The Book of Micah

Micah the prophet lived in Jerusalem. Micah cared about the people and wanted them to know what God said. The people were not praying to God or singing praises to Him. Because the rulers had not always obeyed God, they would see troubling times. But one day God would help the people and their city would be strong again.

God chose Micah to preach to the people. God wanted the people to love Him and treat one another with kindness. God did not want people to take food, clothes, or houses away from other people. God wanted people to work together and help one another.

Micah said to the people: “God has told you what is good: be fair, love others, and love God. Now obey Him.”

Micah gave the people some good news. God promised to give them a new King someday. This King would be God’s Son. Micah said, “God’s Son will be born in the little town of Bethlehem.” Many years later people remembered the words of Micah.

Micah told the people: “Listen, everyone. God forgives people when they make mistakes and ask for His help. God loves us and teaches us how to live. God always keeps His promises.”