CHAPTER 1

1. Micah prophesied before their captivity during the days of Jotham to King Hezekiah.
2. They gained wealth from dishonest means while thinking it was from other gods.

1. Disaster will come upon them from God.
2. No, the people considered the prophets to just be 'prattling'.
3. Those who told them things they wanted to hear, who told them everything was well.
4. a. Jesus. b. The Lord God.

1. God will turn His face away from us and will not be help to us when trouble comes.
2. The word of God will not be available to the people.
3. a. The Spirit of the Lord gives us power. b. By this power we are to uphold justice and declare transgression when necessary.
4. The leaders took bribes and the priests and prophets worked for wealth.

1. a. In the end times. b. The righteous ways of God which the people will follow.
2. a. Satan. b. He will be up back in his original place.
3. The kingdom of believers in Jesus.

1. a. Jesus comes out of Bethlehem. b. He has existed since the beginning with God. c. Jesus will shepherd Hisflock and bring peace. d. Jesus worked by the Spirit and strength of God.

1. God wanted them to remember how He helped them in all their adversities.
2. He wants us to be just and merciful to all people and to know our place with Him. He wants our hearts to be righteous, kind, and for us to be passive and active in obedience to Him.

1. Individually, His Spirit speaks to our hearts to show us our sin and to see His way of righteousness. Collectively, His son's death on the cross has executed justice for all believers.