Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 6. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 13 September 2021
To Obey is better than Sacrifice – Micah 6
St Michael’s Anglican Cathedral, Wollongong, livestream am, 12/9/21 a.d.
Micah is commanded to prosecute God’s people
His complaint is before the witnessing hills v1-2
The Lord’s examination and warning
The Lord challenged Israel v3- 5
How have I wearied you?
“I brought you out of slavery”
“I delivered you into the land of promise”
Israel responded to the Lord v 6- 7
Shall we express greater religious zeal?
Shall we offer abundant sacrifices?
Shall we offer our sons?
The Lord answered Israel v8
Summary of the Lord’s prophetic message
Act justly
Love chesed/steadfast love
Walk humbly with your God
The Lord warns Israel v 9- 16
Fear the Lord & heed his Assyrian rod
I have begun to ruin the Jerusalem wealthy
They deceive and act violently like Ahab
They will experience hunger, poverty, failure, and sword
Nations will scorn you in your distress
Israel’s Response and Ours?
King Hezekiah repented Jer.26:17-19
He reformed the religious system
He reformed life under the Lord
The Lord wasted the Assyrian besieging Jerusalem
Any Lessons for us?
Do we face a powerful enemy?
Are we suggesting greater religious zeal?
Act justly personally and corporately
Love chesed/covenant love “in Christ”
Walk humbly before God, not be proud in piety
