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Terrifyingly Just And Wonderfully Protective (Micah 7, Nahum 1)

Terrifyingly Just And Wonderfully Protective (Micah 7, Nahum 1) Micah 7 brings the book to its emotional and theological climax. The prophet looks honestly at the moral collapse around him, yet he refuses to surrender to despair. He turns instead … Continue reading

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what he knew about God

20250319 what he knew about God Micah 7:14-20 (JDV) Micah 7:14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock you possess. They live alone in a woodland surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead as in ancient … Continue reading

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miles of crimson bushes

20250318 miles of crimson bushes Micah 7:1-13 (JDV) Micah 7:1 How sad for me! Because I am like one who — after the summer fruit has been gathered after the gleaning of the grape harvest — finds no grape cluster … Continue reading

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a forgiving shepherd

Micah 7:14-20 Micah lived among a people who had forgotten about God.  But Micah held on to two theological truths which stubbornly refused to fade away.  The LORD is a great shepherd who had brought his people where he wanted … Continue reading

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red barrens

Micah 7:1-13 When I lived in Maine, I enjoyed looking on the bright red blueberry barrens, after harvest.  It was an awesome sight to see miles of crimson bushes.  Yet, it meant that there was no fruit left. The berries … Continue reading

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