Introduction
More prophecies of the purpose of God. Verse 2 is specifically referred to in Matthew 2 verses 5 and 6.
Questions
1. Who does Micah say will come out of Bethlehem Ephrathah?
v 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
being small amongst the clans of Judah,
out of you one will come out to me that is to be ruler in Israel; ...
2. What will the remnant of Jacob be like amongst the nations?
v 8 The remnant of Jacob will be amongst the nations,
amongst many peoples,
like a lion amongst the animals of the forest,
like a young lion amongst the flocks of sheep;
who, if he goes through, treads down and tears in pieces,
and there is no one to deliver.
3. What will they no longer worship?
v 13 I will cut off your engraved images and your pillars out from amongst you; and you shall no more worship the work of your hands.
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 The birth of the Christ (Messiah) is prophesied to be in Bethlehlem
- v 3 to 8 The word until in verse 3 suggests a period of time during which Israel is scattered before the Messiah will come to save Israel
- v 9 to 15 Israel’s enemies will be destroyed and the land cleansed of all idolatry and opposition to the LORD