The Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 2
Short review of the history of the book of Micah. God brings forth a Redeemer for the remnant. Lone Ranger Christians. Peace in the life of the Christian. Story of John Wesley. The remnant is great and growing multitude. Text: Micah 5:1-9 We return to our study of the Prophet Micah and his message about the coming kingdom of our Lord. In chapter 4 we noted Micah’s vision of the Lord’s House, the Lord’s People, and the Lord’s Victory. We also discussed how this kingdom actually began with the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus (cf. Mk 1:14-15; Gal. 4:4-5). And even though it is a kingdom that...
Read MoreOur Confidence for Missions
Text: Acts 18: 9-10 Guest Preacher, Dr. Bill Higgins preaches, missionary to the Tarascan people in Mexico and adjunct professor at Juan Calvino Seminaro. [podcast]http://www.download.covenantfamilychurch.net/2008/mp3/2008_05_18_our_confidence_for_missions_higgins.mp3[/podcast]...
Read MoreThe Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 1
Text: Micah 4:1-13 When the new heavens and the new earth finally come, it will be the end of all sin, death, and suffering (Rev. 21:1-4). Hallelujah! All things will be made new. Yet, prior to that time the Lord will establish his kingdom here on earth (cf. Matt. 6:10; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 13:18-21, 17:21; Col. 1:13-14). The Gospel message of this kingdom will penetrate into every dark corner of the globe, bringing light into the darkness. Moreover, as history slowly unfolds our Lord will bring about multiple fulfillments of what has been foretold through his prophets, until all is completely...
Read MoreJudgments on Prophets, Priests, and Kings
Text: Micah 3:1-12 All prophets, priests, and kings have been given a sacred trust by God to uphold justice and righteousness in their respective offices (cf. Ex. 18:21-22, 19:5-6, 28-29; Duet. 18:21-22; Rom. 13:1; 1 Pet. 2:4-5, 9, 13-17). Moreover, when they are faithful in their conduct they emulate the Lord Jesus Christ. These men should be honored for the sake of their office, but this does not mean that their behavior and judgments are always honorable. Sadly, the following Latin phrase is true: Delirant reges, plectuntur Achivi, “The Kings act foolishly and the people suffer for it.”...
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