Martin luther ignorance of the distinction between the law and gospel is one of the principle sources of all the abuses which corrupt and still corrupt christianity. While isaiah, amos, and hosea were in the northern kingdom, and isaiah was in the city of jerusalem, micah was in a rural area in the southwest part of israel. The blessings of the latter days world wide wolfmueller. Mark, illuminated manuscript page from the gospel book of the court.
Author the author of the book is micah of moresheth 1. Micah was from the town of moresheth, probably moresheth gath in southern judah. The book of micah is the sixth of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible old testament. Micah 1 new revised standard version nrsv bible gateway. When god gives orders and tells us what will happen if we fail to obey those orders perfectly, that is in the category of what the. Song of solomon, or the beloved apostles gospel, or the book of the. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. So in spite of its difficulties, here are four reasons to preach the book of micah. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Ostensibly, it records the sayings of micah, whose name is mikayahu hebrew.
And they listened to false prophets false holy men whose words were lies micah 2. He prophesied in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah, concerning samaria and jerusalem. The book of micah describes gods coming judgment on israel because of its rebellion. As one such teacher has put it indeed it contradicts micahs preaching altogether. In greek the book is titled micaias again after the prophet to whom it was given. Like the teachings of the prophet isaiah, many of micahs teachings are written in the style of hebrew poetry. And what does the lord require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your god. Micah prophesied during the days of jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah.
Micah 4 erv the law will come from jerusalem in bible. Principles from the book of micah for our time kindle edition by carbno, collin. Micah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This book consists of a collection of speeches, proclamations of punishment and of salvation, attributed to the prophet micah. The book of micah, the sixth book of the twelve minor prophets, was written by the prophet micah in the 8th century the book is a compilation of materials some of which come from a period considerably later than micah s time. Reflections on the book of micah living in the last days.
Have you ever wondered what the book of micah is all about. Watch our overview video on the book of micah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He is considered one of the twelve minor prophets of the hebrew bible and was a contemporary of the prophets isaiah, amos and hosea. For i am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Compare this promise to the words of jesus, you will be my witnesses in jerusalem. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading principles from the book of micah for our time. Micah is the only book in the old testament to name bethlehem. But also because i had forgotten, however briefly, that its often in brutality and darkness that the grace and brightness of jesus shines most brightly.
The paincapable unborn child protection act, also known as micahs law, passed in the united states house of representatives by a vote of 237 to 189. God will show mercy, though, and will one day gather and restore his people and all nations to the land. Little is known about the prophet micah beyond what can be learned from the book itself and from jer 26. But the bible tells us that sin is the transgression of the law 1 john 3. According to the hebrew bible, micah was a prophet in judaism and is the author of the book. The law is for the proud and the gospel for the brokenhearted. The book of micah is in the old testament part of the bible. Micah gave the order for the entire population of samaria and jerusalem to listen careful to what god had spoken. Micah 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Jesus christ referred to micah when he visited the book of mormon peoples after his resurrection. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The gospel coalition exists to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to. We can say that yes the law contradicts the gospel. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Best micah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. This is the essence of the law of god, the spiritual side of itits ten. The organization of the material is thematic, moving from judgment to salvation in both major sections. The purpose of the book of micah was to proclaim warning and judgment to both the northern and the southern kingdoms.
Book of micah, the sixth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, grouped together as the twelve in the jewish canon. Micah is the sixth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the bible. The book of micah is the sixth book of the 12 minor prophets. In verses 67 micah tells of the judgment on israel and then the rest of the book deals with judah. His job was to preach about injustice and oppression of the weak. In todays video im going to give you a brief but detailed overview of this book and more importantly, how it applies to your life. Key personalities are all the people of samaria and jerusalem.
They are on two sides of the same coin which is gods word. This village was one of many that was captured by sennacherib in his attack on judah in 701 bc. These messages came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. The book of micah prophesies and connects gods judgment. The prophets followed the torah, the five books of the law of moses. He preached at the same time as isaiah, amos, and hosea. When god had a message for the people, he gave his message through the prophets. One of the most famous old testament verses is found in the book of micah. Free online learning about the book of micah from the gospel coalition. They argue that since micah preached the law in chapters he can not preach the gospel or hope in chapters 4s. Commentary on the book of micah by matthew henry old.
Micahs career began a little later than his contemporaries, isaiah and hosea isaiah 1. The book of micah consists of three serious prophetical speeches each beginning with hear. In micahs day, both samaria and judah clearly deserved gods. It seems that the name micah has been shortened from the longer whykm. The prophecy attests to micahs deep sensitivity to the social ills of his day, especially as they affected the small towns and villages of his homeland. In many ways the book of micah is a sisterbook to isaiah. The book predicts the fall of samaria, which occurred in 722, but concerns more especially the sins and dangers of jerusalem in the days of hezekiah around 700. The fifth of the minor prophets, dating from the late 700s b. Principles from the book of micah for our time kindle edition. The hebrew book of micah is most noted for the famous prophecy of the birth of. In hebrew the book is titled hkym after the prophet to whom it was given. Micah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jesus quotes micah when he warns that families will be divided by the gospel. Along with a great influx of wealth into the israelite society during micahs time, came an increasing number of social.
The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to micah in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. Study the bible online using commentary on micah and more. Much of micahs prophecy is very severe in tone, though it does contain much poetic beauty similar to that of isaiah. As an outline will show, the message varies between condemnation for the present sins and gods purpose of ultimate. Apparently micah died in peace in the days of good king hezekiah jer. He was contemporary with isaiah in the eighth century before christ. In this book, micah announces that gods justice is coming in order to. The poetic book of micah is most noted for the famous prophecy of the birth of the messiah in bethlehem micah 5. Micahs hometown of moresheth is probably the same town identified later as moreshethgath in the shephelah rolling hills of judah. Following its superscription, the book has two major sections, each with two parts. The book of micah is a part of the inspired word of god. Book of micah, the sixth of 12 old testament books that bear the names. You will also find options for commentaries on micah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more.
Read micah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Micah prophesied during the days of jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah micah 1. Micah understood the message that he had received from god and he delivered it faithfully to the people. Micah warned the people in israel and judah micah 1. In his earlier years he does not appear to have an understanding of the law although he was intent on honouring god in his own way. Jotham and hezekiah were good kings, but ahaz was very wicked. According to the superscription, this judaean prophet was active during the last half of the 8th century bc. Then follows the announcement of gods judgment over samaria capital of the northern kingdom and over jerusalem capital of judah. The righteousness of christ himself consisted, at least in part, of his perfect obedience to the ancient law. Micah is the sixth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture.