Joe: Alright, let's hear it expert! What's happening in Micah 6?

Expert: Well Joe, Micah 6 is all about the Lord coming to judge Israel for their unfaithfulness and idolatry. The Lord begins by reminding Israel of the many ways he has been their benefactor, and then he asks what more he requires of them.

Joe: Interesting! What does he require?

Expert: It's all outlined in verse 8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Joe: Wow, that sounds like great advice! Anything else in this chapter?

Expert: Yes, the Lord also speaks of the consequences of not heeding his advice. He will bring a nation against them to oppress them, and they will be taken captive and brought to a foreign land.

Joe: Jamie, get me some statistics on the captivity of Israel!

Jamie: Sure thing Joe! It looks like the Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC and the Babylonians conquered the southern kingdom of Judah in 586 BC.

Joe: Wow, so what does the Lord say about this?

Expert: He tells Israel that even if they are taken captive, he will still forgive them if they turn back to him in repentance. He also encourages them to seek justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly before him.