Podcasts about Babylonian captivity

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The Holy Spirit And The End Of The Babylonian Captivity  -  English only.  What happens when the captivity finally ends? The Scriptures offer a surprising answer!  Recorded July 14, 2025.  

In this video, we conclude our study of the Great Jubilee Redemption Cycle of 490 years from the Dedication of Solomon's Temple in 1018 BC to the Decree of Artaxerxes in 458 BC, which marks the start of the next Redemption Cycle (Daniel's 70 Weeks, Daniel 9:24). This period is actually 560 years, but the 70 years of the Babylonian Captivity are unreckoned, leaving 490 years in God's Redemption Chronology. Using charts, Pastor Derek gives an overview of this whole time-period showing how all the reigns of the kings fit into the longer time-periods of 390 years and 40 years of Ezekiel 4 (1018 - 628 BC and 628- 588 BC), the 70 years of Desolation (588 - 518 BC) and the 560 years (1018 - 458 BC), showing how all the Biblical data can be perfectly harmonised. Everything fits perfectly into place, demonstrating the sovereignty, grace and glory of God. We can see that God, as the Lord of Time, has sovereignly planned and determined the overall course of Time. As the God of Grace, we see that He governs it according to His Redemption Calendar, which incorporates the Jubilee Principle and measures years of forgiveness, so that Time is structured in Great Jubilee Cycles. By giving us detailed chronological information in His Word about the course of history, we can reconstruct it with exactness, and demonstrate its accuracy, inner harmony, consistency and perfection, showing that all the time-periods fit into a greater Divine Plan and Design for Time, thus revealing the sovereignty and glory of God.

In this video, we conclude our study of the Great Jubilee Redemption Cycle of 490 years from the Dedication of Solomon's Temple in 1018 BC to the Decree of Artaxerxes in 458 BC, which marks the start of the next Redemption Cycle (Daniel's 70 Weeks, Daniel 9:24). This period is actually 560 years, but the 70 years of the Babylonian Captivity are unreckoned, leaving 490 years in God's Redemption Chronology. Using charts, Pastor Derek gives an overview of this whole time-period showing how all the reigns of the kings fit into the longer time-periods of 390 years and 40 years of Ezekiel 4 (1018 - 628 BC and 628- 588 BC), the 70 years of Desolation (588 - 518 BC) and the 560 years (1018 - 458 BC), showing how all the Biblical data can be perfectly harmonised. Everything fits perfectly into place, demonstrating the sovereignty, grace and glory of God. We can see that God, as the Lord of Time, has sovereignly planned and determined the overall course of Time. As the God of Grace, we see that He governs it according to His Redemption Calendar, which incorporates the Jubilee Principle and measures years of forgiveness, so that Time is structured in Great Jubilee Cycles. By giving us detailed chronological information in His Word about the course of history, we can reconstruct it with exactness, and demonstrate its accuracy, inner harmony, consistency and perfection, showing that all the time-periods fit into a greater Divine Plan and Design for Time, thus revealing the sovereignty and glory of God.

As we near completion of our study of the Great Jubilee Cycle of 490 years (plus the 70 unreckoned years of the Babylonian Captivity) from the Dedication of Solomon's Temple to the Decree of Artaxerxes, we fix some key dates marked by the Bible during the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem, and its aftermath. Then, we look at the event that marks the end of this Great Jubilee Cycle, and the start of the next Great Jubilee Cycle of 490 years (Daniel's 70 Weeks, Daniel 9:24-27), from 458 BC to 33 AD, the Decree to rebuild and restore Jerusalem in 458 BC (Daniel 9:25) in the 7th Year of Artaxerxes, recorded in Ezra 7, which marks the start of the final Great Jubilee Cycle of Israel.

As we near completion of our study of the Great Jubilee Cycle of 490 years (plus the 70 unreckoned years of the Babylonian Captivity) from the Dedication of Solomon's Temple to the Decree of Artaxerxes, we fix some key dates marked by the Bible during the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem, and its aftermath. Then, we look at the event that marks the end of this Great Jubilee Cycle, and the start of the next Great Jubilee Cycle of 490 years (Daniel's 70 Weeks, Daniel 9:24-27), from 458 BC to 33 AD, the Decree to rebuild and restore Jerusalem in 458 BC (Daniel 9:25) in the 7th Year of Artaxerxes, recorded in Ezra 7, which marks the start of the final Great Jubilee Cycle of Israel.

Continue to explore the intricate timeline of biblical events. Pastor Derek delves into the 70-year periods of judgment, the Servitude and Desolation of Israel and the Temple, followed by the rebuilding of the Temple. Learn how these historical events fit into God's framework of time, revealing deeper insights into the Bible's Chronology.

Continue to explore the intricate timeline of biblical events. Pastor Derek delves into the 70-year periods of judgment, the Servitude and Desolation of Israel and the Temple, followed by the rebuilding of the Temple. Learn how these historical events fit into God's framework of time, revealing deeper insights into the Bible's Chronology.

Explore the four 70-year periods of judgment on the House of Israel, focusing on the idolatry and Servitude leading to the Babylonian Captivity and Desolations of Jerusalem. Unravel the Biblical Chronology and insights from Jeremiah, Ezra, Haggai and Zechariah as they warn and guide the Israelites through these pivotal moments in history. As Israel returned to the Lord and rebuilt His Temple, God's blessing was restored to His People. This educational video delves into the significance of the Temple's destruction and reconstruction, offering a deeper understanding of biblical events.

Explore the four 70-year periods of judgment on the House of Israel, focusing on the idolatry and Servitude leading to the Babylonian Captivity and Desolations of Jerusalem. Unravel the Biblical Chronology and insights from Jeremiah, Ezra, Haggai and Zechariah as they warn and guide the Israelites through these pivotal moments in history. As Israel returned to the Lord and rebuilt His Temple, God's blessing was restored to His People. This educational video delves into the significance of the Temple's destruction and reconstruction, offering a deeper understanding of biblical events.

Join Pastor Derek Walker of the Oxford Bible Church as he delves into the history and chronology of Israel's four 70-year periods of judgment. This part of the series explores Biblical Prophecy, the Captivity in Babylon, and the subsequent restoration under Persian rule (Cyrus). Discover how these events fit into the larger framework of Biblical Chronology, and gain insights into God's redemption timetable.

Join Pastor Derek Walker of the Oxford Bible Church as he delves into the history and chronology of Israel's four 70-year periods of judgment. This part of the series explores Biblical Prophecy, the Captivity in Babylon, and the subsequent restoration under Persian rule (Cyrus). Discover how these events fit into the larger framework of Biblical Chronology, and gain insights into God's redemption timetable.

Dive into the intricate biblical chronology from Solomon's Temple to the decree of Artaxerxes. This episode explores key periods of servitude, judgments, and God's redemption plan. The narrative reveals how historical events align with divine timelines, emphasizing the 'Times of the Gentiles' and the prophesied restoration of Israel. Discover the fulfillment of biblical prophecies through pivotal historical moments like Israel's rebirth in 1948 and the recapture of Jerusalem in 1967.

Dive into the intricate biblical chronology from Solomon's Temple to the decree of Artaxerxes. This episode explores key periods of servitude, judgments, and God's redemption plan. The narrative reveals how historical events align with divine timelines, emphasizing the 'Times of the Gentiles' and the prophesied restoration of Israel. Discover the fulfillment of biblical prophecies through pivotal historical moments like Israel's rebirth in 1948 and the recapture of Jerusalem in 1967.

In this episode we continue to study the historical events during the Babylonian Captivity and the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem (in 586 BC), including the four 70-year judgments on Israel at that time.

In this episode we continue to study the historical events during the Babylonian Captivity and the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem (in 586 BC), including the four 70-year judgments on Israel at that time.

Introduction: The Book of Haggai is a book about God, about worship, about holiness. These themes take us back to the days of altars of Noah; of Abram (Abraham); of Isaac; of Jacob; and the Tabernacle of Moses (Play Video of Tabernacle). Haggai is the 37th book in the Old Testament .  Haggai is a Post-Exilic book meaning the timeframe happens after the Babylonian Captivity. God directed the Assyrians, Babylonians, & the Persians to accomplish His will!I. Let's set a timeline:1. Solomon's Temple built around 957 BC (United Monarchy)2. The Northern Kingdom (Israel) is defeated by Assyria in 722 BC3. The Southern Kingdom (Judah) is defeated by Babylon and the Temple was destroyed around 587-586 BC. The Book of Lamentations was written by Jeremiah based on what God did and what he saw (Lamentations 3:22-23)4. Zerubbabel's Temple (Book of Haggai) started in 536 BC and stopped with the foundation. 5. Restart on Zerubbabel's Temple started back in 520 BC. Finished in four months. Some were alive to see Solomon's Temple.READ HAGGAI 1 & 2 II. Some critical statement made in these 2 chapters:1. “Consider your ways” – 1:5 & 72. “That I may take pleasure” – 1:83. “Obeyed the voice of the Lord” – 1:124. “I am with you” – 1:13 & 2:45. “Be strong” – 2:4 (3 times)6. “The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former” – 2:97. “Make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you” – 2:23 III. The Book of Haggai is connected to the Book of Ezra1. Read II Chronicles 36:22-23 2. Read Ezra 3:8-133. Read Ezra 4:1-5 (“adversaries” lied; “discouraged”; “made them afraid”; “bribed”). Fear of man paralyzes us. Fear of God frees us.4. Cyrus & Darius blessed the returning remnant (and paid for the rebuilding project!)5. Read Ezra 5:1-2 (Back on track)  IV. Haggai 1 – WHAT TIME IS IT?1. Haggai 1:3 - 2. Haggai 1:8 – 3. Haggai 1:12 4. Haggai 1:13 – 5. Haggai 1:14 –CHAPTER 2 NEXT WEEK 

Habakkuk whose name means “to embrace” or “cling to” was a contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah and served during the difficult days that preceded the demise and destruction of the nation of Judah and the subsequent Babylonian Captivity.  Fear and uncertainty were rampant!  So many people were living lives of quiet desperation.  It is not unlike the times in which we live.  Uniquely, Habakkuk did not confront the people but CONFRONTED GOD as he wrestled with the problems of sin, evil and suffering around him.  God's final word to him and to us was “the just shall live by faith” (2:4).  This message challenges us to have “the faith that holds on when life holds out”.

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The Lord is slow to anger, but His patience with religious hypocrites does not last forever. Today, Barry Cooper considers what Israel's exile into Babylon teaches us about the danger of becoming complacent with our sin. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-babylonian-captivity/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

March 2, 2025 PM | Babylonian Captivity Foretold | Jeremiah 25 | Dr. Robert Ball Orange Park, FL 32065

February 24, 2025

The oldest text in Leviticus, chapter 26, has a Seven Plagues story we did not know about. That chapter has the first rule of the Hebrew returnees in 538 BCE, with a warning: if you break it, Yahweh will bring Seven Plagues on the Hebrew returnees. Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2024) sIn the Book of Nehemiah, we read about the efforts of the children of Israel to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian Captivity. Soon into the … Read More

In this summary episode of our work on the book of Exodus, we go over again all the important things we found in Exodus and how we found them Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

What hour do we find ourselves in? What are God's purposes for His Church in this hour? Are we being set free from a modern-day "Babylonian Captivity"? Is God about to judge the "Babylonian System"? Is Donald Trump a type of Cyrus? Do Isaiah 45 and Isaiah 47 have something to teach us today? 

The Babylonian Captivity is the watershed event of the Hebrew Bible, a catastrophe that will preoccupy its latter books. Today we examine Lamentations and Ecclesiastes, which offer contrasting responses to the destruction of Jerusalem.

Pastor Mat looks at the techniques used by the ancient Babylonians to try to brainwash Daniel and the other Israelites during the Babylonian Captivity, in order to conform them to the Chaldean worship and lifestyle. Then he looks at the pressure on believers in Christ to conform to the current "Babylonian" worldview today. How did Daniel resist -- and how do we?

2 Kgs. 25:27-30; Mt. 1:6b-17 // Bill GormanIn this episode, we explore the story of King Jehoiachin of Judah and how it connects to the coming of Jesus. You'll see how God's faithfulness shines through even in times of judgment, and how the promise of a Davidic king finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49297486PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new24.08.04

Sunday August 18, 2024 at the Hub City Church The Mercy of God's Judgment | Daniel 1:1-2 Daniel: Faithfulness in Babylon Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor Sermon Notes BABYLON, though a REAL historical PLACE, becomes SYMBOLIC in scripture for ‘the KINGDOM of MEN' who DESIRE to live OUTSIDE of the good and gracious RULE of GOD. Genesis 11:1-9 // 1 Peter 5:13 // Revelation 18:10,21 ISRAEL'S time in Babylonian CAPTIVITY is a TESTAMENT to the FACT that God is FAITHFUL to exact JUDGMENT on SIN as He has PROMISED. Leviticus 26:14-17, 21-22, 33 // 2 Kings 20:12-18 The book of Daniel REVEALS that God is SOVEREIGNLY at work to be MERCIFUL to His people, EVEN amidst their SIN'S consequences. Jeremiah 29:4-14 // Psalm 119:67, 75 // Hebrews 12:5-7 // Romans 11:25, 30-32 The good news in Old Testament terms is, for those who HUMBLY recognize and REPENT of their SINFUL AFFINITY for Babylon, there is ONE who TOOK the fullness of divine JUDGMENT they DESERVED and who will PRESERVE them throughout the time of their EXILE! 1 Peter 1:13, 17-19 // Jeremiah 23:5-8, 24:4-7 “God really loves us and wants us to turn away from our sins. If He passed final judgment now, we would have no such opportunity; that would be the end of time for us. He has sufficient provocation to do so; that we recognize. We have sinned enough to deserve His infinite wrath at any moment, but we do not receive it. We have an opportunity, therefore, to turn away from our sin and to turn to God. Instead of continuing to offend Him, we can plead for forgiveness and seek to please Him. While there is yet life, that is possible.” — John Gerstner The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

(Thanks for bearing with us while this episode was delayed—Rose was recovering from a bout of COVID!) This episode takes us into the first two books of the Bible, written c. 580 BCE during the Babylonian Captivity of the Judeans and Israelites. Stretching from the creation of the world to the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt, these two books contain some of the most memorable and influential stories that inform the faith of Jews, Christians, and Muslims around the world.Want to read the transcript? It's here at the website for our great books podcast, www.booksofalltime.co.uk. You can also find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook (we also post at Formerly Twitter, but just for the SEO). If you like what you hear, leave us a rating or review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Kgs. 25:27-30; Mt. 1:6b-17 // Nathan MillerIn this episode, we explore the story of King Jehoiachin of Judah and how it connects to the coming of Jesus. You'll see how God's faithfulness shines through even in times of judgment, and how the promise of a Davidic king finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49297483PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new24.08.04

2 Kgs. 25:27-30; Mt. 1:6b-17 // Ben BeasleyIn this episode, we explore the story of King Jehoiachin of Judah and how it connects to the coming of Jesus. You'll see how God's faithfulness shines through even in times of judgment, and how the promise of a Davidic king finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49297484PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new24.08.11

2 Kgs. 25:27-30; Mt. 1:6b-17 // Paul BrandesIn this episode, we explore the story of King Jehoiachin of Judah and how it connects to the coming of Jesus. You'll see how God's faithfulness shines through even in times of judgment, and how the promise of a Davidic king finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49297482PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new24.08.04

There are two conflicting genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament. Anyone can see that the name lists in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 are not at all similar. Worse, 1 Chronicles 3 adds a THIRD conflicting genealogy for a pivotal person in these lists, Zerubbabel, the first governor of Judah after they were restored from the Babylonian Captivity. In this episode, Dr. Rob presents a logical answer to the problem that follows Old Testament law and basic logic and that does not have to invoke improbable circumstances. The key is realizing that Matthew is probably not a genealogy. Instead, it is a list of the rightful kings of Judah. Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, was the rightful king and a descendant of David. His kingship and his descent from David are both attested to in the New Testament.

There are two conflicting genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament. Anyone can see that the name lists in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 are not at all similar. Worse, 1 Chronicles 3 adds a THIRD conflicting genealogy for a pivotal person in these lists, Zerubbabel, the first governor of Judah after they were restored from the Babylonian Captivity. In this episode, Dr. Rob presents a logical answer to the problem that follows Old Testament law and basic logic and that does not have to invoke improbable circumstances. The key is realizing that Matthew is probably not a genealogy. Instead, it is a list of the rightful kings of Judah. Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, was the rightful king and a descendant of David. His kingship and his descent from David are both attested to in the New Testament.

2 Kings 25:27-30; Mt. 1:6b-17 // Caleb JenkinsThis video explores the story of King Jehoiachin of Judah and how it connects to the coming of Jesus. You'll see how God's faithfulness shines through even in times of judgment, and how the promise of a Davidic king finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49291105PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new24.07.28

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today's reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we'll answer the question: When should you reject spiritual authority? It was required a few times in Christian history, and it all started with Peter and John in Acts 4.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Here's a question: When Should You Reject Spiritual Authority?Some of you may say, AlwaysNo one wants to submit these days…Judges era: “Everyone did what was right in their own eyes”General lack of respect for spiritual authoritySo much hopping around from church to churchNot a “sense of awe” that we saw at the end of book of ActsBut see Is Spiritual Authority a Thing Anymore?Quick answer: Yes!Spiritual leadership in the church flows from Jesus' authority, and obedience to godly leaders benefits the soul. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.So I'll ask again: When should you reject spiritual authority?Because you shouldn't blindly follow itThere are times you should reject it, as we'll see in the text todayWe're covering Acts 4:1-22We'll get there in a minute, but first…Examples from HistoryMartin Luther (1483-1546)1507: Ordained as a priest.1517: On October 31, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, challenging the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences and other corruptions. This event is often marked as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.1520: Published three key works: "To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," "On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church," and "On the Freedom of a Christian," outlining his theological views and criticisms of the Church.1521: Excommunicated by Pope Leo X in January. In April, he was summoned to the Diet of Worms, where he famously refused to recant his writings, saying, "Here I stand, I can do no other." Declared an outlaw by the Edict of Worms.William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536)1523: Sought permission to translate the Bible into English, but was denied by the Bishop of London. Fled the next year to Germany to work on his translation.1525: Completed the New Testament in English, printed in 1526 in Cologne and Worms.1526: The first printed copies of Tyndale's New Testament were smuggled into England, where they were banned and burned by the Church.1536: William Tyndale was executed by strangulation and then burned at the stake on October 6.Jan Hus (c. 1372-1415)1400: Ordained as a priest.1411:...

Today we'll answer the question: When should you reject spiritual authority? It was required a few times in Christian history, and it all started with Peter and John in Acts 4.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Here's a question: When Should You Reject Spiritual Authority?Some of you may say, AlwaysNo one wants to submit these days…Judges era: “Everyone did what was right in their own eyes”General lack of respect for spiritual authoritySo much hopping around from church to churchNot a “sense of awe” that we saw at the end of book of ActsBut see Is Spiritual Authority a Thing Anymore?Quick answer: Yes!Spiritual leadership in the church flows from Jesus' authority, and obedience to godly leaders benefits the soul. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.So I'll ask again: When should you reject spiritual authority?Because you shouldn't blindly follow itThere are times you should reject it, as we'll see in the text todayWe're covering Acts 4:1-22We'll get there in a minute, but first…Examples from HistoryMartin Luther (1483-1546)1507: Ordained as a priest.1517: On October 31, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, challenging the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences and other corruptions. This event is often marked as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.1520: Published three key works: "To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," "On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church," and "On the Freedom of a Christian," outlining his theological views and criticisms of the Church.1521: Excommunicated by Pope Leo X in January. In April, he was summoned to the Diet of Worms, where he famously refused to recant his writings, saying, "Here I stand, I can do no other." Declared an outlaw by the Edict of Worms.William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536)1523: Sought permission to translate the Bible into English, but was denied by the Bishop of London. Fled the next year to Germany to work on his translation.1525: Completed the New Testament in English, printed in 1526 in Cologne and Worms.1526: The first printed copies of Tyndale's New Testament were smuggled into England, where they were banned and burned by the Church.1536: William Tyndale was executed by strangulation and then burned at the stake on October 6.Jan Hus (c. 1372-1415)1400: Ordained as a priest.1411:...

Today we explore how Daniel's prayer at the end of the Babylonian Captivity was a model of godly repentance, and look at how God answered Daniel's prayer. Rev. Jon Hall | July 21, 2024 ----------------------------------------------- We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtallahassee.org/
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Tuesday, 23 July 2024   And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ. Matthew 1:16   “And Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom birthed Jesus, being called the Christ” (CG).   The previous verse ended with, “and Matthan begot Jacob.” The genealogy of Jesus now continues with, “And Jacob begot Joseph.”   The name Joseph has a dual meaning. It is derived from yasaph, to add. However, it is also connected to asaph, to take away or remove. Both were on the mind of Rachel when she bore Joseph –   “Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. 23 And she conceived and bore a son, and said, ‘God has taken away [asaph] my reproach.' 24 So she called his name Joseph, and said, ‘The Lord shall add [yasaph] to me another son.'” Genesis 30:22-24   Thus, the name means Increaser, or He Shall Add. But it has a secondary intended meaning of Remover, or He Shall Take Away. This Joseph recorded in Matthew is begotten of Jacob, his natural father. Joseph is the husband of Mary. It is through Joseph, the father, that the right to the kingly line of David is established.   Both Matthew and Luke acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ. However, the genealogy of Luke does not read the same as Matthew. Rather, it says, “Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli...” (Luke 3:23).   This seems to throw a monkey wrench into Jesus' lineage. However, Luke 1 & 2, establish that Joseph is not the natural father of Jesus. Rather, Jesus was begotten of God as indicated in Luke 1 –   “And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.'” Luke 1:35   Both Matthew's and Luke's genealogies were compiled before the destruction of the temple. Therefore, what was recorded was verifiable at that time. With this in mind, Bengel provides a list of assertions to be considered the details of the explanations for these assertions are quite extensive but are necessary to obtain a right understanding of what is going on in the two genealogies.   Only the key points will be included. Any removal of content is without providing ellipses, and so for a more thorough understanding of Bengel's comments, such as verse references and citations, refer to his commentary –   ---------------------------------------------   Messias or Christ is the Son of David.   This is admitted by all.   Even in their genealogies both Matthew and Luke teach that Jesus is the Christ.   This is clear from Matthew 1:16, and Luke 3:22.   III. At the time when Matthew and Luke wrote the descent of Jesus from David had been placed beyond doubt.   Both Matthew and Luke wrote before the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, when the full genealogy of the house of David, preserved in the public records, was easily accessible to all: and our Lord's adversaries did not ever make any objection, when Jesus was so frequently hailed as the Son of David.   The genealogy in St Matthew from Abraham, and that in St Luke from the creation of man, to Joseph the husband of Mary, is deduced, not through mothers but fathers, and those natural fathers.   This is evident in the case of all those ancestors, whose names St Matthew and St Luke repeat from the Old Testament. Wherefore it is not said, whether Ruth had been the wife of Mahlon or Chilion; but Obed is simply said to be the son of his real father Boaz by Ruth [though his legal father was Mahlon.] From Abraham to David the same ancestors are evidently mentioned by both Matthew and Luke; so that there can be no doubt but that both Evangelists intend not mothers but fathers, and those, fathers by nature, from David to Joseph. Thus, in the books of Kings and Chronicles, as often soever as the mother of a king is mentioned alone, it is a sign that he whom her son is said to have immediately succeeded was his natural father.   The genealogy in Matthew from Solomon, and that in Luke from Nathan, is brought down to Joseph, not with the same, but with a different view[respectu, relation, regard.]   This is clear from the preceding section.   Jesus Christ was the Son of Mary, but not of her husband Joseph.   This is evident from Matthew 1:16.   VII. It was necessary that the genealogy of Mary should be drawn out.   Without the genealogy of Mary, the descent of Jesus from David could not be proved, as follows from what has just been said.   VIII. Joseph was for some time reputed to be the father of the Lord Jesus.   The mystery of the Redeemer's birth from a virgin was not made known at once, but by degrees; and, in the meanwhile, the honourable title of marriage was required as a veil for that mystery. Jesus, therefore, was believed to be the Son of Joseph, for instance, after His baptism, by Philip (John 1:45); in the time of His public preaching, by the inhabitants of Nazareth (Luke 4:22; Matthew 13:55), and only a year before His Passion by the Jews (John 6:42). Many still clung to this opinion even after our Lord's Ascension, and up to the time, therefore, when, a few years subsequently to that event, St Matthew wrote his gospel.   It was therefore necessary that the genealogy of Joseph also should in the meanwhile exist.   It was necessary that all those who believed Jesus to be the Son of Joseph, should be convinced that Joseph was descended from David. Otherwise they could not have acknowledged Jesus to be the Son of David, and consequently could not acknowledge Him to be the Christ. When therefore the angel first appeared to Joseph, and commanded him to take unto him his wife, he called him (Matthew 1:20) the Song of Solomon of David: because, forsooth, the Son of Mary would for a time have to bear that name as if derived from Joseph. In like manner, not only was Jesus in truth the first-born (Luke 2:7; Luke 2:23) of His mother, but it behoved also that He should be reputed to be the first-born of Joseph: those, therefore, who are called the brethren of Jesus, were His first cousins, not His half-brothers. It is needless to attempt, as some have done, to prove the consanguinity of Joseph and Mary from their marriage: for even if David be their nearest common ancestor, St Matthew's object is attained. St Matthew then has traced the genealogy of Joseph, but still so as to do no violence to truth: for he does not say that Jesus is the Son of Joseph, but he does say that He was the Son of Mary; and in this very sixteenth verse he intimates, that this genealogy of Joseph, which had its use for a time, would afterwards become obsolete. Mary's descent from David was equally well known at that time, as appears from St Luke.   Either Matthew gives the genealogy of Mary, and Luke that of Joseph; or Matthew that of Joseph, and Luke that of Mary.   This clearly follows from the preceding sections.   The genealogy in Matthew is that of Joseph; in Luke, that of Mary.   St Matthew traces the line of descent from Abraham to Jacob: he expressly states that Jacob begat Joseph, and expressly calls Joseph the husband of Mary. Joseph therefore is regarded throughout this genealogy as the descendant of those who are enumerated, not on Mary's account, but on his own. Matthew, indeed, expressly contradistinguishes Joseph from Mary as the son of Jacob; but in St Luke, by a less strict mode of expression, Heli (Luke 3:23) is simply placed after Joseph. Since, then, Joseph is described in Matthew as actually the son of Jacob, St Luke cannot mean to represent him as actually the son of Heli. The only alternative which remains, therefore, is to conclude that he is the son of Heli, not in his own person, but by virtue of another, and that other his wife. Mary, then, is the daughter of Heli. The Jewish writers mention a certain מרים בת עלי, Mary, the daughter of Heli, whom they describe as suffering extreme torments in the infernal regions. St Luke does not, however, name Mary in his genealogy; for it would have sounded ill, especially to Jewish ears, had he written “Jesus was the Son of Mary, the daughter of Heli, the son of Matthat,” etc.—on which account he names the husband of Mary, but that in such a manner that all may be able to understand (from the whole of his first and second chapters), that the name of Mary's husband stands for that of Mary herself.   XII. That in St Luke is the primary, that in St Matthew the secondary genealogy.   When a genealogy is traced through female as well as male ancestors, any descent may be deduced in many ways from one root; whereas a pedigree, traced simply from father to son, must of necessity consist only of a single line. In the genealogy, however, of Jesus Christ, Mary, His mother, is reckoned with His male ancestors, by a claim of incomparable precedence. In an ordinary pedigree ancestors are far more important than ancestresses. Mary, however, enters this genealogy with a peculiar and unrivalled claim, above that of every ancestor whatever of the whole human race; for whatever Jesus derived from the stock of man—of Abraham, or of David—that He derived entirely from His mother. This is the One Seed of Woman without Man. Other children owe their birth partly to their father, partly to their mother. The genealogy of Mary, therefore, which is given in St Luke, is the primary one. Nor can that of Joseph, in St Matthew, be considered otherwise than secondary, and merely employed for the time, until all should become fully convinced, that Jesus was the Son of Mary, but not of Joseph. St Matthew mentions Jechoniah, although he is passed by in the primary genealogy.   XIII. Whatever difficulty yet remains regarding this whole matter, so far from weakening, should even confirm our faith.   The stock of David had, in the time of Jesus of Nazareth, dwindled down to so small a number (see Revelation 22:16), that on this ground also the appellation “Song of Solomon of David” was used by Antonomasia[21] for “The Messiah.” And that family consisted so exclusively of Jesus and His relatives, that any one who knew Him to belong to it could not fail, even without the light of faith, to acknowledge Him as the Messiah, since the period foretold by the prophets for His manifestation had already arrived, and none of our Lord's relations could be compared with Himself. Our Lord's descent, therefore, from the race of David, as well as His birth at Bethlehem, were less publicly known; nay, rather He was in some degree veiled, as it were, by the name of Nazarene, that faith might not lose its price. And thus men, having been first induced on other grounds to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, concluded, on the same grounds, that He must be the Son of David. The necessary public documents, however, were in existence, whence it came to pass, that the chief priests, though employing every means against our Lord, never questioned His descent from David. Nay, even the Romans received much information concerning the Davidical descent of Jesus. Of old the facility with which His descent could be traced, showed Jesus to be the Son of David: now the very difficulty of so doing (caused as it is by the destruction of Jerusalem, and all the public records which it contained), affords a proof, against the Jews at least, that the Messiah must long since have come. Should they acknowledge any other as the Messiah, they must ascertain his descent from David in precisely the same manner that we do that of Jesus of Nazareth. As light, however, advanced, the aspect of the question has not a little changed. Jesus was called, on various occasions, “The Son of David,” by the multitude, by the blind men, by the woman of Canaan: but He never declared to His disciples that He was the Son of David, and they, in their professions of faith, called Him, not “The Son of David,” but “The Son of God;” He invited, also, those who called Him the Son of David, to advance further. In the first instance our Lord's descent from David was rather a ground of faith, afterwards it became rather an obstacle to faith. No difficulty can now be a hinderance to them that believe.—See 2 Corinthians 5:16. Jesus is the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.   XIV. Matthew and Luke combine ulterior objects and advantages with the genealogy.   If the Evangelists had merely wished to show that Mary and also Joseph were descended from David, it would have been sufficient for their purpose, had they, taking the genealogies as they exist in the Old Testament for granted, commenced at the point where these conclude, namely, with Zorobabel, or at any rate with David himself, and traced the line through Nathan or Solomon down to Jesus Christ. St Matthew, however, begins further off, viz. with Abraham, and descends through David and Solomon. St Luke, on the other hand, ascends to Nathan and David, and thence beyond Abraham to the first origin of the human race. Each of them, therefore, must have had at the same time a further object in view.   St Luke, as is evident at first sight, makes a full recapitulation and summary of the lineage of the whole human race, and exhibits with that lineage the Saviour's consanguinity to all Gentiles, as well as Jews: St Matthew, writing to the Hebrews, begins with Abraham, thus reminding them of the promise which had been made to that Patriarch. Again, St Luke simply enumerates the whole series, through more than seventy steps, without addition or comment: whereas St Matthew, besides several remarkable observations which he introduces in particular cases concerning the wives and brothers of those whom he mentions, and the Babylonian Captivity, divides the whole series into three periods; and, as we shall presently consider, enumerates in each of these periods fourteen generations. And hence, also, we perceive the convenience of the descent in Matthew, and the ascent in Luke: for in this manner the former was enabled more conveniently to introduce those observations and divisions; the latter, to avoid the stricter word ἐγέννησε, begat, and take advantage of the formula ὡς ἐνομίζετο, as was supposed, and in an exquisite manner to conclude the whole series with God.—ὁ λεγόμενος Χριστός, who is called Christ) St Matthew is dealing with the Jewish reader, who is to be convinced that Jesus is the Christ, by such means as His genealogy. And accordingly he here and there [throughout his Gospel] expresses and establishes what the other Evangelists take for granted. The force of the name Christ recalls especially the promise given to David concerning the Kingdom of the Messiah: and the force of the name Jesus recalls especially the promise given to Abraham concerning the Blessing.   ---------------------------------------------   As for Joseph, he is next called “the husband of Mary.”   This is fully established in the gospel records. The name Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, may mean Obstinacy (Stubbornness), Beloved, Myrrh, or something else, depending on the root word. Matthew next says, “from whom birthed Jesus.”   The name Jesus is from the Hebrew name Yeshua. It means Salvation. Mary is the human mother of Jesus and, as Bengel rightly notes, Jesus' humanity comes wholly from her. He is the Seed of the Woman. His father is God and as His mother is human, and as all things reproduce after their own kind as indicated in Genesis 1, then Jesus is the God/Man.   As sin travels to offspring from the human father, then Jesus is the fulfillment of the sign of circumcision. He is the One to “cut” the transfer of sin from father to child because He is the sinless Son of God. Thus, Matthew next says, “being called the Christ.”   The verb is a present participle. He is and always will be the Christ, meaning “the Anointed One.” The word has the same meaning as the Hebrew word Messiah. God Anointed Jesus to be the Savior of the world, a role He fulfilled in His earthly ministry.   Life application: All hail the name of Jesus.   Lord God, You have done great things for us. Thank You for coming in the Person of Jesus Christ to restore us to Yourself. All praise, glory, and honor belong to You. Amen.

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After centuries of oppression, Yahweh takes the Hebrews out of Egypt. And the first thing they do is complain about being taken out of Egypt. Why?Desert Battle Story / Ezekiel (Exodus 14, verses:)4 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, the Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, "What have we done? We have let the Israelites go and have lost their labor!"5 So he had his chariot made ready and took his army with him.10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to Yahweh. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us, bringing us out of Egypt? 12 Is this not the very thing we told you in Egypt, ‘Let us alone so that we can serve the Egyptians'? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” 13 But Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that Yahweh will accomplish for you today, for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. 14 Yahweh will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.”23 During the last watch of the night Yahweh overlooked the Egyptian armies in the form of a pillar of fire and smoke and he threw their armies into confusion.24 He jammed the wheels of their chariots so that they had difficulty driving. And the Egyptians said, "Let's get away from the Israelites! Yahweh is fighting for them against Egypt."29 That day Yahweh saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore.30 And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of Yahweh displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared Yahweh and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant. Staff on the Stone Story / Ezekiel (Exodus 15 and then 17, verses:)22 So Moses led Israel into the wilderness, and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter. That is why it was called Marah.24 And the people complained against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” *2 The people quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test Yahweh?” 3 But the people thirsted there for water, and the people complained against Moses and said, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?” 4 So Moses cried out to Yahweh, “What shall I do for this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” 5 Yahweh said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people and take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff and go. 6 I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. 7 He called the place Massah and Meribah,because the Israelites quarreled and tested Yahweh, saying, “was Yahweh among us or not?” Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

HISTORY A TO Z (2) - In this episode we focus on events and characters beginning with the letter B. The Building of the Great Pyramid, the Bronze Age Collapse, the Babylonian Captivity and Belshazzar. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyoftheworldpodcast/message

Today we continue our study of Acts, covering Acts 1:6-11. Here's the question we'll answer as we look at the text: Does God favor one nation over another?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --This is an important question in today's world:Issue of immigrationChristian nations vs. Muslim nations, etc.It was a question on the minds of the disciples in Acts 1Jesus had just spent 3 yrs with themAlmost exclusively did ministry among IsraelitesMatthew 15:21-24 (NLT) 21 Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” 23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.” 24 Then Jesus said to the woman, “I was sent only to help God's lost sheep—the people of Israel.”Note three things:Jesus was silent!?Disciples wanted him to send her awayJesus was sent to help only IsraelJesus ends up healing the daughterBut it was the exception, not the ruleSeems nationalistic, right?!The point: disciples thought God favored IsraelVery nationalistic in their ideologyThe “Chosen ones”Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT) For you are a holy people, who belong to the LORD your God. Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure.Seems like American Christians todayWe are the new chosen onesWe have the only true GodWe have a better ideologyWe are God's favoritesBut what does the Bible say about this?Let's warm up with a history lesson on Israel:Theocracy First King - SaulUnited Monarchy (c. 1000–930 BCE)King David (c. 1010–970 BCE) : David united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the capital.King Solomon (c. 970–930 BCE) : Solomon, David's son, built the First Temple in Jerusalem. After his death, the kingdom split into two.Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE for Israel, c. 930–586 BCE for Judah)Kingdom of Israel (Northern Kingdom) : Fell to the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE.Kingdom of Judah (Southern Kingdom) : Continued until it fell to the Babylonian Empire in 586 BCE.Assyrian Rule (c. 722–605 BCE)- The Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE, leading to the exile of many Israelites.Babylonian Rule (c. 605–539 BCE)- The Babylonians, led by Nebuchadnezzar II, destroyed Jerusalem and the First Temple in 586 BCE, initiating the Babylonian Captivity.Persian Rule (c. 539–332 BCE)- Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed the Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the Temple (Second Temple...

Today we continue our study of Acts, covering Acts 1:6-11. Here's the question we'll answer as we look at the text: Does God favor one nation over another?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --This is an important question in today's world:Issue of immigrationChristian nations vs. Muslim nations, etc.It was a question on the minds of the disciples in Acts 1Jesus had just spent 3 yrs with themAlmost exclusively did ministry among IsraelitesMatthew 15:21-24 (NLT) 21 Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” 23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.” 24 Then Jesus said to the woman, “I was sent only to help God's lost sheep—the people of Israel.”Note three things:Jesus was silent!?Disciples wanted him to send her awayJesus was sent to help only IsraelJesus ends up healing the daughterBut it was the exception, not the ruleSeems nationalistic, right?!The point: disciples thought God favored IsraelVery nationalistic in their ideologyThe “Chosen ones”Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT) For you are a holy people, who belong to the LORD your God. Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure.Seems like American Christians todayWe are the new chosen onesWe have the only true GodWe have a better ideologyWe are God's favoritesBut what does the Bible say about this?Let's warm up with a history lesson on Israel:Theocracy First King - SaulUnited Monarchy (c. 1000–930 BCE)King David (c. 1010–970 BCE) : David united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the capital.King Solomon (c. 970–930 BCE) : Solomon, David's son, built the First Temple in Jerusalem. After his death, the kingdom split into two.Divided Monarchy (c. 930–722 BCE for Israel, c. 930–586 BCE for Judah)Kingdom of Israel (Northern Kingdom) : Fell to the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE.Kingdom of Judah (Southern Kingdom) : Continued until it fell to the Babylonian Empire in 586 BCE.Assyrian Rule (c. 722–605 BCE)- The Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE, leading to the exile of many Israelites.Babylonian Rule (c. 605–539 BCE)- The Babylonians, led by Nebuchadnezzar II, destroyed Jerusalem and the First Temple in 586 BCE, initiating the Babylonian Captivity.Persian Rule (c. 539–332 BCE)- Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed the Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the Temple (Second Temple...

This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have what may be a familiar song written during the Babylonian Captivity and a song of praise from David. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-137-8-from-babylon/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today's reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.