Bethlehem, Birthplace of King David
A. A Small Man from a Small Town: “God looks at the heart”
B. “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread”
- Wheat and Barley fields provided bread
- The shepherds raised sheep for clothes and offerings
- Jesus is the Bread of Heaven provided for all who receive Him.
Bethlehem, Place of Prophecy
A. The Prophet foretold the birth of another Son of David to be King–>Jesus
B. The Paradox is that the religious leaders knew where Christ would be born, but they refused to go.
Bethlehem, Birthplace of King Jesus
A. God in the flesh of humble birth
B. God worshiped by angels and shepherds and wise men
C. God rejected by religious and political leaders