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?