times in Micah 6:1–2). As an introduction to their indictment the prophet cites God’s mighty acts on behalf of His people in the past (cf. Mic 6:3–5). This portion of the rîḇ or “covenant lawsuit” thus parallels the prologue section of the original covenant (the recital of past historical relations between ruler and subjects). Stephen’s speech (Acts 7) which began with Abraham and ended with Solomon parallels this portion of the “covenant lawsuit.” Looking at this experience through the eyes of