Micah 6:1-8
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, 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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "Unpacking the Message of Micach 6:8," Sam Hodges, The United Methodist Reporter, 2012.
- Commentary,
Micah 6:1-8, Amy Oden, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "We should also be wary of another common misuse of this verse, namely, to excuse one from any corporate faith at all."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 4, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "The Vision Beautiful," Susan Blain, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary
citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011. (Scroll down for commentary on Micah 6:1-8 by Kate Huey.)
- "What are the really difficult situations in our families, our neighborhoods, our cities and towns, our nation and the world, that would be transformed if these were more than beautiful and familiar words? What if we actually practiced them and observed this command of God?"
- The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- Justice, Not Worship, Reflections on Micah 6:1-8, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Micah has been described as a country boy, furious with all things urban. His language is especially sharp and pointed, particularly when it comes to the evil of Israel's cities."
- "Heroin Addicts and their Parents," Mike Baughman, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- " "What if the imago dei can be seen in our insecurities as well as our confidence?"
- 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.
-
"Restorative Justice," Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, (other resources
at)
"Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- du Preeze, J., "Social Justice: Motive for the
Mission of the Church," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa,
1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Green, Ronald, "Jewish Ethics and the Virtue of
Humility," Journal of Religious Ethics, 1973.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hutton, Rodney R., "What Happened from Shittim to
Gilgal? Law and Gospel in Micah 6:5," Currents in Theology and
Mission, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Joosten, Jan, "Targumic Aramaic MERU'A' --
'Oppression' (Isaiah 47, Hosea 11:7, Micah 6:3," Vetus Testamentum,
2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kim, Jin S., "Walking Humbly," Journal for
Preachers, 2009. (Sermon text, Micah 6:8)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Nelson, Daniel M., "The Virtue of Humility in
Judaism: A Critique of Rationalist Hermeneutics," Journal of
Religious Ethics, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wood, Joyce Rilett,
"Speech and Action in Micah's Prophecy," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- du Preeze, J., "Social Justice: Motive for the
Mission of the Church," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa,
1985.
- Sermons:
- Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011. (Scroll down.)
- "Child Sacrifice," Sandra Herrmann, SermonSuite.
- "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.
- Reviews:
- With Children:
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Jan 30, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2011. Connections: Micah 6:1-8 and The Beggar's Magic by Margaret & Raymond Chang.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- “O God, You Call for Justice,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn inspired by Micah 6:8. Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D (“The Church's One Foundation”).
- 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.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Micah
