Woodland Friends Church

Micah’s giving a Word to Jerusalem, what should have been the paradigm of Godliness for the world in their day. A rod is coming to the very heart of God’s people, but the hope and peace found in the rod is found in the One who ordained it.

Some times God's people feel stretched thin by God, and mute to His words, that in frustration we might cry out, "What do you want from me God?!" We think He wants a lot of things for His own appeasement, when the reality He wants us to thrive.

Some times God's people feel stretched thin by God, and mute to His words, that in frustration we might cry out, "What do you want from me God?!" We think He wants a lot of things for His own appeasement, when the reality He wants us to thrive.

God says that the church is to be like a lion among animals of the forest, a young lion among flocks of sheep which tramples and tears as it passes through. Humility doesn't equal defeat. Peace-making doesn't mean defenseless or surrender. Kindness doesn't mean weakness. Though we be lions, the armies we face aren't combated against by weapons, we have a much more threatening foe, and an equal ass...

God says that the church is to be like a lion among animals of the forest, a young lion among flocks of sheep which tramples and tears as it passes through. Humility doesn't equal defeat. Peace-making doesn't mean defenseless or surrender. Kindness doesn't mean weakness. Though we be lions, the armies we face aren't combated against by weapons, we have a much more threatening foe, and an equal ass...

When God enters into our equation no matter what we are suffering, it should bring hope. It doesn’t remove the consequences, nor does it alter reality, it still means suffering may take place, but hope’s on the way. There still may be something to endure, but it can become a joy that’s set before us. God gives purpose to our sufferings, and no suffering is useless. And whenever God is with us when...

When God enters into our equation no matter what we are suffering, it should bring hope. It doesn’t remove the consequences, nor does it alter reality, it still means suffering may take place, but hope’s on the way. There still may be something to endure, but it can become a joy that’s set before us. God gives purpose to our sufferings, and no suffering is useless. And whenever God is with us when...

Our God is a King over a Kingdom. Let us not hinder, minimize, and box-in our relationship with Christ as merely being saved, and just spend the rest of the life trying to study Him. Yes we ought to read our Bibles, pray, and know Him, but the knowledge that we have in knowing Christ should produce action. *Recording is of Pastor Kevin's practice-sermon prior to Sunday Morning's service.

Our God is a King over a Kingdom. Let us not hinder, minimize, and box-in our relationship with Christ as merely being saved, and just spend the rest of the life trying to study Him. Yes we ought to read our Bibles, pray, and know Him, but the knowledge that we have in knowing Christ should produce action. *Recording is of Pastor Kevin's practice-sermon prior to Sunday Morning's service.

We Christians can talk a good game a lot... or bad game. Especially when it comes to politics. Especially when it comes to injustices in the world. We can get together to moan and complain about infanticide - and rightly so, but have we, have I considered what I am, and what I’m doing make a difference to go along with what I’m saying? I’m not saying, nor does the Bible say, “It’s got to be one or...

We Christians can talk a good game a lot... or bad game. Especially when it comes to politics. Especially when it comes to injustices in the world. We can get together to moan and complain about infanticide - and rightly so, but have we, have I considered what I am, and what I’m doing make a difference to go along with what I’m saying? I’m not saying, nor does the Bible say, “It’s got to be one or...

God is perfectly righteous to say, “There’s coming a day where my wick is out. There’s coming a day where my hands are outstretched to receive you no further. Have a little self-respect to know that you’ve had all the time to make an informed decision, and you’ve said 'no' every time. It’s hard stuff. It’s true stuff. And what happens, is we have a tendency to respond to things like that God says,...

God is perfectly righteous to say, “There’s coming a day where my wick is out. There’s coming a day where my hands are outstretched to receive you no further. Have a little self-respect to know that you’ve had all the time to make an informed decision, and you’ve said 'no' every time. It’s hard stuff. It’s true stuff. And what happens, is we have a tendency to respond to things like that God says,...

In the progression of Micah's prophecy here, God has stopped talking about Judah or Israel directly and their actions. This means He doesn’t have to talk about what they bring to the table: sin deserving judgment. Now God’s talking about Himself which is always good news when God intervenes with His people.

In the progression of Micah's prophecy here, God has stopped talking about Judah or Israel directly and their actions. This means He doesn’t have to talk about what they bring to the table: sin deserving judgment. Now God’s talking about Himself which is always good news when God intervenes with His people.

The sobriety of the Word of Micah needs to fall on receptive ears. Yet Micah reports, “'Quit your preaching,' they preach. 'They should not preach these things; shame will not overtake us.'" In other words: "You’re so dark, Micah! You paint our God - who King David told us several times - has a love that endures forever.. You paint Him to be so mean! I know we’re guilty, but come on, Micah! Lighte...

The sobriety of the Word of Micah needs to fall on receptive ears. Yet Micah reports, “'Quit your preaching,' they preach. 'They should not preach these things; shame will not overtake us.'" In other words: "You’re so dark, Micah! You paint our God - who King David told us several times - has a love that endures forever.. You paint Him to be so mean! I know we’re guilty, but come on, Micah! Lighte...

As we begin in Micah's first oracle, God seems to be speaking a double language of judgment, in words or phrases that lean into the coming of our Savior and Salvation. God is calling all people to witness His coming.

As we begin in Micah's first oracle, God seems to be speaking a double language of judgment, in words or phrases that lean into the coming of our Savior and Salvation. God is calling all people to witness His coming.

The reason we may not read, study or enjoy Old Testament Prophets is because we don’t have historical context. 

You open up to prophecy, it’s like reading a letter from a King to a group of people in the remote tribes of Africa concerning warring tribes, and what does this have to do with the price of rice in China? Yet, we are part of the spiritual nation that this prophet Micah is writing too....

The reason we may not read, study or enjoy Old Testament Prophets is because we don’t have historical context. 

You open up to prophecy, it’s like reading a letter from a King to a group of people in the remote tribes of Africa concerning warring tribes, and what does this have to do with the price of rice in China? Yet, we are part of the spiritual nation that this prophet Micah is writing too....

The reason we may not read, study or enjoy Old Testament Prophets is because we don’t have historical context. 

You open up to prophecy, it’s like reading a letter from a King to a group of people in the remote tribes of Africa concerning warring tribes, and what does this have to do with the price of rice in China? Yet, we are part of the spiritual nation that this prophet Micah is writing too....

The reason we may not read, study or enjoy Old Testament Prophets is because we don’t have historical context. 

You open up to prophecy, it’s like reading a letter from a King to a group of people in the remote tribes of Africa concerning warring tribes, and what does this have to do with the price of rice in China? Yet, we are part of the spiritual nation that this prophet Micah is writing too....

Consider the imagery that comes with Kingdom. Majesty. Reverence. Awe. Sometimes that brings about feelings of coldness and separation. There’s a King, the Mighty Leader, the One reserved for our worship, and then there’s the rest of us. There’s the pomp and circumstance, and we're merely spectators lining up on the road aching for just the sight of our King. Distance. Him and us. That’s the image...

Consider the imagery that comes with Kingdom. Majesty. Reverence. Awe. Sometimes that brings about feelings of coldness and separation. There’s a King, the Mighty Leader, the One reserved for our worship, and then there’s the rest of us. There’s the pomp and circumstance, and we're merely spectators lining up on the road aching for just the sight of our King. Distance. Him and us. That’s the image...