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Book of Micah: Chapter 4 Micah's message moved from the destruction of Jerusalem (606-586 BC) to "the last days", when God will establish His throne upon the earth (v.1). The period known as the "last days" climaxes with the return…

Book of Micah: Chapter 3 Micah delivers the second message given to him by God, "Hear, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house or Israel. Should you not know justice, you who hate good and love evil?" (vv.…

Book of Micah: Chapter 2 In the last chapter, we learned that Samaria and Judah were guilty of Idolatry. As we watch, the Judge continues with the next indictment against the people, "For they covet fields, and take them by…

Book of Micah: Chapter 1 Micah delivers the first messages given to him by God, "Hear O people, all of you, listen, O earth and all who are in it, that the Sovereign Lord may witness against you, the Lord…

Book of Micah: Introduction The book begins with a personal introduction by Micah the prophet, "The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, the kings of Judah, which he…

Book of Amos: Chapter 9 In this final chapter of Amos’ prophecy, God concludes His plan of judgment for Israel. But as He always does, He also states His future plan for His people thereby giving them hope. In the…

Book of Amos: Chapter 8 Amos begins this record again with the term ‘Sovereign Lord’—God of all creation and life. For the farmer, the basket of ripe fruit represents the end of the harvest and time for consumption. But it…

Book of Amos: Chapter 7 In chapters 7, 8 & 9, Amos records his interaction with God and the visions that God showed him. This interaction is similar to that seen with Jeremiah and other prophets as they were challenged…

Book of Amos: Chapter 6 In chapter six, Amos describes the lifestyles of the wealthy and powerful, and contrasts how they treated themselves versus how they treated those less fortunate, and God. The text reads as the perfect script for…

Book of Amos: Chapter 5 In the midst of a thriving economy, peace, and prosperity, Amos delivers Israel’s dirge—her funeral song. Who will have the foresight to see the truth of Amos’ words at this time? It’s difficult to believe…