Micah 7 Study Notes

7:11-13 Judah would be rebuilt, and people would come from lands such as Assyria and Egypt. The earth would be made a wasteland because of the evil deeds of her inhabitants.

7:14-17 Using covenant language, Micah prayed for God to shepherd your people and lead your possession (cp. Ex 19:6) to the fertile lands that once belonged to Israel, much like God did in the first exodus from the land of Egypt. When this happened the nations would see God’s power in salvation and be ashamed of their own puny strength. They would cover their mouths in amazement, tremble in fear, and stand in awe in the presence of the Lord.

7:18-20 Hope is based on God’s unchanging character. Who is a God like you . . .? is a question everyone should ponder. Only God can solve our greatest problem—sin. Micah described God’s forgiveness as forgiving iniquity from his sight and passing over rebellion as no longer relevant. God would vanquish their iniquities like a conqueror, and cast their sins into the depths of the sea. God will deal with people’s sins completely. Yahweh is incomparable, gracious and merciful, compassionate, loyal, faithful, and loving (Ex 34:6-7). He cov-enanted with their forefathers Jacob and Abraham (Gn 22:17; 28:14) and would forever show loyalty and faithful love to the people of his covenant. Anyone in covenant relationship with him may rest securely in hope because of his unchanging character.