‘O little town…’ They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, ‘And you, O Bethlehem,

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‘O little town…’ They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” who will shepherd my people Israel.’” —Matthew “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” —Matthew 2.2 —Matthew 2.2

‘O little town…’ Humble roots Humble roots v2a God’s ruler God’s ruler v2b Shepherd-King Shepherd-King v4a Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. —Psalm we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. —Psalm The Lord of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah. —Zechariah 10.3 He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. —Isaiah and gently lead those that are with young. —Isaiah 40.11

‘O little town…’ Humble roots Humble roots v2a God’s ruler God’s ruler v2b Shepherd-King Shepherd-King v4a Prince of peace Prince of peace v4b-5a

‘O little town…’ “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” —Matthew 2.2 Humble roots Humble roots v2aLuke God’s ruler God’s ruler v2bLuke 2.6-7, Mat 2.2 Humble roots Humble roots v2a God’s ruler God’s ruler v2b Shepherd-King Shepherd-King v4a Prince of peace Prince of peace v4b-5a “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” —Matthew 2.2

‘O little town…’ Humble roots Humble roots v2aLuke God’s ruler God’s ruler v2bLuke 2.6-7, Mat 2.2 Shepherd-King Shepherd-King v4aLuke , John Prince of peace Prince of peace v4bLuke Humble roots Humble roots v2a God’s ruler God’s ruler v2b Shepherd-King Shepherd-King v4a Prince of peace Prince of peace v4b-5a