1. Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: {there is} no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. {when...: Heb. the gatherings of summer} →

Well, it looks like Micah 7 is a real bummer. It's a bunch of depressing prophecy, but with a few rays of hope here and there. Micah says that wickedness is rampant, everyone is a liar and friend is no more trustworthy than an enemy. →

Joe: Alright, so what's up with Micah 7? Bible Expert: Well, Micah 7 is about God's judgement and mercy. It starts off with a lament about people being unfaithful and God punishing them. Joe: Whoa, hold on there. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell us a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'd like to start off by summarizing Micah 7 from the Bible. Alex Trebek: (rolling his eyes) Alright, if you insist. What does it say? →

"Listen up, Recruits! This is Micah 7! You need to know this stuff! God's people are in trouble, they are surrounded by enemies and they don't have a leader to help. But God promises to be their hope and their rock. →

Batman: (speaking gravely) Robin, I fear the worst is ahead of us. For in Micah 7, we read of a people who have broken faith with God. Robin: Holy cow! What will happen? Batman: Let's take a look at the scriptures, Robin. →

Folks, here's the deal: I'm gonna tell you what, this Bible chapter ain't no malarkey! C'mon, man, it's all about hope and faith in God, even back in the days when the Israelites were in exile. See here, Jack, my father used to say, "you gotta have faith, even when things look bad". →

Micah 7 is a terrific chapter that is winning bigly. It talks about many fine people and many cases of great adversity. It is unbelievable how many people are saying that God will make America great again and bless it with his presence. →

[Peter enters the room] Peter: Hey guys, I've got the summary for Micah 7. Lois: Oh wow, hit us with it. Peter: Alright, so Micah 7 is all about the Lord's mercy and forgiveness. He tells us that even though we sin, He will forgive us, so we can start over. →