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Micah 4
Truth resides in Heaven, which truth bears implications for our world below. What would the world be like if men obeyed that truth? Micah reveals a vision of Heaven manifested on earth. The imagery symbolizes what could be, a future … Continue reading
Micah 2
We note in passing this chapter has proved quite difficult to follow at times, and commentaries vary widely on what to make of it. However, some things seem rather obvious. We see the life cycle of human government, even among … Continue reading
Micah 1
After briefly introducing himself and his ministry, Micah proceeds directly with his first vision. He draws an image of God as ruler of all Creation, sitting on His throne, not so much the symbolic throne in Jerusalem’s Temple, but the … Continue reading
Introduction to Micah
The Eighth Century BC was a very busy time for prophetic ministry. From prophets noted above, we learn Samaria had reached the peak of her evil and was destroyed in 722 BC. Yet some of the same wicked practices and … Continue reading
Monuments of Dust
Because we are but dust, and some part of us knows this instinctively, we have a very human impulse to build up the one thing which will surely outlast our bodies: reputation. In itself, this is neither good nor evil. … Continue reading
We Tell Stories
Your historical narrative cannot be objective. The mere claim of objectivity itself is a bias. I make no bones about it: When I read and analyze records of past events, I view it through the lens of ancient Hebrew Mysticism. … Continue reading
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Jonah 4
With some rare exceptions, a prophetic word from God is conditional, typically a call for repentance. Rare is the prophet who isn’t thrilled to see his audience take the warning seriously, but Jonah hated his audience in the first place. … Continue reading
Jonah 3
The narrative indicates God wasted no time in renewing His call to Jonah. Without delay, Jonah was to proceed directly to Nineveh and proclaim God’s doom on them. In our modern Western vernacular, the word “city” conjures the image of … Continue reading
Clannish Justice
It’s bad enough people claim there is no Covenant of Noah; too many wholly miss the point of it. There are several covenants with God mentioned in Scripture. Everyone seems to be aware of Moses, and most notice the one … Continue reading
Jonah 2
We can imagine Jonah inside whatever creature God prepared for this occasion, slipping in and out of consciousness for something like 72 hours. Even with all the miraculous provisions, this must have been incredibly unpleasant. What we have here is … Continue reading