Lesson 1, Activity 1
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Lesson Overview

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a village in which the Lord frequently delivered solutions for people in trouble. Matthew and Luke reference this village nine times in telling the story of Jesus’ birth, highlighting that it too is a solution story. In this lesson, discover the landscape of Bethlehem and how the Lord used it to repeatedly provide solutions for His people.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

  • Explain the meaning and significance behind the name “Bethlehem.”
  • Describe how Bethlehem is a place where the Lord repeatedly provided solutions.
Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Is understanding the geography of the biblical world important for understanding the Bible’s message? Why or why not?