Micah We do not know when the book of Micah was written or compiled in its current form. According to Micah 1:1, Micah prophesied during the reigns of the kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, who ruled from about 740 to 697 B.C. A native of Moresheth Gath, in the plain country of Judah, who prophesied under Hezekiah The book of Micah has three divisions: Micah 1–3, prophecies of judgment and ruin on the Jewish State, lighting first on Samaria and afterwards on Jerusalem, the crime being the idolatry at the high places and also the oppression by the upper classes. Micah 4–5, prophecies of restoration, with brilliant messianic promises. Micah is the only book of the prophets to name Bethlehem as the place of the anticipated Messiah’s birth. Micah 6–7, prophecies of a mixed character; the Lord remonstrates with His people and recounts His past goodness to them; He requires from them justice, goodness, and humility. The last chapter contains a fresh picture of the state of society; and Zion, sitting in darkness, is comforted with the assurance that Jehovah pardons iniquity when men repent.

Micah He was likely a contemporary of the prophets Amos, Hosea, Jonah, and Isaiah. Micah addressed his words to the kingdoms of Judah and Israel.

Micah Micah ministered during a time when the people of Israel were thriving economically but suffering spiritually

Micah This environment allowed for the upper class to place increasing burdens upon the lower class. Micah was particularly concerned with the oppression of the poor by the wealthy, and he counted this injustice among Judah and Israel’s greatest sins.

Prophecies about Judgement Micah 1-2 Prophecies about Judgement Micah 1–2 holds Micah’s prophecies that the Lord would come in judgment upon both Israel and Judah because of their sins. He specifically mentioned the sins of idol worship and desiring riches and then obtaining those riches through violence and dishonesty. Micah did not leave Israel and Judah entirely hopeless, however. He prophesied that after the judgments, Israel would be gathered again.

Wicked Leaders Rebuked Micah 3 Wicked Leaders Rebuked Micah 3 tells what Micah said was wrong with those who were supposed to be the leaders of Israel and the servants of God.

Wicked Leaders Rebuked Micah 3 Wicked Leaders Rebuked Turn It Around 1. List what Micah 3 said the leaders of the people were doing wrong. 2. Write about a Church leader you know or use a scripture example and describe his or her qualities in following the Lord and leading others.

Micah 4 Here’s some Good News!

The Coming of the Messiah Micah 5:2 The Coming of the Messiah The additional name Ephratah in Micah 5:2 was probably used to indicate the Bethlehem in Judea as opposed to the Bethlehem in Zebulun. Micah 5 records that Micah foretold the first coming of the Savior and that in the last days the children of Israel would be delivered from their enemies and become righteous.

The Coming of the Messiah Micah 5:2 The Coming of the Messiah Read Matthew 2:1–6 and Luke 2:1–7. Who fulfilled Micah’s prophesy?

Micah 6 Israel’s Sins Micah 6 records that the Lord condemned Israel for their dishonesty and greed, their violence, and their idolatry According to Micah 6:7–8, what is required to be “good” in the Lord’s sight?

Rewrite the verses into modern language Micah 7:18-20 The Lord’s Mercy Rewrite the verses into modern language

Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy!

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