1. What drastic measures did young King Hezekiah undertake in verses 3-6, signaling a dramatic return to the Lord, that resulted in the positive affirmation in verse 7: "And the LORD was with him; wherever he went out, he prospered"?

2. What was the response of the people to the scare tactics of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, who sent his supreme commander, chief officer, and his field commander with a large army to threaten King Hezekiah (see vv. 26-36)?

1. What caused Israel's downfall, which resulted in the Assyrians invading and deporting them (see 17:7-18)?

2. The king of Assyria repopulated Samaria with exiles from other conquered nations who did not worship the Lord, and the new inhabitants were plagued by lions (v. 25). What was the pagan king's surprising response (vv. 27-28)?

1. According to Micah, what does the Lord require (see 6:8)?

2. In the conclusion of his prophecy, what did Micah affirm about God, and what was the basis of his confidence that God would act this way toward His people (see 7:18-20)?

1. According to Micah 3, what marked the leadership of the rulers of the house of Jacob and house of Israel?

2. In Micah 5:2-5, the prophet predicts the coming of Israel's King (Messiah) who will shepherd His flock and be their peace more than seven hundred years before His actual birth. Where does Micah tell us He will be born? Compare these verses with Matthew 2:1-6.

1. Why was God's judgment coming on His people according to 1:5?

2. Despite God's judgment on His people, what would God do for them in the future according to 2:12-13?

1. In verse 15, what are some of the marks of the righteous?

2. The Lord functions in what roles that correspond to branches of American government (see v. 22)?

1. Judge (Judicial)
2. Lawgiver (Legislative)
3. King (Executive)
4. All of the above

1. According to Isaiah 32:1-2, what are rulers like who lead in righteousness and justice?

2. What change agent will spark the switch from judgment to blessing (see v. 15)?

1. In a time of trouble, whose help did the children of Israel seek (see 30:2), and what did God's people say to His messengers?--the seers and prophets (see vv. 9-11)?

2. Despite the rebellion of God's people and the consequences, what longing did God express in verse 18? What promises did He reveal for a time to come (see vv. 19-22)?

1. What described the people's hypocritical condition prior to God's judgment upon them (see v. 13)? See also Jesus's use of this scripture in Matthew 15:8-9.

2. When Messiah comes, what are some of the miraculous signs Isaiah predicted will take place (see vv. 18-19; compare with Matt. 11:4)?

1. What will the Lord of Hosts be like to the remnant of His people (see vv. 5-6)?

2. According to the apostle Peter, to whom does the prophecy in Isaiah 28:16 refer (see 1 Pet. 2:6-7)?