micah a prophet of both isreal and judah from before 722 bcto after 700 bc old testament overview...
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Micah
A prophet of both Isreal and Judah
From before 722 BC to after 700 BC
Old Testament Overview
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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!