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Micah 6
God speaks to a disobedient people
1. In the courtroom of God
God’s accusation against Israel
The witness of creation
God calls the mountains and hills to be witness in this conversation resembling a legal case.
The mountains and hills were present (Mount Sinai) when God made His covenant with Israel in Exodus 20.
Think about the timelessness and strength of the mountains, and of the covenant.
Psalm 19:1-4 speaks of the ‘silent witness’ of creation.
Answer Me.
v. 3 “My people, what have I done to you, And how have I wearied you? Answer Me.
God Blessed Israel Abundantly
Parting the Red Sea & the Jordan River
Providing for their physical needs
Defending them from other kings and nations
Raising up and choosing leaders
… So ‘Why are you treating me this way?’
False obedience
Verses 6 & 7 have a new voice representing Israel.
The questions reveal that the heart is far from God.
They treat God as if more religion, more works, and more material sacrifice will solve the problem of sin.
True obedience is only possible with true repentance from sin.
Psalm 24:1-4 speaks of God’s sovereignty and holiness
He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness [mercy],
And to walk humbly with your God?Three areas of life
Three areas of life
Do Justly
External & visible.
Obey the law.
Be upright in your actions.
Don’t lie, cheat, steal, murder, etc.
1 Peter 1:16
Love Mercy/Kindness
External & internal.
Love is an intentional and active choice.
People notice when you treat them with kindness.
2 Cor. 1:4
Walk humbly with your God
Internal & unseen.
No one else can manage your spiritual life for you.
Worshipping God in your heart is a decision.
Psalm 19:12
Psalm 51:16-17
True obedience reaches all areas of life.
Do Justice Love Mercy Walk Humbly
3. The concequences of Sin
God’s judgement is here now and also coming soon
The big problem: greed
Crooked scales, deceptive weights…
God’s people are supposed to use their wealth to take care of the poor.
Instead the rich were oppressing (violence, v. 12) the poor.
Two judgements
Present
v. 13-15
God takes away prosperity and the ability to enjoy life.
Future
v. 16
God gives Judah over to Babylon.
Micah’s prophecy was well before the event.
750-686 B.C.
Micah, Isaiah, Hosea,
Jotham,
Ahaz, Hezekiah
721 B.C. Samaria is conquered by the Assyrians
597-586 B.C. The Babylonians take over (4:10)
Is prophecy relevant for today?
Courtroom
God is a holy judge over all mankind. If He spoke to the Church, what would He say?
‘How have I wearied you…’?
Covenant
The blood and witness of Christ greater than the blood of bulls and the witness of mountains/foundations.
Calling
As Christians we know the greatest calling on our lives is for the gospel and the work of Christ. Micah 6:8
Carelessness
Spiritual backsliding usually doesn’t come from a single decision or all at once.
Covetousness
One of the most dangerous attitudes out there… be on guard against greed!
Corruption
Like rust on a car… once it’s in there, it’s hard to fix. It’s easier to prevent it.
Returning from the path of sin is much harder than avoiding it.

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