Time is running out for the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Amos and Hosea tried to warn them, but would they listen? Noooo. But Judah, in the south, has no reason to feel smug. In fact, Judah is about to be visited by two of their own iconic prophets, who will let them know that they’re not so special.
We’re not so special either. How many times do we have to be told? For instance, the United States is operating at a budget deficit that’s 30% higher than last year’s, and the national debt is literally beyond imagining (and I’m not one of those writers that uses “literally” figuratively). We’ve been told, and told, and told that a crisis is at hand, and nobody is doing anything about it except talk. Unlike journalists and bureaucrats, however, the Lord is plain about what should be done. “What does the Lord require of you?” asks Micah. There is an answer.
And there’s a further plan, far in the future. Thank God.
For a .pdf download of this week’s Bible challenge, with scripture passages, thought questions, and activities, click below:
Bible Reading Challenge Week 29: The Prophets – Micah and Isaiah
(This is a continuation of a series of posts about the “whole story” of the Bible. I plan to run one every week, on Tuesdays, with a printable PDF. The printable includes a brief 2-3 paragraph introduction, Bible passages to read, a key verse, 5-7 thought/discussion questions, and 2-3 activities for the kids. Here’s the Overview of the entire Bible series.)