"And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn"

Jesus came to earth. That really should be enough, because we needed Him to do so. He came to die in our place - the ultimate in covering a debt we couldn't cover ourselves. But the way He came speaks volumes.

Born into the lineage of David (as prophesied)to show His divine connection to the chosen people of God. That set Him up as a royal member of the Kingdom of God - or the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus' message (later in life) was that we need to 'repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.' He had the full right to say so on this basis alone, but he was also correct in His proclamation because he IS God.

Born in Bethlehem (as prophesied) for many reasons, but from our eyes it was because of the census and the fact that his parents were required to go there to register, once again because Joseph was of the lineage of David, who was foretold to have an unending royal line. But also, keep in mind, it was foretold:

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times." (Micah 5:2)

He was born in a stable - and I can't think of a prophesy which specifically says anything about a filthy barn, or cave, or slop-holder, but there are plenty which indicate that Jesus left behind the riches of heaven, humbled himself and came to preach to the poor and simple people of earth.

6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:6-11)

And that includes you and I - thank God!!

Merry Christmas!