Bethlehem was a tiny town. It wasn't big or famous. But God had a plan for it!
The prophet Micah said, “Little Bethlehem, a great Ruler will come from you! He comes from long, long ago.”
This Ruler would take care of His people like a shepherd takes care of sheep. And He would be their peace. Hundreds of years later, Jesus was born in little Bethlehem, just like God said!
Key Verse
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.Micah 5:2, ESV
Talk About It
Have you ever felt too small to matter? What does Bethlehem show you?
Story Questions
Was Bethlehem big or small?
Small
Who would come from Bethlehem?
A great Ruler
How would the Ruler care for His people?
Like a shepherd
Try This Today
Draw the little town of Bethlehem with a few houses and some sheep, and put a bright star over it.
Pray Together
God, You use small things to do big things. Please use me too. Amen.