Micah 3:1-12

Oppression is real.

Oppression is real obvious

James 4:1-4

Oppression is real sneaky

Oppression is real _________

Acts 20:26-32

4 Truths about False Prophets

1. They are ________ & __________

2. They are ________ & __________

     Matthew 7:15

3. They are ________  __________

     2 Peter 2:1-3

4. They follow  __________________

     2 Timothy 4:3-5; Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 Thessalonians 5:20–22

Questions for the Community

Personal Reflection  

1. How is God growing you in learning to hear and follow His voice? Are there ways you are intentionally trying to cooperate with this? How might you be working against this?

Group Discussion

2. Re-read chapter 2. In your own words, describe what Micah is getting at. Was there anything from Sunday that jumped out to you?
3. What is your experience with false prophets? (I’ve been burned by them, I’ve been protected from them, other). How are you able to discern if a message is from God?
4. False messages of hope are offered both IN and OUT of the church. Name the lies that most concern you.
5. Do you feel unsettled about the shifting ethics in Christian circles (sexuality was talked about on Sunday)? How are you getting at what is true? 

Plan of Action

6. Re-commit yourself to God and His Word (see Acts 20). Confess areas of sin that you have minimized, ignored or altered to make life easier for you. Ask God for the grace to walk by faith on his straight and narrow path.