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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 is already here, it is also one that is not yet fulfilled. In other words, it is already, but not yet.

Thus, the kingdom of Jesus Christ will be consummated when we sit and celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (cf. Matt. 22:2; Rev. 19:1-10). We should also observe that as history slowly unfolds our Lord brings about multiple fulfillments of his prophetic writings, until all is completely fulfilled on the Last Day. This is the exciting vision of Micah 4-5.

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Our choice for May is hymn #108 in the Trinity Hymnal, “Whate’er My God Ordains is Right”. This hymn extols the sovereign authority of God, and urges all Christians to trust Him through all the twists and turns of life.

Women and young ladies, please stay for a gather after the service on Sunday, June 1st to shower blessings upon Mrs. Katie Ritter and her soon to be born first baby daughter! Bring your regular food, as it is a meal Sunday, so our men and boys won’t go hungry. Food will be provided at the shower for all the ladies. Katie and baby are registered at Target. If anyone has questions, please contact Rebecca Kohler or Colleen Lokke.

Our next gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, from 7-9 p.m. Neal and Lida Bringe will host the meeting in their home. Pastor Serven will teach on “Principles and Elements of Reformed Worship”. All men and boys are most heartily welcome.

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.

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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 fulfilled on the Last Day (e.g. Isa. 2, Jer. 31, Mic. 4-5).

Thus, Micah’s prophecy is not just speaking about a 1000 year “kingdom age” on the earth. Instead, it is telling us of a kingdom that stretches from the beginning of our Lord’s earthly ministry on into eternity.

In this way we experience the “already, but not yet” aspect of Christ’s kingdom. It is already present, yet its consummation arrives when we celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:1-10).

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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.” This maxim is also true for the false prophets and the idolatrous priests—the people of God suffer under their leadership.

The Bible tells us that our righteous God will judge those who have been unfaithful to their sacred calling. In this we can take comfort: “The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” (Prov. 16:4; see also Ex. 9:16 and Rom. 9:17).

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