1. Micah's words to leaders (1-4).

Micah declares judgment on the injustice of Israel's leaders, who chop his people up like lambs to the slaughter. Since they do not hear the warning of God's word, God will not hear their cries.

2. The LORD's words to prophets (5-7).

The LORD sees the corruption of false prophets, who use their position to exact benefit from people. God will silence them for their abuses, putting them in darkness, shame and disgrace.

3. Micah's Spirit-filled warning to Jerusalem (8-12).

Micah is filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to declare God's rebuke on sin. Israel's bad influence filled even Jerusalem with bloodshed. Her leaders, priests and prophets were manipulative and greedy. Hezekiah heard this warning and repented. Jerusalem was not destroyed by Assyria; the LORD relented and delivered her (Jer 26:18).