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Lesson Summary: Micah prophesies the eternal reign of the Lord and the final redemption of Israel. Focus Passage: Micah 4. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Eternal Reign of the Lord (Micah 4:1-5) Principle: God Will Surely Establish His Eternal Kingdom. Application: How does knowing that the Lord will reign forever and ever give you … Continue reading "Greater Days Ahead"

Lesson Summary: Micah condemns Israel’s leaders for failing the people and leading them to destruction. Focus Passage: Micah 3. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Failure to Do the Right Thing (Micah 3:1-4) Principle: Godly Leaders Serve People instead of Themselves. Application: What are you doing in your sphere of influence to ensure justice is carried … Continue reading "Leadership Failure"

Lesson Summary: Micah condemns the people of Judah for their seared conscience and promises hope for the believing remnant. Focus Passage: Micah 2. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Result of a Seared Conscience (Micah 2:1-5) Principle: A Seared Conscience will only lead to Destruction. Application: What is the focus of your daily thinking? Are … Continue reading "The Tragedy of a Seared Conscience"

Lesson Summary: Micah declares the coming judgment of the Lord for the sins of Israel and Judah. Focus Passage: Micah 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Time of Judgment (Micah 1:1-7) Principle: God’s Judgment for Sin is Sure and Complete. Application: As you examine your life, where do you need to confess your sins … Continue reading "Difficult Times"

Lesson Summary: The Lord rebukes Jonah for his lack of compassion and grace for the people of Nineveh. Focus Passage: Jonah 4. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. An Angry Prophet (Jonah 4:1-4) Principle: Our Thoughts are Far, Far from God’s Thoughts. Application: Where do you find yourself questioning God’s decisions? In which areas do you … Continue reading "Reasoning with God"

Lesson Summary: Jonah and Nineveh repent and experience the Lord’s revival. Focus Passage: Jonah 2-3. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Prophet Repents (Jonah 2:1-10) Principle: Repentance Will Always Precede Revival. Application: How ready are you to repent and return to the Lord? Have you hit rock bottom? How ready are you to walk away … Continue reading "Returning to God"

Lesson Summary: Jonah rebels against God’s command and attempts to flee from the Lord. Focus Passage: Jonah 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Jonah Rebels against God (Jonah 1:1-6) Principle: Disobedience to God’s Commands is Sin. Application: What has God called on you to do in your life that you have refused to do until … Continue reading "Running from God"

Lesson Summary: Obadiah prophesies the doom of Edom and the restoration of Israel. Focus Passage: Obadiah 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Pride of Edom (Obadiah 1:1-9) Principle: Pride only leads to Judgment and Destruction. Application: What signs are there in your life that you are being blindsided by pride? Scripture Reference 18 Pride goes before … Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice"

Lesson Summary: Amos receives a vision of judgment on Israel and of restoration for the faithful remnant. Focus Passage: Amos 9. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Sovereign Judgment (Amos 9:1-4) Principle: God’s Judgment for Sin is Inescapable. Application: How do you respond to the fact that God will pursue and judge sinners completely? How … Continue reading "The Restoration of Israel’s Remnant"

Lesson Summary: Amos sees a vision of ripe fruit, signifying the imminent judgment of Israel. Focus Passage: Amos 8. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Imminent Judgment (Amos 8:1-7) Principle: God’s Judgment for Sins is Certain and His Patience has a limit. Application: Are there any signs that your heart is hardened to the word … Continue reading "Ripe for Judgment"