Background
Let us lighten things up a bit this evening.
Scripture
Micah
- Micah 2:11 – The False Prophets ( Link )
- Berean Study Bible
- 11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!
- International Standard Version
- 11 Suppose a man who keeps company with a deceiving spirit prophesies like this: ‘Drink wine and strong drink!’ Won’t the people accept him as a prophet?”
- Young’s Literal Translation
- If one is going with the wind, And with falsehood hath lied: ‘I prophesy to thee of wine, and of strong drink,’ He hath been the prophet of this people!
- Berean Study Bible
What lies ahead
Deuteronomy
- Deuteronomy 32:29 – The Song of Moses ( Link )
- O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Aaronic Blessing
Numbers 6:24-26 ( Link )
Beloved, this is how my Father in the Lord often closes out his sermon:-
24 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;
25 may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
26 may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you
and give you peace.’
Learning in the Open 