Discussion questions

GETTING STARTED  

Before we dive into Micah’s powerful message, let’s start with some light conversation. These questions are meant to help everyone relax, connect, and start thinking about the idea of speaking up, listening, and what happens when someone finally “takes the mic.”​

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1. If you had to give a TED Talk with zero preparation, what topic could you talk about for 10 minutes without notes?

2. What’s a moment when you accidentally “took the mic”—like being put on the spot in public or saying something you instantly regretted? (Bonus points if it involves a hot mic moment or a Zoom fail.)

3. Who’s someone famous or inspiring that you wish would take the mic and speak into today’s world—and what would you want them to say?

4. Micah was a small-town guy with a big message. What’s something meaningful you’ve learned from someone unexpected—like a kid, a stranger, or someone without a title?

5. Finish the sentence: “If God handed me the mic right now, I’d probably say… ________.”
   (This can be funny, serious, or somewhere in between!)

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DIGGING DEEPER

Now that we’ve opened up the conversation, let’s turn our attention to what the book of Micah reveals about God’s heart, His justice, His mercy, and His coming King. These questions are meant to deepen our understanding of the Scripture and the sermon’s main ideas.​

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1. Micah opens by declaring that God is speaking (Micah 1:2). Why do you think it matters that God speaks first in this book—and not Micah? How does that shape the tone of the entire prophecy?

2. In Micah 1–3, God confronts corruption, especially among leaders. What specific sins are highlighted, and how do they affect the people under their care?

3. Why is Micah’s background (from Moresheth) significant when compared to the priests and prophets of Jerusalem? What does that tell us about whom God chooses to speak through?

4. In the sermon, the phrase was used: “God grabs the mic—and tells the truth.” How is this different from how human leaders often use their voices? What do we learn about God’s justice in these opening chapters?

5. Read Amos 5:21–24. How does this passage connect with Micah’s critique of empty religion? What does God seem to want more than rituals and offerings?

6. Micah 4 opens with a shocking change in tone. What contrasts do you notice between Micah 3 and Micah 4? How do these contrasts deepen our understanding of God's character?

7. Read Isaiah 2:2–4. It’s nearly identical to Micah 4:1–3. Why do you think God gave the same prophetic vision to both prophets? What does that suggest about the certainty or importance of this future day?

8. Micah 5 zooms in on a specific place—Bethlehem. Why would God choose such a small, forgotten town to launch His rescue plan? What does this tell us about His ways and values?

9. Read Luke 2:1–7 and John 10:11. How do these New Testament passages fulfill Micah’s promise of a ruler from Bethlehem who will shepherd His people?

10. In Micah 6:6–8, the people ask what God wants from them—and He gives a famously simple answer. How does this verse summarize the heart of the Old Testament law and prophets?

11. Read Hosea 6:6 and Matthew 9:13. How do these verses echo Micah 6:8’s message that God delights in mercy, not sacrifice? What deeper theme ties them together?

12. Micah 7:18–19 ends with overwhelming mercy. Compare this to Psalm 103:8–13. What similarities do you see in how God treats sin and sinners? How does this shape our view of God’s joy in forgiving?

 

​LIVING IT OUT

We’ve explored what Micah shows us about God’s justice, mercy, and coming kingdom—but now it’s time to wrestle with what it means for us. These questions are designed to help us apply the message in everyday settings where obedience, humility, and gospel witness really cost something.​

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1. Micah 6:8 says to “act justly.” Where in your daily life—work, family, community—do you find it most difficult to pursue justice? What does it look like in those moments to act, not just care about justice?

2. “Loving mercy” sounds beautiful, but can feel costly. Can you share a time when extending mercy felt unnatural—or even unfair? What helped you show it anyway… or what held you back?

3. Walking humbly with God is deeply personal—but not always visible. What habits or attitudes help keep your walk with God steady when no one is watching? What knocks you off course?

4. Think about someone in your life who seems far from God. How does the message of Micah—that God delights in mercy—change the way you might pray for or approach them this week?

5. Micah ends with hope, even in the midst of darkness. Where in your life do you feel like you're sitting in darkness right now? What would it look like to say, “The Lord will be my light” in that situation?

6. The sermon said God hands you the mic—He invites your response. What fears, insecurities, or distractions keep you from speaking up for Jesus in your workplace, school, or family? How can we encourage each other in this?

7. If you had to summarize your life message—what you want others to hear through your words and actions—what would it be? And how can your small group help you “carry the mic” with courage and faithfulness?