The book of Micah required some background material. First, I wanted to explain how a prophet functioned as a messenger of God. I explained to the children the mechanics of communication in the ancient Near East. Since most people were not literate, and radio and phones had not been invented, communication was a problem. Kings…
Category: Micah
Hearing Implies Obeying
For our first lesson in Micah, our youngest children learned the Hebrew word for “hear.” It is שמע shema’. We talked about our mothers who warn us against going into the street or touching a hot stove or playing too rough. Concerned for her children, she warns against things and behaviors that are unsafe for…