Sermon Summary
Answering the Questions of Christmas - Where Did He Come From?
In a powerful exploration of Christmas's deeper meaning, Pastor David takes us on a journey to Bethlehem, revealing how this seemingly insignificant town became the birthplace of history's most significant figure. Through a masterful weaving of prophecy and fulfillment, he illuminates how God chose this humble location—prophesied by Micah 700 years before Christ's birth—to demonstrate His pattern of using the small and overlooked to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Drawing from both Matthew's gospel and Micah's prophecy, Pastor David emphasizes three transformative truths: you don't need to be big to be used by God, but you must be humble; God's perfect track record of keeping His promises in Bethlehem assures us He'll keep His promises to us today; and the eternal King demands and deserves our wholehearted worship. This message challenges us to move beyond mere Christmas sentimentality to embrace true humility, trust God's promises completely, and surrender ourselves fully to Christ—just as He surrendered everything for us, from heaven's throne to Bethlehem's manger.
Sermon Questions
Week 1: Answering the Questions of Christmas - 12/7/25
The sermon discusses how God chose Bethlehem, a small and insignificant place, for Jesus's birth. What does this choice teach us about God's character and how He works in our lives?
When have you felt small or insignificant, and how does God's choice of Bethlehem encourage you in those moments?
According to Micah 5:2 and Matthew 2:1-6, what was significant about Jesus being born specifically in Bethlehem, and how does this fulfill God's promises?
What promises from God are you waiting on right now, and how does the fulfillment of the Bethlehem prophecy strengthen your faith?
Pastor David emphasized that humility is key to being used by God. How does he define true humility, and why is it different from simply thinking less of yourself?
In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to practice true humility, and what steps can you take to grow in this area?
The sermon discusses how the wise men responded to Jesus with wholehearted worship. What does wholehearted worship look like in practical terms according to the message?
What areas of your life are you still trying to manage yourself rather than surrendering to Jesus's leadership?
How does the mathematical probability of Jesus fulfilling just 8 of the 300 prophecies (1 in 10^17) impact our understanding of God's divine plan and precision?
How does understanding the precise fulfillment of prophecy affect your trust in God's control over your own life circumstances?