The Court (1-2)
The mountains represent the foundational history of sustained and enduring cultural positions & mentalities (4:1). Through time the Lord’s peak becomes chief among these mountains (Phil.2:9-11). It is here that Micah and all believers ‘plead their case’ for the glory of the Lord. It is here where cultures are altered by revival of the soul. (Mt.17:20, The Seed: Lk.8:11 & 1Pet.1:23)
The Case (3-5)
What have you got against God? (The Blame Game called DECEPTIVE CONFUSION, James 1:16-17)
□ Deliverance (Romans 6:6, 16-18)
□ Guidance (Luke 1:78-79, John 16:13)
□ Protection (John 17:15, 2Thess. 3:3)
□ Remembrance (1Cor 11:23-26)
The Verdict (6-8)
With the CLARITY of His positioning and provision we should be driven to please Him. Yet the Lord specifies His desired requirements:
1. Act Justly – fair and honest, sincere equality, ‘benefit of the doubt’ (Psalm 24:3-6)
2. Love Mercy – Love others through God’s heart, grace over judgment, forgiveness/blame, patience/irritation, kindness/harshness, holiness/fleshliness (Mt.5:7 ‘pity in action’, 1Peter 3:8-12)
3. Walk Humbly – pride buster, God pointer, palm protector (1Peter 5:5-7, Psalm 51:17)
4. WITH GOD – hand in hand; same direction, destination, pace, purpose, & power
