Micah 3:1
Then I said: "Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Micah 3:1?

2. How does Micah 3:1 challenge leaders to uphold justice and righteousness today?

3. What responsibilities do "heads of Jacob" have according to Micah 3:1?

4. How does Micah 3:1 connect with Proverbs' teachings on justice?

5. Why is knowing "justice" crucial for leaders, as stated in Micah 3:1?

6. How can church leaders ensure they "know justice" in their decision-making?

7. What does Micah 3:1 reveal about the responsibilities of leaders in society?

8. How does Micah 3:1 challenge our understanding of justice and fairness?

9. Why does Micah address the "heads of Jacob" and "rulers of Israel" in 3:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 3?

11. In Micah 3:1–2, how could the leaders (who are described as loving evil) gain such widespread power if the Israelites were supposedly under God’s guidance?

12. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?

13. Ezekiel 34:2 – How can we verify historically or archaeologically that corrupt leaders were truly the “shepherds” described here?

14. Ecclesiastes 5:8 mentions oppression under layers of authority; do historical or archaeological records confirm or conflict with such a power structure in ancient Israel?
Discussion Questions
1. What responsibilities do leaders have according to Micah 3:1, and how can this be applied to leadership roles today?

2. How does the call for justice in Micah 3:1 relate to the broader biblical account of justice and righteousness?

3. In what ways can we, as individuals, ensure that we are upholding justice in our daily lives?

4. How can the church collectively respond to injustices in society, reflecting the teachings of Micah 3:1?

5. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced injustice. How did you respond, and how might Micah 3:1 guide your actions in the future?1. How does Micah 3 challenge our understanding of leadership?

2. What can we learn about the nature of God's judgment from this chapter?

3. How can the sins of the leaders and prophets in Micah 3 be seen in today's world?

4. In what ways might we be susceptible to the errors of the false prophets described in Micah 3?

5. How can we discern true prophecy from false prophecy in our present day context?

6. How should we respond when we witness corruption and injustice?

7. How does this chapter inspire you to act justly and kindly in your community?

8. What does Micah 3 teach us about the responsibility that comes with authority?

9. How does God's response to the leaders' and prophets' corruption challenge our understanding of His character?

10. In what ways are we responsible for upholding justice in our spheres of influence?

11. How does Micah 3 call us to personal accountability?

12. How can we apply the lessons from Micah 3 to our modern political context?

13. What are practical ways we can oppose corruption and promote justice in our day-to-day life?

14. How can Micah 3 guide us in choosing our leaders?

15. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of ignoring God's will?

16. How might you respond if you find yourself in a situation where leaders are failing to uphold justice?

17. What role does personal integrity play in preventing the kind of corruption described in Micah 3?

18. How does this chapter inform your understanding of the relationship between power and corruption?

19. What steps can we take to ensure our religious institutions are not falling into the same traps as those condemned in Micah 3?

20. How can we ensure that our pursuit of peace and security does not blind us to the truth, as it did for the people in Micah 3?

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