Discussion Questions:

1. Today is the third week in our Advent sermon series entitled, “The Long-Awaited Savior.” Today’s reading is two passages from the Prophet Micah, take time to read them for yourself. What stands out to you as you read these passages? (Micah 5:1-5 & 7:18-19)

2. Micah prophecies that a ruler will come from an unexpected, humble place, Bethlehem. How does God’s choice of Bethlehem challenge our assumptions about strength, significance, and the way God works?

3. Micah 5 describes the coming ruler as a Shepherd who brings peace. In what ways does Jesus fulfill this shepherding role in your life, and where do you long to experience His peace more deeply?

4. In Micah 7:18–19, God is portrayed as delighting in mercy, forgiving sins, and casting them into the depths of the sea. How does this picture of God’s mercy shape your understanding of the Savior’s mission? How should it shape the way we treat others?