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Old Testament Survey - Student.pdf - Bible Baptist Church of Blarney

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<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Testament</strong> <strong>Survey</strong> – <strong>Student</strong> Edition<br />

Micah thru Malachi<br />

Micah thru Malachi<br />

Micah<br />

Who is Like the Lord!<br />

Author: The author <strong>of</strong> the Book <strong>of</strong> Micah was the Prophet Micah (Micah 1:1).<br />

Date <strong>of</strong> Writing: The Book <strong>of</strong> Micah was likely written between 735 and 700 B.C.<br />

Purpose <strong>of</strong> Writing: The message <strong>of</strong> the Book <strong>of</strong> Micah is a complex mixture <strong>of</strong> judgment and hope.<br />

On the one hand, the prophecies announce judgment upon Israel for social evils, corrupt leadership<br />

and idolatry. This judgment was expected to culminate in the destruction <strong>of</strong> Samaria and Jerusalem.<br />

On the other hand, the book proclaims not merely the restoration <strong>of</strong> the nation, but the transformation<br />

and exaltation <strong>of</strong> Israel and Jerusalem. The messages <strong>of</strong> hope and doom are not necessarily<br />

contradictory, however, since restoration and transformation take place only after judgment.<br />

Key Verses: Micah 1:2; Micah 5:2; Micah 6:8; Micah 7:18-19.<br />

Brief Summary: The prophet condemns the rulers, priest and prophets <strong>of</strong> Israel who exploit and<br />

mislead the people. It is because <strong>of</strong> their deeds that Jerusalem will be destroyed. The prophet Micah<br />

proclaims the deliverance <strong>of</strong> the people who will go from Jerusalem to Babylon and concludes with<br />

an exhortation for Jerusalem to destroy the nations who have gathered against her. The ideal ruler<br />

would come from Bethlehem to defend the nation and the prophet proclaims the triumph <strong>of</strong> the<br />

remnant <strong>of</strong> Jacob and foresees a day when Jehovah will purge the nation <strong>of</strong> idolatry and reliance on<br />

military might. The prophet sets forth a powerful and concise summary <strong>of</strong> Jehovah's requirement for<br />

justice and loyalty and announces judgment upon those who have followed the ways <strong>of</strong> Omri and<br />

Ahab. The book closes with a prophetic sermon comprising elements <strong>of</strong> a lament. Israel confesses its<br />

sin and is assured <strong>of</strong> deliverance through Jehovah's mighty acts.<br />

Practical Application: Expect sinners to sin. Do not be <strong>of</strong>fended when someone sins against you.<br />

Extend a caring arm to people whose sin makes them unbearable. Pray that your fellow Christians will<br />

stand strong in their difficult circumstances.<br />

Brief Outline<br />

JUDGEMENT FOR SIN (Ch. 1-2)<br />

Judgment (Ch. 1)<br />

False Prophets (Ch. 2)<br />

JUDGEMENT AND SALVATION (Ch. 3-5)<br />

Leaders Condemned (Ch. 3)<br />

Kingdom <strong>of</strong> God (Ch. 4)<br />

Deliverer from Bethlehem (Ch. 5)<br />

COVENANT CONTROVERSY (Ch. 6-7)<br />

Israel's Guilt (Ch. 6)<br />

Hope for Israel (Ch. 7)<br />

CBI - Practical Doctrine Page 97

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