“He Delighteth in Mercy”

Day 1 · Out of Bethlehem

1. Micah prophesied a ruler would come forth out of which “little” town among the thousands of Judah?
2. What image does Micah 4:3 use for the latter-day gathering of nations to learn God's ways?
3. According to Micah 4:5, while all people walk each in the name of his own god, what will Israel do?
4. From what humble origin does Micah 5:2 say the promised ruler's “goings forth” have been?
5. What does Micah 5:4 say this ruler will do for his flock?

Day 2 · What Doth the Lord Require

1. Micah 6:8 famously asks what the Lord requires of us, besides doing justly and loving mercy?
2. What sacrifices does Micah 6:6–7 say will NOT by themselves satisfy the Lord?
3. Micah 7:18 asks, “who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity,” and does what with transgression?
4. What does Micah 7:19 say God will do with our sins?
5. Why does Micah say he will “look unto the Lord” even when facing personal darkness?

Day 3 · The Lord Is Slow to Anger

1. Nahum's prophecy is directed against which great and wicked city?
2. Nahum 1:3 says the Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and will not do what?
3. What does Nahum 1:7 say the Lord is to those who trust in Him?
4. Nahum describes the Lord's way as being in the whirlwind and the storm, with clouds as what?
5. What ultimately happens to Nineveh according to Nahum's prophecy?

Day 4 · The Just Shall Live by Faith

1. Habakkuk opens by asking the Lord how long he must cry out about what?
2. What does Habakkuk 2:1 say the prophet will do while waiting for the Lord's answer?
3. Habakkuk 2:4 gives what famous statement about how the righteous shall live?
4. What does Habakkuk 2:14 say the earth will one day be filled with?
5. Despite empty fields and no fruit on the vine, what does Habakkuk resolve to do?

Day 5 · He Will Rejoice over Thee with Joy

1. Zephaniah warns of a coming “day of the Lord” that will be a day of what?
2. What does Zephaniah 3:17 say the Lord will do “in the midst of thee”?
3. Zephaniah 3:9 promises the Lord will turn to the people a pure what?
4. What counsel does Zephaniah 2:3 give to the meek of the earth before the day of the Lord's anger?
5. Alongside rejoicing and saving, what does Zephaniah 3:17 say the Lord will do with His love?

Day 6 · Doing Justly, Loving Mercy

1. Micah 6:8 summarizes what the Lord requires of us in three simple phrases. Which one of these describes how we are to treat God specifically?
2. Micah summarized what the Lord requires in three phrases: “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.” What does this teach?
3. Habakkuk struggled to understand why God allowed injustice, yet concluded, “I will joy in the God of my salvation.” What does this teach?

Day 7 · “Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God”

1. Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that “to do justly” means what?
2. Elder Renlund taught that we act honorably with God and with others in what ways?
3. Elder Renlund taught plainly that good deeds are not sufficient. Why?