Micah
Prophet of Justice and Mercy
Name Information
- Meaning: "Who is like the Lord?"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Micah was a prophet to Judah during a time of social injustice and idolatry. He warned of God’s judgment on both Samaria and Jerusalem but also offered hope of restoration. Micah prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem and called God’s people to live with justice, mercy, and humility.
⏰ 8th century BC (during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah)
Roles
- Prophet
Story
Began ministry during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.
Condemned exploitation of the poor and abuse of power by leaders.
Predicted the destruction of Jerusalem’s temple — a prophecy remembered in Jeremiah’s day.
Announced the birthplace of the coming Messiah: Bethlehem.
Ended his prophecy with hope, declaring God’s forgiveness and faithfulness to His covenant.
Spiritual Significance
- Spoke against corruption among leaders, priests, and prophets.
- Predicted the fall of Samaria and warned Jerusalem of coming judgment.
- Prophesied that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem.
- Called God’s people to repent and live in righteousness.
Christ Connection
Micah foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 2:1–6).
His promise of a shepherd-king points to Jesus as the Good Shepherd who rules in peace.
What We Can Learn
- God requires not just worship, but justice, mercy, and humility.
- Corruption and oppression invite God’s judgment.
- Even in judgment, God offers hope and restoration.
- God’s promises about the Messiah are sure and specific.
Memory Verses
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.
— Micah 5:2He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
— Micah 6:8Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?
— Micah 7:18
Key Passages
- Micah 1–7
- Micah 5:2
- Micah 6:8
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