MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Micah–
Great Expectations
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God responds that being a religious person who attends church and returns tithe, etc. is not enough. God expects far loftier things from his people, vr. 8, “He has told you, O man, what is good: and what does the LORD require of you. But to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
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s I watch the news these past few weeks, I regularly hear about the conflict taking place in Ukraine. I see the great humanitarian need for food, shelter, medicines, etc. As I observe these things happening, I am reminded of the message found in the book of Micah. Micah 6:8, “He has told you, O man, what is good: and what does the LORD require of you, But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.” (NASB)
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Alberta Adventist News
JUNE 2022
It is really a misnomer to call Micah a minor prophet. The message of Micah is anything but minor in significance. The twelve minor prophets are referred to this way only because they are not as long as the other prophets. The reality is that Micah’s message is a timeless message that is still as relevant today as first spoken many years ago. Micah is a contemporary of Isaiah, and both addressed the southern Kingdom of Judah. Isaiah was of royal background and spoke primarily to the upper class.
Micah was from a poorer class and spoke to the heart of the common man. They prophesied during the evil reign of King Ahaz. Micah sets up the scene as being a courtroom with the players as you would see in a courtroom today. God has an accusation to make against his people. They are accused of injustice and violence. They are known for exploiting the powerless, for their covetousness, greed, and cruelty. The Landlords are stealing from the poor, evicting widows and
