Morning Light – December 1st, 2017 – Micah 06: God Pleads with the Nation

Today: [Micah 6] Today: [Micah 6] God Pleads with the Nation. In this chapter, the prophet rehearses the history of God’s goodness toward His people, and their continued disobedience. Because the nation has refused to obey, there is a line of demarcation drawn, the end of which will be captivity for the people and the […]

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Morning Light – November 30th, 2017 – Micah 05: The Passage that Led the Magi

Source: http://ift.tt/2Alqioc Today: [Micah 5] The Passage that Led the Magi. In Micah 5 the prophet speaks first of the coming fall of Judah and Samaria, and then foreshadows the coming of the Messiah Himself. In this passage, it is believed by many, the Magi who sought Jesus’ out in Bethlehem, found their instruction regarding […]

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Morning Light – November 29th, 2017 – Micah 04: The Mountain of the Lord’s Hours

Source: http://ift.tt/2irdt78 Today: [Micah 4] The Mountain of the Lord’s House. After depicting the dark ruin of the southern and northern kingdom, Micah, in chapter 4 extends a far-reaching vision of a coming Messiah, and the establishment of the rule of God, not just over a limited jurisdiction, but over all the earth age without […]

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Morning Light – November 28th, 2017 – Micah 03: Are You Neglecting Those in Need?

Source: http://ift.tt/2juHobf Today: [Micah 3] Are You Neglecting Those in Need? In Micah 3, the prophet continues to press the issue of neglect of the poor. The administrations of both the northern and southern kingdom were oppressive of the impoverished classes to the point of total and complete brutality. For Micah, this is the singular […]

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Morning Light – November 27th, 2017 – Micah 2: From Breakdown to Breakthrough

Source: http://ift.tt/2ACnmXm Today: [Micah 2] From Breakdown to Breakthrough. In ch. 2 of Micah the nation is described as descending into difficulty and downturn because of selfishness and greed. Consequences are predicted to come, but at the same time a Messianic promise of great deliverance is given. www.morninglightbiblestudy.com [Mic 2:1-13 KJV] 1 Woe to them […]

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Morning Light – November 23rd, 2017 – Micah 01: Micah Takes a Stand

Source: http://ift.tt/2jewwy4 Today: [Micah 1] Micah Takes a Stand. We meet the prophet Micah, a man from a rural area far from Jerusalem and Samaria, who was deeply grieved by the decadence of the upper classes in northern and southern kingdoms. He declares that God will come from between the cherubim in the Holy of […]

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Morning Light – November 20th, 2017 – Jonah 03: Nineveh Repents

Source: http://ift.tt/2zSze6h Today: [Jonah 3] Nineveh Repents. In chapter 3 of Jonah, the prophet declares the city will be destroyed in 40 days. The people believe his message and after a time of fasting and repentance, the city is spared. From this example, we can learn when and how we should fast when we are […]

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Morning Light – November 16th, 2017 – Jonah 01: Jonah Becomes Fish Food

Today: [Jonah 1] Jonah Becomes Fish Food. In our chapter, we are introduced to Jonah the prophet. He is sent to a wicked city but refuses to go. He knows that if they repent by his preaching they will be spared, and Jonah wants to see Nineveh destroyed. In attempting to flee Jonah runs headlong […]

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