From the texts provided about the setting or era into which Jesus was born, it seems quite clear that it was an emerging society with so many complexities, particularly with regard to the politics, social values and the economy . It is also clear to observe that there were social classes of diverse forms according to the national origines of the inhabitants.

 However,taking a bird's eye view of all these settings I think it's really surprising to learn that the SAVIOUR OF MANKIND appeared in the world at a time of a supposed political stability but with ruthless rulers  like Herod who could order the assassination of a whole male generation. Miraculously, Jesus' life was saved in this ruthless period, and He grew in a humble second class family to suffer the ruthlessness of his own kinsmen despite the wonderful lessons he taught them.The surprising issue therefore is, did God really mean this, ie. placing His beloved Son in a situation of trying hardships just for the sake unreasonable humans or was His timely coming a matter of sheer coincidence? If we consider the answer to this quest which implies the unsatiable love God has for mankind then I  feel how great, surprising and unimaginable  God's Love and Grace is.