Reference

Micah 5:1-5

Complementary New Testament Passage:
Matthew 2:1-6

Sermon Outline:

  • The Messiah would come from the house of David
  • The Messiah would come with humility
  • The Messiah would come from eternity past
  • The Messiah would shepherd His people to God from the ends of the earth

Family Discussion Questions:

  1. What city was king David from?
  2. What was David’s job before becoming a king?
  3. Why were David’s family surprised when David was chosen?
  4. When Jesus was born, was he born into a rich family or poor one?
  5. At Christmas we celebrate that God’s Son became a man, but why is it important that he lived forever before he became a man?
  6. Where will Jesus’ people come from?
  7. What did Jesus do to give us peace with God?
  8. How do the multiple “location” prophecies for the Messiah increase our confidence in the identity of Jesus?
  9. Why was it necessary for us that Jesus came in humility?
  10. What does it mean that Jesus came to be our servant?
  11. Why was it necessary that God would become a man to save us?
  12. What is the meaning of the name “Bethlehem” and how does that help to remind us of who Jesus is?