The Book of MICAH

The Book of MICAH The Book of Micah I. Judgment is Coming (1-2) II. Deliverance is Coming (3-5) III. Decision Time has Come (6–7) Sin, Oh the Grief Micah 1:1-16 Idolatry Sinners, Oh the Evil of It Micah 2:1-13 Coveting Abuse of Power, Oh the Sin of It Micah 3 Abuse of Power, Oh the Sin of It I. II. The ABUSE OF POSITION by the Rulers (3:1-4) The ABUSE OF PROCLAMATION by the Prophets (3:5-8) III. The ABUSE OF PRIVILEGE by the Leadership (3:9-12) Hope of the Kingdom Micah 4:1-5:1 Who said what to whom & why, and what did it mean to them… before you ask, How do I apply this personally? The character of the kingdom 4:1-5 1 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And peoples shall flow to it. 2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 4 But everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one shall make them afraid; For the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. 5 For all people walk each in the name of his god, But we will walk in the name of the Lord our God Forever and ever. a. The establishment of the kingdom (1) 1 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And peoples shall flow to it. b. The instruction in the kingdom (2) 2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. c. The peace in the kingdom (3-5) 3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 4 But everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one shall make them afraid; For the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. 5 For all people walk each in the name of his god, But we will walk in the name of the Lord our God Forever and ever. Hope of the Kingdom 1. The character of the kingdom 1-5 2. The restoration of the kingdom 6-8 The restoration of the remnant 6-8 6 “In that day,” says the Lord, “I will assemble the lame, I will gather the outcast And those whom I have afflicted; 7 I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on, even forever. 8 And you, O tower of the flock, The stronghold of the daughter of Zion, To you shall it come, Even the former dominion shall come, The kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem.” a. The regathering of the remnant and reign of the Lord (6-7) 6 “In that day,” says the Lord, “I will assemble the lame, I will gather the outcast And those whom I have afflicted; 7 I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on, even forever. b. The restored dominion of Jerusalem (8) 8 And you, O tower of the flock, The stronghold of the daughter of Zion, To you shall it come, Even the former dominion shall come, The kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem.” Hope of the Kingdom 1. The character of the kingdom 1-5 2. The restoration of the kingdom 6-8 3. The distress of Jerusalem before the kingdom (4:9-5:1) The distress of Jerusalem before the kingdom (4:9-5:1) 9 Now why do you cry aloud? Is there no king in your midst? Has your counselor perished? For pangs have seized you like a woman in labor. 10 Be in pain, and labor to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, Like a woman in birth pangs. For now you shall go forth from the city, You shall dwell in the field, And to Babylon you shall go. There you shall be delivered; There the Lord will redeem you From the hand of your enemies. 11 Now also many nations have gathered against you, Who say, “Let her be defiled, And let our eye look upon Zion.” 12 But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, Nor do they understand His counsel; For He will gather them like sheaves to the threshing floor. 13 “Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion; For I will make your horn iron, And I will make your hooves bronze; You shall beat in pieces many peoples; I will consecrate their gain to the Lord, And their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.” 1 Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. a. The description of the captivity (9-10) 9 Now why do you cry aloud? Is there no king in your midst? Has your counselor perished? For pangs have seized you like a woman in labor. 10 Be in pain, and labor to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, Like a woman in birth pangs. For now you shall go forth from the city, You shall dwell in the field, And to Babylon you shall go. There you shall be delivered; There the Lord will redeem you From the hand of your enemies. b. The description of the siege 11 11 Now also many nations have gathered against you, Who say, “Let her be defiled, And let our eye look upon Zion.” c. The description of victory 12-13 12 But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, Nor do they understand His counsel; For He will gather them like sheaves to the threshing floor. 13 “Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion; For I will make your horn iron, And I will make your hooves bronze; You shall beat in pieces many peoples; I will consecrate their gain to the Lord, And their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.” d. The description of Israel's humiliation 5:1 1 Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. Hope of the Kingdom 1. The character of the kingdom 1-5 2. The restoration of the kingdom 6-8 3. The distress of Jerusalem before the kingdom (4:9-5:1) Application Five Principles to Incorporates Micah 4:2-3 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. 2. Learn His ways. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. 2. Learn His ways. 3. Walk in His ways. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. 2. Learn His ways. 3. Walk in His ways. 4. Work at acquiring the right tools. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. 2. Learn His ways. 3. Walk in His ways. 4. Work at acquiring the right tools. Five Principles to Incorporate Micah 4:3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 1. Faithfully go to God’s house. 2. Learn His ways. 3. Walk in His ways. 4. Work at acquiring the right tools. 5. Work at living peaceably. Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. What is one way your lifestyle could become more pleasing to your LORD? How can you renew your hope in the Lord today?