Before we study the Book of Micah we should consider the direction in which our country is headed. The Old Testament Prophtets are speaking to this in our day. Man refuses God's Government as established in His Word. We are heading for very difficult times ahead. Beyond this time of "Jacob's Trouble" God is going to establish His Millennial Kingdom. An understanding of God's Kingdom will go a long way to carrying you through the difficulties which lie ahead. Learn what this means:

"If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable." 1 Corinthians 15.19

Quoted right from Saul Alinsky's book: How to Create a Social State.

There are 8 levels of control that must be obtained before you are able to create a social state. The first is the most important.

1) Healthcare –
Control healthcare and you control the people

2) Poverty –
Increase the Poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them to live.

3) Debt –
Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.

4) Gun Control –
Remove the ability to defend themselves from the Government. That way you are able to create a police state.

5) Welfare –
Take control of every aspect of their lives (Food, Housing, and Income)

6) Education –
Take control of what people read and listen to – take control of what children learn in school.

7) Religion –
Remove the belief in the God from the Government and schools

8) Class Warfare –
Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. This will cause more discontent and it will be easier to take (Tax) the wealthy with the support of the poor.

This is not the kingdom I look forward to--I see beyond this to a greater day! On to the Book of Micah!