Micah 6:1-8

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Beyond Ritual," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Vision I.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • III.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • IV.36, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • III.I.6, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • John Calvin's Commentary on Micah.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "He took the high mountains and hard rocks as witnesses against the obstinacy of his people."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "God reasons with us, to teach us to reason with ourselves."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Keep up a constant fellowship with God, by humble, holy faith."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "Two duties towards man are specified--justice, or strict equity; and mercy, or a kindly abatement of what we might justly demand, and a hearty desire to do good to others."
  • "Micah's Message for Today; Micah 6:8," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1893.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 4, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Micah 6:1-8, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
  • Lectionary Commentary and Preaching Paths, Epiphany A4, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute.
    • "The real issue here is idolatrous worship and idolatrous religion in which the people have replaced worship of God in the living of life with lip service and external form."
  • "Extreme Virtues," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
  • Environmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
    • "The divorce between private and public life cuts both ways. It is not only personal life that requires attention, but also the common good."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Restorative Justice," Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
    • "Restorative justice, by dealing with crime and harm in a holistic way, promises to sew together the pieces of torn lives into a fabric of justice that is meaningful for victims, offenders, and the community. How can we discover and implement the restorative practices that will transform our criminal justice system?"
  • Gilgal, article and photos at Walking in Their Sandals, Journey through the Land of the Bible.
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  • du Preeze, J., "Social Justice: Motive for the Mission of the Church," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1985.
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  • Green, Ronald, "Jewish Ethics and the Virtue of Humility," Journal of Religious Ethics, 1973.
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  • Hutton, Rodney R., "What Happened from Shittim to Gilgal? Law and Gospel in Micah 6:5," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1999.
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  • Joosten, Jan, "Targumic Aramaic MERU'A' -- 'Oppression' (Isaiah 47, Hosea 11:7, Micah 6:3," Vetus Testamentum, 2001.
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  • Kim, Jin S., "Walking Humbly," Journal for Preachers, 2009. (Sermon text, Micah 6:8)
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  • Nelson, Daniel M., "The Virtue of Humility in Judaism: A Critique of Rationalist Hermeneutics," Journal of Religious Ethics, 1985.
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  • Wood, Joyce Rilett, "Speech and Action in Micah's Prophecy," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2000.
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• Sermons:
  • "The Justice and Righteousness of God," Fleming Rutledge, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2007.
  • "What Does the Lord Require of You?" Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
  • "A Rediscovery of Biblical Religion," the Rev. Dr. Daniel Vestal, Day 1, 2003.
  • "What Does God Want?" John Jewell, 2002.
  • "God Requires What?" the Rev. Angela L. Ying, Day 1, 1999.
  • "Follow the Leader," The Rev. Dr. Cynthia McCall Campbell, President of McCormick Theological Seminary. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1997.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Micah 6:8. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "How Shall I Come Before the Lord," A New Hymn Based on Micah 6:6-8, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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