Text: Luke 6:27-38

6:27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

6:28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.

6:29 To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. 

6:30  Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. 

6:31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

6:32 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

6:33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

6:34 And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.

6:35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, ^[a]hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 

6:36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

STUDY:

In today’s text, Jesus delivers a revolutionary teaching on love, forgiveness, and generosity. He calls His followers to love their enemies, bless those who curse them, and give without expecting anything in return. This passage emphasises the nature of God’s kingdom, where mercy triumphs over judgment and grace exceeds human expectations. Jesus’ instruction to “be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (v. 36) reflects God’s character, setting the standard for Christian conduct.

The principle of giving back in verses 37-38, shows that the measure we use toward others determines what we receive, underscoring the call to show divine compassion and fairness.
For believers in Christ, this passage challenges us to reflect God’s unconditional love in our relationships. In a world often driven by revenge and self-interest, we are called to extend mercy and forgiveness, demonstrating Christ-like character, even to those who wrong us. As Christians, when we practise generosity and kindness, we inspire others to seek Jesus. By living out this radical love, we not only fulfil Jesus’ command but also experience the overflowing blessings of God’s favour and peace in our lives.

Prayer: 

Teach us Lord to love as you love, showing mercy and grace even when it is difficult. Amen

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Text: Micah 4:9-13

4:9 Now why do you cry aloud? Is there no king in your midst? Has your counselor perished? For pangs have seized you like a woman in ^[a]labor.

4:10 Be in pain, and labor to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, Like a woman in birth pangs. For now you shall go forth from the city, You shall dwell in the field, And to Babylon you shall go. There you shall be delivered;
There the Lord will redeem you From the hand of your enemies.

4:11Now also many nations have gathered against you, Who say, “Let her be defiled, And let our eye look upon Zion.”

4:12 But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, Nor do they understand His counsel; For He will gather them like sheaves to the threshing floor.

4:13 “Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion; For I will make your horn iron, And I will make your hooves bronze;
You shall beat in pieces many peoples; I will consecrate their gain to the Lord,And their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.”

STUDY:

Micah 4:9-13 reveals a prophetic vision of Israel’s suffering and ultimate triumph. The passage begins with a lament over Israel’s distress, portraying the nation as a woman in labour, symbolising intense pain and helplessness. Yet, this anguish is not the end – God promises deliverance and restoration. The imagery of Zion’s enemies gathering like harvesters foreshadows their downfall as God transforms Israel’s weakness into strength. Verses 12-13 highlight God’s sovereignty, showing that He uses the struggles of His people to achieve His divine purposes, ultimately leading them to victory and dominion over their oppressors.

Today’s passage offers reassurance that our present trials are part of God’s greater plan for redemption. Like Israel, we may face moments of despair, but we are reminded to trust in God’s timing and purposes. Through faith, we can endure hardships, knowing that God is refining us for a greater victory. Just as Israel was called to rise and thresh, we too are empowered to stand firm in God’s strength, proclaiming His truth and advancing His kingdom even in the midst of adversity.

Prayer: 

Lord, help me to trust in your plans and find hope in the promise of victory in my trials.

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Text: Micah 4:1-8

4:1 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days .That the mountain of the Lord’s house .Shall be established on the top of the mountains,. And shall be exalted above the hills; And peoples shall flow to it.

4:2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

4:3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into ^[a]pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore.

4:4 But everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one shall make them afraid; For the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken.

4:5 For all people walk each in the name of his god, But we will walk in the name of the Lord our God. Forever and ever.

4:6 For all people walk each in the name of his god, But we will walk in the name of the Lord our God
Forever and ever.

4:7 I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion
From now on, even forever.

4:8 And you, O tower of the flock, The stronghold of the daughter of Zion, To you shall it come, Even the former dominion shall come, The kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem.”

STUDY:

Micah 4:1-5 describes 4 freedoms: 1. Freedom from ignorance (He will teach us His ways); 2. Freedom from war (neither shall they learn war anymore); 3. Freedom from want (everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree); 4. Freedom from fear (and no one shall make them afraid). So many people today are not free. Many are still under the bondage of ignorance – they simply do not know what to do. Many are still under the bondage of sin, which has made them to be fearful. However, the scripture says that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7). Many are heavily indebted and this has made them slaves to their creditors.

But there is a way out from all forms of slavery. The way out is in Micah 4:2, “And many nations shall come and say, “Come, let us go to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob” (TLB). You need to come to Jesus who guarantees total and all-round freedom. Make up your mind to be free from bondage. There is already a provision for you in Christ, you have tarried for so long. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” You need rest; come to Jesus today.

Prayer: 

Lord, I come unto you today, take away all my burdens, forgive my sins and grant me rest from all my troubles in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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Text: Micah 3:5-12

3:5 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets, Who make my people stray; Who chant ^[a]“Peace”
^[b]While they chew with their teeth, But who prepare war against him Who puts nothing into their mouths:

3:6 “Therefore you shall have night without ^[c]vision, And you shall have darkness without divination;
The sun shall go down on the prophets, And the day shall be dark for them.

3:7 So the seers shall be ashamed, And the diviners abashed; Indeed they shall all cover their lips;
For there is no answer from God.”

3:8 But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord, And of justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin.

3:9 Now hear this, You heads of the house of Jacob. And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice, And ^[d]pervert all equity,

3:10 Who build up Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with iniquity:

3:11 Her heads judge for a bribe, Her priests teach for pay, And her prophets divine for ^[e]money. Yet they lean on the Lord, and say, “Is not the Lord among us? No harm can come upon us.”

3:12 Therefore because of you. Zion shall be plowed like a field, Jerusalem shall become heaps of ruins,
And the mountain of the ^[f]temple. Like the bare hills of the forest.

STUDY:

In Micah 3:5-12, the prophet rebukes Israel’s prophets and leaders for their corruption and greed. Rather than guiding the people with fairness and truth, they delivered messages based on personal gain; favouring who gave them bribes and threatening those who refused to comply. Their manipulation of God’s word shows their lack of integrity and genuine care for the people they were supposed to serve. Micah warned that because of their self-serving actions, God would remove His guidance, leaving them in spiritual darkness. Their actions, instead of securing safety, led to the coming destruction of Jerusalem, fulfilling God’s verdict that He would not tolerate injustice (cf. Jeremiah 23:1-2).

For Christians today, this passage calls us to stand firmly against corruption and to be discerning about the spiritual leaders we follow. It reminds us to value integrity in those who guide us and challenges us to be sincere if we find ourselves in positions of leadership and influence at any level. As Jesus teaches, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15). God desires truthfulness and justice from His people. He urges us to reject dishonest motives and to live out His values. Our goal should be to lead others toward God’s love and truth, rather than seeking selfish gains and interests.

Prayer: 

Lord, help me to follow leaders of integrity while I live as an example of honesty and justice when I find myself in positions of leadership in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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Text: Micah 3:1-4

3:1 And I said: “Hear now, O heads of Jacob, And you rulers of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know justice?

3:2 You who hate good and love evil; Who strip the skin from ^. My people, And the flesh from their bones;

3:3 Who also eat the flesh of My people, Flay their skin from them, Break their bones, And chop them in pieces
Like meat for the pot, Like flesh in the caldron.”

3:4 Then they will cry to the Lord, But He will not hear them; He will even hide His face from them at that time,
Because they have been evil in their deeds.

STUDY:

Today’s passage is a reminder for Christians to reflect God’s justice and compassion in all areas of life. Micah 3:1-4 presents a strong accusation against the leaders of Israel, who were meant to guide the people with justice but instead oppressed and exploited them. In this scripture, God condemns these rulers for their lack of compassion, describing their actions as cruel. This clear imagery highlights the seriousness of their injustice and disregard for their responsibilities before God. As the prophet Amos similarly declares, “Hate evil, love good; establish justice in the gate” (Amos 5:15), God’s standard for leadership requires integrity and care for the defenseless. The passage warns that because of their injustice, these leaders would cry out to God, but He would not answer – a consequence of their own hardened hearts and rejection of His ways.

Just as Israel’s leaders were called to care for others, Christians are called to use their influence, big or small, to uplift rather than oppress. Jesus taught, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5:7), urging us to lead with kindness and integrity. Whether in family, work, or community, believers should be known for their honesty and fairness, treating others as God would. This commitment to justice and compassion reflects God’s heart and draws others towards His love.

Prayer: 

Lord, help me to lead with justice and compassion, showing your love to everyone I encounter. Amen!

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Text: Micah 2:8-13

2:8 “Lately My people have risen up as an enemy— You pull off the robe with the garment, From those who trust you, as they pass by, Like men returned from war.

2:9 The women of My people you cast out, From their pleasant houses; From their children. You have taken away My glory forever.

2:10 “Arise and depart, For this is not your rest; Because it is defiled, it shall destroy, Yes, with utter destruction.

2:11 If a man should walk in a false spirit. And speak a lie, saying, ‘I will ^[h]prophesy to you ^[i]of wine and drink,’ Even he would be the prattler of this people.

2:12 “I will surely assemble all of you, O Jacob, I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together like sheep of ^[j]the fold, Like a flock in the midst of their pasture; They shall make a loud noise because of so many people.

2:13 The one who breaks open will come up before them; They will break out, Pass through the gate,
And go out by it; Their king will pass before them, With the Lord at their head.”

STUDY:

Micah revealed the deceitful prophets’ lies, exposing their inability to truly give rest. False prophets’ teachings are corrupted and bring absolute destruction rather than the peace, rest, and healing that God’s word provides. Though God’s people were promised judgment for their heavy wickedness, the goodness and mercy of God nevertheless, remained available to them when they truly repented (2 Chron. 7:14-16). God assured the remnant of Israelites that they would be restored.

Oppression will not last forever; God is just and will not grow tired in saving His people because He is a loving father. It is therefore essential to trust in His absolute power to save and restore. Prophets are on the rise and people would rather hear from the false prophets because they prophesy what they want to hear; they will therefore and ignore the prophets of God because the truth is always bitter (Matt. 24:11). No matter how corrupt the world may look in this regard, there will always be a remnant to be restored to the original plan of God. May God find you worthy of His divine restorations in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Prayer: 

Lord, restore me and I will be restored. Amen!

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Text: Micah 2:1-7

2:1 Woe to those who devise iniquity, And ^[a]work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, Because it is in the power of their hand.

2:2 They covet fields and take them by violence, Also houses, and seize them. So they oppress a man and his house, A man and his inheritance.

2:3 Therefore thus says the Lord: “Behold, against this family I am devising disaster, From which you cannot remove your necks; Nor shall you walk haughtily, For this is an evil time.

2:4 In that day one shall take up a proverb against you, And lament with a bitter lamentation, saying:
‘We are utterly destroyed! He has changed the ^[b]heritage of my people; How He has removed it from me! To ^[c]a turncoat He has divided our fields.’ ”

2:5 Therefore you will have no ^[d]one to determine boundaries by lot
In the assembly of the Lord.

2:6 “Do not prattle,” you say to those who ^[e]prophesy. So they shall not prophesy ^[f]to you; ^[g]They shall not return insult for insult.

2:7 You who are named the house of Jacob: “Is the Spirit of the Lord restricted? Are these His doings? Do not My words do good To him who walks uprightly?

STUDY:

Micah saw the corruption of Israel’s law courts and explained that God was not pleased with the situation. God, in His justice, usually brings disaster upon evil doers and repays them in their own coin (Prov. 11:21; Psa. 37:9a). To work out evil on one’s bed is an intentional sin. Such sins include greed, covetousness, violence, oppression, fraud, cheating, and injustice.

There are some sins we never commit because we are never in a place where we can commit them; our ability makes our thoughts pure, and to stand for Jesus even when we have all the freedom and privileges to commit sin, is a plus in our Christian journey. Fights over family inheritance are on the increase, and this is because people are not truthful. Proverbs 22:28 talks about the importance of the ancient landmark. Evil doers may try to silence the people of God but the Lord will surely judge them and reward them with evil, and the righteous will be vindicated. It is therefore essential not to envy them. We must endeavour to do what is right always.

Prayer: 

Purge my heart of any evil thought, O Lord, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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Text: Mark 12:28-34

12:28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, ^[a]perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, “Which is the ^[b]first commandment of all?”

12:29 Jesus answered him, “The ^[c]first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 

12:30And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ ^[d]This is the first commandment. 

12:31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

12:32 So the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He.

12:33 And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, ^[e]with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

12:34 Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.”But after that no one dared question Him.

STUDY:

Jesus responded to the question of the scribes on the issue of the first and greatest commandment. He gave two commandments that summarised all the Mosaic laws in the scriptures (Exod. 20), to point out believers’ relationships with God and with others. Jesus said the first of all the commandments is: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: and the second is like, you shall love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31).

Love is a powerful emotion that builds bonds and encourages positivity between two or more individuals. Love is more than burnt offerings and sacrifices (Mark 12:33c). Hence, Jesus concluded that whoever loves is not far from the kingdom of God.
In 1 John 4:7-8, the Bible says: “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loves is born of God, and knows God. He that loves not, knows not God; for God is love.” Verse 11 says: “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another:” As believers, the evidence of our salvation is our total love for God and unconditional love for others. When we love, we have peace of mind, joy, progress, access to divine blessings and above all, we will have hope of eternal Life with God.

Prayer: 

Father; let the seed of love for you and my neighbor grow in my heart and show in my relationships always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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Text: Micah 1:8-16

1:8 Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked; I will make a wailing like the jackals. And a mourning like the ostriches,

1:9For her wounds are incurable. For it has come to Judah; It has come to the gate of My people— To Jerusalem.

1:10 Tell it not in Gath, Weep not at all; In Beth Aphrah, Roll yourself in the dust.

1:11 Pass by in naked shame, you inhabitant of Shaphir; The inhabitant of Zaanan does not go out. Beth Ezel mourns; Its place to stand is taken away from you.

1:12 For the inhabitant of Maroth pined for good, But disaster came down from the Lord. To the gate of Jerusalem.

1:13 O inhabitant of Lachish, Harness the chariot to the swift steeds (She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion), For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.

1:14 Therefore you shall give presents to Moresheth Gath; The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

1:15 I will yet bring an heir to you, O inhabitant of Mareshah; The glory of Israel shall come to Adullam.

https://youtu.be/SdX5OxQlQ5A?si=CPAz3lP5BEQUGOuh1:16 Make yourself bald and cut off your hair, Because of your precious children; Enlarge your baldness like an eagle, For they shall go from you into captivity.

STUDY:

It is obvious from the passage we read yesterday that the LORD will come down from His holy place, and match upon the high places of the earth, and the valleys shall give way before Him. This prophecy became clearer in verses 12 & 13 of our text that: “The inhabitants of Maroth waited carefully for good: but it was evil that came unto the gate of Jerusalem… for the transgression of Israel were found.”

Disobedience to God’s word makes Him stay far away from sinners. An individual, a family or any nation that is found in sins falls short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). But for God so loved the world that He wouldn’t want anyone to perish. This is why He made provision for redemption of sinners by offering His only son Jesus Christ as the perfect saviour (John 3:16-17). Jesus is the promised heir to come with the glory of salvation. However, God expects that every sinner come to repentance to receive forgiveness and be made joint heirs of God through Jesus Christ so as to have eternal glory of the kingdom of God. Decide to give Christ a chance in your life today and you will be a partaker of God’s glory.

Prayer: 

Dear LORD, I surrender my life to you today. Make me a joint heir together with Jesus in your eternal kingdom. Amen!

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Text: Micah 1:1-7

1:1 The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

1:2 Hear, all you peoples! Listen, O earth, and all that is in it! Let the Lord God be a witness against you, The Lord from His holy temple.

1:3 For behold, the Lord is coming out of His place; He will come down And tread on the high places of the earth.

1:4 The mountains will melt under Him, And the valleys will split, Like wax before the fire, Like waters poured down a steep place.

1:5 All this is for the transgression of Jacob, And for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? And what are the high places of Judah? Are they not Jerusalem?

1:6 “Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of ruins in the field, Places for planting a vineyard; I will pour down her stones into the valley, And I will uncover her foundations.

1:7 All her carved images shall be beaten to pieces, And all her pay as a harlot shall be burned with the fire;
All her idols I will lay desolate, For she gathered it from the pay of a harlot, And they shall return to the pay of a harlot.”

STUDY:

Micah was a fearless prophet who preached against sin. He warned the people of Israel of severe consequences of their continuing in sin, and predicted the fall of Samaria and Jerusalem. He pronounced God’s coming judgement on both Israel and Judah when they were losing their identity as God’s people, as a result of their sins of idolatry and prostitution (v.7).

Prostitution portrays the picture of Israel’s abandonment of the Lord, her true husband, in exchange for the blessings promised by the pagan gods whose carved images filled both Samaria and Jerusalem. However, God did not overlook their sins, rather, He sent the prophet Micah to warn them of the coming judgement.

Beloved, what are those things the devil is using to attract you to turn your heart away from God in order to lose your identity in Christ? How have you been handling God’s warning? Always remember that sin exposes the sinner to God’s judgement and destruction. Therefore, listen to God’s warning by confessing and forsaking your sins today so as to escape God’s wrath (Num. 3:23; Heb. 2:3-4).

Prayer: 

Lord, please help me to listen to your warnings to stay away from anything that may expose me to your wrath. Amen!

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