Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.         The start of Micah’s second cycle of sin, judgement, and restoration is not pretty. a.         We see a lot of the same behaviors that resulted in Assyria attacking in 722 BC. b.        Their behavior was wicked. c.           The leaders did not call them to repent. d.        Instead, they took advantage of them. e.         They lied to the people. f.           At some point after 722 BC, Micah is talking about a second judgement. g.         Jerusalem was to be wiped out. h.         The first temple of God was going to be destroyed. i.           A prophecy that was carried out in 586 BC. 2.         False teachers had a significant impact on this second judgement. a.         It is a reminder that we are to test those who teach us. b.        We are to read and study Scripture as individuals. c.         We need to invest time in the Word of God. d.        That is the only way we can know if someone is teaching the Word or tickling our ears. e.     

  1.         Last week we wrapped up the first prophetical cycle of sin, judgement, and restoration in the book of Micah. a.         The judgement was going to be severe. b.        There was no turning back. a.         Others would not be able to help them. b.        They had put other things above God. c.         They stole. d.        They plotted to do evil. e.         They rejected the word of God. f.           They deserved the coming judgement. g.         The false teachers of that day deserved what was coming their way. c.         They led people astray and steered them away from retaining God’s blessing. 2.         God’s judgement is true. a.         He sees all. b.        He knows all. c.         When He declares that a people should be judged, it is a just judgement. d.        The people in Micah’s day were not getting a reprieve. e.         But thankfully our God is a gracious God. f.           The remnant of those being scattered will be gat