Drew MathewsAssociate Pastor

“Real Religion”The Book of Micah

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Micah background

• Micah prophesied during the 8th century B.C.

Micah background

• Micah prophesied during the 8th century B.C.

• During a time of economic prosperity for Israel and Judah

But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and with might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Micah 3:8

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8

Real Religion in Micah

1. Real religion does not rely on ritual

Real Religion in Micah

1. Real religion does not rely on ritual

All other world religions = “DO”

Real Religion in Micah

1. Real religion does not rely on ritual

All other world religions = “DO”Christianity= “DONE”

Real Religion in Micah

1. Real religion does not rely on ritual

2. Real religion requires repentance and relationship

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8

“The recognition of sin is the beginning of

salvation.”

Martin Luther

I will gather the remnant of Israel; I will set them together like a flock in its pasture.

Micah 2:12

Real Religion in Micah

1. Real religion does not rely on ritual

2. Real religion requires repentance and relationship

3. Real religion responds to the Ruler

But you, O Bethlehem, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.

Micah 5:2

And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.

Micah 5:4

The Book of Micah

Summary Statement:

Real religion responds to Jesus not with empty rituals, but with repentance and a

relationship of following Him.