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{{quote | text={{web_verse|Micah|1|1}} [[Micah (WEB)|Full Text of Micah]]}}
''Synopsis:'' The Book of Micah is a book of the [[Old Testament]] that records the prophecies of prophet [[Micah]]...
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* [[Micah]]
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==Main article==
The Book of Micah is a book of the [[Old Testament]] that records the prophecies of prophet [[Micah]].
===Context===
The ministry of Micah occurred during the reigns of [[Jotham]] (742–735 BC), [[Ahaz]] (735–715 BC), and [[Hezekiah]] (715–687 BC), although it is unlikely that he was active as a prophet during all of that time. He lived through a time of great change in [[Ancient Israel and Judah]], and during his ministry the northern [[Kingdom of Israel]] was conquered and the people exiled by the [[Assyria]]n Empire.
===Themes===
Micah ultimately brought a message of hope despite judgement.
In Miach, God can be seen to have a character of
* Compassion and mercy, for example in [[Micah 7]]:18-20
: ''{{web_verse|micah|7|18}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|7|19}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|7|20}}''
* Holiness, for example in [[Micah 1]]:2-4
: ''{{web_verse|micah|1|2}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|1|3}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|1|4}}''
* Justice, for example in [[Micah 2]]:3-7
: ''{{web_verse|micah|2|3}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|2|4}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|2|5}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|2|6}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|2|7}}''
Micah brings a number of accusations against the people. These relate to both religious failures and social injustice
* '''Religious failures''' - The people are accused of empty ritual and superifical trust in the Temple in passages such as [[Micah 3:11]]
** ''{{web_verse|micah|3|11}}''
* '''Social injustices''' - The people are accused of social injustice in passages such as [[Micah 2]]:1-2
** ''{{web_verse|micah|2|1}}''
** ''{{web_verse|micah|2|2}}''
Because of these failures, Micah reveals that judgement is coming with invasion by foreign forces in passages such as [[Micah]]:8-16
However, Micah gives a picture of hope that a remnant will remain and under a new Davidic king, repentant nations will have a part in a new kingdom. An example of this hope can be seen in [[Micah 5]]:2-4
: ''{{web_verse|micah|5|2}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|5|3}}''
: ''{{web_verse|micah|5|4}}''
===Micah in the light of the New Testament===
Like other contemporary prophets, Micah revealed the eventual coming of an ideal king, who would rule with peace and wisdom. This prophecy finds its fulfilment in [[Jesus]].
==Quotes==
