The MacArthur Study Bible (ESV)
God's Forgiveness of Sin
God's Forgiveness of Sin 1. God removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (Ps. 103:12) 2. God completely cleanses us from the stain of our sins (Isa. 1:18) 3. God throws our sins behind his back (Isa. 38:17) 4. God remembers our sins no more (Jer. 31:34) 5. God treads our sins underfoot (Mic. 7:19) 6. God casts our sins into the depths of the sea (Mic. 7:19) ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:10 Where is the Lord your God? Cf. Ps. 42:3, 10; Matt. 27:43.
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:11–13 Micah again spoke, recounting the many blessings awaiting the faithful remnant in Messiah's millennial rule. It would include unprecedented expansion (cf. Zech. 2:1–5) and massive infusion of immigrants (cf. Isa. 11:15–16). For those who defied Messiah's millennial rulership, their land would become desolate (Mic. 7:13; cf. Zech. 14:16–19).
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:14–17 Micah petitioned the Lord (v. 14) to shepherd, feed, and protect his people like a flock (cf. Ps. 23). The Lord answered, reiterating that he would demonstrate his presence and power among them as he did in the exodus from Egypt (Mic.7:15). As a result (cf. v. 10), the vaunted pride and power of the nations would be rendered powerless (cf. Josh. 2:9–11) and, having been humbled (Mic. 7:17), they would no longer listen to or engage in the taunting of his people (v. 16b; cf. Gen. 12:3; Isa. 52:15).
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:15 marvelous things. These miracles will be fulfilled in God's judgment on the earth which precedes the second advent of Messiah (cf. Rev. 6–19).
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:18–20 In response to the gracious, forgiving character displayed toward Israel by their Master, the repentant remnant of the people extolled his incomparable grace and mercy (cf. Ps. 130:3–4).
MICAH—NOTE ON 7:18 Who is a God like you . . . ? Micah began this final section with a play on words involving his name. See Introduction: Title.