The Role of Bethlehem in the Plan of God Bethlehem is one of the first things we cover when I teach a Walk Thru The New Testament Live Event. I start by saying, “Everyone knows Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Who else was born there?” Usually someone says “King David.” I reply “Very good!  Who else?” After a few minutes of silence I say, “Lots of people were born in Bethlehem!” Everyone who knows the Christmas story knows a little bit about the city of Bethlehem. Today I’d like for us to take a closer look at Bethlehem. As we do ...