Micah

Theme 1: (1-3): Following the Lord involves being just and our relationship with the Lord involves caring for others and treating them right. A vital aspect of following the Lord is not following other gods and worshiping other than the Lord. ( 1: 1-9). Violence and injustice against the poor is punished by the Lord and all acts of violence and injustice will be judged by him. ( 2: 1-11). The Lord condemed the corrupt judges whom are portrayed as vicious beasts. ( 3:1-4). Leadership based on greed and corruption is rebuked and judged . Jerusalem is told that it will become a ruin because of these acts. ( 3:9-12)

Theme 2: (4-5): The Lord plan for the world involves building a kingdom based on peace. In this perfect time , the world will cease from war and people will walk in the Lord's ways. ( 4:1-5). The Lord's plan to restore Israel involved all of his people being included in the kingdom , even the weak and needy. ( 4: 6-10). The Lord planned to send a Savior into the world from Bethleham to establish his kingdom. ( 5:1-4). The Lord will harshly judge those who refuse to follow him after seeing his power. ( 5 :9-15).

Theme 3: (6-7): The Lord requires us to worship him and part of worship involves justice and right living in which we care for other people. The people of Jerusalem are told that the Lord required them to love mercy, seek justice and walk humbly with him. ( 6:8). Prosperity based on corruption , violence and lies will perish. Those who gain prosperity from these methods will be judged harshly. ( 6:9-16). Security is found in the Lord and obeying his commands ( 7:7).