A Ruler Out of Bethlehem

Last time, we looked at the whole narrative found within the first twelve verses of chapter 2, and we concluded by considering the three different types of responses given here, to the advent of Christ.

This morning, I want to especially hone in on verse 6, which contains a second Old Testament prophecy that affirms Jesus as the Messiah/Christ. You'll recall that, after the wisemen had come to Jerusalem, looking for information about the location of the young Messiah, King Herod, attempting to find out where exactly He was to be born, called the religious leaders together (the chief priests and Scribes), to seek out this information. Fearing for the security of his own throne, ultimately, he wanted to have the child killed.

Quoting from Micah 5:2, the religious leaders show that the Messiah was to come out of Bethlehem, the place of King David's birth.