The Prophecies Respecting the Messiah - Chapter 6

Summary

This sermon explores the prophecy in Micah 5:2 concerning the birthplace of the Messiah, affirming that it specifically refers to Jesus Christ being born in Bethlehem. It addresses objections to this interpretation, clarifies the Jewish expectation of the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem, and reconciles differences between the prophecy and its citation in Matthew 2:6. The sermon emphasizes the divine providence in Jesus' birth location and the spiritual peace He brings as the true Messiah and ruler of Israel.