The Incarnation of Grace and Truth.-Christ's Birth.

Micah 3-9-12 is a good introduction- a historical background or preface to not only what we find in immediately following in chapter 4, but also for the remainder of Micah. There is here at this transition a very real ultimatum given and very real promise extended.

To be a real peacemaker we must understand that God's peace brings righteousness to bear on the situation, it does not compromise. And remember that Jesus Christ will establish an eternal peace, but that will be a victory won through war.

The Church of Jesus Christ is an eternal building of God, therefore she needs to be built with eternal materials.

Micah stands as a bulwark against the swelling tide of sin and not only proclaims truth to his fellow countrymen, but declares to them the authority by which he speaks. Micah is exposing the sin of his people, contrasting it with the righteousness of God- the Holy Standard and Nature of God's Person- and declaring to the nation her just judgement .

The mercy of the Lord.

The eternal, divine Word declares to us the mind of God. He who is in the bosom of the Father has dwelt among us.

Fighting for spiritual unity.