Law and gospel in the book of micah commentary

Micahs career began a little later than his contemporaries, isaiah and hosea isaiah 1. The book of micah is the sixth of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible old testament. Micah 1 matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. According to the superscription, this judaean prophet was active during the last half of the 8th century bc. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This book makes clear from its opening verse to its closing verse that everything that is shared in this prophecy is from the lord alone. Welcome to a rich, challenging, and wonderful study of the book of micahone of the books of the lords word. Clendenen, micah in the holman concise bible commentary nashville. The cruelty of the princes, and the falsehood of the prophets. In his great grace, however, god sent the prophet micah to confront their sin. This is prefixed for the satisfaction of all that read and hear the prophecy of this book, who will give the more credit to it when they know the author and his authority.

Sermons on the book of micah by john calvin 9780875520025. Those professing to be people of god were practicing sensual idolatry and the leaders were corrupt. According to this information and we realize that the chronological data at our disposal are a bit uncertain, micah appeared on the scene at the very latest in the year 734 b. Micah prophesied during the days of jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah micah 1. Micah 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ostensibly, it records the sayings of micah, whose name is mikayahu hebrew. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The ministry of the prophet micah began during the reign of the judean king jotham 750732 and lasted until the reign of hezekiah 729686. Jotham and hezekiah were good kings, but ahaz was very wicked. Read micah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Im not sure id recommend it for a casual bible reader, but if you really want to study micah, i highly recommend this book. Through the prophetic voice, the lord announces the impending punishment of gods people by means of military defeat and exile. There shall be a glorious church for god set up in the world, in the last days, in the days of the. Micahs prophesies in this little book focus on two characteristics of god.

His ministry, unlike that of amos or hosea, overlapped the fall of the northern kingdom. For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughterin law against her motherin law a mans enemies are the members of his own household. As an outline will show, the message varies between condemnation for the present sins and gods purpose of ultimate. The world power at this time was assyria which had conquered the northern kingdom of the divided israel. The book of micah is a part of the inspired word of god. Study the bible online using commentary on micah and more. A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. Preachers outline and sermon bible throughout the great book of. It was of a divine original, a divine authority it began to be spoken by the lord christ himself, hebrews 2. David guzik commentary on micah 3, where god speaks out against the. An exposition, with practical observations, of the prophecy of micah. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Micah malachi is a good, solid protestant but not dogmatically so commentary which concentrates strongly on the integrity of the text.

But very precious promises these are, relating to the gospel church, which will be more and more fulfilled, for he is faithful. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. The book of micah is the sixth book of the 12 minor prophets. Micah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Smith, micahmalachi, word biblical commentary, xxxii. There are a number of passages in the book of micah that are similar to sections of scripture in the book of isaiah. He is a god who delivers his people from the hopelessness of moral failure.

The gospel is here called the word of the lord, for the lord gave the word, and great was the company of those that published it, ps. Micah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. And it is a law, a law of faith we are under the law to christ. The gospel of mark shows jesus as the servant of god, as a workman of god. A promise of the messiah, and of his kingdom, to support the people of god in the day of these troubles. Summary of the book of micah the story of the bible. Micahs message to gods people micah the book of micah easyenglish bible micah speaks a message from god to all the nations micah a commentary by les painter micahs prayer micah chapter 7 verses 18 and 19 a prayer from the bible for people.

The book predicts the fall of samaria, which occurred in 722, but concerns more especially the sins and dangers of jerusalem in the days of hezekiah around 700. So god calls both israel and the other nations to a court of law. It was given to him when jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah were the kings of judah. For more great commentaries on micah, be sure to check. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897.

A general account of this prophet and his prophecy, v. Micah called for repentance and announced judgment. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to micah in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. Micah 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Micah speaks a message from god to all the nations a free bible version and commentary. The micah who speaks in this prophetic book knows the tradition that zion is the lords chosen place, but he is critical of the popular view that this election ensures the citys security 2. The scribes at the time of the nt knew micahs prophecy as well and correctly referred micah 5. One of the key words in the gospel is immediately, occurring more than 40 times in mark. Prophetic exhortation is notably absent in the book of micah,e. He jehovah hath showed thee long ago, so that thou needest not ask the question as if thou hadst never heard micah 6. You can find the best commentary on micah for you using the tools on the right side. He was a contemporary of hosea and isaiah, and prophesied in the days of jotham, ahaz, and the earlier years of hezekiah, kings of judah. They evidently contain a prophecy which was to be fulfilled by the coming of the messiah. Gospel coalition multiple excellent speakers micah 7 most of these are audio mp3 c h spurgeon.

It may be helpful to link this passage with an earlier one in the book, micah 4. But we can be assured that all these verses were inspired by the same creator god. The mosaic sacrifices were but suggestive foreshadowings. This and the following chapter are the citadel of old testament prophecy. A prediction of the troubles and distresses of the jewish nation v. For this reason, the gospel of mark is a busy book. Then follows the announcement of gods judgment over samaria capital of the northern kingdom and over jerusalem capital of judah. I know micah isnt the most popular book, but if youre studying it seriously, or planning to preach on it, this book is one of the best tools you could use. The gospel is here called the word of the lord, for the lord gave the word, and great was the company of those that published it, psalm 68. I used this book as a secondary reference for a minor prophets course im teaching and found it quite readable and useful.

We shall have some account of this prophet in the first verse of the book of his prophecy. Under the old covenant, the law was not written on the heart of the believer and the. A m hodgkin christ in micah christ in all the scripturesmicahs home was the village of mareshah, in the maritime plain of jonah, near the borders of the philistines. Of his protection of his people, and his victory over his and. These prophecies of micah might well be called his lamentations. Despite the modern ideas and false teachings that the old testament laws are no.

Micah chapter 4 matthew henry concise commentary on. The tyndale commentary series, which combines the tyndale old testament commentary totc and the tyndale new testament commentary tntc, has long been a trusted resource for bible study. In this gospel, jesus seems the busiest, quickly moving from one event to another. Book of micah, the sixth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, grouped together as the twelve in the jewish canon. Micah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The lords word concerning samaria and jerusalem micah 1.

Each section begins with the command hear or listen. In this masterful commentary, respected biblical scholar bruce waltke carefully interprets the message of the prophet micah, building a bridge between micahs ancient world and our life today waltkes commentary on micah quickly distinguishes itself from other commentaries on this book by displaying an unprecedented exegetical thoroughness, an expert understanding of historical context. Also against jerusalem and other cities, their precautions vain. Hebrew bible, also called hebrew scriptures, old testament, or tanakh, collection of writings that was first compiled and preserved as the sacred books of the. The book of micah introduction to the book of micah in the bible. The book of micah consists of three serious prophetical speeches each beginning with hear.

It is uncertain if one prophet borrowed from the other, or if they wrote independently. But very precious promises these are, relating to the gospel church, which will be more and more fulfilled, for he is faithful that has promised. Text and commentary on the book of micah micah writes of. The fifth of the minor prophets, dating from the late 700s b. He prophesied the fall of israel and lived to witness it. Although, strictly speaking, not a commentary, this volume of sermons on the book of micah by the sixteenthcentury reformer, john calvin, should be consulted by all who are interested in this prophetic book. Micah 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.