Bethlehem is known as the “House of Bread” because its name comes from the Hebrew words bet (house) and lehem (bread). the significance of Bethlehem, as a birthplace of Jesus and the fulfillment of prophecy is central, to its meaning as the “House of Bread.”
Jesus’s Birth
Jesus, His birth and Bethlehem was a fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus calls himself the “Bread of Life” and said, “I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me, shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)
The Lamb of God
Jesus was the Lamb of God, son of David, and was born in Bethlehem.
The Story of Redemption
Jesus chose Bethlehem to tell the story of redemption.
The Bread of Life
Jesus provided the true bread from heaven, unlike the manna in the desert, which was a daily provision.
From Pity to Praise 