F.A.S.T. 2019 - MICAH - REDEEMER CEFC

F.A.S.T. 2019 - MICAH

3/8/2019

This year's Fresh Attitude Showing Trust, Redeemer will be going through the book of Micah! Though not as well known as other books of the Bible, the Minor Prophets contain rich insight into the character of God and vivid truths about His faithfulness to His people. God spoke through His prophets to call out sin, to declare His holy judgement against evil, and to make clear our desperate need for a Saviour. Micah prophesied during the reigns of the Judean kings Jotham (750–735 B.C.), Ahaz (735–715), and Hezekiah (715–687). Micah announces that God's justice is coming in order to create a new future of love and faithfulness on the other side of Israel's sin and exile. Much of Micah’s book revolves around two significant predictions: one of judgement on Israel and Judah (Micah 1:1–3:12), the other of the restoration of God’s people in the kingdom (4:1–5:15). Rather than leave God’s people with the fear and sting of judgement, the book of Micah concludes with the prophet’s call on the Lord as his only source of salvation and mercy (7:7). The hope is that in our journey through this book together, we too will learn to cling onto Christ alone as our salvation and restoration.

Find an accountability partner to journey through lent with.
Read the assigned chapter of the week at least once a day.
Reflect/journal on how the Lord is speaking to you.
Take at least one photo per week that represents your reflections, and share it on social media (don't forget to hashtag #redeemerlent2019 and tag @redeemercefc !)
Fast the item(s) of the week with the rest of the community.

F.A.S.T. items AND WEEKLY READINGS

Mar 10–Mar 16	Read Micah 1 - Refined sugar (chocolate, desserts, soft drinks, etc.) and processed food
Mar 17–Mar 23	Read Micah 2 -Caffeine (coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc.), stimulants, and sweets
Mar 24–Mar 30	Read Micah 3 - Music (background noise, earphones, car radio, etc.)
Mar 31–Apr 06	Read Micah 4 - Cell phone and social media *We'll be taking a hiatus on IG. Save your photo reflections to post on Sunday April 7!
Apr 07–Apr 13	Read Micah 5 - Meat and shellfish
Apr 14–Apr 18	Read Micah 6 - Spending money on anything not essential to survival
Easter weekend	Read Micah 7 - Have a community meal together!