Micah

Micah


Explain the historical background and purpose of the prophet: Micha’s ministry was to both capital cities; Samaria and Jerusalem during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah making him also a contemporary of Isaiah. Micah sees the capture of the northern kingdom saying, "My people’s wound is too deep to heal." Micah 1:9. His message contained two options, continue to disobey God and face judgement, or return to God and receive His mercy.

What does this book show you about the character and nature of God? In this book, God asks 6 questions of the inhabitants of Jerusalem and then gives the answers Himself. A short but very powerful glimpse of His character and nature. "No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." Hosea 6:8.

What does this book show you about God’s redemptive plan for mankind? "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past." Micah 5:2. Oh, the wonder of these hints of the Messiah in the books of the prophets!