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The Prophet Micah

Micah was a prophet in Israel and Judah during the 8th century BC who warned of coming judgment for their sins. He foretold destruction of both kingdoms but also spoke of future restoration and salvation. The book of Micah addresses the sins of covetousness, injustice among leaders, and misplaced trust while also pointing to a future ruler from Bethlehem and emphasizing God's righteousness, mercy and sovereignty. Micah stressed that true service to God requires acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

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Seven chapters, seven exhortations Micah Man has no defence Dangers of covetousness Symmetry of divine justice A study of Micah(2) 5 Affliction before gathering Littleness before greatness What doth the LORD require? God and mercy
Micah • Micah’s name means “Who is like the Lord?” • Micah was probably a full-time prophet for around 25 years between 735 and 710 B.C. • He was a contemporary of Isaiah. • Micah’s hometown was Moresheth, which is situated on the border of Judah and Philistia, about twenty five miles S.W. of Jerusalem.
Micah’s writing style • Micah’s introductory statement (verse one) is in plain prose form. • After that, the entire book is in a more poetic style – rhythmic and easy to remember for his contemporaries, but trickier to translate into other languages! • Micah uses plenty of word-plays and word pictures in his writing style…
Israel & Judah, The Northern and Southern Kingdoms
The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.  Not much is known about Micah, only that he is from a small town about 25 miles southwest of Jerusalem  Prophesied during the reigns of • Jotham (750-731 B.C.) • Ahaz (731-715 B.C.) • Hezekiah (715-686 B.C.)  Contemporaries were Isaiah, Amos and Hosea
Micah had a long preaching career (~50 yrs.) Spoke out against the sins of the Northern Kingdom Preached against the sins of Judah (South) He continues to warn Judah after attack Speaks of their salvation and return
Micah’s Message Rebuki ng Sin Warning of Consequen ces of Sin Declaring God’s Goodness & Love
Explicit prophesies about the coming of the Christ (e.g. Chapter 5) Presents himself to us as a faithful prophet who is in the likeness of Jesus Points us to Jesus by the coming judgment of Jerusalem
A study of Micah (1) Explicit prophesies about the coming of the Christ (e.g. Chapter 5)
Main Divisions • God summons the people to hear (chapter 1) • Declares impending judgment (chapter 2) • Summons the leaders to hear (chapter 3) • Restoration of the remnant (chapter 4) • Triumph of ruler from Bethlehem (chapter 5) • Summons mountains to hear (chapter 6) • God’s controversy with His people (chapter 7)
Micah – minor prophet, major messages Waiting for God’s salvation God’s pardoning of transgression Covetousness which is idolatry The responsibility of shepherds What service to God actually requires God’s sovereignty Misplaced trust in God The sacred oath of spiritual marriage Only divine rule can bring peace A chosen remnant to be saved The certain cutting off of wickedness God’s accusation, man’s inadequate defence A study of Micah(1) 16
Lessons for Us • Micah stresses God’s righteousness. – (7:18-20) • Wickedness must be punished. – (2:1-3) • We must walk “humbly” and do “justice.” – (6:8) • Foretold long ago, the coming of Christ! – (5:2)