Title: Terrible Warning (Mic 01:2-7)
Content Introduction
1. Right now, Japan and the Philippines are all tense because of the volcanic eruption. Furthermore, in the case of the Philippines, a volcano that has not erupted in the past 600 years has erupted, raising our awareness. The fact is that we can never be at peace.
2. In recent years, natural disasters that cannot be prevented by human strength, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods, have occurred. Why does this happen all the time? Only God knows the reason. However, it is clear that there are limits to human abilities.
3. The words of Micah speak of the rebuke of sin and the proclamation of judgment and blessings in the Messiah.
I. Everyone should hear (2).
A. It is about us.
1. The target audience for this message is everyone on earth. “I” is no exception. There are no righteous people on this earth.
2. These words come to us “from God”. Where the word comes from is very important. Where does my belief come from?
3. The contents of this verse are “words about us”. God's attention is always directed toward "us".
4. The place where these words come to us is the “temple”. The temple is the only place where the invisible God and man meet. Of course, we now meet the Lord through the words of Jesus Christ, the completion of the temple.
B. We must constantly listen to the word of the Lord.
1. In the pitch-dark darkness, you cannot see ahead. When there is no word from the Lord, who is the light, it is only a crime in the end.
2. We must listen to what the Lord says. how should i listen
3. You can hear the word of the Lord through hymns, through prayer, and through the Word.
4. Let's share the “meeting time” for ourselves and the Lord. So let's meet the Lord. (The time of reverence should be emphasized over and over again. It should never be overdone).
II. Because of sins and transgressions (3-5).
A. Text description
1. It is said that the LORD will come out of his dwelling place. indicates the urgency of the situation. Man's transgression caused God to take place in his dwelling place. In the end, great wrath is foretold.
2. He said that he would come down to the ground and walk on the top of the mountain. The top of a mountain is the highest point on earth. A high place allows you to see all the places at a glance. You will see all that is secret and hidden. There is nothing to hide.
3. The mountains will melt and the valleys will split. That's a volcanic eruption. Never underestimate the power of nature. It is God who rules nature.
4. All this is because of our sins and transgressions.
5. The stronghold of sin was a large city. The pinnacle of vanity is a big city. Big cities are hotbeds of sin. The result of life for oneself is ruin.
B. Let's take a look at myself.
1. God is patient. And he wants me to repent. However, if I finally give up the opportunity, God will come to me as urgently as if he slashes Jacob's hip bone. Why are you trying to break my hip bone? If the hip bone is broken, only you suffer in the end.
2. Never try to deceive God. Let's not do it in moderation. Everything hidden is revealed. “The village at the foot of the mountain cannot hide it.”
3. The US Air Force Base in the Philippines was eventually destroyed. Who will oppose God? Whose will it be in the end?
4. Let go of vanity. And put on clothes of godliness. Let's live a life that pleases the Lord. Stop investing in what you do for yourself. Let's work and live "for Christ's sake, whether we die or live." Let only Jesus be my hope.
III. Everything will be in ruins (6-7).
A. God does not tolerate idols.
1. Samaria;
representative of syncretism. Syncretism is idolatry. it's a big city But what does it mean to be a vineyard there? When a volcano erupts and an earthquake occurs, all human towers collapse.
2. The idols will be smashed, the offerings will be burned, and all the idols will be destroyed. Human culture is idolatry and nihilism is destruction.
B. What is my idol now
1. Modern people are serving the gods of revenge in the generation of pluralism. It is true for both believers and non-believers.
3. The ego-centered life that has been built up in layers will all crumble. When the Lord blows your breath, everything is a breeze. All life of self-idol, who did not make concessions and did not sacrifice, are all hopeless. You who have hurt the hearts of others! Those who oppress those who are weaker than themselves! Prepare for the judgment of the Lord.
conclusion
1. How did you take measures to listen to the word of the Lord?
2. What did you hear?
3. What is my idol
(Late; emphasize the emphasis by identifying the core of the text and the core of each site. It is essential to always remember to preach as if it were a shock to understand).