Old Testament

Micah

Author Micah

Date Written ~735–700 BC

Chapters 7

Theme Justice, mercy, and the coming ruler

Summary

Micah prophesies against injustice and corruption in both Israel and Judah, warning of coming judgment while promising a future ruler from Bethlehem. The book balances stern rebuke with tender promises of restoration and defines true religion as doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

Outline

Judgment on Samaria and Judah (1–2)
Indictment of Leaders and False Prophets (3)
The Coming Kingdom and Ruler from Bethlehem (4–5)
God's Case Against Israel (6)
Lament, Hope, and God's Compassion (7)

Key Verses

Micah 5:2

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel."

Micah 6:8

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Micah 7:18

"Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?"

Christ in Micah

The ruler from Bethlehem (5:2) fulfilled in Christ's birth; the shepherd who pardons sin (7:18–19)

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