Welcome to Bethlehem – Shrine of the Book explores Micah 5:2–4 through the lens of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the powerful prophecy that the Messiah would be born in the unlikely town of Bethlehem. Set at the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem, the message connects archaeology, prophecy, and the Christmas story to reveal God as the author of history, the keeper of His promises, and the One who exalts the humble. Through the image of Jesus as the Shepherd-King, this sermon reminds us that God cares deeply for His people, brings security through Christ, and fulfills His redemptive plan in unexpected ways—offering hope, humility, and assurance during the Advent season.

In Empty Miles #7: The End of the Journal (Ecclesiastes 11–12), Solomon’s long search for meaning finally reaches clarity: life is only fulfilled when we remember, revere, and respond to our Creator. After exposing the emptiness of self-centered living, endless experiences, achievement, and worldly wisdom, Solomon ends his “journal” by identifying the true source of purpose—living with God at the center. He urges us to remember our Creator while we are young, enjoy God’s gifts without worshiping them, accept life’s pains in a broken world, learn from the wisdom of others, and look above and beyond “life under the sun.” Because every life moves toward an inevitable end and future judgment, what we do today matters. Meaning is found not in chasing the wind but in walking with God—living the life He crafted for us.

In this message, “Mirages,” Solomon reveals the emptiness of chasing success and the illusion of the American Dream. Wealth, work, and achievement promise fulfillment but leave us restless and unsatisfied. True joy comes from God—learning contentment, gratitude, and hope in His purpose rather than our own pursuits.