September 26, 2013
The fate of Samaria is reason enough to weep (Micah 1:6-7), but Micah’s symbolic act of lament is because Samaria’s incurable wound has come to Judah, even to the gate of Jerusalem itself (Micah 1:9). Micah laments the future of Judah, especially the towns in the southwestern region. This is the region of Micah’s own hometown, […]
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Theology | Tagged: Assyria, Idolatry, Judah, Lament, Micah, Micah 1:10-18, Micha 1:10-16 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
September 9, 2013
The small-town prophet receives a big-time message from Yahweh. Micah announces that Yahweh is coming to Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom Israel. This, however, is about more than Israel. It is Yahweh’s witness against the nations even though it is the nations who devastate Israel. The opening address functions as a lawsuit where […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Assyria, Idolatry, Israel, Judah, Micah, Micah 1:2-7, Nations |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 14, 2009
Note: This is the second of six small group studies that are coordinated with a sermon series by Dean Barham, the preaching minister at the Woodmont Family of God. Eventually, his sermons will be available here. The first small group study lesson is here and the full series is available on my Serial page. Let Go, […]
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Spirituality | Tagged: Bible-Luke, Idolatry, James A. Harding, Kingdom of God, Mammon, Money, Parables, Unjust Steward, Wealth |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks