What God Expects From Us: An Exegetical Project on Micah 6:1-8
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Exegetical Project on Micah 6:1-8
From the reformed Presbyterian perspective:
Please reference the format of the Word Biblical Commentary series for some ideas as to what I have in mind. The sections of your paper should include the following:
• Translation (1-2pp). Your translation of the Hebrew text, including grammatical and textual notes. Please clearly identify which passage you are working with for this project.
• Commentary (3-5pp). You should provide a commentary covering general exposition of the passage, its relationship to neighboring passages, and a verse-by-verse comment.
• Exposition (3-6pp). For the exposition section of this project, you can present it in one of the following formats:
o A theological exposition, setting this passage in the context of the rest of biblical theology and showing how it points forward to Christ.
o A full sermon manuscript - This second option will necessarily include a theological exposition and is more work. However, this will be considered in the marking process.
o A Bible Study talk. Though a full manuscript is not required, you should provide enough detail in this section for someone to be able to deliver the talk for you with what you have written. You may also consider developing a one-page handout for your Bible Study participants.
• Bibliography (not included in your page count).
What God Expects From US: An Exegetical Project on Micah 6:1-8
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Table of Contents
Introduction. 1
Translation. 1
Context and Commentary of Micah 6:1-8. 2
Context 2
Commentary. 2
a. Micah 6:1-2: Controversy between Yahweh and His people. 2
b. MICAH 6:3-5. Righteous Acts Of Yahweh. 3
c. MICAH 6:6-7. Ways to come before God. 3
d. MICAH 6:8. Lord’s Requirements of Us?. 4
Exposition: Sermon manuscript on Walking with God:Micah 6:1-8. 4
Bibliographys. 5
Introduction
Justice remains a key moral and political concept, not just today, but even before Christ. In our contemporary court systems, we often encounter people pursuing justice even those who consciously know they committed the said crime, and often times, some of the most contentious allegations in these courts get adjudicated by the court, all the time citing legal grounds. But the critical question is “why do people seek justice and mercy, but rarely demand for a merciful savior or a righteous judge?” During the turbulent times of the Assyrian superpower, Micah delivered a prophecy that was directed to Israel and Judah, primarily Jerusalem and Samaria. In his divine message, Micah challenges them to account for all their actions for they had violated the covenant of God. Unlike the contemporary court cases, which often bend the Christian theories of justice, Micah’s 6:1-8 presents a unique court session, well drafted akin to a judicial case format. In this exegenesis, I explore the theological dimensions of Micah’s words, shading more light on matters mercy, justice, and humility. The deep exploration of Micah 6:1-8, creates room for understanding the interconnectedness of divine expectations and human responsibility, while creating relevance among contemporary Christian followers.[Watson, Paul. “Form Criticism and an Exegesis of Micah 6:1-8,” Restoration Quarterly 7, no. 1-2, (1963): 61-72.]
Translation
Close observation of the Micah 6:1-8, shows that while the translations vary slightly in wording, the message conveyed is similar across different versions namely the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), English Standard Version (ESV), King James Version (KJV), The Message Bible (MSG), New American Standard Bible (NASB), New International Version (NIV), New King James Version (NKJV), New Living Translation (NLT), New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), and American Standard Version (ASV). In the analysis of verse two across the stated bible versions, the message remains consistently clear across the different translations. Ideally, different word variations are a reflection of difference in translation styles and word choice, rather than difference in word meaning. It stands out that the key theme is that God is calling foundations of the earth and the mountains to stand as witnesses of His case against the people of Israel. Notably, the Hebrew word "רִיב" (riḇ) appears to have been translated consistently in a judicial...
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