Micah 5:2, O Little Town of Bethlehem

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Micah 5:2

There are three great truths found in Micah 5:2

1. The birthplace of our Lord and Savior

2. The One born there would someday rule and reign

3. This birth would be the Incarnation of the eternal God

About 5 miles south of Jerusalem

Bethlehem--the House of Bread

Ephratah--Fruitful

Little (06810) (tsair from tsar = to be or grow insignificant)

Mary Had The Little Lamb

Mary had the little Lamb, who lived before His birth;

Self-existent Son of God, from Heaven He came to Earth.

Micah 5:2

Mary had the little Lamb; see Him in yonder stall--

Virgin-born Son of God, to save man from the Fall.

Isaiah 7:14

Mary had the little Lamb, obedient Son of God;

Everywhere the Father led, His feet were sure to trod.

John 6:38

Mary had the little Lamb, crucified on the tree

The rejected Son of God, He died to set men free.

1 Peter 1:18

Mary had the little Lamb--men placed Him in the grave,

Thinking they were done with Him; to death He was no slave!

Matthew 28:6

Mary had the little Lamb, ascended now is He;

All work on Earth is ended, our Advocate to be.

Hebrews 4:14-16

Mary had the little Lamb--mystery to behold!

From the Lamb of Calvary, a Lion will unfold.

Revelation 5: 5, 6

When the Day Star comes again, of this be very sure: