1. The book of micah
Background

2. The book of micah Background
Micah lived in the latter half of the 8th century
His name means Who is like the Lord
He was a farmer-preacher from a small town in Gath
His preaching was to princes, priests, prophets, and all people and he warned of punishment for sin and pardon for penance.
He prophesied to both Judah and Israel
Kings of Judah: Jotham, Ahaz, & Hezekiah
Kings of Israel: Pekah & Hoshea (last 2 Kings)
He was sympathetic to the social wrongs against the poor
He spoke much of the coming Messiah

3. The book of micah Overview Ch. 1: The Wages Of Sin Is Death
Ch. 2: Victims Of Violence & Vice
Ch. 3: Consequences Of Corruption
Ch. 4: Micah’s Monumental Message
Ch. 5: The Blessed Birth In Bethlehem
Ch. 6: Righteous Requirements
Ch. 7: Passed Over & Pardoned