Why God Chose Bethlehem | The Gospels | Luke 2:1-21

If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently?

Episode 1415 of the Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study podcast, hosted by Ten Minute Bible Talks, titled "Why God Chose Bethlehem | The Gospels | Luke 2:1-21" was published on March 12, 2026 and runs 7 minutes.

March 12, 2026 ·7m · Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

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If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 2:1–21 reveals how God’s kingdom turns our modern-day values upside down. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 1:1-21

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If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 2:1–21 reveals how God’s kingdom turns our modern-day values upside down. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 1:1-21

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