Join us in our 11-week study of the book of Micah. The main themes of this book include: justice, humility, and mercy. This comes from the well-known verse, Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love mercy, and walk humbly with your God?” We’ll study these characteristics of our God and talk through what God commands of us. How has God called us to reflect His character and obey his commands to serve God’s people and the World?
Reflect
Sermons in this series
The Lord Delights in Steadfast Love (Micah 7:18-20)
September 20, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
In spite of our failure to honor God, walk humbly with him, and love others faithfully, God remembers his promise to show mercy, forgiveness and kindness to us. As the recipients of those blessings, we are the people who reflect what he is like to others. Join us as we see how “The Lord Delights in Steadfast Love” from Micah 7:18-20.
Living Lament in a World Gone Mad (Micah 7:1-17)
September 13, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
With all the injustices Micah saw and preached against, you have to wonder how he maintained his faith in a just and all-powerful God. Couldn’t God do something about all of this? It drives Micah to lament. And yet, somehow, he evidences an incredible hope: “as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation.” How do we live lament in a world gone mad? Join us as we learn from Micah’s example in Micah 7:1-17.
God's Tough Love (Micah 6:9-16)
September 6, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
God has saved, guided, and cared for his people, and shown them how to live – but they’ve rejected him and his ways. How does God show justice and mercy to people who don’t know either one? Join us as we look at “God’s Tough Love” from Micah 6:9-16.
What Does God Command? (Micah 6:1-8)
August 30, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
In one of the most concise summaries of how God’s covenant people should behave in the Old Testament, Micah gives us a beautiful picture of life with God. Justice, humility, and mercy. Join us as we ask and answer the question, “What Does God Command” from Micah 6:1-8.
Dominance and Dependence (Micah 5:7-15)
August 23, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
In two back-to-back prophecies, Micah predicts both Israel’s absolute dominance and total humiliation. How can these two images, these two prophecies of Israel’s future go together? We explore Micah 5:7-15 together, “Dominance and Dependence,” and see how God exalts and humbles, vindicates and purifies his people.
The Great Reversal (Micah 4:6-5:6)
August 16, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
Micah continues to point God’s people to hope in a glorious future in which greatness will come out of weakness, and restoration follows rejection. But this message comes in the immediate context of threats, loss, and judgment. And in those trials there’s hope – not in power or military might, but in Israel’s good shepherd. Join us for “The Great Reversal” from Micah 4:7–5:6.
I've Seen Better Days (Micah 4:1-5)
August 9, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
From judgment, to hope, and back to judgment; this cycle runs throughout Micah’s prophetic letter. But in this short section, 4:1-5, the prophet ascends as high as poetry can take him envisioning the future glory of God in his deliverance of the people of Israel. Join us for “I’ve Seen Better Days” as we explore the hope of Israel’s deliverance.
Justice, Truth and Power (Micah 3:1-12)
August 2, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
In Micah 3, the prophet critiques the nation’s rulers with some of the most shocking language in the Bible. They pervert justice, fill the city with violence, and destroy the people. Worse, the religious leaders side with these wealthy oppressors, instead of defending the vulnerable and reflecting God’s justice and mercy. But there is hope that God will give strength to those who follow his word and that he will judge and remove the unjust leaders. Join us as we look at “Justice, Truth, and Power” from Micah 3:1-12.
Break Out (Micah 2:1-13)
July 26, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
In chapter 1, Micah pictured how sin spreads out like an infection. Now we see how it pops up in everyday life, among people who don’t think they have a problem – even while they take advantage of others and use God’s word to justify themselves. But God promises there is healing and deliverance for his people. Join us for “Break Out,” from Micah 2:1-13.
Infectious Sins (Micah 1:1-16)
July 19, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
Micah begins his prophecy portraying God—like a parent who cares most passionately about their own child’s behavior—as a judge of the nations, beginning with his own people. The sin of his people, from the capital cities down to the rural towns, cannot go unaddressed, even if the most extreme measures must be used: exile. Is there any hope? Join us for “Infectious Sins,” from Micah 1:1-16.
What Does God Require? (Micah 1-7)
July 12, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
We begin a new series in the book of Micah. Micah lived during troubling times of moral and religious decline, political instability, and social change and injustice. Even though God’s people are judged for their part in these wrongs, the LORD promises that justice, mercy, peace, and righteousness will flourish under the Messiah’s rule. Join us as we begin our introduction to Micah, “What does God require?”