Long-Awaited Messiah to Announce Location of Birth During Primetime Special

It seems as though the entire Middle East is abuzz with news of the impending announcement of the birthplace of the Messiah. Speculation has run rampant for years that the Messiah would be coming, with anticipation building to a fever pitch. With all the hype and excitement, a primetime announcement only makes sense. Reports are that scores of angels are being lined up for the special and will contribute a song specifically in tribute to the Messiah himself. People from all over the world are convening on Israel, awaiting word of the Messiah's birthplace.

Any number of Jewish towns are vying for the right to claim the Messiah as their own.

Jerusalem has long been considered the frontrunner, as it is the mecca of the Jewish culture. A top official in Jerusalem had this to say: "We believe this is the place the Messiah belongs. There is nowhere else in all Israel where his brand will flourish like it will in Jerusalem. Jerusalem has been preparing for years for the opportunity to be the birthplace of the Messiah--primarily by killing all their prophets to make space for him.

Bethlehem is another contender, though there is some concern that the Messiah wouldn't want to follow in David's footsteps. "Bethlehem is known as David's town, and for the Messiah to choose to be born there, well he'd have to suffer through endless comparisons," noted one Jewish historian. "Bethlehem itself is a small market, and might not draw the global attention of a world-class city.

Other possibilities include: Shiloh, with its storied Jewish history; Caesarea, with its beach-side location; and Bethel, where the possibility exists that he could team up with other noted Jewish leaders in an effort to oust the Romans.

The wild card in this is Michael the Archangel, who is said to be the closest man to the Messiah in his decision-making process. According to several reports, leaders from all over Israel have been sending prayers up to Michael, hoping to lobby perhaps one of the most influential voices in the final decision.

In the end, however, it will all be up to the Messiah himself. Will he choose the glory of Jerusalem, the legacy of Bethlehem, or some other hitherto unknown location? Check in with us this Thursday at primetime here at JSPN, Jewish-Sadducee-Pharisee-Network, your leader in messianic news, Mosaic law updates, and up-to-the-minutes results in the latest casting of lots.