Advent Refiners Fire A difficult situation Micah Prophesied

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Advent { Refiner’s Fire

Advent { Refiner’s Fire

A difficult situation

A difficult situation

Ø Micah – Prophesied 737 to 696 B. C. Ø Prophesied the destruction of

Ø Micah – Prophesied 737 to 696 B. C. Ø Prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem Ø Babylonian Captivity – 587 B. C.

1 Marshal your troops now, city of troops, for a siege is laid against

1 Marshal your troops now, city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler on the cheek with a rod. 1成 群的民(原文是女子)哪,� 在 你要聚集成� ;因� 仇� � 攻我� , 要用杖� 打以色列� 判者的� 。

Why does God allow suffering? Ø The Fall Ø Consequences of Sin/Disobedience Ø God’s

Why does God allow suffering? Ø The Fall Ø Consequences of Sin/Disobedience Ø God’s Intervention Ø Persecution

The hope of a Savior

The hope of a Savior

2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah,

2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. ” 3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a son, and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.

Our Future Hope

Our Future Hope

4 He will stand shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in

4 He will stand shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. 5 And he will be our peace.

Lessons for disciples

Lessons for disciples

Ø Be comforted by the truth of God’s word Ø Draw close to Jesus

Ø Be comforted by the truth of God’s word Ø Draw close to Jesus in prayer Ø Anticipate His second coming