MICAH 7:14-20 TRUE OR FALSE JULY 26, Micah emphasized to God that Israel was His people and the flock of His heritage.

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1 MICAH 7:14-20 TRUE OR FALSE JULY 26, Micah emphasized to God that Israel was His people and the flock of His heritage. 2. The people of Israel have always been faithful to God. 3. God promised that He would never give up on His people. 4. The nations of the world will be amazed to learn how God has preserved His people. 5. Even though we ask forgiveness, God will keep reminding us of our sins. 6. Israel had sinned so often that God rejected them as a nation. 7. God loves to be merciful to those who are truly sorrow for their sins. 8. God still has many plans for His people, even though many nations hate Israel and will attempt to destroy them. 9. The prophet interceded for Israel by asking God to feed His people, His flock, with His shepherd s rod, or staff. 10. Micah prayed, Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. 11. Despite Israel s immoral side, God would not be merciful to them again. 12. Micah prophesied that the heathen nations would see Israel s newfound power and be thrown into consternation. 13. Once Israel s enemies saw their resurgence, they would be rendered silent, unable to respond. 14. Micah said that the other nations were going to be brought low to the ground, like serpents. 15. Like worms, the nations would move about slowly and timidly, hoping not to be discovered or captured. 16. God would enlarge the fear of Israel among the other nations. 17. Micah saw God promising to step in and provide prosperity, protection, and provision. 1

2 MICAH 7:14-20 MULTIPLE CHOICE JULY 26, God reminded Israel that He had redeemed them out of (a Bethlehem (b Samaria (c Egypt 2. What did Micah ask God to do for Israel in spite of their sins? (a destroy them (b feed them with the rod (c send a famine 3. God also promised that in restoring them, He would show them (a marvelous things (b sorrow (c death 4. The redemption of Israel would become a testimony to all the nations and cause them to (a dance (b starve (c fear 5. God always wants to show (a hatred to His people (b mercy to His people (c darkness to His people. 6. God promised Israel that He would (a not forgive their sins (b subdue their iniquities (c fire and brimstone 7. God promised Abraham that his descendants would be a (a blessing to the world (b curse to the world (c light to the Gentiles 8. What did God do with Israel s sins? (a He loved them (b He pardoned them (c none of the above 9. God will always show (a compassion (b sorrow (c darkness 2

3 Read Micah 7: Write the number of the verse that is explained. 1. The nations of the world will be confounded when they witness God s blessing on His people. 2. A father and son received God s promises to them and to their families. 3. God rescued Israel from the land of Egypt, where they had been slaves. 4. Micah asked God to be the Good Shepherd who cared for His flock. 5. Our sins have been thrown into a place where they will never be seen again. 6. Israel s enemies will be brought low, like serpents and worms. PRINT YES OR NO ON EACH BLANK 1. God shows us mercy because that is the kind of God He is. 2. Showing mercy is giving someone something better than he deserves. 3. Showing mercy is paying back somebody for what he has done. 4. God gets tired of showing mercy. 5. God likes to show mercy to people. 6. I can show mercy to others too. 7. God wants me to show mercy too. 3

4 THE BOOK OF MICAH 1. Declare ye it not at (Micah 1:10) (a Aphrah (b Gath (c Saphir (d Zaanan 2. The peoples between whom the Lord shall judge shall beat their (4:3) (a swords into plowshares (b plowshares into swords (c spears into plowshares (d pruning hooks into swords 3. A Messianic passage in Micah denotes as the origin of the future ruler in Israel. (5:2) (a Jerusalem (b Bethlehem Ephratah (c Sardanapalus (d Gath 4. Micah asserts that all the Lord requires is that His people (6:6-8) (a supply thousands of rams for burnt offerings (b donate ten thousands of rivers of oil (c give their firstborn for their transgressions (d do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God 5. False weights and measures are, in Micah (6:10-11) (a not referred to (b mentioned in passing (c emphatically condemned (d condoned 6. Micah said, Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will (7:7) (a sell me (b leave me (c hear me (d forget me 7. To represent peace and prosperity, Micah said, Everyone shall sit under his vine and under his (4:4) (a fig tree (b oak tree (c pine tree (d palm tree 4

5 AGREE OR DISAGREE JULY 26, The phrase Who is a God like you (verse 18) recalls the meaning of the prophet Micah s name, Who is like God. 2. Verses include several key words/phrases related to God s character; forgiving; not holding on to anger; delighting in mercy; being compassionate, faithful, and loyal. 3. Verses present the restoration of the remnant after the Exile as part of the fulfillment of God s covenant promise that the uncountable descendants of Abraham would bless all the nations (Gen. 12:3). 4. Micah s prophecy concludes with a plea for God s continuing care. 5. Micah described the uniqueness of the Lord who among all gods forgives sin. 6. Micah promised the people of Judah that, in times to come, God would not have compassion on them. 7. The Lord would be angry with Judah forever. 8. God would fully dispose of the sin of the people. 9. God takes great pleasure in showing mercy toward His sinful people. 5

6 DEFINE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS AS IT RELATES TO THE LESSON: 1. Remnant: 2. Iniquity: 3. Bashan: 4. Gilead: 5. Staff: 6. Lick the dust like a serpent 7. Compassion: 8. Dwell solitarily in the woods 9. Delighteth: 10. Pardoneth: 11. What allowed you to forgive the anyone for their failure? 12. While are essential to maintaining order, they are not always to maintaining a relationship. 13. What animals does Micah use to describe the surrounding nations? (a Foxes (b Snakes (c Worms (d Both b and c 14. The area east of the Jordan river was divided into three parts the plain, Gilead and. 15. Gilead became synonymous with God s healing power. ( ) true ( ) false 6

7 16. Micah begins chapter 7 the evil and injustice done in Judah. (Background) 17. Micah in the covenant between his ancestors and God. 18. During what time did God show Israel marvelous things? (a When they crowned David king (b When they had judges ruling the land (c When they came out of Egypt (d All of the above 19. Memorize and write verbatim Micah 7:19. He will turn again, he will have compassion on us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. (Micah 7:19, KJV) 20. Micah shows us that God is a God of mercy and forgiveness. What picture comes to mind when you describe God? 21. What did Micah believe about God s capabilities? 22. What is the end result of God using His power? What is the goal? 23. What did Micah identify here as the characteristics of God? 24. Recite or sing a song of praise. 7

8 Read Micah 7: Micah could see how bad things were in the nation of Israel. But instead of focusing on evil around him, he decided to lift his gaze to God and focus on hope in Him. Micah can teach us about trusting our problems to God. ISRAEL S SHEPHERD. READ MICAH 7: How do Micah s thoughts on God as-shepherd compare and contrast with Jesus explanation of himself in that regard in John 10:1-18? 2. How do Micah s thoughts on days of old compare and contrast with what Solomon has to say about the former days in Ecclesiastes 7:10? 3. How does coming out of the land of Egypt compare and contrast with being called out of darkness into his marvelous light in 1 Peter 2:9? 4. How does the nations reaction in putting their hand upon their mouth compare and contrast with the guarantee that that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord in Philippians 2:11? Israel s savior. Read Micah 7: How does Micah s doxology compare and contrast with that of Moses in Exodus 15:11-18? _ 2. How does Micah s doxology compare and contrast with that of David in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13? 8