[[📚 Explore the Bible Books]] # 📖 Micah > [!info] Info > [[#📖 Summary of Book]] > [[#📚 Genre]] > [[#🙋‍♂️ Who is the Author]] > [[#⌛️ When Was it Written]] > [[#🧭 Theme Verse]] > [[#🧭 Major Themes]] > [[#📅 Outline of Book]] > **[[#✍️ Chapter-by-Chapter Notes]]** > [[#🙏 Devotional Reflections]] > [[#📚 Further Study / Interesting Insights]] ## 📖 Summary of Book > The Book of Micah presents God’s message of judgment and hope through a prophet who spoke against corruption and injustice in Judah and Israel. Micah condemned political leaders, religious officials, and wealthy landowners for exploiting the poor and perverting justice. He warned that Jerusalem would face destruction because of persistent sin. At the same time, he proclaimed future restoration through a coming Messiah and God’s enduring mercy. #### 📚 Genre - Prophetic Literature - Minor Prophets #### 🙋‍♂️ Who is the Author - Micah of Moresheth #### ⌛️ When Was it Written - Approximately 735–700 BC (during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah) ## 🧭 Theme Verse > Micah 6:8 (NET) > “He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the LORD really wants from you: He wants you to promote justice, to be faithful, and to live obediently before your God.” ## 🧭 Major Themes • Social justice • True worship • God’s holiness • Judgment and restoration • Leadership accountability • Messianic hope • Covenant faithfulness • Compassion for the poor • Repentance • God’s mercy ## 📅 Outline of Book - 1:1–2:13 — Judgment on Israel and Judah - Coming destruction - Condemnation of oppression - 3:1–5:15 — Leadership Failure and Future Hope - Corrupt leaders - Promise of Messiah - Bethlehem prophecy - 6:1–7:20 — God’s Lawsuit and Restoration - Covenant lawsuit - Call to repentance - God’s forgiveness ## ✍️ Chapter-by-Chapter Notes - [[Micah 01|Micah 1: The Lord Comes in Judgment]] - [[Micah 02|Micah 2: Woe to Those Who Scheme]] - [[Micah 03|Micah 3: Corrupt Leaders and False Prophets]] - [[Micah 04|Micah 4: Swords Into Plowshares]] - [[Micah 05|Micah 5: A Ruler From Bethlehem]] - [[Micah 06|Micah 6: What the Lord Requires]] - [[Micah 07|Micah 7: Who Is a God Like You]] ## 🙏 Devotional Reflections - [[Micah 01 - SOAP|Micah 1: Hear the Truth]] - [[Micah 02 - SOAP|Micah 2: With Power Comes Responsibility]] - [[Micah 03 - SOAP|Micah 3: Empowered for the Season]] - [[Micah 04 - SOAP|Micah 4: Better Days Are Coming]] - [[Micah 05 - SOAP|Micah 5: Left But Not Forgotten]] - [[Micah 06 - SOAP|Micah 6: Marching Orders]] - [[Micah 07 - SOAP|Micah 7: Remember the Goodness of God]] ## 📚 Further Study / Interesting Insights **Further Study**. 1. Bruce K. Waltke, A Commentary on Micah 2. Daniel J. Simundson, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah (Abingdon OT Commentary) 3. David W. Baker, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) **Interesting Insights**. 1. Micah was from a rural village, not Jerusalem. 2. He ministered at the same time as Isaiah. 3. Micah predicted Jerusalem’s destruction (Micah 3:12). 4. Micah foretold the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). 5. His prophecy influenced King Hezekiah’s reforms. 6. The book contains both judgment and comfort. 7. Micah uses courtroom imagery in chapter 6. 8. Jesus’ birthplace prophecy comes from Micah. 9. The name “Micah” means “Who is like the LORD?” 10. The book ends with a hymn of praise. ##### 📂 Internal Links