“But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” —Micah 7:7 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 21, Divided Kingdom

Tier 1: Micah 5, 7
Tier 2: Micah 1-3; 5-7
Tier 3: Micah 1-7

Tier 1 Questions

1. Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would come from

   Reveal Answer
   . (see Micah 5:1-2) See how Jesus fulfilled this in Matthew 2:1-6.
   

2. What hope does Micah give for Israel in chapter 7?
   

Tiers 2-3 Questions

Book of Micah
Author: Micah
Audience: people of Judah
Genre: prophecies written in poetry
When: around 700 B.C.
Why: future warning of judgement because of idolatry

1. According to Micah 1, why was the prophet Micah mourning?
   

2. How does Micah describe the character of Israel’s leaders and prophets? (see chapter 3)
   

3. Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would come from

   Reveal Answer
   . (see Micah 5:1-2) See how Jesus fulfilled this in Matthew 2:1-6.
   

4. What hope does Micah give for Israel in chapter 7?
   

Application

1. Bethlehem was not a kingly town, but God raised up great kings (David and Jesus) from this unsuspecting place. What does this tell you about God’s ways?
   

2. What hope can you take from Israel’s promised redemption?