MICAH - Who Is Like God?
Classes
Class 1: Who is like God?
The class explores the prophet Micah, focusing on his name's meaning, 'Who is like God?', and how it challenges listeners to reflect on their own character and faith. The class covers the historical context of Micah's prophecy and its impact on King Hezekiah, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's attributes and living accordingly.
Class 2: He is Sovereign
The class explores Micah's prophecy, focusing on God's sovereignty and judgment against Israel and Judah due to their idolatry. It highlights the consequences of rejecting God's sovereignty and the importance of trusting in God's power and faithfulness.
Class 3: He is Just
The class focuses on Micah's third chapter, discussing the unjust behavior of leaders in Judah and Israel who oppressed the people, seizing their land and homes violently. It emphasizes the importance of justice and equity in leadership, reflecting God's character.
Class 4: He is Merciful
The class explores the theme of God's mercy in the book of Micah, contrasting divine judgment with the promise of forgiveness and compassion. It emphasizes God's mercy as a fundamental part of His character and encourages believers to emulate this mercy in their own lives.
Class 5: He is a Shepherd
The class explores Micah's prophecy, focusing on God and Jesus Christ as shepherds, drawing parallels with Hezekiah and the concept of leadership. It emphasizes the importance of shepherding in providing spiritual nourishment and guidance to the flock, reflecting God's mercy and care.
Class 6: He Requires Humility
The class explores Micah's prophecy, focusing on God's requirement for humility through a courtroom metaphor. It contrasts God's grace and Israel's pride, emphasizing the need for justice, mercy, and humility in our relationship with God.
Class 7: He Will Cast All Our Sins Into the Sea
The class covers Micah chapter 7, focusing on Hezekiah's reflections on the corruption and sin in Judah, and the hope of forgiveness and redemption through God's mercy. It draws parallels between Hezekiah's experiences and Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the casting of sins into the sea as a symbol of complete forgiveness.