The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

MICAH

AUTHOR:

The book of Micah was written by a prophet from Moresheth Gath in Judah named Micah. Most of his ministry remains a mystery.

DATE:
Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, which meant he wrote this book around 700-686 BC.

CONTEMPORARY PROPHETS:

Isaiah around 700-680 BC

AUDIENCE:
Micah's audience was, for the most part, directed at the political and religious leaders of Judah who were oppressing the poor.

REASON:

Micah wrote to share God's heart towards social injustice and the destruction that will follow, but he also offered a way out.

THEME:

Judgment against social injustice.

KEY VERSE:

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (6:8 ESV)

SPLIT:

The Judgment (1-3), Hope for the Future (4-5), Case Against God's People (6-7)

KEY WORDS/PHRASES:

Children of Zion, Sin, Jerusalem, Samaria, Remnant