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Radiant Church
What The Lord Requires - Part 3
Walk Humbly
Locations & Times
Radiant Church
409 S Washington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Historical Context
• Micah the prophet was from Judah and ministered between ~740 through 700 BC during the reign of three different kings (Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah)
• Roughly ~150 years of division: Northern/Israel Kingdom (politically unstable and spiritually corrupt) vs. Southern/Judah Kingdom (more stable/faithful but increasingly compromised)
• Both Kingdoms were threatened by the rapid rise of Assyria to the north east, and eventually they fell in 722 BC, as prophesied by Micah
• Major Sins Condemned: Worshipping false gods, unfaithfulness to their covenant; hearts given to greed; corrupt leaders who failed in justice; oppression and exploitation of the poor; voices of false prophecy; acts of violence; dishonest economic practices; broken trust and deceit within the community; and a reliance on human strength rather than the Lord
• Micah the prophet was from Judah and ministered between ~740 through 700 BC during the reign of three different kings (Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah)
• Roughly ~150 years of division: Northern/Israel Kingdom (politically unstable and spiritually corrupt) vs. Southern/Judah Kingdom (more stable/faithful but increasingly compromised)
• Both Kingdoms were threatened by the rapid rise of Assyria to the north east, and eventually they fell in 722 BC, as prophesied by Micah
• Major Sins Condemned: Worshipping false gods, unfaithfulness to their covenant; hearts given to greed; corrupt leaders who failed in justice; oppression and exploitation of the poor; voices of false prophecy; acts of violence; dishonest economic practices; broken trust and deceit within the community; and a reliance on human strength rather than the Lord
• Walking with God requires spending time with Him, engaging in conversation, matching His pace, and following His leadership
• Waiting until we are exhausted, caught, or “satisfied” with our pursuit of darkness is cute when you’re a little dog, it’s rebellious as humans
• Choosing to humble yourself is far better than being humbled by God
• Waiting until we are exhausted, caught, or “satisfied” with our pursuit of darkness is cute when you’re a little dog, it’s rebellious as humans
• Choosing to humble yourself is far better than being humbled by God
The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of
• Knowledge, wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 1:7 & Psalm 111:10)
• A clean heart and motives (Psalm 19:8-9)
• No lack for His saints (Psalm 34:9)
• Healing and refreshment (Proverbs 3:5-8)
• Mercies for generation after generation (Luke 1:49-50)
• Freedom from the fear of man (Galatians 1:10)
• Being kept safe (Proverbs 29:25)
• The foundation of life and a secure fortress/refuge (Proverbs 14:26-27)
• Prosperity, confiding trust, and revelation of His covenant (Ps 25:12-14)
• Life and satisfying rest (Proverbs 19:23)
• The rejection of idolatry and sinful pleasure (Romans 1:21-25)
• Your life/days being lengthened (Proverbs 10:27)
• Respecting others, including authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)
• Hating pride, arrogance, and evil/perverted speech (Proverbs 8:13)
• Generational blessings, wealth, and a long-lasting legacy (Ps 112:1-3)
• Friendship with the Lord (Psalm 25:14)
• Knowledge, wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 1:7 & Psalm 111:10)
• A clean heart and motives (Psalm 19:8-9)
• No lack for His saints (Psalm 34:9)
• Healing and refreshment (Proverbs 3:5-8)
• Mercies for generation after generation (Luke 1:49-50)
• Freedom from the fear of man (Galatians 1:10)
• Being kept safe (Proverbs 29:25)
• The foundation of life and a secure fortress/refuge (Proverbs 14:26-27)
• Prosperity, confiding trust, and revelation of His covenant (Ps 25:12-14)
• Life and satisfying rest (Proverbs 19:23)
• The rejection of idolatry and sinful pleasure (Romans 1:21-25)
• Your life/days being lengthened (Proverbs 10:27)
• Respecting others, including authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)
• Hating pride, arrogance, and evil/perverted speech (Proverbs 8:13)
• Generational blessings, wealth, and a long-lasting legacy (Ps 112:1-3)
• Friendship with the Lord (Psalm 25:14)
• Doing justice and loving mercy hinges on your fear the Lord