RDMR CHURCH The Promise of a King // Micah 5:2-5a
Dec 9, 2025
The host discusses our innate desire for a benevolent ruler, highlighting how Micah 5:2 predicts a king's humble origins in Bethlehem. The sermon connects God's choice of unlikely leaders, like David, to His sovereign plan for restoration. Listeners are reminded that Israel's exile serves as both a judgment and a promise of hope. The significance of Jesus' humble entrance and sacrificial role as the shepherd-king is explored. The discussion culminates in the anticipation of His return, emphasizing the present peace He offers amidst our waiting.
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Purpose From Humble Beginnings
- God often works through unexpected, humble beginnings rather than worldly power and prestige.
- Micah's Bethlehem prophecy reveals God's sovereign plan unfolding from obscure places to accomplish great purposes.
David's Unexpected Anointing
- Ben recounts David's unlikely anointing from Bethlehem as a pattern of God choosing the lowly.
- David's shepherd background illustrates how God values the heart over outward appearance.
Sovereign Plans Across Generations
- God's plans are eternal and unfold according to his sovereign will, not ours.
- Micah's prophecy points back to God's covenant with David and forward to fulfillment in Christ.
