Pastor’s Notes
This is our first week in the book of Micah. Micah is an Old Testament prophet that we don’t often hear too much about. There are not many Micah series preached on in today’s time. This is one of the many reasons I am excited to do so!
In the story of Micah, there is a ton to relate to in today’s climate. Especially for us that live in the south. Micah was a country boy. He was a prophet from Moresheth, a small town in the southern region of Judah. Micah’s name means “Who is like Yahweh”. This man from a small country town was a follower of God and faithful to his calling. Concerning relatability, Micah was a man that lived in an ever so changing political culture.
Scripture tells us that he was faithful telling others about God under the rule of three different kings. Each king brought a different path for Micah to walk on. Micah began his ministry under a king who loved God and who would encourage the type of message Micah had for the people. After the king’s death, his son was a completely different story. Ahaz (2nd king), did not care for his father’s love for God. He closed the temple and worshipped idols. Micah was called faithful during this time as well. After Ahaz’s death, Micah was a prophet under the rule of King Hezekiah, a king who followed in his grandfather’s steps and not the path of his father.
Like most of the OT books of the minor prophets, Micah provides the heart of what he preached to the people during his time with them. A message of repentance. His message was filled with warning of a coming judgement. The book of Micah is a relatable book to you and I today, but also a book that mirrors the message of every book throughout the entire Bible. God is real, He is good, and His way is provided to those who believe and will follow.
Scripture to go along with the message
Read 2 Chronicles 29 as this book speaks on the kings during the time of Micah.
Highlight in your Bible
Highlight verse 1 in Micah 1.
Questions to consider
1.) After reading chapter 1, what major theme stood out to you?
2.) How can you see the same problem in today’s time?
3.) How should Micah’s warning and message drive us to a different path?
