When King Herod had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "
"But many who are first will be last, and the last first" (
Mark 10:31). That's one of Jesus' most emphatic sayings. Isn't it interesting that God said it long before Jesus was born? Even though Bethlehem was considered one of the least of the cities in Judea, God chose for it to be the birthplace of his Son, Israel's Messiah, and our Savior! Isn't it interesting that those who knew the Scriptures, but didn't know Jesus, said it too! Isn't it interesting that Herod and Jesus lived this truth thirty years before Jesus would teach it? Isn't it interesting that Jesus gave us the
Lord's Supper to remember that while Jesus died and shed his blood, on the first day of the week, Sunday, he rose? When it matters most, Jesus and his people will finish first because they are willing to be servants and put themselves last to bless others (
Mark 9:35).
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