House of Faith Ministries
BETHLEHEM EPHRATAH HOUSE OF BREAD FRUITFULNESS
Objective:
The objective of this teaching is to reveal the prophetic significance of Bethlehem—“house of bread”—and Ephra—“fruitfulness”—in connection with the coming of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. The lesson aims to show how Old Testament prophecy points to Christ’s birth, ministry, and ultimate redemptive work, while encouraging believers to recognize and trust Jesus as the source of true satisfaction, spiritual life, and eternal redemption.
Synopsis:
This message begins with Micah 5:2, which foretells the birth of a ruler in Bethlehem, tying the prophecy to the fulfillment of Christ’s coming. The teaching highlights that while Israel anticipated a king, Jesus first came as the Savior and Redeemer, fulfilling countless prophecies and providing salvation for all who believe.
From John 6, the lesson focuses on the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus revealed Himself as the Bread of Life. Through this miracle, the disciples witnessed both His provision and His divine authority, yet the people misunderstood, seeking Him only for physical satisfaction. Jesus corrected their perspective, teaching that true bread comes from the Father and is found in Him alone.
The teaching also connects the miracle of provision to the deeper spiritual truth that eternal life is received by believing in Christ. His body, represented by bread, and His blood, represented by wine, symbolize redemption, healing, and eternal union with God. The message concludes by emphasizing that believers are already “on the other side” spiritually through Christ’s finished work on the cross, and they are called to live in His joy, peace, and victory while proclaiming Him as the true Bread of Life.