The Gospel According to Micah
A Christocentric Commentary
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U2 opened their 1988 live album “Rattle and Hum” with the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter.” Bono began the song by de-claring, “This is a song Charles Manson stole from the Beatles, we’re stealing it back.” This commentary is an attempt to steal back Micah for the gospel preachers of our day. Jesus and his gospel are thick in the prophet’s message. This homiletical commentary is designed to be a tool for preachers. Micah is often overlooked therefore a case will be made for why Micah matters. As a result of being overlooked there are fewer commentaries on Micah than other books. Also, many times Micah is lumped in with the other Minor Prophets. However, Micah is a great book to teach and preach on its own. But, the problem for those wanting to teach Micah is that many of the commen-taries are written from a theologically liberal perspective. Moralism is one of the errors of our liberal friends. They have used Micah to tell people to be better and do more rather than believe the gospel. As a result, they have left their congregations trying to do it in their own strength. Therefore, many have read and preached Micah yet missed the gospel! This commentary is intentionally designed for the reader to see Micah’s gospel. Micah’s parents did not give him this name in order for him to be like God in his own strength. Rather, his parents worshipped God by saying no one can be like God. Micah is filled with those types of paradoxes. In the end, I pray you see the glori-ous paradoxical gospel in these pages. Let’s steal Micah back so we can marvel at the God of the gospel.
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Most people do not understand elements of the gospel that are emphasized in the minor prophets.
For example, without the minor prophets, we are at risk of not cherishing or fearing the “day of the Lord” (Joel 2). Likewise, we’d fail to understand and appreciate themes like the wrath of God (Micah 2:3) and social justice (Micah 6:8) in light of the Christ event.
Micah is often overlooked, but this commentary presents a compelling case for why he matters. The author argues that while Micah is often lumped in with minor prophets, he deserves to be taught on his own.
He also suggests that while many have read and preached Micah, they have missed the gospel. For instance, a minor prophetic book like Micah is sometimes used by advocates for social justice to advance a progressive, social gospel agenda, which runs the risk of applying the text in a way that urges people toward progressive political positions disconnected from Jesus.
Take Micah back and marvel at the glory of the Lord with the insights and commentary in The Gospel According to Micah.
About the Author
Dr. Micah L. Caswell holds degrees from Dallas Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Toronto Baptist Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Seminary. He earned his doctorate from The Southern Baptist Seminary. He has pastored at churches in Austin and Houston and is currently the pastor of Redeemer Church in Denton, Texas, which he planted in 2013. Micah is married to Kristen and they have two children named Mason and Kenlee. Dr. Caswell is also the author of Thomas Patient: The Father of the Irish Baptist Church.