12/27/2023 – “The birth of Christ is the central event in the history of the earth – the very thing the whole story has been about.” C.S. Lewis / Micah 5: 2-4 ; Psalm 37: 1, 5, 10-11, 18
“Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah; One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me, His origin is from antiquity, from eternity… He will stand and shepherd them; in the strength of Yahweh, in the majestic name of Yahweh His God. They will live securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.” Micah 5: 2-4 (*A)
“Do not be agitated by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, … A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for him, he will not be there. But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity… The Lord watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever.” Psalm 37: 1,5,10-11,18
* (A) – My Apologetics Study Bible footnote reads: “The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread,’ a fitting name for the birthplace of Him who said, ‘I am the bread of life’ (John 6:48)
Soli Deo Gloria!