Scripture: Micah 4- 5:4
Symbol: Silhouette of City with a Star
Micah lived around the same time as Isaiah, and was called by God to exhort Judah to holiness and justice in her covenant relationship with God. Micah 6:8 says this - "He has showed you, O man, 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." He also warned the Israelites of their coming exile to Babylon (as a result of their sin) and the coming Ruler who would deliver them. The book comes to a close with these beautiful words, "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy . . . You will be true to Jacob, and show mercy to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our fathers in days long ago . . ." In spite of the unfaithfulness of His children, God will be merciful. Just, yes, but merciful - He is the God who remembers His covenant. His faithfulness continues to all generations!
Discussion Questions
- Where does Micah 5:2 say the promised ruler would be born?
- Read Micah 4:2 - Who does Micah prophesy will come to the house of God?
- Read Micah 4:12 and 5:4- Micah is prophesying about the captivity the Israelites will endure at the hand of the Babylonians. For a brief moment it will seem that the world (Satan) has won - but how does God respond? When we face times of discouragement, destruction and captivity as we await the coming of our King, what truths must we hold onto?
