Micah 1

A. We see a general account of this prophet and prophecy vs 1

1. The prophecy is the Word of The Lord

2. The prophet is Micah the Morasthite

3. The date of his prophecy is during the reign of three kings

4. Samaria and Jerusalem are the two cities in this prophecy

B. A very solemn introduction to the following prophecy vs 2

1. The people are summoned to give attendance

2. We see the earth called upon

3. God Himself is appealed to vs 3

C. A terrible prediction of destroying judgments which come upon Judah and Israel

1. That God will appear against them vs 3

2. That when The Creator appears against them, all is in vain

D. A charge of sin is upon them vs 5

1. It is idolatry in high places

2. It is idolatry in Samaria and Jerusalem

E. Punishment made to answer the sin vs 7

1. The gods they worshiped shall be destroyed

2. The gifts that passed between them and their gods are destroyed

F. The prophet himself mourns greatly vs 8-9

1. He mourns for Israel's desperate case

2. Likewise, Judah's is grave danger

G. Several places here are brought in mourning vs 10

1. The inhabitants of Saphir

2. The inhabitants of Zaanan

3. The inhabitants of Maroth

4. The inhabitants of the city of Judah