THE VOICE OF THE PROPHETIC
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Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.
ISAIAH
Courtier in Jerusalem
Rustic from obscure village
Statesman
Statesman
MICAH
Evangelist, sociologist
Evangelist, sociologist
Dealt with political issues
Dealt with political issues
Dealt with personal religion and social morality
Dealt with personal religion and social morality
Micah, called from his rustic home to be a prophet, leaves his familiar surroundings to deliver a stern message of judgment to the princes and people of Jerusalem. [1]
[1] Wilkinson, B., & Boa, K. (1983). Talk thru the Bible (p. 262). Nashville: T. Nelson.
Micah exposes the injustice of Judah and the righteousness and justice of Yahweh. About one-third of the book indicts Israel and Judah for specific sins, including oppression, bribery among judges, prophets, and priests, exploitation of the powerless, coveteousness, cheating, violence, and pride. Another third of Micah predicts the judgment that will come as a result of those sins. The remaining third of the book is a message of hope and consolation. God’s justice will triumph and the divine Deliverer will come. True peace and justice will prevail only when Messiah reigns.[1]
[1] Wilkinson, B., & Boa, K. (1983). Talk thru the Bible (p. 263). Nashville: T. Nelson.
Isaiah solemnly warned Judah of approaching judgment because of moral depravity, political corruption, social injustice, and especially spiritual idolatry. Because the nation would not turn away from its sinful practice, Isaiah announced the ultimate overthrow of Judah.[1]
[1] Wilkinson, B., & Boa, K. (1983). Talk thru the Bible (p. 191). Nashville: T. Nelson.
God Cares about the challenges and the injustices that people face, whether they are saved or not
about the challenges and the injustices that people face, whether they are saved or not
Not all of the poor and suffering were probably faithful to Yahweh, but the actions were still wrong in his eyes
· The ability to listen to the fallen human instrument without devaluing the message
· Making correction or rebuke an issue of not being love, when it has everything to do with love
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How to overcome this
1. Accepting what is true vs looking for what is wrong
a. If 99% is wrong and 1% is true, for righteousness sake embrace correction of the 1%.
2. Stop focusing on how much better you are versus others, that’s pride at is fullness.
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3. It is never wrong to address unrighteousness
a. It matters how you treat people and how you support the mistreatment of others.
Courtier in Jerusalem
Rustic from obscure village
Statesman
MICAH
Rustic from obscure village
Statesman
Evangelist, sociologist
Dealt with political issues
Dealt with personal religion and social morality