Mic 6:1 | MHM | STEP | God's Expostulations with His People This section begins with a serious message from God to His people. God calls everyone to listen carefully because He has something important to say. The prophet must speak loudly and clearly, even to the mountains and hills, to show how serious this message is. God is upset with His people because of their sins. He wants them to think about all the good things He has done for them, and asks why they have turned away from Him. God uses examples from Israel’s history to remind them of His kindness and to prove that He has always been fair and loving. v. 1 : God tells His people, Hear now what the Lord says . The message is not from a normal person, but from the living God. The prophet is told to speak strongly and make his voice heard, even to the mountains and hills. This means the message is very important. God wants everyone to know what He is about to say, even if the people themselves are not listening. The mountains and hills are called to witness, because the people have become careless and stubborn. This is similar to when Isaiah said, Hear, O heavens! and give ear, O earth! (Isaiah 1:2 ).

‏ Micah 6:1

God's Expostulations with His People

This section begins with a serious message from God to His people. God calls everyone to listen carefully because He has something important to say. The prophet must speak loudly and clearly, even to the mountains and hills, to show how serious this message is. God is upset with His people because of their sins. He wants them to think about all the good things He has done for them, and asks why they have turned away from Him. God uses examples from Israel’s history to remind them of His kindness and to prove that He has always been fair and loving.

v. 1: God tells His people, Hear now what the Lord says. The message is not from a normal person, but from the living God. The prophet is told to speak strongly and make his voice heard, even to the mountains and hills. This means the message is very important. God wants everyone to know what He is about to say, even if the people themselves are not listening. The mountains and hills are called to witness, because the people have become careless and stubborn. This is similar to when Isaiah said, Hear, O heavens! and give ear, O earth! (Isaiah 1:2 ^a).