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Welwyn Commentary Series - Micah and Nahum: Balancing the Books

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From a Reformed Perspective

The prophecies of Micah and Nahum were delivered to the people of the southern kingdom of Judah, although Nahum's message came about one hundred years after Micah's. Both were given under the shadow of the threat of invasion from the mighty Assyrian empire, which had already taken captive Judah's northern neighbor, Israel.

In calling the people to repentance, Micah denounces idolatry, hollow ritualism, violence, covetousness, and the exploitation of the poor by the rich. The task of Nahum was to predict that the days of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, were numbered. These were solemn warnings, but with them came messages of hope for God's people.

Nahum predicts the final downfall of those who oppress them, while Micah speaks clearly of the coming Messiah. Micah outlines details of the Messiah's life, inluding his birth in Bethlehem and his reign in righteousness. Micah proclaims the pardoning God who delights to show mercy.

In this commentary, Michael Bently shows that these prophecies are still relevant for God's people today. The Lord is still in control over the nations and the lives of individuals, and one day he will balance the books as all will have to give an account of themselves to him. Yet for those who trust in him, he is still, to use Nahum's words, 'a refuge in times of trouble' and the messenger is still 'one who brings good news who proclaims peace'.

About the Author
Michael Bentley is the pastor of Great Hollands Free Church, Bracknell in southern England, where he is also actively involved in the local community. Among other responsibilities he is Vice-Chairman of the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education in the area, a director of the local Citizen's Advice Bureau and vice-chairman of a neighborhood mediation service. He is the author of several titles in the Welwyn Commentary Series, including Building for God's Glory (Haggai and Zechariah), Shining in the Darkness (Philippians) and Passing on the Truth (1& 2 Timothy).

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