Scripture Guide
Micah 5:2-5a
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The small size of Bethlehem reminds one of a common biblical theme: When God is about to do something great, human estimates of status, size, power, and influence are completely irrelevant. In fact, God often deliberately chooses someone whom we would probably dismiss as the most unlikely candidate for carrying out God’s mission.
—Daniel J. Simundson, New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary (OT), Vol.7, The Book of Micah, Abingdon Press, 2015.
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