8/10/2017

Micah - "Who is Like Jehovah"


Micah – who is like Jehovah
  • the name “Micah,” is a derivation of Michael, the archangel, meaning “who is like unto God.”
  • Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, Hosea and Amos – that is, he lived when they did

Key verse:
and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God (6.8)
Why should we do as required in 6.8? Because it pleases the Lord.
See next verse; (7.18, 19)
Who is a God like unto thee,
  1. that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage?
  2. he retaineth not his anger for ever, because
  3. he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again,
  4. he will have compassion upon us;
  5. he will subdue our iniquities;
  6. and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”



Trivia from the Book of Micah – you will be given references

1.  What land was Micah, a prophet, from? (1.1)
Gath Moresheth Joppa Elkoshite None
2.  Who of the following was not a king during the days of Micah's recorded prophesy? (1.1)
Ahaz Melchizedek Jotham Hezekiah None
3.  In the book of Micah, God said woe unto them that devise what? (2.1)
Hatred Charity Iniquity Murder None
4.  God warns against which of the following concerning the trial of religious leaders in the book of Micah? (3.11)
Priests teaching to get money Priests teaching for pleasure Priests teaching the Gentiles
Priests teaching about Satan None
5.  God, through Micah, told the daughter of Zion that her horn would become what? (4.13) Iron Brass Gold Silver None
6. According to the book of Micah, God sent all of the following, except whom, to his people in order to redeem them out of the house of servants? (6.4)
Moses Aaron Miriam Daniel None



Back to key verse: 6.8 – what does it say? “and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God”

Activity: Color poster The poster you are designing means
  • Walk humbly within the church building can mean to walk - not run....
  • Walk Humbly would imply respect - respect for God and His house.

Activity: Let's practice by walking the books of the bible...remember, “walk humbly”