Micah 6:1-8 – “What does the Lord Require?

My Bible study notes for Wednesday night, Aug 23rd. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Micah 6:1-8

Intro

  • Chapters 6 & 7 – A call for repentance
  • Court room setting
  • The charges against God’s people
  • The expectations of the Lord

The People on Trial – vv. 1-5

Court room setting

God – Judge

Micah – Prosecutor

Creation – Witnesses

Charges brought – vv. 1-2

  • Plead your case before
  • For the Lord has an indictment against his people
    • Sin is against God

The Evidence of God’s Faithfulness – vv.3-5

  • What have I done to you?
  • How have I wearied you?
  • God has blessed and prospered, yet they have rebelled and disobeyed.
  • FOR
    • Brought you up
    • Redeemed you
    • I sent before you
  • Remember
    • Balak & Balaam. Cursing Israel
    • Shittim. Parting the Jordan

GOD HAS KEPT HIS PROMISES

The Expectations of the Lord – vv. 6-8

The expectations… based on His faithfulness

  • With what shall I come before the Lord?
    • External worship
    • Religious acts

What does the Lord require of you

  • Deuteronomy 10:12-13
  • To do justice
  • Love kindness
  • Walk humbly before the Lord
    • Devotion to the things of the Lord
    • Devotion to God
    • A WHOLE LIFE OFFERED TO GOD

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