Icebreaker
Have you ever caught someone cheating? What did you do?
Background
The Book of Micah is a prophetic book in the Old Testament, written by the prophet Micah around 735–700 B.C.. His purpose was to call God’s people to repentance, warn of coming judgment, and offer hope through the promise of restoration and the coming Messiah.
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Dig In
What does Micah’s name mean? Meaning: “Who is like God?”
A Problem
Read Micah 2:1-2.
What sin(s) do we see in this passage?
Do you see this taking place today in America?
Read Micah 3:1-5.
What sin(s) do we see in this passage?
Do you see this taking place today in America?
Read Micah 3:9-12.
What sin(s) do we see in this passage?
Do you see this taking place today in America?
A Promise
Read Micah 4:1-4.
What is Micah talking about here?
What are the distinctive of this time Micah is prophesying about?
A Provision
Read Micah 6:1-8.
How does God present His case against Israel in these verses?
Why does God refer them back to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam?
Why does God refer them back to King Balak and Balaam?
What does God truly want from us?
Why is Micah 6:8 such a powerful and timeless command?
Read Micah 7:18-20.
Why does God “not hold on to his anger forever”?
What does it mean that God “[casts] all our sins into the depths of the sea”?
How does this passage show us God’s faithfulness?
Discussion
What does it mean to “act justly“? How can we do that in our day-to-day lives?
We live in an age where good and biblical terms are perverted. How do we know we are following God’s definition of justice and not our culture’s definition?
What does it mean to “love faithfulness“? How can we do that in our day-to-day lives?
Why is it so hard to love people well over a long period of time?
What does it mean to “walk humbly with your God“? How can we do that in our day-to-day lives?
Pastor Andy opened this year by challenging us to do three things: engage scripture, enjoy God’s presence, and exercise our faith. How do these things help us to “walk humbly with [our] God”?
How would you encourage a new believer in each of these areas? What about a mature believer?
Questions for Personal Reflection
These questions are intended to be read aloud to the group, but not necessarily for group discussion.
- Where am I guilty of some of these same sins and how can I repent?
- Where can I better practice integrity in leadership, whether in your home, church, or workplace?
- How can I practically act justly, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with God this week?