Micah 5:1-6 (Significance of Bethlehem)

New Series Review (Matt. 1-2 OT References)

Matthew points to Jesus as the true king of Israel, addresses the nation of Israel

Matthew 2 Walkthrough

Wise men: Acknowledge that this star represents the King of the Jews

Herod believes in the Messiah and uses Jewish leaders to find the city of the birth through Micah 5

Sends the wise men on their way to Bethlehem

Micah 5:1-6

Vs.1

Speaking of the future Babylonian captivity

Most likely speaking of King Zedekiah

Vs. 2

This is what is quoted

From You shall come a ruler

From Old, from Ancient Days

Vs. 3-4

Rest of the brothers shall return from Israel

Shepherd the Flock

Shall be great to the ends of the earth

Be their peace

Vs. 5-6

End times focused

Concluding Points to Understand

When Matthew speaks regarding the promises, he is pointing to Jesus as this promised Messiah that the Jews were very familiar with

Even the Jewish scholars knew that he would be born in Bethlehem

They point to Jesus as the deliver of the world and the God of creation and the perfect ruler of his people

Most of the Jews didn’t get that, and most people in general don’t get that.