Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was a deliberate act to show his true nature, humbling himself to be born in a manger, surrounded by shepherds, a lowly and uneducated class, rather than in a palace or among the elite. This act of humility is a demonstration of his sovereignty, extravagancy, and modesty, making him the true savior of the world, not just for Roman citizens, but for all people. [... more]