From Bethlehem to Forever: The Coming King
Sermon Outline: Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Introduction
Micah Chapter 5
I. Jesus is the King we don’t expect (Micah 5:1-9)
Verse 1
A. “City of Troops” judged by military might (Micah 2:8, 3:2-3, 9-10)
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B. Israel’s judge punished with the rod of justice (1 Kings 22:24, Job 16:10)
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Verses 2-9
C. A King from among us (Micah 2:13)
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D. A King unlike us (John 17:4, Hebrews 10:7)
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Apply — Do I see myself as too far gone? What does God want me to hear? How will I respond?
II. Jesus is the King we need (Micah 5:5-14)
A. Internal Enemies
1. Military might- (Deuteronomy 17:6, Isaiah 7:2, Zechariah 9:10)
2. Magic- (Deuteronomy 18:10, 2 Kings 2:16)
3. Man-made Idols- (Joshua 4:9)
B. “Encouragement for the Serious” (1 Peter 4:17)
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Apply- What are impediments to my true worship?
Conclusion & Transition to Communion
A. External enemies (Micah 5:15)
1. 1 Corinthians 15:24-26
“He will be their peace…”
Small Group Questions
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Launch
Describe a time when you were overwhelmed or discouraged because of your own short-comings? (You may need to take a minute to allow each other to ponder this one). This could be when you failed a key test or exam, when you disappointed a parent, or when you didn’t meet a performance objective or project goal at work? Was there someone who lifted you up, or were you left to figure it out on your own?
READ Micah 5:1
Observe
Why (from the text) is Israel, personified as a woman, slashing herself in grief?
Process
Who do you think is the “judge” in this verse?
Respond
If you’ve been following this series, how is Micah 5:1 describing Israel’s fateful circumstances being of their own making? Have you ever found yourself in a similar predicament, perhaps not as dramatic? (You may be able to go back to your answer to the launch question).
READ Micah 5:2-9
Observe
Note the actions of the ruler from Micah 5:2, promised in Micah 5:3-5. What kind of King does Micah describe?
Process
How would the leadership of this King have encouraged God’s people at this time? How would they encourage us today?
Respond
Jesus really is “the King we don’t expect.” In your journey of faith, can you think of a time(s) when Jesus has surprised you?
READ Micah 5:10-15
Observe
Note the six things that the King says He will do to prepare and even protect His people (from themselves).
Process
The above actions of the Messianic King are hard, but how are they for the good of God’s people?
What are some modern-day parallels to the distractions and idols of Israel?
Is there one of these modern day distractions from dependance on God that the Lord is laying on your heart this week?