Today’s passage: Micah 2
Helpful thoughts:
- There are statements in this chapter which are similar to 2 Timothy 4:1-5.
- There are two layers to this challenge that can be applicable to us today.
- First, is the Word of God being taught and valued more than the sinful feelings/desires of people or the trends of society? (Verses 6 & 11)
- Second, is the church responding to the work of the Holy Spirit or is the ministry of the Word falling on deaf/dead ears? (Verse 7)
- There are two layers to this challenge that can be applicable to us today.
- Our sin affects others in ways we hardly ever think about (Verse 9).
- In the midst of the rebellion and false teaching, the people are being challenged in this chapter to arise and go! Micah calls for repentance.
Questions to consider:
- How are you doing at loving the Word of God more than the opinions of man? How would you gauge that accurately? How could you grow? How could Christian fellowship help you to grow in this area?
- How are we doing in not just “knowing” that the Word of God is more important, but also then being obedient and following the will of God in our lives? Do we simply love “knowing” that we value the Word or is the Word changing us to become more like Christ in our thoughts, desires and actions?
- What is the reasoning Micah calls for repentance? What does a refusal to turn result in (Verse 10)? What will the Lord do for His sheep (Verses 12-13)? Who will lead the way (End of verse 13)?