Title: Never Give Up/Micah 1:8-16
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1. Outline of the text
Micah, the prophet of God, who has vividly described the destruction of Samaria in 1:2-7, says in 1:8
He foretells the judgment of the western kingdom of Judah. He tells how sad this judgment has made him.
His mourning was excruciating. He mourned and mourned and mourned.
He walked the streets naked. His mournful cry was like a wild dog, and his pathetic
The groaning sounded like an ostrich in sorrow. God's judgment only falls on Samaria.
The sorrow of the Prophet was greater because this was not the case. This judgment spread throughout the nation, and Judas
Because the judgment reached Jerusalem, the heart of the nation,
The wounds could not be healed. The Assyrian army that destroyed Samaria and the Northern Kingdom
They even threatened Da and Jerusalem.
Those who share in sin must face the same judgment. This is something we should all beware of.
spiritual truth to do.
2. Sermon Outline
Text: Mic 1:8-16
Title: Don't Give Up
Main content: God does not give up and awaits our repentance.
Introduction
1. It is not easy for a missionary to evangelize in a foreign country. Someone who can communicate well
Isn't Lido evangelism difficult? So, how difficult would it be for foreigners?
2. Some missionaries are sent in their twenties and work until they reach retirement age in one place.
I've heard that two people were baptized. It's a matter to think deeply about.
We will have to understand the missionary. How painful is it? The missionary's seal
mine is really amazing
3. Mongolia has recently opened up to us and formally established diplomatic ties.
Rice of love was also delivered, and the fortress seems to be trying to deliver the Bible. But in that country
The story of a missionary who has invested in evangelism for many years was introduced.
I married a woman from that country for the sake of religion. How active are you? for 10 years he
How many people did you evangelize? There was only one person. It turned out that the person who became his wife
It is the result of persistent persistence not to give up. Now, there will be many Gods in the future.
Children will be born.
4. The Lord never gives up on us. How many children do you have?
Are there any children who break the hearts of their parents? If yes, such
A person who has not experienced Ram's feelings cannot be imagined. On the contrary, before God the Father
Let's take a look at who I am. If the Lord saw me, what would I look like?
I. The appearance of reality; I had no choice but to give up (8-9).
A. The prophecy of judgment has come.
1. The sin of Samaria was the sin of sexual moral depravity.
It is a sin of blaming. So it is the same sin as idolatry.
2. The second sin of Samaria was the spread of fornication.
C. So 10 city names are listed.
3. The greater sin of Samaria was pride in not fearing God.
B. How do I look now?
1. Let's see if there are any sprouts of pride. Humility cannot be overemphasized.
If I think that it is all my merit that I am able to live like this, it is pride.
to be.
2. We must look only at God. However, today's saints look more than God.
There are many. They look at their children, they look at their money. They rely more on their own thoughts. And
live to satisfy their own desires.
II. God's love; never give up until the end (10-16).
A.A warning always presupposes waiting.
1. The names of the ten cities are specifically listed, not in order to give them up.
Because they waited for them to turn.
2. The period Micah preached and prophesied must have been at least 16 years.
Because Ahaz' reign lasted 16 years.
The late Samaria did not repent. So did Judas.
B. God never gives up.
1. A lot of Korean missionaries are working abroad. But most of them
's grievance is that it is an activity report requested by the churches in their home country that sponsor missionary expenses.
In other words, how many people did you evangelize with the missionary expenses you sent, and how many people repented?
is a demand. That is why we see many missionaries giving up halfway through.
2. If God's will for us is not as patient as the churches that send missionaries
What would happen to us?
3. Micah prayed for the people who did not respond even after his evangelism continued for 16 years.
I never gave up. How are we? A few times ago after deciding who to evangelize
Didn't you give up when you didn't respond while trying to do something?
4. God is waiting, but he is a player. He is waiting and waiting for a long time. God is our
He hears your prayers. Sometimes he answers quickly, but sometimes
You may be slow to respond.
conclusion
1. Abraham received God's promise and waited for 26 years. We pray to God
They are the people who have received the promise. Therefore, do not break the promise with God until the end.
Let's not give up. Let's wait.
2. God loves those who do not give up and wait.