To this point, the prophecies of Christmas have foretold of a Person of great importance and notoriety. Today's prophecy does a complete flip-flop, concentrating on this Person's humble beginning in the tiny village of Bethlehem. But, why was this inconvenient and unexpected place chosen over all other possible options to be the birthplace of the Messiah? The clues that answer this question are found throughout Scripture. Sermon begins at about 24:20.