Mat 2:5-6 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–6 : They answered, “In Bethlehem in Judea, for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. God had planned that the Messiah would come from this small town, showing that God uses humble and unexpected places for His great purposes.

‏ Matthew 2:5-6

v. 5–6: They answered, “In Bethlehem in Judea, for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. God had planned that the Messiah would come from this small town, showing that God uses humble and unexpected places for His great purposes.

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