25 Micah Flashcards
Date and Author
the prophet Micah = 8th cent BC
Historical Context
during reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah
What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
reveals Christ in 2 ways: 1. Judgment and salvation2. blessings that would occur after the Babylonian exile were fulfilled in Christ
Key Themes & People
Justice theme / Remnant
use of language…
covenant
words of judgment
1&2, 3 & 6
words of hope
2, 5, 7
what are Isr’s transgressions?
injusticebriberyfalse scalesdeceptionbloodshed
God requires His people to….
do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with their God
Hope a ….
ruler will come from Judah
Laments/wailing over…
city about to be destroyed - Samaria and Jerusalem
Micah means…
Mi - kai - uWho is like YHWH