"What Happens at Bethlehem Should NOT Stay at Bethlehem"

1. Gen. 35:19-21 - A death at Bethlehem: Rachel (See also Jer. 31:15-17)

2. The Book of Ruth - A Godly family at Bethlehem: (1:1, 2, 6, 22; 4:17)

• Boaz & Ruth

3. I Sam. 16:1, 13 - A hero at Bethlehem: David (See also Jer. 23:5, 6)

4. Micah 5:1-5 - A promise at Bethlehem: A Savior / King

[interlude : Luke 1:26-33; Matt. 1:1, 5-6; 16; 21-23]

Right family; wrong city

5. Luke 2:1-7, 10-11 - A birth at Bethlehem: Jesus (See also 2:15-18)

6. Luke 2 & Matt. 2 - A beginning point at Bethlehem: Jesus' rescue mission.

7. A.D. 30 to A.D. 2021 - A rocky history at Bethlehem: Battles and disputes. (Acts 17:24-25)

8. A church called "Bethlehem": You and Me. What now?