Bible Study Questions 1. How does the description of God’s coming in verses 1-4 affect your understanding of God's power and judgement? 2. In what ways do the sins of Samaria and Jerusalem (verses 5-7) reflect contemporary societal issues? 3. How can Micah’s personal response to the vision (verses 8-9) inform our response to social and spiritual injustices today? 4. Why do you think Micah goes into detail about the specific fates of various cities (verses 10-16)? 5. What lessons can we learn from the destruction of Samaria, and how can we apply them to our lives? 6. How does God's judgement on idolatry, as seen in this chapter, inform our understanding of His expectations for His people? 7. What implications can be drawn from the role Lachish played in Jerusalem's sin? 8. How can Micah's grief for his people guide us in feeling empathy for people facing God's judgement? 9. What specific societal practices today could be viewed as modern parallels to the idolatrous practices of Samaria and Jerusalem? 10. What steps can individuals and communities take to prevent the mistakes of Samaria and Jerusalem in today's context? 11. How should this chapter affect your understanding of the consequences of persistent sin? 12. How does this chapter prompt you to reflect on the current state of your faith and moral standing? 13. How does God's judgement of nations in Micah 1 relate to His love and righteousness? 14. What measures can you take to avoid leading others into sin, as Lachish did with Jerusalem? 15. How can you maintain hope and faith, as subtly suggested by Micah, even when facing trials and harsh consequences? 16. In what ways does this chapter remind you of the importance of obedience to God's commandments? 17. How does Micah's prophetic role in this chapter inspire you to communicate God's messages in your own context? 18. How does the fate of the cities in Judah shed light on the pervasive impact of collective sin? 19. How can the lessons from Micah 1 guide your actions and decisions in contemporary society? 20. How can you apply the teachings of Micah 1 in your personal life to better live in alignment with God's commandments? Bible Hub Chapter Summaries and Bible Study Questions |