Micah convenes the court and announces Jehovah’s
verdict against Israel; judgment is coming! Assyria invaded the northern
kingdom and made the capital city Samaria a heap of ruins. The nation’s
idolatry was but harlotry against the Lord, and unfaithfulness must be judged.
But the Assyrians would also invade Judah, which they
did, and would destroy nearly fifty villages. Although they tried, they could
not conquer Jerusalem (Isa. 36-37), for the Lord spared it for David’s sake
(Isa. 37:35).
The prophet wept over the terrible things that would
happen to the people. He did not say, “They are getting what they deserve!”
Instead, he mourned like a man at a funeral. Does the certainty of coming
judgment cause us to mourn over lost sinners and seek to win them to Christ?
Micah 2 – Naming Sins
Micah names some of the sins of the people, beginning
with covetousness, which is idolatry (Col. 3:5). The rich were exploiting the
poor and getting away with it. But when the invader comes, nobody’s boundary
lines would be respected.
Another sin was rejecting God’s word. The false
prophets tried to silence Micah because he was announcing doom. They want a
pleasant message about security and strong drink. The “prosperity preachers”
are usually popular while those who declare God’s Word are often persecuted.
But God’s Word does good in the lives of those who want to do good and obey the
Lord.
They had defiled the land with their idolatry and
harlotry, and now the land would destroy them. Personal sin will always affect
society.
How gracious of God to end with a promise of hope! He
will spare a remnant and gather them together for His future kingdom. Their
king will be their Shepherd!
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the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better. If you have missed
any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com. J.Vernon
McGee Thru the Bible. Nelson’s Quick Reference. Dr. David Jeremiah Study Bible.
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