"Finding Hope in Our Lament" Micah 1:6-

November 24, 2024 service - Pastor Brent Robinson
Bethel Memorial Baptist Church of Easton, Pennsylvania
www.bmbceaston.com
Scripture- Micah 1:6-2:13
Hope can always be found in God’s word
God speaks through judgment Micah 1:6-16
Judgment may be devastating 6-7
Judgment may just be threatening 8-9
Judgment may be misunderstood 10-16
Word Play in Micah 1
Tell it not in Gath - Alluding to Saul’s death Beth-le-aphrah - House of dust
Shaphir - Beautiful/Pleasant Zaanan - Come out
Beth-ezel - House of Nearness Maroth - Bitterness
Lachish - Team Moresheth-gath - Betrothal Gifts
Achzib - Deception Mareshah - Possession
Adullam - City David fled to
God speaks to those in power Micah 2:1-11
Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Power over the poor 1-5
Power over the messaging 6-7
Power over the unsuspecting 8-10
Power over those weak in the flesh 11
Conclusion: God always speaks a message of hope - Micah 2:12-13
The Shepherd will gather His sheep 12
The Savior opens the way for His sheep 13a
The King will set up His kingdom 13b