Place
In Micah 7:15, God says He will show His people wonders just like the day He brought them out of a country. Which country is that?
Egypt
What does the name Micah mean?
Who is like Yahweh?" (or "Who is like the Lord?")
The Book of Micah is primarily written in which literary form
Poetry
When we read the verses, it involves looking closely at the text to see exactly what is written without trying to explain it yet. What is this step called?
Observation (just the facts)
Micah’s warnings were directed at two specific kingdoms that had turned away from God. What were the names of these two nations?
Israel and Judah
At the very end of his book, Micah reminds the people that God's mercy isn't new. He has been faithful and kept His promise for centuries. He names two famous patriarchs to whom God swore 'covenant love' long ago. Who are these two people?
Abraham, Jacob
In Micah 7:8, Micah used a contrast to express a powerful personal trust in God during a time of suffering. 'When I fall, I shall rise;" Please complete the other one, "when I sit in ______, the Lord will be a _____ to me.'
darkness; light
"In the Bible—especially in the New Testament—this specific linking word acts as a bridge. It moves the reader from Doctrine/theology teaching (what we believe) to practical instruction/daily living (how we act). When you see this word, you should always pay attention and ask, 'What is it for?'
What is the word?"
therefore
Micah announced that God’s judgment was coming to the two cities. Name both of these cities.
Samaria (North) and Jerusalem (South)
In Micah’s warning to the house of Israel, he calls out three specific groups of people who have become greedy and corrupt. They judge, teach, or prophecy only for a bribe or money. Name these three groups of people.
The Leaders (or The Heads/Rulers), priests, and prophets
The recurring structural 'cycle' found throughout the three main sections of the Book of Micah, what is the cycle?
Judgement follow by the promise/hope/restoration.
Every time we start to study a new book of the Bible, before reading Chapter 1, Verse 1, what is the first thing we must do to understand the 'Big Picture'?
We must ask background questions (such as: Who wrote it? To whom was it written? When did it happen? And what was the occasion for the book?)
Micah contains a famous prophecy about where the future Ruler of Israel would be born. What is the name of this town?
(for a bonus 50 points, in order to distinguish with another town with same name, what was the 'second name' Micah used for it? )
Bethlehem (Bonus: Ephrathah)
During our study of the Book of Micah, we had students lead the discussion. Who was leading discussion on Chapter 5? (You could name either for boy's class or girls' class)
Boy- Michael;
Girl- Chloe
Micah 6:1-2. “Hear what the Lord says: Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the indictment of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the Lord has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel.”
It is understood as a courtroom scene. The LORD brings a "lawsuit" against His people. What is the specific "legal role" these natural landmarks play in the trial?
Bonus (50): why is mountain jury?
Witness (jury)
When we study or listen to sermons, we must be careful not to fall into the 'Trap of the Self.' Not forcing our own opinions into the Bible, we must let God’s ideas come out of the text.
How to keep us from falling into this trap?"
Find the "Who and What" "Original Meaning"
Ask: What does this message do with my sin? Repent/conviction, or excuse/normalize sin/make me feel comfortable staying as I am;
Who is at the center? God’s holiness, character, and glory, or me happiness;
Who is being exalted? Christ lifted up as Savior and Lord, or speaker's knowledge/authority;
What kind of “good news” is this? deliverance from sin and reconciliation with God, or self-improvement, success, comfort;
Does it depend on Scripture or just feelings? Is the teaching grounded in the Bible, or personal stories, emotions, vague spiritual language;
What kind of response does it produce? humility, repentance, worship, doxology, or pride, emotional/spiritual hype