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Ministered during the reign of King Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah Most likely ministered before 722BC Before the fall of northern Kingdom to the Assyrian Reference 2 kings 15-18 and 2 Chronicles 27-29 King Jotham and King Hezekiah Right in the sight of the Lord King Ahaz 2 Kings 16 Evil in the sight of the LORD including the sacrifice of his son alliance with the Assyrian King against of King of Aram and Israel Copy and built an altar after the design of the altar in Damascus and offer sacrifice on it

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The state of the people in Judah during the fall of Northern Kingdom Reasons for the fall of the Northern Kingdom 2 King 17:7-18 Idolatary , disobedience, evil practices  2 Kings 17:19  Also Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs which Israel had introduced The state of the people during King Hezekiah Jeremiah 26:18   Micah of  Moresheth  prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to  all the people of Judah , saying,  ‘Thus the LORD of hosts has said,          “Zion will be plowed as a field,          And Jerusalem will become ruins,          And the mountain of the house as the high places of a 	forest.” ’

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Themes in Micah Sin, judgement and hope Shepherd role v. 14 Remnant v. 18 Overthrows of other nations  Three oracles of judgement and hope in Micah 1 st  oracle for those listening and the entire nation 2 nd  oracles for the people in authority Follows after Micah 6 which is the third oracles A courtroom scene where YAHWEH disputed with his people

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Can be divided into two periscopes First periscope vv. 1-6 A lament Second periscope vv. 7-20 Consist of psalms, an oracle, a prayer and a hymn of praise V. 7 a transitional verse Change of person speaking:  the prophet to the faithful remnants in v. 8 Too contrasty to be placed in the first periscope

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The lament over a decadent society		vv. 1- 6 A prophetic liturgy The proclamation of a righteous man		v. 7 A psalm of trust					vv. 8-10 An oracle of restoration				vv. 11-13 A Prayer and response from God			vv. 14-17 A hymn of Praise to God				vv. 18-20

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V. 1. start with woe a lament of Prophet Micah Indicative of the extreme sadness beyond words This emotion is express in imagery of harvesting in summer Gleaning of vineyard for grape Seeking out of the delicious first-ripe fig fruit An illustration of the exasperation and the disappointment people feel when they yearn for something special and get nothing

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The grape and the early fig fruit represent the godly, the  upright,  one who act according to the covenant requirement of God   What is found instead No one godly “All man” – everyone “Lie in wait to shed blood, hunt his brother with a net” May not be an indication to kill but definitely an intention to scheme, plan and to do evil in whatever way needed.

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The extent of sinfulness among leaders Princes, judges mention with people in power Both hands suggest the direction of all energies to perform evil deeds Skilled “do it well” Demand, accepts, dictate and conspire/weave together for bribes  A concerted effort to do evil Their best from them  like briars and thorn hedges Cause harm/hurt and obstruct

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Don’t trust anyone v. 5 Neighbors, friends and even those dear to us issue of dishonoring, disobedience and fight within family  cf  Exo  20:12 Suggest a breakdown in the basic unit in the society Enemies within the family The worst betrayal will be the betrayal of trust, the harm or hurt inflicted by those who are closed to our heart, our loved one. vv. 1-6 inform us of the decay, the disintegration and collapse of a society

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God’s visit Blessing or judgement Posting of watchman Prophets are referred to as watchman, lookouts or guards Jer  6:17; Eze 3:17-21.  A reminder of the day that God’s prophet has predicted, the day of his judgement will come on the nation

Micah 7

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