Sermons on the Book of Micah

by Benjamin Wirt Farley (Editor)

The Book of Micah confronts idolatry, superstition, confusion, alienation, inhumane acts against one's neighbors, and desolation of one's being at the most profound personal and societal level. When preaching through this prophetic book, John Calvin had no more difficulty applying Micah's prophecies to his sixteenth-century countrymen than do preachers today. Calvin's twenty-eight sermons on Micah were preached in no political or theological vacuum. "They were powerful Christian directives, meant both to instruct and edify Geneva's citizens, " writes Benjamin Wirt Farley. "Many of these are mirrored in his sermons and are either alluded to indirectly or occasionally referred to openly from the pulpit." These sermons make clear that, for Calvin, "the Word of God is clearly the immutable, incontrovertible, and irrefutable truth of God, " Farley continues. "It is a verite certaine that supercedes all other forms of truth, the sole authoritative basis for faith and life." Any departure from it, or reliance on any other foundation, leads to the very sins denounced by Micah.

433 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Becky Pliego]

A wonderful devotional read. Highly recommended.

[Harper Luczka]

Written almost 500 years ago, and the immutable truths still ring true today!

[Peter Jones]

This may have just become my favorite book by Calvin, other than the Institutes. A fantastic set of sermons. Filled with vivid imagery, harsh words for the enemies of the Gospel and love for the flock. By reading this one can get a good idea of what Micah is about. But this book has the added benefit of helping one's preaching. A very good read indeed.

[David]

This is a lively and powerful translations of Calvin's Sermons on the book of Micah preached in late 1550 and early 1551. Calvin's gifts as an expositor are clearly on display here.