Micah 6:1-8

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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- 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:
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- "Micah: Prophetic Critique and Pastoral Comfort," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
- "Finding Life," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2016.
  - "We find what we're looking for in life when we give ourselves away in kindness and compassion for others, rather than trying to take as much as we can get for ourselves."
- Commentary, Micah 6:1-8, Terence E. Fretheim, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "The world of nature is asked to enter into the dialogue as witnesses of what has happened to the God-Israel relationship."
- "In the Courtroom with God," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  - "The verdict is clear enough; we are and remain guilty of denial of YHWH until we begin to focus our full attention on the doing of justice for all of God's people."
- "Walk Humbly," video reflection on Micah 6:8, David J.M. Coleman, 2014.
- "Doing Justice," Craig D. Katzenmiller, Upper Room Books, 2014.
- "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 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."
- "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?"
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
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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:
- 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.
- "God Requires What?" the Rev. Angela L. Ying, Day 1, 1999.
Reviews:
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 4, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," February 2, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Micah 6:1-8 and Tawny Scrawny Lion by Kathryn Jackson.
Drama:
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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:
- Micah
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Micah