PRO$PERITY

FOR PROFIT PROPHETS Prophesy for profit is compared to cannibalism as the spiritual leaders of Jacob and Israel lead their flocks into death.  God’s promise to them is darkness and destruction. Micah 3 1 And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it

BLACK HEARTS

IDOLATRY OF GREED Micah is aware of men in Israel who take advantage of their own people.  Their greed is at the level of outright larceny.  The prophet a message that will shorten their season of enjoyment.  But he delivers another message that allows Israel hope for better times. Micah 2 1 Woe to them

REPORT CARDS

MINOR PAINS Micah is called a minor prophet, but these can have major messages.  For Israel (Samaria) and Judah this is an announcement that grades their performance by the Lord.  Their faith is polluted and he is flunking the class.  Summer school will be hard. Micah 1 1 The word of the Lord that came

WHINER

RELUCTANT HERO Jonah was called to do what many of us would be honored to do.  He was only willing to obey God when it was clear that flight would not work out right.  He warned a nation of sinners who were willing to leave those sins and serve God.  That pleased God, but not

TWO FERS

I REPEAT; 2 FOR 1 SALE Jonah had a great honor offered to him as God calls him to warn and teach a great city to leave their sins.  This message is short so I am sharing two chapters for the price of one today! Jonah 2 1 Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his