Micah - Chapter-6

Chapter Summary

Jehovah's controversy with Israel's past and present.

Discussion Questions for Micah, Chapter 6

  1. What is God's response to Israel's destruction in verse 3? How does this help us understand God better and help our relationship with him?
  2. What do verses 6-8 show us about man's purpose? How can we apply this individually?
  3. Do you tend to focus more on works like those in verses 6-7, or those in verse 8? Why is this?
  4. What are specific examples of what enacting the qualities in verse 8 would look like?
  5. How might a church help its members pursue the qualities of verse 8?
  6. Have you ever felt like God wearied you as in verse 3? Explain why.
  7. Verses 4-5 relate God's history with Israel. What stories from your own life are evidence of God's faithfulness?
  8. In verse 9, how would fear of God and the rod lead to wisdom? What practices in our life could remind us of and promote fear of God?
  9. In verse 12, what might be the connection between speech and violence? What are examples of violent speech today and why is it important based on the Bible to recognize this?
  10. Based on verse 16, why is it important to differentiate between the statutes of God and of men? What might be some differences between the two today?

Key Words/Phrase

Controversy, v. 2.

Characters

God, Omri, Ahab, Balak, Balaam.

Strong Verse(s)

3, 7, 8.