God the Righteous Judge (Micah 1:2-5)

Micah 1:2-5

• Outline:

  • 1:2-2:13 – The judgment of the people

  • 1:2-5 – God announces His judgment

• Courtroom setting.

• God is passing judgment

God is the righteous judge – v. 2

• To all of God’s people. Pay attention

  • All are accountable

  • LORD OF ALL

• Lord God be a witness

  • Both judge and witness

• From His holy temple

  • His holiness

  • He must judge (just God)

The earth is His courtroom – vv. 3-4

• The Lord comes out (as out to war)

  • Courtroom setting (all stand)

• Justice will be served

• High places

  • Military and religious places

  • The things they put their hope in

The defendants are named – v. 5

• Israel and Judah

• Capital cites of Samaria and Jerusalem

• Transgression and High places

• Their rebellion against God

• 1 Kings 14:15-16; 16:30-33

• So goes the capital cities, so goes the land

• LEADERSHIP IS CRUCIAL