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Minor Prophets:
Micah

The Bare Facts -- Overviews and Outlines --
Bible Studies: Whole Book -- Part of Book --
Sermons -- Bibliographies

  

A contemporary of Isaiah, Micah carries much of the same message.  He warns about the impending doom of the wayward nation of Israel, a message which, despite the grim events the people could see in the Northern Kingdom, those in Judah largely dismissed.  He also, however, brings a message of hope, promising a great ruler to be born in Bethlehem.

Left: Micah from an illuminated manuscript.

 

The Bare Facts

Who:  Unlike Amos, we do not know Micah's profession.  It is assumed that he was younger than Isaiah, but only since he began his prophetic career after Isaiah. 

Where:  In Micah 1:1 we find that Micah hailed from Moresheth, spelled "Mareshah."  (Look above the "D" in "Judah.")

When:  Micah prophesied during the reigns of three kings of Judah: Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. (Micah 1:1)

What:  Micah related a vision he saw regarding Samaria (capital of the Northern Kingdom, Israel) and Jerusalem (capital of the Southern Kingdom, Judah).

 

 

Memorable Passages

3:12-13 Shepherd analogy, comparable to John 10.
5:2-4 Messianic prophecy.  Messiah to be born in Bethlehem.
6:8 The "Golden Rule" of the Old Testament

Overviews and Outlines

An Introduction to the Book of Micah
A outlined introduction by David Malick.
The Grace Institute: Micah
A well-rounded overview from a Eugene Oregon church.
An Argument of the Book of Micah
A rhetorical outline by David Malick.
The Book of Micah
An introduction from Quartz Hill School of Theology.
Micah: Powerpoint
A very plain looking for somewhat informative PPT presentation.
About Bible Prophecy: Micah
A list and discussion of the prophecies and their fulfillments.  Created by a team of Catholics and Wisconsin-Synod Lutherans.
Bible Basics
A very brief list of facts, but it includes a wav file pronouncing the book's title.
Luther Productions
A very brief overview including key verses.
The Blue Letter Bible
An excellent source for text, cross-references, concordance, language helps, commentaries, and more.
Easton Bible Dictionary: Micah
The article from M.G. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary.
Jewish Encyclopedia
An article from the 1901-06 reference work.  Generally liberal in its critical presuppositions.
Columbia Encyclopedia: Micah
A brief article from the 2001 edition of this reference work.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Micheas
The appropriate entry from the public domain edition of this venerable reference work.
Bible Explained
This is a commentary by an energetic fellow named Ted Wade.  He provides brief notes on each chapter and most verses for the entire Bible.
Hebrew Prophets Web: Micah
A useful overview from the Jewish Educational Workshop.

Bible Studies: Whole Book

The Minor Prophets: Micah
Number 7 of Hampton Keathley's 13-part study course.
Coffman's Commentary
A verse-by-verse commentary by Dr. James Burton Coffman, a leading Church of Christ scholar.
David Guzik's Commentaries on the Bible
David Guzik, a former senior pastor at Clavary Chapel Simi Valley in California, provides a verse-by-verse commentary. Currently Guzik directs the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Siegen, Germany.
John Calvin's Commentary
The commentary of the 16th-century French reformer.
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
The commentary of the 17th century Baptist theologian.
Love the Lord Bible Studies: Micah
A seven-lesson study with questions from an Arkansas-based ministry.  They seem orthodox enough, although the statement of faith makes me wonder if they're not into prosperity gospel teachings.
The Minor Prophets: Micah
A study by Al Maxey.
The Book of Micah
A seven-lesson course complete with hand-drawn graphics.  From Middletown Bible Church.
Geneva Notes
In 1599, English Puritans, working in Geneva, published the first study Bible.  These are the notes from that edition.
Matthew Henry's Commentary
The chapter-by-chapter 1712 commentary by the great English writer.
John Wesley Notes
Over his career, the founder of Methodism maintained notes on the entire Bible.
JFB Commentary
The comments of Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown from Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871).
Clarke's Commentary
The first chapter for this book from Adam Clarke's nineteenth-century commentary.
Scofield Reference Notes
The notes from the 1917 edition of the great study Bible.  From a dispensationalist viewpoint.
J.G. Bellett: Micah
A brief commentary.
Old Testament Life and Literature
Gerald Larue's 1968 overview of the Old Testament is, oddly enough, hosted at an atheist website.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
A combination brief commentary and thorough cross-reference.  Developed by R.A. Torrey.
The Jerome Bible Commentary
A commentary by a Catholic doctor, Jerome Dominguez, M.D.  Is English isn't perfect, but you have to admire his energy.  Although Catholic in orientation, this source has some good material for study.
Jewish Bible (JPS 1917)
Three versions of the text in Hebrew.
Prophet of Authority, Justice, and Courage
A study by Hans Walter Wolff hosted at MyJewishLearning.com.
Book of Micah Commentary
Yair Davidiy is a proponent of the Anglo-Israel theology.  Read him with a skeptical eye.
LDS Commentary on Micah--Micah 1 Micah 2 Micah 3 Micah 4 Micah 5 Micah 6 Micah 7
 This is a commentary by a Kurt Neumiller, an LDS writer.  What I find intriguing is this.  If you didn't notice the one or two mentions of the Book of Mormon in these files, would you object to anything significant that is said here?  I have no point.  I just find it interesting.

Bible Studies: Part of Book

Lord of the Kings (Micah 1:1)
A study by Max Forsythe.  These are apparently all from a 2004 sermon series, but there's no efficient way to present them together.
A Prediction of the Fall of Samaria (Micah 1:1-16)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
Scouring the Shire (Micah 1:2-16)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
Unfaithful Stewards (Micah 2:1-13)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
One of the Big Reasons for God's Judgment of Judah (Micah 2:1-13)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
Arise and Depart (Micah 2:10)
An entry from Spurgeon's Morning and Evening.
The Breaker is Come Up (Micah 2:13)
An entry from Spurgeon's Morning and Evening.
A Ruined Citadel (Micah 3:1-12)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
A Denunciation of Evil Rulers and False Prophets (Micah 3:1-12)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
Why Our Civilization is Collapsing (Micah 3:12)
A single sermon by Ron Dunn
The City of God (Micah 4:1-5)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
Exegesis Hall of Fame (Micah 4:1-5)
This is an academic paper written by a Brent Giesbrecht for a class at Northwest College/University.
The Good News of Israel's Future (Micah 4:1-13)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
Renewal and Restoration (Micah 4:6-13)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
A Once and Future King (Micah 5:1-6)
A brief reformed study--apparently a sermon--by Max Forsythe.
From Little Bethlehem Will Come a Ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-6)
A 2003 sermon by John Piper.
A Prediction of the Messiah (Micah 5:1-15)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
Whose Goings Forth . . .  (Micah 5:2)
An entry from Spurgeon's Morning and Evening.
Exegetical Notes on Micah 5:2-4
A lengthy and rather complicated exploration of this Messianic passage.
Notes on Micah 5:2-5a
A lectionary-oriented set of brief notes by Ralph W. Klein.
He Shall Stand and Feed . . .  (Micah 5:4)
An entry from Spurgeon's Morning and Evening.
The Remnant (Micah 5:7-15)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
Micah6.org
This is the home page for a program on social justice run by the National Council of Churches.  Is their interpretation of this passage the proper one?  Do they leave anything out?  But do you leave anything out in your interpretation?
What the Lord Requires (Micah 6:1-8)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
Notes on Micah 6:1-8
A lectionary-oriented set of brief notes by Ralph W. Klein.
The Voice: Commentary (Micah 6:1-8)
This is a lectionary-oriented resource from a Wesleyan site.
Micah the Prophet (Micah 6:1-8)
A mid-length study of this familiar passage.
The Beginning of Micah's Third Message (Micah 6:1-16)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
The Inspiration of the Scriptures: Micah
A brief study by William Kelly.
The Way of the Wicked (Micah 6:9-16)
A brief reformed study by Max Forsythe.
Waiting for the Lord (Micah 7:1-7)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.
The Confession of the Godly Remnant of Israel (Micah 7:1-20)
A nifty study, which includes a brief sermon, question, and answers.  A project from Talks for Growing Christians.
When I Fall, I Rise (Micah 7:7-9)
A 1988 sermon by John Piper.
The Light of the World (Micah 7:8-17)
A study or sermon by Max Forsythe.

Sermons

Micah: Who Is Like God?
The appropriate sermon from Ray C. Stedman's Adventuring through the Bible series.
From Bethlehem in the Majesty of the Name of the Lord
A sermon from 1982 by John Piper.
Charles H. Spurgeon
Links to five sermons by the great British Baptist.
Robert S. Rayburn
An eighteen-sermon series from a Tacoma, Washington Presbyterian church.
Dave Hatcher
A 16-sermon series from Eastside Evangelical Fellowship.
Ken Gehrels--What the Lord Requires
An overview sermon.
Max Forsythe
Sermons from a series on the minor prophets.  Look for the appropriate sermon(s) on this page, which contains all twelve. 
Doug Goins--Sermons on Micah
Here Comes The Judge (4722) (Micah 1:116) | (PDF)
With Liberty and Justice for All(4723) (Micah 2:1-13) | (PDF)
Perverted Politicians, Prophets And Pastors(4724) (Micah 3:1-12) | (PDF)
The Promise of Ultimate Blessing(4725) (Micah 4:1-13) | (PDF)
The Once And Future King(4726) (Micah 5:1-15) | (PDF)
Do Justice; Love Kindness; Walk Humbly with your God (4727) (Micah 6:1-16) | (PDF)
"Where is the Lord your God?" (4728) (Micah 7:1-20) | (PDF)
Russell Metcalfe
Three sermons, all on Micah 6:8, by this Nazarene pastor.

Books and Bibliographies

New American Commentary
The Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah volume from the excellent Broadman and Holman commentary series.
Two-Age Bibliography
A list of recommended sources, mostly scholarly in nature, provided by a website devoted to the "Redemptive Historical" school of theology.
Micah: Bibliography
A list of sources provided by a professor at Cumberland College.
Denver Seminary Bibliography
This will take you to the top of the "Commentary" section.  You'll need to scroll down to find the relevant section.
Annotated Bibliography on Micah
A fifteen-page list of sources by Thomas F. McDaniel of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The Limits of Charity
An article from The Other Side by David Hilfiker.  He uses Micah 8:6 to ask challenging questions.
Follow the Leader
A Thirty Good Minutes program featuring Cynthia Campbell, a left-leaning seminary president.