Consider this.
The prophet Micah, writing between 740 - 686 B.C. declares, "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler of Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days." (Micah 5:2, ESV) When Mary and Joseph learned that she was "with child" they were living in Nazareth, 80 miles from Bethlehem.(Luke 1:26)Just how was it that Mary and Joseph made their way to Bethlehem so that this ancient prophecy might be fulfilled?
Listen to this 12 minute video by Andy Stanley as he examines the historical significance of Luke's pronouncement, "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus taht all the world should be registered." (Luke 2:1, ESV)
Enjoy.
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