Micah

Micah 6:12-16

Theme: Judgment and Kingdom

Key Chapter: 6

Key Verse:

Micah 7:18 KJV

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

7 chapters, 105 verses, and 3,152 words

Grade: 6.4

AUTHOR

The Holy Spirit of God by inspiration through Micah

DATE WRITTEN

8th Century B.C.

Outline

I. The Prophecy Of Retribution. chs.1-3

II.The Promise Of Restoration. chs.4-5

III.The Plea For Repentance. chs.6-7

v.12 - "rich men...full of violence"

Examples:

v.13 - sickness

v.14 - no satisfaction

v.15 - no reaping, even when sown to God's things

Why?

v.16

1) Statutes of Omri

2) Works of the house of Ahab

3) Ye walk in their counsels

What does the Lord require of us? v.8

Micah 6:8 (KJV)

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee,

but to do justly,

and to love mercy,

and to walk humbly

with thy God?

The REQUIREMENTS of the Redeemer:

I. Accuracy.

"to do justly...with thy God"

In the Scriptures.

In the Church.

In business matters.

II. Sympathy.

"to love mercy...with thy God"

With new believers.

With backslid believers.

With unbelievers.

III. Humility.

"to walk humbly...with thy God"

No more pride.

No more power.

No more prodigals.

Conclusion:

Now that you know what the Lord requires, will you do it?