Scripture Readings - Micah

Micah

The Prophet Micah preached in Judah during the same period as the Prophet Isaiah (742–687 B.C.). Like the Prophet Amos, Micah strongly condemned the oppression of the poor by the wealthy, describing it as a grave sin that cries out to Heaven for justice.

Although Micah prophesied the coming fall of Jerusalem, he also looked beyond judgment to a time of divine forgiveness, restoration, and hope. He foretold the coming of the Messiah, who would rule not only over Judah but over all the nations of the world.

The book can be divided into three main sections:

1. Chapters 1–3: Judgment upon Israel and Judah.
2. Chapters 4–5: Israel in the Messianic Age and the coming of the Messiah.
3. Chapters 6–7: God’s accusations against His people and His pronouncement of judgment.

Micah’s prophecy concerning Bethlehem (Micah 5:2–4), which foretells the birthplace and reign of the Messiah, is read during the Feast of the Nativity of Christ.