Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Micah
Written by Micah. Written for Both poor villagers and proud leaders.
Big picture in three sentences
Micah speaks against leaders who use power to take from the weak.
He also writes the promise of a ruler born in Bethlehem.
He asks what God wants, and answers: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.
Matthew quotes Micah when the wise men ask where the king will be born.
Key verse · Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Stories families know from this book
- Bethlehem's promise
- What does the Lord require
- Justice, mercy, humility