Introduction to Micah: God Wants Us to Practice Justice, Mercy, and Humility
Introduction to Micah: God Wants Us to Practice Justice, Mercy, and Humility Collin Leong. September 7, 2025 A. Historical Summary 1. Author and Background Name : Micah of Moresheth (Micah 1:1) Origin : Moresheth-Gath, a rural town in Judah—likely near the Philistine border. Profile : A prophet with deep concern for social justice, especially the plight of the poor and oppressed. Unlike Isaiah, who operated in royal courts, Micah spoke from the margins, representing rural voices against urban corruption. Contemporaries : Isaiah (urban elite), Hosea (northern kingdom), Amos (earlier generation). 2. Date of Writing Approximate Range : 750–686 BCE Duration of Ministry : Likely 20–25 years Historical Setting : A turbulent era marked by: Assyrian expansion and aggression The fall of Samaria (722 BCE) Rising corruption in Judah 3. Kings Reigning During Micah’s Ministry King Reign Spiritual Climate Jotham 750–735 BCE Relative stability; continued idolatry Ahaz 735–715 BCE Deep apostasy;...