Micah was one of the four prophets who preached in the eighth century B.C. The other three prophets who preached during this period were Amos and Hosea, two prophets who preached in the Northern Kingdom, and Isaiah, who preached in the Southern Kingdom.
Micah was a citizen of the Southern Kingdom. He came from the small village of Moresheth-gath (1:14), located in the foothills of Judah, southwest of Jerusalem. Because Micah grew up in a small village, he was highly concerned with the plight of the suffering poor of Judah and those who were powerless.
The posts listed below reflect Micah’s concern for the poor. His oracles are messages of condemnation and judgment against the rulers of Judah. Micah also preaches a message of hope. He proclaimed that with the coming of the Messiah, the nation would be restored and Jerusalem would be exalted.
The posts are listed according to the dates they were published.
Bethlehem: Back to the Beginning
Rereading Micah 6:4: Miriam, A Leader in Israel
From Text to Sermon: Micah 5:2-4
Rereading Micah 6:8 “What the Lord Requires”
Rereading Micah 6:8 “What the Lord Requires” – Part 2
Micah, the Prophet of the Poor
Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary
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On 12/7/13, Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
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Nyasha,
Enjoy your study of Micah.
Claude Mariottini
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Your Micah 6:8 links – 1st two above, are dead. My click on it showed up “not found”
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Anthony,
Thank you for calling my attention to the dead links. I have fixed them and they are working right now. If you find similar problems again, please, let me know and I will fix them as soon as possible.
Claude Mariottini
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Thank you Dr. Mariottini, I´m going to begin a study in this book.
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Hector,
You made a good choice. Micah is a great book.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Claude Mariottini
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