The Bethlehem Miracle

Micah 5:2-5 (NIV)

2“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

though you are small among the clans of Judah,

out of you will come for me

one who will be ruler over Israel,

whose origins are from of old,

from ancient times.”

3Therefore Israel will be abandoned

until the time when she who is in labor gives birth

and the rest of his brothers return

to join the Israelites.

4He will stand and shepherd his flock

in the strength of the Lord,

in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.

And they will live securely, for then his greatness

will reach to the ends of the earth.

5And he will be their peace.

I. Introduction:

II. Feel The Wonder Of A Holy Place: Humility

a. A Historical Place

b. A Humble Place

i. Small in Size

ii. Small in Status

III. Feel The Wonder Of A Holy Person: Royalty

a. His Authority

b. His Divinity

c. His Humanity

IV. Feel The Wonder Of A Holy Peace: Security

a. Secure Peace

b. Universal Peace

c. Embodied Peace

V. Conclusion: