THE BOOK OF MICAH
A BRIEF OUTLINE
A BRIEF OUTLINE
Introduction:
“Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah over Judah, and of Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea over Israel about 746 BC, 2 Kings 15:23-30; 17:1-6. He was a prophet in Judah Jeremiah 26:17-19 but the book called by his name chiefly concerns Samaria. — Scofield.
Author: Micah, a native of Moresheth, in Judah.
His name: means, “Who is like Jehovah.” He belonged to the territory of Judah, but spoke to both Judah and Israel.
His anointing: Micah 3:8, “But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.”
A Brief Summary of the Book:
I. General Divisions
A. Chs. 1-3, Chiefly threatenings of coming judgments, Micah 1:1–3:12.
B. Chs. 4-5, Prophetic promises of deliverance, Micah 4:1–5:15.
C. Chs. 6-7, Mainly Exhortations and confessions of National Sins, coupled with promises of restoration, Micah 6:1–7:20.
II. Particular Sins Condemned
A. Idolatry, Micah 1:7 5:13.
B. Evil plans and devices, Micah 2:1.
C. Covetousness, Micah 2 2.
D. The Unrestrained Greed of princes, prophets and priests, Micah 3:2-11.
E. Witchcraft, Micah 5:12.
F. Dishonesty, Micah 6:10-12.
G. Universal corruption, Micah 7:2-4.
H. Treachery, Micah 7:5,6.
III. Future Hopes
A. The establishment of a Righteous Kingdom, Micah 4:1-8.
B. The coming of a Messiah King, Micah 5:2.
NOTE: Though Jerusalem should be besieged and taken, and the land of Judea laid waste, yet, before all this should be, the Messiah should be born in Bethlehem, of which this is a prophecy, as is evident from Matthew 2:4-6.
C. The Reformation and Restoration of the nation, Micah 7:7-17.
D. The complete Triumph of Divine Grace, Micah 7:18-20.
Quotations From:
1) By the elders, —thus saving the life of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 26:16-19; Micah 3:12.
2) By the Sanhedrin, to Herod the Great at the time of the Birth of Christ, Matthew 2:5-6; Micah 5:2.
3) By Christ, —in sending forth his disciples, Matthew 10:35-36; Micah 7:6.
Notable Passages:
1) The definition of True Religion, Micah 6:8.
2) The Birthplace of Christ announced, Micah 5:2.
3) God’s disposal of the Sins of Believers, Micah 7:18-19.