Chapter 1

According to Micah Chapter 1, God had spoken to the prophet directly and said that the mountains, valleys, and water would react in horrific ways and completely destroy Samaria. The people would be cast out and their land would no longer be theirs.

Lesson

We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Chapter 2

God says that he's tired of listening to a disobedient nation. A curse is on its way, and God makes a special promise to punish his priests in such pleasant ways as spreading dung on their faces. Even after four hundred or so years of prophetic scriptures, God still has a few surprises up his metaphorical sleeve.

Lesson

So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man's covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith.

Chapter 3

Micah's writings address the themes of judgment and hope. For example, Micah taught that the sins of the leaders of Israel would result in the destruction of Jerusalem

Lesson

Micah to the the leaders of Israel Listen, leaders of Jacob, leaders of Israel:

    Don’t you know anything of justice?

Haters of good, lovers of evil:

    Isn’t justice in your job description?

But you skin my people alive.

    You rip the meat off their bones.

You break up the bones, chop the meat,

    and throw it in a pot for cannibal stew.”

The time’s coming, though, when these same leaders

    will cry out for help to God, but he won’t listen.

Chapter 4

Micah teaches his people that living justly, loving mercy, and following the Lord are more important than sacrifices and offerings. Micah testifies that Jehovah is compassionate and forgives the sins of those who repent.

Lesson

if we decided to come back to God it is ready to receive us.