is 100 bucks. But in that day, a Mina…

TEXT: MICAH | WHO IS LIKE THE LORD INTRO : Intro about the minor prophets There are 12 books that have been given this title of “Minor Prophets” Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi These 12 books cover a period of roughly 400 years. EXPLANATION : Micah…

Doing Good within the Body Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit…

Matthew 5:7 Last week we began a new series on the home entitled “The Truth about a Blessed Home.” We are looking at five of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 , where Jesus is preaching in His Sermon on the Mount about how you can be blessed. Last week we looked at A Home that Hungers for Righteousness. I…

Major Posts from the Minor Prophets: ++Hosea: God is God of 2nd chances — It’s never too late. ++Joel: God is God of unstoppable Grace — It’s never too much ++Amos: God is God of Restoration — It’s never lost ++Obadiah: God is Your God — It’s never not for you ++ Jonah: God is Your Salvation — It’s never…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Agape Feast December 18- this includes communion, potluck, and a sweet time of fellowship in the Lord. So please, bring your favorite dish. Angel Tree Kids- please see Kathy if you are interested in buying gifts for children whom have incarcerated parents. Baptism-…

We are now in our third week of our series “Who is God?” So who is God? The Bible, God’s Word, tells us what God is like and what He is not like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain God’s attributes (inherent qualities) would be no better than an opinion, which by itself is often…

A Good Week In Pennsylvania as Bobbi and I went to mingle with the church on Zion’s Hill, as the campground of the National Association of the Church of God is named, at West Middlesex in NW PA. We shared the greetings of our church with many, and we bring back the greetings of the National Association…

God’s Heart Is... is a theme title that God gave when I was preparing the message for July 10, when I preached God’s Heart Is Freedom From Injustice . When I prepared the video message for July 17, it was that God’s Heart Is That We Know Him . Then last week, God’s Heart Is That We Would Experience His…

Freedom From Injustice: The Freedom that Many Don’t Experience Today is the end of the week where we have celebrated our American Independence. It came as the end result of a hard-fought battle against the forces of a country far removed from the Colonies. What had been the natural administration of…

OT is a foreign country Such a different world. NT is relateable. We can see much of ourselves in the people and stories. OT is different. strange. Told in a totally different way. I’ve been reading a book over the last few weeks by a Chinese-American author, and the style is quite different to what…

Choices How do people make choices? Based on desire. Based on obligation. Based on necessity. Based on reputation. Based on resignation. At our core we are designed and required to make choices each and every day. It is an inescapable part of our existence. Even to not make a choice is by it’s nature…

Nehemiah 8:1–9 1 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel. 2 And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation…

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? • The fall of the northern kingdom (1:6-7) • The invasion of Judah by Sennacherib in 701 B.C. (1:9, 12) • The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple…

Seeking Righteousness Often in our path to seek what is right in the world we go out on our own in our own beliefs and understanding to achieve justice. However, the path to justice is often paved with misunderstanding, ill intention, and not having all the details necessary to make an accurate judgement.…

Focusing on our Failures In my life enemies often point out our faults and our proclivities for going against the truth of who Jesus Christ is. I know that because of who I proclaim that I am, a follower of Jesus Christ who attempts my best to listen and obey His word others look more intently upon my…

Luke 1:8–20 (AV 1873) 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9 according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying…

Summary Revelation 4 is the well know scene of the Lamb of God, the heavenly throne, and the 24 elders. Less well known is the fact that this scene and its elements have a specific Old Testament context: the covenant lawsuit genre. There is a strong scholarly consensus about the covenant lawsuit elements,…

What causes depopulation of the modern church? Truth 31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 4 “Behold,…

Micah 6 Cosmic Court Intro: Good morning and welcome to this gathering of Hope Bible Fellowship. If someone breaks the law and acts against you in some way to harm you or go against your rights as a citizen of this country, you have the option to press charges against the person and then, if convicted,…

Micah’s messages A contemporary of Isaiah with messages to Israel and Judah, but mostly directed to Judah. Messages between (735-700 B.C.) Message theme: Overall, Present judgment and promised blessings First message: Coming judgment and promised restoration ( Mic1:1 -2:16) The pronouncement, the reason…

Isaiah 43:2–3 (NLT) 2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. State: Notice the word “when” not if State : Verse 1 gives…