Pastor’s Notes
In chapter 4, Micah takes a dramatic shift in tone. We see Micah go from quick despair to everlasting hope. When looking at the book of Micah, the Old Testament prophet holds nothing back for the people of Israel concerning the disaster they were inviting into their lives.
However, I am sure there were some who loved God and followed the commandments He set before His people. At this time, I am sure even they felt hopeless hearing such a harsh message to what was coming. These followers of God were going to suffer because of the sinful choices of the people around them! Can you imagine what they felt?
In this week’s text, Micah is speaking a message of hope to what seems to be the hopeless.
God’s law will one day govern our people and cover this planet with justice!”
Micah tells the people that “the One” is coming! That Jesus will come to save the lost and create a way for all those who live in the dark valley of hopelessness.
We will walk in the name of Yahweh our God forever and ever.”
Micah tells the people of Israel that there will be a day where Idols are not worshipped and false Gods not loved, The Messiah will reign forever! Not only is this a wonderful message of hope and security for the people of Israel, but a very applicable message for you and I today. It’s easy to look around and know that our culture is inviting disaster and to feel worried or hopeless to what is to come.
However, rest well in that Jesus promises a outcome to put hope in. He promises a future of security. He provided a way even in disaster for believers to take comfort in.
Scripture to go along with the message
Read Romans 4:18-23 on the subject of hope. Also read Proverbs 13:12 on hope.
Highlight in your Bible
After reading through Micah 4, highlight every verse that you see hope in. Slowly read through the text many times and highlight where you see God’s promise of hope!
Questions to consider
1.) After reading Romans and Proverbs, why is hope so necessary in our life?
2.) How do we see hope in God’s discipline?
3.) Where do you see the world attempt to give hope and fail vs the scriptures succeed?
