Micah

A prophet of both Isreal and Judah

From before 722 BC to after 700 BC

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Outline of Micah1:1 content and setting of the book

1:2-1:7 Judgment is pronounced upon Samaria

1:8-1:16 Lamentation for Judah

2:1-11, 3:1-12 The sins that brought judgment

2:12-13, 4:1-5:15 The Messianic hope

6:1-16 The Lord’s controversy and plea

7:1-6 There is none upright among them

7:7-17 An expression of faith and repentance toward God

7:18-20 Praise to God

Lamentation for Judah• Gath (Tell-town)—declare not v10

• Aphrah (Dust-town)—roll in the dust v10• Saphir (Fair-town)—have thy shame naked v11

• Zaanan (March-town)—came not forth v11

• Bethezel (Neighbor-town)—he will take from v11

• Maroth (Bitter-town)—waits for good v12

• Lachish (Horse-town)—flee with swift beast v13

• Moresheth gath (Possession of Gath)—give v14

• Achzib (False spring)—a lie to kings v14

• Mareshah (Heir-town)—given to another v15

• Adullam (Wild beast’s cave)—glory of Israel v15

Lessons from Micah

• 3:8 Have the confidence and conviction of Micah.

• 6:6-7 Obey God from the heart.

• 6:8 God has shown what He requires.

– Do justly

– Love mercy

–Walk humbly with God

Lessons from Micah

• 3:8 Have the confidence and conviction of Micah.

• 6:6-7 Obey God from the heart.

• 6:8 God has shown what He requires.

• 3:11 Is your confidence in God false?

• 2:6-7 Some say “do not preach this or that”.

• 6:18-20 God is unlike any other!