The Failure of Leadership (Micah 3)
Proverbs 29:18; James 3:1
THEME: “God will judge sinful leaders.”
I. The Failure of Judicial Leaders (Exodus 18:21-22)
A. Their Injustice
B. Their Oppression
II. The Failure of Spiritual Leaders
A. The Prophets
1. Their Misdirection
2. Their Greediness (1Peter 5:2; 2 Peter 2:3)
B. The Priests
III. The Failure of Their Confidence
A. God’s Judgment on Them
1. Abandonment by God (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 21:13)
2. Darkness from God
B. God’s Judgment on Their nation
IV. The Contrast in Micah
A. His Spiritual Ability
B. His Righteous Judgment
C. His Courage