1 God’s Message as it came to Micah of Moresheth. It came during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. It had to do with what was going on in Samaria and Jerusalem. God Takes the Witness Stand 2 Listen, people—all of you. Listen, earth, and everyone in it: The Master,God, takes […]
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Micah 2
God Has Had Enough 1-5 Doom to those who plot evil, who go to bed dreaming up crimes! As soon as it’s morning, they’re off, full of energy, doing what they’ve planned. They covet fields and grab them, find homes and take them. They bully the neighbor and his family, see people only for what […]
Micah 3
Haters of Good, Lovers of Evil 1-3 Then I said: “Listen, leaders of Jacob, leaders of Israel: Don’t you know anything of justice? Haters of good, lovers of evil: Isn’t justice in your job description? But you skin my people alive. You rip the meat off their bones. You break up the bones, chop the […]
Micah 4
The Making of God’s People 1-4 But when all is said and done, God’s Temple on the mountain, Firmly fixed, will dominate all mountains, towering above surrounding hills. People will stream to it and many nations set out for it, Saying, “Come, let’s climbGod’s mountain. Let’s go to the Temple of Jacob’s God. He will […]
Micah 5
The Leader Who Will Shepherd-Rule Israel 1 But for now, prepare for the worst, victim daughter! The siege is set against us. They humiliate Israel’s king, slapping him around like a rag doll. 2-4 But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter— From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel. He’ll […]
Micah 6
What God Is Looking For 1-2 Listen now, listen toGod: “Take your stand in court. If you have a complaint, tell the mountains; make your case to the hills. And now, Mountains, hearGod’s case; listen, Jury Earth— For I am bringing charges against my people. I am building a case against Israel. 3-5 “Dear people, […]
Micah 7
Stick Around to See What God Will Do 1-6 I’m overwhelmed with sorrow! sunk in a swamp of despair! I’m like someone who goes to the garden to pick cabbages and carrots and corn And returns empty-handed, finds nothing for soup or sandwich or salad. There’s not a decent person in sight. Right-living humans are […]