Know Your Micah
Which prophet spoke the words recorded in Micah?
Micah.
According to verse 14, what does Micah ask God to do for His people?
Feed them
What question does Micah ask about God in verse 18?
“Who is a God like unto thee?”
In Micah 7:16, what will the nations see that will make them ashamed?
Their own strength will make them ashamed.
In Micah 7:20, how long ago did God make His promises to His people?
From the days of old.
Micah lived around 735–700 BC. Abraham is generally placed around 2000–1800 BC, and Jacob lived around the same general period, a few generations after Abraham. That means Abraham and Jacob lived roughly 1,000–1,300 years before Micah. So, when Micah says “from the days of old” in Micah 7:20, he is talking about promises that God made many, many generations before Micah was born.
(Fill in the Blank) The Book of Micah which is among the Minor Prophets, is found in the _________ Testament and has ______________ chapters. This book was written around 735-700 BC (Before Christ)
Old Testament
7 (Seven) chapters
What does Micah compare God's people to in Micah 7:14?
He compares them to sheep that belong to God.
According to verse 18, what does God delight in?
Mercy.
According to Micah 7:16, what will the nations do when they see God's power?
They will put their hands over their mouths.
According to verse 20, what two things does Micah say God will show to Jacob and Abraham?
Truth to Jacob and mercy to Abraham.
(Fill in the blank) The Book of Micah is immediately after the Book of ____________ and the Book of Nahum.
The Book of Jonah
According to verse 15, what did God say He would show His people?
He said He would show them marvelous things (wonderful things) just as He had when He brought Israel out of Egypt.
According to verse 18, what does God do when His people turn to Him and ask for forgiveness?
He forgives their sins and shows them mercy.
According to verse 16, what will happen to the ears of the nations when they see God's mighty works?
Their ears will become deaf.
(Fill in the blank) Verse 19 “He will turn again; he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue (removes) our iniquities (sin); and thou wilt cast all their_______ into the depths of the sea.”
sins
What is the major message of Micah 7:14–20?
God is faithful to His people. He shepherds them, shows compassion, forgives their sins, keeps His promises, and shows steadfast love.
According to verse 14, what did Micah ask God to do for His people, as a shepherd cares for sheep?
He asked God to shepherd, guide, and take care of His people.
According to Micah 7:19, where does God cast our sins?
Into the depths of the sea.
In Micah 7:17, what animal does Micah compare the nations to when they come trembling before God?
A serpent.
According to verse 20, why did Micah remind the people about Abraham and Jacob?
To remind them (Israel) that God keeps His promises (covenant) and never forgets His people.
According to verses 18-20, what does Micah teach us about God when we make mistakes or do something wrong?
Sometimes we make mistakes and are not faithful to God, but God is always faithful to us. He does not stop loving us when we mess up. When we do something wrong, we should say we are sorry, ask God to forgive us, and try to do better. Because God is faithful to us, we should learn to be faithful to Him too.
Based on verses 14-15, if God is our Shepherd, what should we do when we do not understand where He is leading us?
We should keep trusting Him, follow His Word, and depend on Him rather than letting fear or uncertainty drive us in another direction. A shepherd knows where the flock needs to go even when the sheep do not understand the path.
Read Psalm 23:1–4
Based on verses 18-19, if God is willing to forgive and cast our sins into the depths of the sea, why is it sometimes difficult for people to forgive themselves or others?
We may continue to carry guilt, shame, anger, or hurt even after God has offered forgiveness. Micah reminds us that God's mercy is greater than our failures. Because God forgives us, we should learn to receive His forgiveness and extend forgiveness to others.
Based on verses 16-17, why do you think Micah describes powerful nations becoming humble and afraid before God?
It teaches us that no matter how strong or powerful people think they are, God is greater. We should never allow pride to make us think we do not need God. Instead, we should humble ourselves, respect Him, and trust His power.
Micah ends by pointing back to God's promises to Abraham and Jacob. What should we learn from this when we are waiting for God to fulfill a promise in our own lives?
We can trust God and be patient while we wait. Even when we do not know when God will answer or how He will do it, we can remember that God always keeps His promises and never forgets us. So, we should keep praying, keep trusting, and keep doing what is right.