Session 12 Micah 4:6-8; 5:1-9

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

ENGAGE

BEGIN:

share a time when they found themselves rooting for the underdog.

INTRODUCE:

Discuss the following questions:

• When have you witnessed a victory that came after you counted the situation or game to be hopeless or already lost?
• How do these situations impact a person in the future? (p. 101)

TRANSITION:

In today’s study in Micah, we are reminded of
how God uses humble beginnings to change the world.
Micah painted a picture of peace and security for those who fully trust the Lord.

EXPLORE

OVERVIEW:

in today’s session the verses relate
to the upcoming destruction of Jerusalem and the return of a remnant,
the coming of the Messiah, and the return of Christ.

Because we have the privilege of looking back at the life of Christ and the New Testament,
we can more clearly understand Micah’s words.

set the stage for Micah 4 by contextualizing the passage.

Micah 4:5

Though all the peoples walk Each in the name of his god,
As for us, we will walk In the name of the LORD
our God forever and ever.

emphasizing that God’s people will faithfully walk with the Lord.

TRANSITION:

The Lord will gather to Himself
all the injured and lame who had been scattered in exile
and with this remnant build an eternally strong nation.