Daily Readings (Page 197)

The five Danite warriors who spied out the land of Laish certainly knew about Micah’s idolatry (v14). By engaging the Levite’s service, what does it show about them? How did the people of Laish suffer as a result (vv27-28)?

How did Micah interpret the arrival of the Levite who became his priest? In your judgement, would you say he was disobedient or deluded?

Micah was also a very religious man whose action betrayed his devotion.  How do you think his sons might turn out spiritually?  Why?  (Note: verse 6 is a constant refrain in the Book of Judges!)

Micah’s mother was clearly a follower of the LORD. Yet her action of making idols betrayed her devotion.  What possible explanation is there for the inconsistency of her devotion?

What good outcome does pleasing God produce? Why might that be so?

What is God not impressed by? What does He delight in instead?

Why is it impossible to please God without faith? How may we cultivate faith which is an essential gift of the Holy Spirit?

What instructions are given here on how to live in order to please God? How do you fare in those highlighted areas?

How does God see us as Christians? When we live to please God, how will the unbelievers see to us? Why?

What does worship require of a Christian? How can we know God’s will and live to please him?