Baaaa | Dr. Tom Pace Preaching | 6.7.26

This sermon explores the significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and establishes the connection between Jesus and the shepherd-king motif that runs throughout Israel's history. Beginning with David, the shepherd boy who became king, the message traces how Israel longed for a "good shepherd" to lead them—a longing fulfilled in Christ. The sermon emphasizes three essential needs we all have: to be fed spiritually (not with worldly distractions but with practices that nourish our souls), to be found when we wander (recognizing that God pursues us rather than waiting for us to find Him), and to be healed when we're broken (experiencing God's comforting presence in our pain). The geographical and historical context of Bethlehem as "the city of David" underscores Jesus's role as the ultimate shepherd-king who cares for His flock with compassion, justice, and unwavering love.