The Basics: A Brief Overview of the Book of Micah

The Basics course is designed to help brothers and sisters in Christ, who have a desire for a brief study over each of the books of the Bible. While being more than just a timeline, it is designed to give a person a more realistic overview of the entire Bible. As well as pointing out different highlights along the way. Imagine riding in a car and seeing exit signs for a town. Each sign gives a brief glimpse of what is inside, while if you wanted to thoroughly investigate the town you would have to take the exit. This series is a collected work of the books of the Bible while continuing to drive past each of the exits. I would encourage you to take any exit and allow the Lord God to direct your path to where He would guide.

The Bible is written in 66 different books. Each one is unique on its own but designed to be with its other collected works.

Cautionary Note: This work is not to argue for the authenticity of the Bible nor is it to argue over the mechanics of how God used man to write His Words. This is designed as an overview for someone to review the book in passing. Nevertheless, we here at Mill House Ministries believe that the Bible is without error and was written by God, through His divine attributes, through man.

These overviews are sequenced in the below fashion. Each overview is designed to flow in unison.

1.) Introduction

2.) Who wrote it

3.) When did they write it

4.) Key topics

5.) Key sections

6.) Books that interact with each other

7.) Analysis of the Book

As previously stated, if you find yourself drawn to one of these books, please take the time and see what God is wanting to show you in that book.

BASICS COURSE:

Micah

INTRODUCTION:

The book of Micah is an incredible testimony of God’s actions with His people and the Gentile nations.

WHO WROTE IT:

The book of Micah is named after its author Micah.

WHEN DID THEY WRITE IT:

Based on verse one, we can assess that the book was written around 730-710 B.C. Some have even gone as far as to say the exact year is 722 B.C based on the scenario happening with Israel and Judah during this time.

KEY TOPICS:

The key topic of Micah is judgement on the His people and nations, but also God’s deliverance for mankind through the Jewish people.

KEY SECTIONS:

The book is circular in that the book hit topics in rhythmic patterns. This is done not in a musical way, but more of a Jewish mindset. The author gives a minor prophetic vision that will come true in a short time in order to reveal his authenticity with the larger, more grand, and long-term prophecies which in some cases has seen fruition yet.

BOOKS THAT INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER:

Micah connects to many books of the Bible such as Kings, Chronicles, Psalms, Ezekiel, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Revelation.

ANALYSIS OF THE BOOK:

Micah can be seen as the hidden treasure of the Old Testament. When read in the context of only the Old Testament, the reader might be quick to assume the author is discussing information that is already well known by other more “notable” writers such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. However, what many people fail to realize is God uses the book of Micah to connect dots with prophecy that were not previously known. It is here we see God declare where Jesus would be born, it is here we see foreshadowing of the coming Antichrist, it is here we see the reunification of Israel with Jesus at the end of the seven years. Micah is a treasure to those who are willing to take the time and see what an incredible God we actually have.

Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,

JL