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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025

This is the Apostle to whom two of St Paul's Epistles are addressed. He was from Lystra in Lycaonia, born to a pagan Greek father and a Jewish mother. His mother, whose name was Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, brought him up in piety and love of the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul converted the two women during his first missionary visit to Lystra; returning seven years later, he found Timothy full of zeal for Christ, and baptized him. Timothy became his closest disciple: in his epistles, St Paul calls calls him "my dearly beloved son." So that Timothy would be able to preach the Gospel in the synagogues, St Paul personally circumcised him. The Apostle Paul consecrated Timothy as the first bishop of Ephesus. As such, he became a disciple and exarch of St John the Evangelist, who supervised all the churches in Asia. In AD 97, he attempted to oppose the celebration of a festival to Artemis; the pagans, enraged, mobbed him and beat him to death. He was buried near the tomb of St John. In 356 his precious relics were translated (along with those of Sts Andrew and Luke) to Constantinople and enshrined in the Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1204 they were stolen by the Latin Crusaders when they pillaged the city.

The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

History Extra podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 45:13

In AD 165, the Roman empire was enjoying a period of seemingly unprecedented prosperity and stability. Then, the Antonine Plague arrived, bringing with it death, chaos, and fear. Speaking with James Osborne, Colin Elliott, author of Pox Romana, dissects the impact of this devastating plague on Roman society, and questions whether it was the cause of the empire's eventual demise. (Ad) Colin Elliott is the author of Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pox-Romana-Turning-Ancient-History/dp/069121915X/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Teutoburg Disaster with Dr Ball: Part One.

Ancient History Hound

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 44:19

In AD 9 Rome lost three legions in an attack made by Germanic tribes. It became an infamous event in Rome's history dealing a huge blow both to its manpower and prestige. So how had this come to be? In the first of two episodes on this event I'm joined by Dr Jo Ball who is an expert on the Teutoburg Disaster. Dr Ball discusses the battlefield (including her work there) and then we turn to the main characters involved. What was Rome trying to achieve here and who exactly was Varus, the Roman governor? Finally it's the turn of Arminius - do we know why he betrayed Rome? Dr Ball provides insight at every turn, it's a must listen. Part Two, where Dr Ball unwraps the events of the disaster, will be out soon. Don't forget to rate and review, it really helps indie podcasters like me. Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

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Israel, The Land, The Church...What Does The Bible Say? - Part 3

Crossroads Christian Fellowship Media Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024

Bible Studies Archive RSS Quotes from Jesus and the Land by Gary M Burge, Baker Academic, 2010What the New Testament does not say Perhaps it is helpful to begin by suggesting what views are foreign to the New Testament itself. There is no suggestion, for example, that in some manner Christians may now assume for themselves the land promises given to the patriarchs. Despite the clear New Testament argument that in faith followers of Christ can make a defensible claim to the legacy of Abraham, even to be called the "children of Abraham," still, the promise of that legacy - the land - is never claimed. The New Testament shows no interest in building a Christian Holy Land, no passion for constructing a kingdom in the name of Christ that might be centered at Jerusalem. We hear no calls in the New Testament that would soon become familiar to Byzantine and European armies. This alone is remarkable. The Church was born into a Jewish world saturated with debates about territorial faith, and it chose - deliberately - not to compete as yet one more territorial religion. As we have seen, the impetus for this decision no doubt came from its Lord. The Gospels show us with keen subtlety how Jesus navigated these debates and how he dislodged his own followers from the passions that inflamed territorial movements of his day. Neither is there any interest in the New Testament to look at the Hebrew Scriptures and Judaism and validate their territorial claims. The New Testament community did not share in the growing momentum within the first century to make the Holy Land exclusively Jewish once more. Throughout the entire century including the great war of AD 66 the followers of Jesus separated themselves from Jewish territorialism. To read the Old Testament prophetic promises into that world of Romans and Zealots might well have been seen as fantastic and perhaps naive. If the identity of the true descendants of Abraham was on the table for discussion, then simple calls for Jewish fulfillment and Christian allegiance would have sounded odd. Christian theology asked withering questions about territorial religion, especially of the sort found in Judea.Land and politics in Jesus' world In the volatile climate of first-century politics -among a people living under the harsh realities of the Roman military occupation - we should not expect a public teacher like Jesus to speak explicitly about the land and its rightful owners. To exhibit resistance to Rome is to run up against a skilled army which is watching for signs of subversion. To show cooperation with Rom is to run up against fellow Jews for whom such sympathies are intolerable. In every explosive political context (both today and in antiquity), people with opinions must remain opaque to the many listeners standing in the shadows who are choosing sides.Two initial observations deserve attention. First, Jesus is surprisingly silent with regard to the territorial aspirations and politics of his day. The national ambitions of Judaism under Rome constantly pressed Jewish leadership to respond. Either Judea was capitulating to the occupation or Judea had to organize to defeat it. However, Jesus is oddly silent about the debate. Moreover Jesus is curiosly receptive to contact with the occupiers. In Matthew 8:5-13, he responds to the request of a Roman centurion whose valued servant was ill. Here we find no repulsion of the soldier, no condemnation of Gentiles, but rather we find receptivity and welcome. He says of the Roman: "Not even in Israel have I found such faith" ( 8. 10 ). What emerges is a general impression that Israel's national ambitions tied to reclaiming the land live on the margin of Jesus' thinking.There was a Roman law (now well known) that if a Roman soldier wanted a defeated subject to be his porter, he could demand it. This rule included use of the person's donkey and cart as well. But the law limited this service to one (Roman) mile. Although this provision for forced labor was deeply resented, in Matthew 5.41 Jesus announces that if you are told to go one mile in such a situation, go two miles! And he says more. In 5:44 he commands his followers to love “their enemies” and pray for those who persecute them. There are certain allusions to the Roman occupation that not only deny political resistance but were no doubt inexplicable to Jesus' followers. In a word, Jesus is strangely unsympathetic to attitudes that would demand resistance to Roman and the struggle for the land as religious duties. However, in an important passage, Jesus is tested by those who chose aggressive resistance. Following the removal of the corrupt and violent Archelaus (son of Herod 1) in AD 6, the subsequent political disruption that brought direct Roman rule to the land inspired new forms of Jewish resistance. Instability and reorganization in AD 6 presented an ideal opportunity for this agenda. For many Jews Roman taxation had become a burdensome symbol of Israel's enslavement and it was widely believed that it was the basis of Judea's financial value to the empire. In AD 6, tax revolts sought to lessen this value. Mark 12.13-17 records Jesus confronted by "Pharisees and Herodians" two groups with deep, though different, concerns about the occupation. Their question concerning taxes ("Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" RSV) is not innocent but a veiled, opaque public test. When Jesus inspects a coin, sees Caesar's image, and directs them to "render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's," we can fairly interpret this as a refusal to support the tax revolt. Some scholars see this revolt as the beginning of the Zealot movement (Antiquities, 18.1) and this passage as Jesus' explicit denial of their agenda. The kingdom he advocated could not be co-opted by nationalistic movement that sought to win back the land by force.Matthew records an even more direct test. In Matthew 17:24-27 tax collectors ask Jesus' disciples if he “pays the tax.” In this case it is the annual Temple tax - an entirely different matter from the tax revolt against Rom. nevertheless the half-shekel tax was controversial and denied by some (including Qunmran) as an intervention of the Pharises. Jesus acknowledges that such taxes are the prerogative of kings who place these burdens particularly on those who are not their sons. Jesus suggests that sons (of kings) do not pay such taxes but he will pay so as not to bring offense. Jesus then performs a miracle where Simon Peter finds a coin in a fish's mouth and pays up. Once again Jesus does what is required, conforming to those "kings" who would levy taxes. Cooperation is chosen above resistance; compliance is endorsed over refusal.

24.183 | WHEN AND WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF JESUS' COMING? | Mark 13:3-8 | God's Word for Today

God’s Word For Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 9:53

God's Word for Today 31 Jul 2024 3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!' and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. - Mark 13:3-8 ESV WHEN AND WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF JESUS' COMING? From the Mount of Olives, the disciples can view the front wall of the temple across the Kidron Valley, through the Eastern Gate. In AD 810, the gate was closed by Muslims, only to be reopened three hundred years later by the Crusaders. In 1541, Ottoman Sultan Suleiman bricked it in closed, either for defense or in an attempt to thwart the prophecy that Jesus will use it when He returns. Peter, John, James, and Andrew are stirred by the prophecy about the temple's destruction. They ask Jesus for clarification. Mark records a more generic question. But Matthew adds that they ask, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Mat 24:3) Jesus' answer begins with a warning, "See that no one leads you astray.” It implies discerning what is going on when the situation is not obvious. Popular internet resources list nearly two hundred doomsday prophecies. None of which have come true. Most puzzling are "prophets" who live to see their first prophesied date come up empty, only to revise their schedule and try again. One thing to take note also is Jesus' answer here is the longest answer to a question recorded in the Gospels. It covers His coming and signs of the end of the age. The prophecy encompasses the disciples' near-future persecution; the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem; our present time of persecution, wars, and natural disasters; and the catastrophic horror of the tribulation. Jesus' words are not primarily to the disciples but to Christ-followers in the end times. The theme is applicable to all believers, however. They need to know that the hardships will be temporary (Mark 13:30), they have work to do (Mark 13:34–37), and they must guard themselves against sin (Mark 14:37–38). These end-times prophecies have vague, incomplete fulfillment in our own modern age; this means we need to keep our eyes on God's kingdom, as well. Our anticipation of the end times should fuel the urgency of our work, not distract us from it. That sense of Jesus' imminent return should always remind us that while this world is temporary, our relationship with God is eternal. Watch in YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPuuvKVODmg Listen and FOLLOW us on our podcast Spotify: http://bit.ly/glccfil_spotify Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/glccfil-applepcast Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/glccfil-googlepcast Audible Podcast: http://bit.ly/glccfil-audible Follow us on various media platforms: https://gospellightfilipino.contactin.bio #gospellightfilipino #godswordfortoday #bookofMark k

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278 Mark 13:1-23 Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple

Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 24:01

Talk 39 Mark 13:1-23 Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple Welcome to Talk 39 in our series on Mark's gospel. Today we're looking at chapter 13:1-23 where Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple. We'll deal with verses 24-37 next time. This is a difficult chapter, not least because of the strong convictions some Christians hold about it, but my intention is not to make dogmatic assertions about how it should be interpreted, but to point out some of the problems of interpreting it and to see what key lessons we can learn from it for ourselves today. As we shall see, despite the NIV heading, Signs of the End of the Age, much of this chapter is not about the second coming of Christ, but about what Christians should do leading up to the destruction of the temple in AD70. That is not to say that none of the chapter relates to the second coming, but I want to confess at the outset my own personal scepticism about using passages like this to try to predict when the Lord may return. This is based on three things: Firstly, the Lord himself said in verse 32: No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Secondly, he also said in Acts 1:7, just before he ascended into Heaven: It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. Jesus told his disciples not to be concerned with such things but to get on with the task of world evangelisation. And thirdly, my scepticism is based on the fact that so many attempts to calculate the timing of his coming have proved wrong. It's not only the Jehovah's Witnesses who have made predictions which they have been compelled to recalculate, but sincere Christians like William Miller, a Baptist farmer, who, based on his understanding of Daniel's prophecy, was convinced that Jesus would return on a particular day in 1842 and then readjusted his calculations to the same day in 1843. He later admitted that he was wrong but said that, if he had his time all over again, he would still have arrived at the same conclusion! And even in my own lifetime I have seen Christians making radical changes to their lifestyle, based on events taking place in and around Israel, as those of you who may remember the Six Day War may remember. But, having expressed my scepticism, let me now make it clear that I certainly do believe in the return of the Lord Jesus! In Acts 1, immediately after Jesus had told the disciples that it was not for them to know the timing of his coming, we read in verses 9-11: After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." His return will be personal, physical, and visible. Of this we can be certain. But it's not for us to know when. So, with all this in mind let's now make a start on our passage in Mark 13. We'll begin by considering two difficulties that make this chapter particularly hard to interpret, before looking at the historical context in which it is set. Interpreting the passage The first problem arises from the two questions the disciples ask Jesus in the opening verses. 1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?" So, in verse 1, one of them draws Jesus' attention to the size and beauty of the temple, to which Jesus replies in verse 2: Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." Then Peter, James, John and Andrew ask him privately, When will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled? (v4). So, Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the disciples ask him when it's going to happen and what sign there will be. Notice that here there is no reference to the second coming of Jesus. However, it's clear from Matthew's account that his disciples clearly connected very closely the destruction of the temple with the return of the Lord, because they ask him they ask him: When will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? (Matthew 24:3). So, in his reply, Jesus is answering two questions, which in the disciples' minds are closely related, one about the destruction of the temple and the other about the second coming. But when we try to interpret the passage, it's not always clear which parts of Jesus' answer relate to which of these two questions. What does seem clear is that much of Jesus' answer related to the destruction of the temple and not to the second coming. How much, if any, refers to the second coming is a matter of debate. But more of that later. The second difficulty that arises when we seek to interpret the chapter is deciding which parts are to be taken literally and which are to be taken symbolically. Although much of the passage is, in my view, clearly to be understood literally – for example it's hard to see how let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains (v14) can be interpreted symbolically – some verses must surely be intended to be understood symbolically or metaphorically. For example, as we shall see next time, the stars will fall from the sky (v25) can hardly be taken literally any more than the moon will be turned into blood in Acts 2:20. Such expressions need to be understood as symbolizing cataclysmic events the like of which have never been seen before. But how can we decide which way to understand any given verse? Literally or symbolically? Part of the answer at least lies in the historical context in which the passage is set. We began by saying that what Jesus says in this chapter is in answer to questions about the destruction of the temple, which the disciples associated with the return of the Lord. To me much, if not all, of Jesus' answer relates to the destruction of the temple, indeed, of Jerusalem itself. So what do we know from history about this? The historical context It all began in a single year when in AD 69 four Roman emperors succeeded one another, each time with violence, murder and civil war. In AD 70 Titus, the adopted son of Vespasian, the last of these emperors, entered Jerusalem, burnt the temple, destroyed the city and crucified thousands of Jews. The Jewish historian Josephus tells us how, during the siege of Jerusalem, people were starving and ate their own babies to stay alive, how they fought each other for scraps of dirty food, and how more Jews were killed by other Jews than by the invading Romans. If you want to learn more about this, just google AD70 Siege of Jerusalem. Examining verses 5-23 Bearing in mind, then, the horrific events that would take place in AD 70, let's now attempt to solve the riddle of which verses refer to the destruction of Jerusalem and which, if any, refer to the second coming. We'll begin with verses 5-23 which, it seems to me, refer mainly to the years leading up to and shortly after the time of the destruction of Jerusalem, although some may possibly have a wider significance. I say this because of the immediate context. Jesus has predicted the destruction of the temple and is now replying to the disciples' question in verse 4: When will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled? (i.e. the destruction of the temple). Jesus' answer in verses 5-23 contains warnings about what was shortly to happen and instructions on what they should do which can be summarised as follows: · Watch out for deceivers (vv. 5-6, 21-22) · Don't be surprised by international turmoil and natural disasters (vv. 7-8) · Expect to be persecuted (vv. 9-14) · Take appropriate action when the time comes near (vv. 16-23). Watch out for deceivers (vv. 5-6, 21-22) 5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. 22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect – if that were possible. Of course, the verses could refer to any time in church history including the period leading up to the Lord's return, but, bearing in mind the context in which they are set, it seems that Jesus' primary intention was to warn his disciples about what would happen in their own lifetime. Don't be surprised by international turmoil and natural disasters (vv. 7-8) 7 When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. It's easy to assume, as many have, that these things are to be taken as signs of Jesus' near return, but again the context suggests otherwise. In fact all these things have been happening throughout church history, and are certainly very evident right now, but Jesus does not say the end is near. He says the end is still to come. And as we shall see next time, at the end of the chapter Jesus says you do not know. We won't know when he is coming, and that's precisely why we need to be ready! Expect to be persecuted (vv. 9-14) 9 "You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. 12 "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 "When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong – let the reader understand – then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Again, all these things could be said of almost any period in church history. They were certainly relevant during the lifetime of the disciples and no doubt will be right up until the time of the Lord's return, so there is no need to see them as exclusively relevant to the second coming. But there are two things in this passage I feel I need to make special comment on, as in people's thinking they are usually associated with and seen as signs of the second coming. The first is in verse 10, where Jesus says, The gospel must first be preached to all nations. The Greek word for first is proton. This can mean either first in time or first in importance, or both. The immediate context in Mark, where Jesus is talking about his disciples being persecuted as they witness for him, suggests to me that he is stressing the importance of preaching the gospel whatever happens. And, of course, this is applicable throughout the church age and is something Jesus emphasises in Acts 1:6-8. This is so important that the end will not come until the gospel is preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations (Matthew 24:14). So this verse does have a very real application to the second coming, but Jesus is stressing the importance of worldwide evangelisation rather than seeing it as a sign of his coming! The second is in verse 14 where Jesus says: When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong – let the reader understand – then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. So what is this abomination that causes desolation? It was first prophesied in Daniel 9:27 and is believed by some to have been fulfilled in 168 BC when Antiochus Epiphanes sacrificed a pig to Zeus on the temple altar. However, since this took place before the coming of Jesus, it cannot be what he was referring to which was yet future. Bearing in mind the context it's far more likely that Jesus was referring to what happened in AD70 when the Roman general Titus placed an idol on the site of the burnt-out temple just a few years after the destruction of Jerusalem. That, of course, does not rule out the possibility of another fulfilment in the future, but in my view the Bible is by no means clear about this, and it would be unwise to be dogmatic. Take appropriate action when the time comes near (vv. 15-23). 15 Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak. 17 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 18 Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19 because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now – and never to be equaled again. 20 If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. 22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect – if that were possible. 23 So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time. At the time of the destruction of Jerusalem the danger was imminent. Jesus' instructions are specifically related to that situation. The basic message is, Get out quick! Don't let anything delay you! You will never have seen anything like it! Things are going to be terrible! Don't let anyone deceive you or distract you! But now it's time for me to summarise my understanding of how these verses apply to us today: 1) Because these verses apply initially to the period before AD70, they contain some specific instructions (e.g. vv. 15-18) that relate only to that period. 2) However, since what the disciples were about to experience then were only the beginning of birth pains (v. 8), it follows that similar things would continue to happen throughout the whole church age and that, with the exception of the specific instructions I have just referred to, the broad principles of what Jesus was teaching continue to be relevant to us today. 3) Because what Jesus is teaching here has been relevant throughout church history, there is no need to see the whole passage as relating directly to the second coming. 4) The parts that do appear to have a bearing on it must not be interpreted as signs, something which Jesus makes clear in the closing verses of the chapter, as we shall see next time.

39 Acts 11:25-30 You Will Have Trouble

Columbus Baptist Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 40:45

Title: You Will Have Trouble Text: Acts 11:25-30 FCF: We often struggle obeying God while we experience great trouble in this world. Prop: Because the church will always face trouble in this world, we must devote ourselves to growth and love. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 11. In a moment I'll read from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse 25. You can follow along in the pew bible on page 1244 or in whatever version you prefer. Last week we began a new episode in the book of Acts. The Gospel has gone forward once again, this time to Gentiles who have no familiarity or adherence to Judaism at all. Pagans. Worshippers of false gods. Debauched. Wicked. And God saved them through the Lord Jesus. Barnabas arrives and devotes himself to encouraging them in remaining faithful to the Lord. And the Lord continues to add to their numbers of those who were trusting the Lord. Today, we'll see this young church come under peril. They will face deficiencies in their maturity. They will face ridicule from those who used to be their peers. They will face their own temptations toward greed and selfishness. But by the grace of God, they will endure through these troubles and continue to obey their Lord. They will remain faithful to Him. It is a message far reaching and impactful for us today. One with many lessons for us to learn. So please stand with me out of respect for and to focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: Father as Psalm 22 says, “You, O God, are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In You our fathers trusted; they trusted, and You delivered them. To You they cried and were rescued; in You they trusted and were not put to shame.” Today, Your people are again gathered before Your throne, crying out for Your deliverance from their sin, trusting in Your steadfast love, and praising You for Your righteousness. Incline Your ear, O God, to hear the prayers of Your people. Accept their worship and strengthen their souls with Your presence, I pray in Jesus name…Amen. Transition: [Slide 2] Although most of you probably didn't know nor do you care – this week was a bad week for video game news. In the last few years the US company Microsoft has spent over 75 billion dollars, that is billion with a B, to acquire two massive companies in the gaming world. But that wasn't the news this week. The news this week was how Microsoft now have well over 30,000 employees and many of them came from purchasing these two huge companies. What does that mean? They are being forced now to lay off people left and right. 3 studios under Bethesda were laid off this week and there is probably more to come. Added to that their sales figures have not done much to compensate their losses. Sometimes when organizations or groups grow too fast over short period of time it is difficult to train, manage, mobilize, and communicate your vision to that great number of people. Oftentimes companies lose competency, integrity, work ethic, or can't adequately transfer the passion and drive of the company to so many people all at once. This is exactly what happens to the church in Antioch. But instead of competency and integrity we are talking about spiritual maturity. Instead of work ethic we are talking about evangelism. Instead of communicating vision and passion, we are talking about love for other believers. This very young but immediately large church in Antioch is faced with a crisis. What will happen? Will they lose people like Microsoft? Let's look and see. I.) The church will always have trouble in this world, so we must devote ourselves to discipleship and evangelism. (25-26) a. [Slide 3] 25 – And he left for Tarsus to search for Saul; 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. i. Although we are only 2 chapters separated from the conversion of Saul, we must remember that it has probably been around 8 years since Saul was sent to Tarsus. ii. We'll dig into the chronology of this a little later. But for now, just realize that several years have elapsed over the last couple chapters. iii. But what was Saul doing there? We don't know. But given Saul's character, we can assume that he was no doubt preaching the gospel in his hometown in the synagogues and to the Greeks, and even the neighboring villages and towns. iv. But here is a question… why did Barnabas go to Tarsus in search of Saul in the first place? If he needed assistance there in Antioch, wouldn't it have been better to send for aid from Jerusalem? v. There are 3 primary reasons that Barnabas went looking for Saul. 1. First, pragmatically, Tarsus was only 110 miles away from Antioch. Jerusalem was 330 miles away. To send word to Jerusalem for aid or to go himself would have taken about a month, one way. He could make it to Tarsus and back in a couple weeks. 2. The second and third reason go hand in hand. a. On the one hand, we must remind ourselves who are the primary converts in Antioch? Yes. The Greeks. The Pagans. Gentiles with no Jewish affiliation or familiarity are turning to Jesus of Nazareth as their Lord and Savior. And even though you do not need to be kosher to be Christian, calling in someone who is both a Christian and an expert in Judaism would be incredibly helpful to get these Gentile Christians up to speed. b. Also, Barnabas, who vouched for Saul's conversion before Peter, certainly had some insider knowledge of the conversion of Saul. What did Jesus say about Saul? Acts 9:15 – Saul will be a chosen instrument of Mine to bear My name before the Gentiles, Kings, and the sons of Israel. So not only is Saul a Christian who is an expert in Judaism – but he has been called out and chosen by Jesus to bear His name to many groups, one of which is the Gentiles. vi. Barnabas recognized that this situation was a perfect fit for Saul to jump in to. He recognized that Saul was the ideal candidate to continue to preach the gospel and teach these Gentiles the ways of God. b. [Slide 4] And it happened that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a considerable crowd. i. And so, we see Saul and Barnabas team up to teach. ii. Notice that they are meeting with the church and teaching a great crowd. iii. Although Saul and Barnabas will get to be missionaries soon enough, we should not see their endeavor here as only evangelistic. iv. Instead, as I hinted at before, this was more likely to disciple the fledgling believers who knew almost nothing of Yahweh, His law, or the nation of Israel. v. Again, not necessary to be saved – but certainly necessary to grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. vi. Much like how we grow in the knowledge of God when we study the Bible. For us, it is all culturally distant. And though knowing the intricate details of Jewish history, temple codes, or laws does not contribute to our justification – it certainly contributes to our sanctification. c. [Slide 5] And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. i. Here we see the evolution of the church. ii. As they were Jewish Christians trying to explain that Jesus was the next and final step of Judaism, they were known as the Nazarian Sect. iii. As they expanded and the Jews continued to oppose them, they became followers of The Way. iv. Now as the gospel has gone out to pagans, they have become known as Christians. v. But notice that this is what they were called and not what they called themselves. vi. What does the term Christian mean? vii. Simply it means “Of Christ.” viii. We see similar constructions and titles used to describe people who backed certain political leaders. If you backed Herod, you were a Herodian. If you back Augustus, then you are Augustian. ix. The Non-believing Jews would not have given them this title because it would suggest that they followed the true Messiah. x. The title then was probably given to them by non-believing gentiles in Antioch. xi. The title also further distinguishes and divides the church from the Jews. They are not of the Jews… they are something without ethnic background. Rather than being united by ethnicity or nationality, they were united by belief and devotion. xii. All this comes together to reveal to us that to be called a Christian at this time was probably a derogatory description. xiii. It was a term used to describe how these people were political fanatics of a Judean King… that has been dead for over a decade. xiv. It wasn't until well into the second century that we find writings of believers calling themselves Christians. By that point, they had accepted the derogatory title that was meant to poke fun at them. xv. And we have borne it ever since. xvi. It all began here. In Antioch. d. [Slide 6] Summary of the Point: Luke points out to us a couple areas of challenge that the fledgling church of Antioch faced. First, they were baby Christians who needed to be taught in the more rudimentary aspects of their faith, especially the Jewish roots. Second, as a fledgling church they began to experience the rejection of outsiders. Jewish rejection had been true since the beginning of the church. But along with the gentiles joining the church came opposition from unbelieving gentiles. In all of this we see that the church, no matter what culture, time, size, or maturity, will always face challenges in this world. But through these challenges the church must continue to devote themselves to discipleship and evangelism. Growing each other in the knowledge of Christ and sharing the gospel with those who do not believe. Transition: [Slide 7 (Blank)] But what other sorts of trouble will the church experience in this world? The next sort of trouble Luke brings to light is one that not only spans the church in the whole Roman Empire, but also spans the physical and spiritual troubles we can face. II.) The church will always have trouble in this world, so we must devote ourselves to brotherly love and meeting the needs of believers. (27-30) a. [Slide 8] 27 – Now in those days, some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named Agabus stood up and indicated by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius. i. The transition “now in those days” by itself is anything but specific. ii. But as these two verses unfold, we actually get quite a bit of specificity as to what time period we are looking at. iii. Luke mentions a Roman Emperor named Claudius. Claudius ruled Rome from AD 41 to AD 54. iv. Based on several historians, Claudius's reign was riddled with famines. 1. At the beginning of his reign, in AD 41 and 42, Rome and its surrounding lands underwent a famine. 2. In AD 45 the river Nile in Egypt over flooded, delaying the harvest season and making the harvest much less productive. Egypt was known as the bread basket of Rome. If Egypt has a bad harvest… Rome has a bad economy. 3. In AD 46-47 Syria and Judea suffered a great famine, although Judea received the brunt of it. 4. In AD 50 Greece suffered a famine. 5. And in AD 52 Rome again suffered famine. v. Although we do not have archeological or historical evidence to suggest a great worldwide famine occurred all at one time, we do have plenty of evidence to prove that during a 10-year window, throughout the whole Roman Empire, severe famine occurred in various places. vi. Therefore, one of two things are true about Agabus' prophesy. 1. Either we have not discovered the archeological evidence yet to prove a global famine that occurred at the same time. 2. Or more likely, knowing that there were famines throughout the Roman Empire over a 10 year span, this is probably what Agabus meant by his prophesy. For he does not say that the great famine which happens all over the world will be during the same year. Nor does the expression “all over the world” require it to be global. It merely needs to encompasses the Roman Empire, which is controlling the world scene at this time. vii. So, what will this growing church of Antioch do with this prophesy from Agabus? b. [Slide 9] 29 – And as any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the service of the brothers living in Judea. i. Here we can read between the lines to see that Agabus certainly conveyed that the famine would have a greater impact upon the people in Judea than it would upon the believers in Syria. ii. Some of that most likely stems from the more affluent city of Antioch compared to the more agrarian Judea. iii. This is why the believers in Antioch immediately set out to take up a collection to help their brothers in Judea. iv. Notice this is not a compelled gift. It is not a percentage of what they earn. It is not even money taken from every believer. v. As they had means to help, they gave contribution. The motivation is not duty, intimidation, or merit. This isn't holy communism. It is love. Simple Christ borne charity for those who are our brothers and sisters. c. [Slide 10] 30 – And this they did, sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders. i. And so, once a contribution was collected, the church of Antioch sends Barnabas and Saul to take it to their brothers in Judea. ii. Notice that Barnabas and Saul are sent to the elders. iii. There are a couple points we need to consider regarding this. 1. First, we see that even at this early stage in the history of the church, probably less than 15 years in existence, we have the establishment of Elders governing the church. 2. Second, we should try to arrive at the identity of these Elders. a. The city of Jerusalem is only mentioned in this text in reference to where Agabus came from. Many scholars assume that the Elders in question refer to the Elders in Jerusalem. This could be, but based on the text it does not have to be. b. Even if it is the Elders in Jerusalem, since Luke will differentiate between the apostles and the Elders in Jerusalem in a few chapters, we cannot assume as some commentators do that Elders is just a generic name for leaders or the apostles. c. Instead, we find that this is an office now established in the church which serves to make decisions, and particularly in this case, regarding benevolent distribution of aid. d. If this does not refer to the Elders of Jerusalem specifically, but of Judea, this might mean that Saul and Barnabas will take aid to several city churches throughout Judea over the course of the next year or two. iv. One final item we should point out about this verse before we conclude, is that verse 30 serves as a tying of a bow on the events. v. This does not mean that they were sent out right away. vi. [Slide 11] In fact, let us establish a bit of the timeline so we can have that in our back pocket going forward. 1. Based on his own account in Galatians 1 and 2, Saul tells us that from conversion to when he went back to Jerusalem was 14 years. He says in Galatians 2 that he went back to Jerusalem because of a revelation. Certainly, this would have been Agabus' prophesy about the famine. 2. Saul was converted roughly around AD 33. 3. We know he spent 3 years between Damascus and Arabia. 4. We also know from this text that he spent a year in Antioch with Barnabas teaching the church and the large crowds. 5. We know that Herod Agrippa the First died in AD 44 and Luke records that Saul and Barnabas did not complete their charge to distribute support to the Judean churches until after his death. Therefore, Saul was in his hometown of Tarsus for around 8 years. 6. He arrived in Antioch early in AD 44 and taught for a year. In that year Agabus came down from Jerusalem to prophesy about the famine and while the church in Antioch was gathering contributions the events of chapter 12 unfold and Herod Agrippa the First dies in the spring of AD 44. 7. The Antioch church gathers their aid and sends it with Saul and Barnabas to the churches in Judea, which sees them completing that mission in Jerusalem around AD 46, just ahead of the famine. 8. That adds up to around 14 years give or take a few months. d. [Slide 12] Summary of the Point: Luke again shows us various challenges of the church. We already know that the church in Antioch is brand new and needing to mature in Christ. Now, they have been told that a great famine is coming and that it would hit the Judean church hardest. The challenge here certainly would be for themselves facing the famine… but primarily it would be the battle against their fleshly desires to hoard rather than give. But instead, we see them devoting themselves to meet the needs of believers. Even to meet the needs of believers gathered in places distant from them. So, we too must devote ourselves to meeting the needs of God's people near and far. Conclusion: So, what have we learned today CBC and how then shall we live? What doctrine have we seen and how does that impact our daily lives? Doctrinal Takeaway: [Slide 13] Our Lord Jesus promised that His disciples would experience trouble in this world. In this text we have seen several facets of difficulty the fledgling church of Antioch faced. They grew in numbers very quickly but needed to grow in maturity. They experienced derision early on from folks they probably called friends. They also faced the foretelling of a great famine and were informed of the heavy need of their Judean brothers and sisters. Certainly, they would experience the famine too, but the greater challenge is the battle with their flesh to selfishly hoard their money and food rather than sharing it with brothers and sisters. Another layer of that is, being primarily Gentiles, they would be giving sacrificially to the church in Judea which is primarily… Jews. So, beyond their flesh's desire to hoard you also have a racial element happening here too. But in spite of all of the trouble that this young church faces… what do we see them do? They devote themselves to discipleship, evangelism, and sacrificial care and love to meet the needs of brothers and sisters. Is it the same for us today? Oh yes, we will face trouble in this world. But we must remember that Christ overcame the world. Therefore, we must be devoted to maturing in Christ, sharing Him with others, and loving and helping our needy brothers and sisters out of our abundance. But let me draw some more practical and relevant conclusions for us today. 1.) [Slide 14] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must believe that we will have trouble in this world. a. Jesus has promised his disciples that they will have trouble in this world. b. Jesus has said that as the world has hated Him, the world will also hate those who follow Him. c. The book of James tells us that we must consider it joy when we fall into various troubles. d. I and II Peter were written to a church suffering for the name of Christ. e. I John was written to a church who had many of their members apostatize the gospel. f. Jude was written to address members of a church who began insisting that they could live however they wanted since they were under grace. g. I and II Corinthians were written to address various internal problems within the church in Corinth. h. The first three chapters of Revelation are written to real churches with various degrees of problems. i. What is my point? j. The challenges that this new church in Antioch experienced, are not uncommon or peculiar. k. Indeed, the church does not fit in to the system of this world, nor are they excluded or exempted from the troubles and trials of this world. l. What does that mean? m. It means that we, in 21st Century America, should expect… we should anticipate… we should be convinced… that troubles will always be a part of our experience while in this world. n. The Kingdom is here… but it is also waiting for the King to return. o. The prince of the power of the air is still here, wreaking havoc. He has been defeated, but he has not been expelled. p. And sin is still present in the lives of those in the church. Its penalty has been paid; its power has been broken. But its presence remains. q. That means that while in this world, the church… from within and without…will have trouble. r. But some churches today… do not believe this. They think that it is only those who have little faith that have trouble. 2.) [Slide 15] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that only those with little faith will have trouble. a. Because God is good and God is all powerful. Because God is sovereign and loving. We tend to conclude that whenever we come upon trouble in our lives it is because we have done something to earn it. b. Inversely whenever we have a good day, or get a good job, or life generally treats us well, it is because we are living lives that are pleasing to God. c. In this, we make the mistake of Job's friends, who insisted that his sufferings were proof that he was living out of step with God's will. d. Yet God called him a righteous man. That there was none like him on the earth. e. So, who is right? God or Job's friends? f. There are churches today that teach that sickness, poverty, failure, and even death are symptoms of Christians who simply do not have enough faith in God. g. They teach that by faith, God has assured us that He will make us healthy, wealthy, and powerful. h. But my friends, nothing could be further from the truth. i. Little faith is not the issue. For it does not actually take big faith to get an easy life. In fact, in Ecclesiastes it seems that the way to have an easy life is to have no faith at all. j. Instead, it takes BIG faith to suffer for His name and endure in hope and joy. That is faith. Faith is trust in something hoped for, promised, yet unseen. k. From Hebrews 11, we observe that all the Old Testament saints died without seeing their faith made sight. l. Indeed, many spent centuries in Abraham's Bosom waiting for their faith to be made sight. m. Then suddenly in walked the King of Kings. He proclaimed victory and promises fulfilled. And He led them out to be with the Father in heaven. n. My friends… it is not BIG faith the leads to easy life. It is BIG faith that endures through troubled life. o. Christ promises His church trouble. But He also promises God's grace in that trouble. p. So, what do we do as the church, when we are guaranteed to have trouble? 3.) [Slide 16] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must grow in Christ, be His witness, and care for His church amid this world's trouble. a. Oh my friends, we will have trouble. b. But that means we must redouble our efforts to grow in Christ. c. When we experience hardship, it means we must double down on sharing the gospel. d. When we are overwhelmed with difficulty, we must selflessly love and sacrificially give to others. e. Trouble does not excuse us from what Christ has called us to. f. For what Christ has called us to is how we can bear up under trouble! g. We need to be like Christ. What did Christ endure to complete His mission? h. Christ became sick so we could be made well. Christ became poor so we could inherit His heavenly wealth. Christ became weak so we could be made strong in Him. i. He endured trouble so that He could save us. j. The path to growth, being His witness, and caring for His church – that path goes through trouble. k. The work of the church doesn't stop when the going gets tough. l. Instead, if we look at history as a teacher, it seems that when the going gets tough is when the church truly gets to work. m. We will experience trouble… so we must, in the midst of that trouble… get to work. n. Growing and maturing in our faith. o. Sharing the gospel with friends, family, neighbors, even while we suffer. p. And alleviating the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Christ when we have more than we need. q. The church must thrive in trouble… not merely survive. r. But there is a dangerous trap in which we can fall my friends. We must avoid it at all costs. 4.) [Slide 17] De-Exhortation: “What actions should we stop doing” or “What behaviors do we naturally practice that this passage tells us to stop doing?” We must stop weathering troubles by fighting to preserve ourselves. a. So often when we experience hardship or difficulty in life, that is when we forsake the church. b. When we are sick we neglect our study of the scriptures. c. When we are out of work we forsake the assembling of ourselves with other believers. d. When we are grieved of loss, we care little for lost souls who have no hope at all. e. When we hear of other believers who are struggling too, we follow the wisdom of the world and turn ourselves to … self-care. f. Oh, my friends, it is natural, fleshly, worldly to weather all manner of trials and troubles by turning our hearts inward and caring only for ourselves. g. It is natural and evil to seek isolation when we are hurting. h. It is ungodly and wicked to keep the good news to ourselves when we are struggling. i. It is perverse and demonic to hoard our help when others of Christ are in greater need than we are. j. My friends. We must not be this way. k. The church will experience trouble. That is sure. But in the mist of that trouble, we must be sure to not collapse into our fleshly desires and tendencies. We must continue to be the church… especially in times of trouble. l. But let me offer a word of comfort for your hearts. Comfort even in the midst of trouble… 5.) [Slide 18] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” Though we will have trouble in the world, Christ has overcome the World. a. I can think of no greater comfort than this. b. Though we are guaranteed trouble in this world, in the same text, our Lord assures us that He has overcome the world. c. We live for His Kingdom to come and not for this world. d. Why? e. Because it is passing away. It will all burn up. He will make it new one day. And all the troubles will cease. All the difficulty will end. All the failure will evaporate… forever. f. The assurance that that is true has already been provided in the death and resurrection of Christ. g. Our faith must not be Big to get out of trouble. Our faith must be big to endure trouble. To look to Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. So that we may finish the race. And win the prize. h. Race to win. Endure. Overcome. Let me close with a Puritan's prayer titled “Weakness”. O SPIRIT OF GOD, Help our infirmities; When we are pressed down with a load of sorrow, perplexed and knowing not what to do, slandered and persecuted, made to feel the weight of the cross, help us, we pray. If you see in us any wrong thing encouraged, any evil desire cherished, any delight that is not Your delight, any habit that grieves You, any nest of sin in our hearts, then grant us the kiss of Your forgiveness, and teach our feet to walk the way of Your commandments. Deliver us from our anxieties, and make us a happy, holy people; Help us to walk separated lives with firm and brave steps, and to wrestle successfully against our weaknesses; Teach us to laud, adore, and magnify You, with the music of heaven, And make us a perfume of praiseful gratitude to You. We do not crouch at Your feet as slaves before a tyrant, but exult before You as children with a Father. Give us power to live as Your children in all our actions, and to exercise sonship by conquering self. Preserve us from the intoxication that comes of prosperity; Sober us when we are glad with a joy that comes not from You. Lead us safely on to the eternal kingdom, not asking whether the road be rough or smooth. We request only to see the face of him we love, to be content with bread to eat, with raiment to put on, if we can be brought to Your house in peace. We pray this in Jesus name… Amen. Benediction: In your weakness, may the Lord satisfy you. In your soul's languishing, may He replenish you. He has loved you with an everlasting love; He will continue His faithfulness to you. Until we meet again… Go in Peace.

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Wednesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Monday

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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The Fruit of Rebellion - Sunday

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 5:03

In AD 34, the Jews, by stoning Stephen, rejected Christ. Jesus warned them of the disastrous consequences of their turning away from Him. The destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled this warning. Join us in this episode to learn more about this tragic event and how its impact continues to resonate with us today.Year C Quarter 2 Week 19All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

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Monty Python And The Hail Grail 1974 movie script

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 45:33

In AD 932, King Arthur and his squire, Patsy, travel Britain searching for men to join the Knights of the Round Table. Along the way, Arthur debates whether swallows could carry coconuts, passes through a town infected with the plague, recounts receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake to two anarcho-syndicalist peasants, defeats the Black Knight, and observes an impromptu witch trial. He recruits Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Pure, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot, and the aptly named Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Film, along with their squires and Robin's minstrels. Arthur leads the knights to Camelot, but, after a musical number, changes his mind, deeming it "a silly place". As they turn away, God appears and orders Arthur to find the Holy Grail. Arthur and his knights arrive at a castle occupied by French soldiers, who claim to have the Grail and taunt the Britons, driving them back with a barrage of barnyard animals. Bedevere concocts a plan to sneak in using a Trojan Rabbit, but forgets to tell the others to hide inside it; the Knights are forced to flee when it is flung back at them. Arthur decides the knights should go their separate ways to search for the Grail. A modern-day historian filming a documentary on the Arthurian legends is killed by an unknown knight on horseback, triggering a police investigation. Arthur and Bedevere are given directions by an old man and attempt to satisfy the strange requests of the dreaded Knights Who Say "Ni!". Sir Robin avoids a fight with a Three-Headed Knight by running away while the heads are arguing among themselves. Sir Galahad is led by a grail-shaped beacon to Castle Anthrax, which is occupied exclusively by young women, who wish to be punished for misleading him, but he is unwillingly "rescued" by Lancelot. Lancelot receives an arrow-shot note from Swamp Castle. Believing the note is from a lady being forced to marry against her will, he storms the castle and slaughters several members of the wedding party, only to discover the note is from an effeminate prince. Arthur and his knights regroup and are joined by Brother Maynard, his monk brethren, and three new knights: Bors, Gawain and Ector. They meet Tim the Enchanter, who directs them to a cave where the location of the Grail is said to be written. The entrance to the cave is guarded by the Rabbit of Caerbannog. Underestimating it, the knights attack, but the Rabbit easily kills Bors, Gawain and Ector. Arthur uses the "Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch", provided by Brother Maynard, to destroy the creature. Inside the cave, they find an inscription from Joseph of Arimathea, directing them to Castle Aarrgh. A cave monster devours Brother Maynard, but Arthur and the knights escape after the animator unexpectedly suffers a fatal heart attack. The knights approach the Bridge of Death, where the bridge-keeper demands they answer three questions in order to pass or else be cast into the Gorge of Eternal Peril. Lancelot easily answers simple questions and crosses. An overly cocky Robin is defeated by an unexpectedly difficult question, and an indecisive Galahad fails an easy one; both are magically flung into the gorge. When Arthur asks for clarification on a question regarding the airspeed of an unladen swallow, the bridge-keeper cannot answer and is himself thrown into the gorge. Arthur and Bedevere cannot find Lancelot, unaware that he has been arrested by police investigating the historian's death. The pair reach Castle Aarrgh, but find it occupied by the French soldiers from earlier in the film. After being repelled by showers of manure, they summon an army of knights and prepare to assault the castle. As the army charges, the police arrive, arrest Arthur and Bedevere for the murder of the historian and break the camera, abruptly ending the film

Holy Apostle Timothy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 1:33

This is the Apostle to whom two of St Paul's Epistles are addressed. He was from Lystra in Lycaonia, born to a pagan Greek father and a Jewish mother. His mother, whose name was Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, brought him up in piety and love of the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul converted the two women during his first missionary visit to Lystra; returning seven years later, he found Timothy full of zeal for Christ, and baptized him. Timothy became his closest disciple: in his epistles, St Paul calls calls him "my dearly beloved son." So that Timothy would be able to preach the Gospel in the synagogues, St Paul personally circumcised him. The Apostle Paul consecrated Timothy as the first bishop of Ephesus. As such, he became a disciple and exarch of St John the Evangelist, who supervised all the churches in Asia. In AD 97, he attempted to oppose the celebration of a festival to Artemis; the pagans, enraged, mobbed him and beat him to death. He was buried near the tomb of St John. In 356 his precious relics were translated (along with those of Sts Andrew and Luke) to Constantinople and enshrined in the Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1204 they were stolen by the Latin Crusaders when they pillaged the city.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024

This is the Apostle to whom two of St Paul's Epistles are addressed. He was from Lystra in Lycaonia, born to a pagan Greek father and a Jewish mother. His mother, whose name was Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, brought him up in piety and love of the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul converted the two women during his first missionary visit to Lystra; returning seven years later, he found Timothy full of zeal for Christ, and baptized him. Timothy became his closest disciple: in his epistles, St Paul calls calls him "my dearly beloved son." So that Timothy would be able to preach the Gospel in the synagogues, St Paul personally circumcised him. The Apostle Paul consecrated Timothy as the first bishop of Ephesus. As such, he became a disciple and exarch of St John the Evangelist, who supervised all the churches in Asia. In AD 97, he attempted to oppose the celebration of a festival to Artemis; the pagans, enraged, mobbed him and beat him to death. He was buried near the tomb of St John. In 356 his precious relics were translated (along with those of Sts Andrew and Luke) to Constantinople and enshrined in the Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1204 they were stolen by the Latin Crusaders when they pillaged the city.

Hebrews #61: Nourished By The New Testament Of Grace (Hebrews 13:9-14) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 65:19

Notes available at: https://www.gracereach.org/hebrews - In AD 65, the law teachers were trying to pressure the grace believers to observe the dietary laws of Moses. Yet the writer of Hebrews exhorted the grace believers to eat and drink of the new testament of grace - the altar of Jesus, the cross. Eating from the cross of Jesus, the new testament of grace, is the spiritual nourishment they needed, not the dietary laws of Moses. Additionally, the writer of Hebrews told the grace believers that the law teachers had no authority over them...no power over them...no control over them. Therefore, they were free to leave the sacrifices at the temple inside the city of Jerusalem and go outside the city to the cross of Jesus where his blood made them holy. For more of Brad's teaching resources, see below. Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Toxic Discipleship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNN8PB7L⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracereach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you!

Medieval Gardens

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 2:00

In AD 830, St. Benedict said that gardening was appropriate manual labor for monks and that all monasteries should have a psychic garden, kitchen garden, cellar garden, an orchard, and a private garden for monks of high office.

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When Faith Seeks Understanding: Paul in Malta

Thinking Things Through with Ron Choong

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 4:04

I have heard of Malta but knew very little about this speck of rock between Europe and Africa. Until I visited this crossroads of Afro-Euro maritime civilization.Western civilization is inextricably linked to Christianity. Although Jesus never left Israel and did not leave us any writings, Paul wrote half of the New Testament and traveled across the Roman Empire covering three sides of the Mediterranean Sea. Both Christianity and western civilization were shaped by Paul. It is impossible to understand Europe, the Americas, Australasia as well as much of Africa and Asia without a basic knowledge of Paul's travels and thoughts.In AD 60, Paul was shipwrecked and imprisoned in Malta. But his 3 month stay led to Malta becoming the first European community to embrace Christianity. Modern archaeology affirms this account. Today, Malta has 360 churches for a population of just 500,000 residents.In October, I traced the Footsteps of Paul in Malta and visited St Paul's Grotto, the cave where the Apostle was under arrest.St. Augustine wrote that Christianity is FAITH SEEKING UNDERSTANDING.With the benefit of the science and technology of archaeology, we can separate the facts from fictions of faith. This is how Thinking Things Through leads to a Faith that Seeks Understanding.

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Hebrews #55: Don't Refuse Him Who Speaks (Hebrews 12:18-29) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 66:27

Full notes available at: ⁠https://www.gracereach.org/⁠ To receive new episodes alerts, subscribe to Brad's Podcast. In the past, God spoke to the Jewish people through the prophets, he is now speaking to the Jewish people, and all people, through Jesus who established the new testament of grace (full forgiveness of sins, cleansing from sins, and closeness with God) in his blood. In AD 65, the majority of Jewish people heard the truth about Jesus as the Christ (the Son) and the new testament of grace (Hebrews 2:1-4), yet were in danger of rejecting Jesus and the new testament, while continuing to follow Moses and the old testament of law. The writer of Hebrews exhorts the Jewish unbelievers to not refuse God who is speaking to them through Jesus. He then warns them of the consuming fire of judgment to come if they refuse to listen to God by rejecting Jesus. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

Paul’s Second Defense to the Sanhedrin

Oceanside United Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 40:00

Explaining the Defense-- Paul had been in the temple with four believers- a mob formed trying to kill him- saved by the Romans then made his first defense-apology- before the crowd of a Jewish worshippers - ch. 21-27-22-21--- -The next day- Claudius Lydias, the Roman tribune -desiring to know the real reason why he was being accused by the Jews-commanded-all the council -Sanhedrin- to meet -22-30--- The Sanhedrin has been called the -supreme court of the Jewish nation- -F.F. Bruce--- it was made up of the two parties of Pharisees - Sadducees which were either -chief priests, elders, scribes,- with high priest as chairman.-- Paul's defense -Greek, apologia, -apology---- -I have lived my life -Greek, politeuoma, has political overtones of -being a good citizen-- before God I all good conscience up to this day- -23-1--- -The high priest Ananias commanded-to strike him on the mouth- -23-2-- -Became high priest in AD 48, reputation as violent, untrustworthy, taker of bribes, confiscator of the old tithes, and being pro-Roman.-- -God is going to strike you whitewashed wall-- -23-3-- -Ezekiel 13-10-16- -In AD 66, the Jews burned his house casing him to flee, where he was found in an aqueduct and - killed -- -I did not know he was the high priest- -23-5-- citing Exodus 22-28-- -I am a Pharisee-it is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial- - -23-6---Applying the Defense -- 1st Entrust your life to loving providence of God very moment in every area-- 2nd Be confident that God has a plan - purpose for the evil that befalls you-- 3rd Embrace the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ with you in suffering

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August 10, 2023, Feast of St. Lawrence, Holy Rosary (Luminous Mysteries)

Daily Rosary

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 33:32

Friends of the Rosary: Having died a martyr for Christ, St. Lawrence is the patron of deacons, chefs, and firefighters. Around the time of his feast day, the night sky is lit with bright lights, wrote Vatican News. The phenomenon is related to the passing of a meteorite swarm left by a comet. For folk tradition, these lights are “falling stars”, tears St. Lawrence shed during his martyrdom. The testimony of this holy martyr, born in Spain in the first half of the 3rd century, is marked by piety and charity. In AD 258, Emperor Valerian issued an edict: all bishops, priests, and deacons must be put to death. Saint Lawrence, other deacons, and Pope Sixtus II were apprehended. The Pope was killed on 6 August. At first, the emperor offered to spare Lawrence's life, in exchange for his handing over of "the treasures of the Church." Lawrence is said to have presented the emperor with the sick, the needy, and the marginalized. These, he said, are the treasures of the Church. Four days later, on August 10, Saint Lawrence would be martyred, being burnt on a gridiron. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Lawrence, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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Hebrews #53: How People Can See Jesus In Me - Part 1 (Hebrews 12:14-17) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 55:06

https://www.gracereach.org/ - In AD 65, the Jewish believers were under tremendous persecution. Paul encouraged the believers to pursue peaceful relationships with their persecutors and others in their community, and by doing so, people could see Jesus in them. In the same way, when we pursue peaceful relationships with others, people can see Jesus in us. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

Naming The Gods: Keeping Free From Idols

Life on the West Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 41:15

In AD 150, a letter to Diognetus claims that Christians deny the Greek gods, live in poverty, remain faithful in marriage, and welcome persecution. They respond to abuse with love. This is the church before the watching world. Or is it?The sermon today is titled "Naming The Gods." It is the first installment in our series "The Church Before The Watching World." The Scripture reading is from Romans 2:21-22 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 23, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):For Christians as atheists, see Everett Ferguson, Backgrounds of Early Christianity, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993), pp. 556-61.Epistle to Diognetus (New Advent).For the stories of Nero, see Suetonius, Life of Nero.Christopher J. H. Wright, Here Are Your Gods: Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times (Downers Grove: IVP, 2020).Christopher J. H. Wright, “Confronting Idols.” Sermon delivered at the third Lausanne congress on world evangelization, Cape Town, 2010. (My concluding lines either summarize or are inspired by the incredible crescendo of his speech, found between the 15 minute mark and the 20 minute mark).I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Hebrews #51: Faith, The Power To Persevere (Hebrews 12:1-4) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 65:55

https://www.gracereach.org/ - In AD 65, the Jewish believers were undergoing tremendous pressure, by those who opposed them, to reject Jesus and the new testament of grace and return to the Moses and the old testament of law. It would take faith for these believers to persevere through the persecution. In this teaching, Brad explains how the writer of Hebrews encouraged the believers to look to the faith of Jesus as a model of faith. Jesus, by faith, endured the persecution of his opponents and the pain of the cross. The writer of Hebrews exhorts the Jewish believers to endure by faith the persecution from their opponents just as Jesus endured by faith. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

Crickets as Civil Authorities Oppose God

Cross Defense from KFUO Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 57:05

In AD 155 Polycarp refused to go along with civil authorities' lies. He was martyred for speaking the truth instead of going along with a lie. In AD 2023 there doesn't seem to be many Christian leaders willing to do the same. Why do we hear crickets when we should hear shepherds condemning sin and confessing Christ? Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, talks about curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God's ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel. Send him your questions at stmarksferndale.com. You can find his videos at youtube.com/c/tyrelbramwell.

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 59 "The End of Attila's Empire"

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 21:07

In AD 453, the eastern Roman emperor, Marcian, dreamed an angel brought him a broken Hunnic bow. Two days later, news reached Constantinople that Attila the Hun was dead. Now, his great empire began to unravel.

Hebrews #45: The Coming City of Grace (Hebrews 10:23-25; 13:14) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 56:19

LIKE and SUBSCRIBE - https://www.gracereach.org - Did you know that God has designed and built the city of grace? In AD 65, Jewish people were under tremendous pressure to reject Jesus as the Christ and the new testament of grace. The writer of Hebrews encouraged the believing Jews to hold on with hope to the promise of the return of Jesus, the new earth, and the new Jerusalem - The City of Grace. In this teaching, Brad explains what the New Jerusalem is and why we can look forward to this city coming from heaven to earth! Brad examines Hebrews 12:22-24, Galatians 4:21-26, and Revelation 21-22, among several other verses in Hebrews about the new Jerusalem - The City of Grace - the city that God is the designer and builder. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon in Paperback. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 55 "Attila's Bride"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 21:10

In AD 450, a Roman princess called Honoria contacted Attila the Hun. She asked him to stop an arranged marriage with a man she disliked. Attila replied: why not marry me instead?

Hebrews #44: The Difference In Forgiveness Under Law And Under Grace (Hebrews 10:17-18) | Brad Robertson

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 59:52

https://www.gracereach.org/ In AD 65, the writer of Hebrews explained to the Jewish people who were sacrificing animals for forgiveness, that because of the full, final, and forever payment of sins by Jesus with his one sacrifice of himself for all sins, for all people, and for all time, animal sacrifices for sins was no longer necessary. For 1500 years under the old testament of law, the people of Israel were seeking forgiveness of sins by continually sacrificing animals and by continually asking God for forgiveness. Yet, with Jesus' sacrifice of himself, sacrificing animals for forgiveness and asking God for forgiveness became unnecessary. The new testament of grace had been established. God is now asking people to receive through faith in Jesus the forgiveness that Jesus secured through his death. Forgiveness is not something we ask God for, but is something we accept through faith in Jesus. We don't request God to forgive us; rather, through faith in Jesus, we possess God's forgiveness. In this video, Brad clearly explains how forgiveness under the law of Moses and forgiveness under the grace of Jesus are different. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon in Paperback. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 568 - THE NORTHMAN (2022)

Dark Discussions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 106:24

Robert Eggers of New Hampshire is one of the most talked about genre directors on the internet. With his A24 distributed movie debut, THE WITCH (2015), he immediately went became the “director everyone must watch”. After THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019), his latest, THE NORTHMAN (2022), arrived to theaters on April 22, 2022 to critical acclaim.In AD 895, young prince Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard) watches his father (Ethan Hawke) be murdered by the boy's uncle (Claes Bang). His mother (Nicole Kidman) is taken prisoner and the wife of his uncle, the new king. Fleeing he eventually becomes intentionally enslaved by his uncle in hopes to get vengeance for his father and mother.The film stars Alexander Skarsgard in a role that could lead to stardom. With its supporting cast that includes award winning actress Nicole Kidman, along with Ethan Hawke and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film received critical acclaim from critics everywhere. Dark Discussions takes a look at Eggers latest film and gives their thoughts.

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How Was Our Blessed Mother In Two Different Places At the Same Time?! (Joanne Wright) - 3/1/23

The Simple Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 49:14

3/1/23 - In AD 40, Mary appeared to the Apostle James the Greater while he was in Spain - but here's the twist: Mary herself was still alive at the time and was said to be in Jerusalem! How could Our Blessed Mother possibly have been in two different places at the same time? Today we unpack the mystery behind what is considered to be the world's very first Marian apparition: Our Lady of the Pillar.

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Hebrews #42: The Law Can't Bring You Close To God (Hebrews 10:1-4) | Brad Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 59:03

https://www.gracereach.org/ - In AD 65, many of the Jewish people were trying to draw close to God by adhering to the law of Moses. However, the writer of Hebrews explains that the law doesn't pull a person close to God but pushes people away from God through feelings of guilt. Just like those in AD were seeking to draw close to God through the practice of the law, many today are seeking closeness with God through the practice of disciplines. Believers are taught that the key to closeness to God is adhering to spiritual disciplines and practices. Just as the writer of Hebrews taught the Jews in AD 65 they could draw close to God through the blood of Jesus, believers today also are able to experience closeness with God through the blood of Jesus. In this video teaching, Brad explains how a believer can experience and enjoy closeness with God because of the new testament that Jesus established in his blood. For Brad's books and other resources on grace, see the information below. Brad's books are all available on Amazon in Paperback. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Robertson/e/B08746JQSK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Addicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760 Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPR Return to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTC Strategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWW The Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940 Website: https://www.gracereach.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.) If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here: https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereach Thank you!

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 52 "The Fall of Africa"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 20:14

In AD 433, Aetius secured his position as the effective ruler of the Western Roman Empire. With the help of the Huns, he defeated the Burgundians and Visigoths. But a disaster was about to strike the Western Empire.

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 51 "The Rise of Aetius"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 22:37

In AD 425, the six-year-old Valentinian III became emperor of the west. Another child emperor created another power vacuum. His mother, Galla Placidia, would try to hold onto power but could she thwart the ambitions of a Roman general called Aetius?

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Holy Apostle Timothy - January 22nd

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023

This is the Apostle to whom two of St Paul's Epistles are addressed. He was from Lystra in Lycaonia, born to a pagan Greek father and a Jewish mother. His mother, whose name was Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, brought him up in piety and love of the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul converted the two women during his first missionary visit to Lystra; returning seven years later, he found Timothy full of zeal for Christ, and baptized him. Timothy became his closest disciple: in his epistles, St Paul calls calls him "my dearly beloved son." So that Timothy would be able to preach the Gospel in the synagogues, St Paul personally circumcised him. The Apostle Paul consecrated Timothy as the first bishop of Ephesus. As such, he became a disciple and exarch of St John the Evangelist, who supervised all the churches in Asia. In AD 97, he attempted to oppose the celebration of a festival to Artemis; the pagans, enraged, mobbed him and beat him to death. He was buried near the tomb of St John. In 356 his precious relics were translated (along with those of Sts Andrew and Luke) to Constantinople and enshrined in the Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1204 they were stolen by the Latin Crusaders when they pillaged the city.

Holy Apostle Timothy

Incense: Pray Through Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 1:33

This is the Apostle to whom two of St Paul's Epistles are addressed. He was from Lystra in Lycaonia, born to a pagan Greek father and a Jewish mother. His mother, whose name was Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, brought him up in piety and love of the Scriptures. The Apostle Paul converted the two women during his first missionary visit to Lystra; returning seven years later, he found Timothy full of zeal for Christ, and baptized him. Timothy became his closest disciple: in his epistles, St Paul calls calls him "my dearly beloved son." So that Timothy would be able to preach the Gospel in the synagogues, St Paul personally circumcised him. The Apostle Paul consecrated Timothy as the first bishop of Ephesus. As such, he became a disciple and exarch of St John the Evangelist, who supervised all the churches in Asia. In AD 97, he attempted to oppose the celebration of a festival to Artemis; the pagans, enraged, mobbed him and beat him to death. He was buried near the tomb of St John. In 356 his precious relics were translated (along with those of Sts Andrew and Luke) to Constantinople and enshrined in the Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1204 they were stolen by the Latin Crusaders when they pillaged the city.

Wheat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 26:17

A prayer and meditation on what Jesus says about wheat. In AD 110, Ignatius said "I am the what of Christ." Though we may not struggle against the threat of outright martyrdom or even much persecution, do we resemble a seed that has fallen to the earth and died? What are we striving to hold on to in our own will? We can see that Jesus was the supreme example in even this — being the choicest wheat.www.incense-ptl.comeric@incense-ptl.comTexts:Excerpt from "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe; pg. 11-12.John 12:20-261 Corinthians 15:35-49Psalm 81:10-16Tracks:"Cirrus" by Four Trees"Luminosity" by Outside The Sky"Peaceful Confidence" by Wild Wonder"Pine Frost" by Cody Martin

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Gardens Preserved

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 2:00

In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, and huge amounts of volcanic ash covered the city of Pompeii. The ash preserved the homes and gardens that otherwise would have decayed or been destroyed over time.

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371 - The Destruction of Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius

Do Go On

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 121:03

In AD 79 Mount Vesuvius violently erupted, destroying and Pompeii other nearby towns. Pompeii lay hidden under metres of ash for 1500 years, preserving much of the city and even the people that had died in the eruption. This is the number one topic for Block 2022!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:47 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodLive show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:youtube.com/watch?v=gpv8BK_zgoY https://museum.wa.gov.au/pompeii2010/daily-life/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/pompeii_portents_01.shtmlhttps://www.wired.com/2014/07/fantastically-wrong-doctrine-of-signatures/https://www.world-archaeology.com/great-discoveries/great-discoveries-pompeii/https://igppweb.ucsd.edu/~gabi/sio15/lectures/volcanoes/pliny.html https://www.history.co.uk/article/the-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius-in-79-ad-and-the-destruction-of-pompeii Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 46 "The Sack of Rome"

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 24:57

In AD 410, Alaric the Visigoth sacked Rome. It was the first time in 800 years that the city had fallen. Find out in this episode why and how it happened.

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 45 "The Road to Disaster"

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 27:48

In AD 408, Stilicho's fall from power was as spectacular as his rise had been. Alaric took advantage of this to invade Italy and lay siege to Rome. The western Roman Empire was rapidly imploding.

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The Mystery Roman Empire, Part 1

Bible Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 52:03

Show Notes: Ancient Roman Worship of Jupiter: Jupiter, also called Jove, Latin Iuppiter, Iovis, orDiespiter, the chief ancient Roman and Italian god. Like Zeus, the Greek god with whom he is etymologically identical (root diu, “bright”), Jupiter was a sky god. One of his most ancient epithets is Lucetius (“Light-Bringer”); and later literature has preserved the same idea in such phrases as sub Iove, “under the open sky.” Later Roman Worship of Emperors: Octavian himself took the name Augustus, a term indicating a claim to reverence. This did not make him a god in his lifetime, but, combined with the insertion of his numen and his genius (originally the procreative power that enables a family to be carried on) into certain cults, it prepared the way for his posthumous deification, just as Caesar had been deified before him. Both were deified by the state because they seemed to have given Rome gifts worthy of a god. Pergamos was a city of heathen temples and a pantheon of pagan deities. Jupiter was said to have had his origin there, and to him and other Greek and Roman gods were erected many beautiful and costly temples, giving it the name of "the city of temples." It was the metropolis of heathen deities. Temples were built and dedicated to Jupiter, Zeus, Athena, Dionysius, and Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine, and also called "the god of Pergamum." It was also the center of emperor worship. In AD 29 a great temple was erected to the worship of Augustus Caesar, who was to be prayed to as "Lord Caesar." Domitian decreed that all peoples should address him as "Our Lord and our God.” The Temple of Zeus was the most celebrated of all the temples of Pergamos, and was dedicated to Aesculapius, "the serpent god" or "god of healing." It was also known as the Temple of Aesculapius, who was called "the Great Physician" and "the Savior." He was also given other titles showing that he was a counterfeit of Christ. In this temple a living serpent was kept and worshiped. Serpent worship was so universal in Pergamos that many coins have been found with a picture of a serpent entwined around a pole. It is unfortunate that this pagan emblem of healing has become the caduceus of the modern medical profession. In the Temple of Zeus many miracles of healing were supposed to have been performed. In connection with this temple was also a famous school of medicine. Scripture References: All Scripture references are cited from the King James Bible. Daniel 2:31-36, Daniel 2:37-42, Daniel 7:1-7, Daniel 2:44, Revelation 13:1-5, Matthew 13:10-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, Luke 4:5-7, Psalm 115:16, Genesis 1:26, Matthew 4:16-17, Acts 26:16-18, Revelation 2:12-13a Takeaway: Symbolic aspects of the Roman Empire remain all around us, but its origins are as satanic as satan himself. Rome worshipped Jupiter and the emperors, a picture of the dragon and the beast to come. Mystery Rome is alive and well, especially in the United States empire of global hegemony. Links: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jupiter-Roman-god https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_(mythology) https://theologycurator.com/roman-empire-during-time-jesus/ https://www.lewrockwell.com/2022/09/gary-d-barnett/a-solution-for-the-masses-does-not-exist-perceived-reality-is-in-fact-only-theatre/ Website: utbnow.com Podcast: https://bible-mysteries.captivate.fm Subscribe: https:/https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Email: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com Donate: ttps://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/BDJH89

Letters to the Church: Sardis (The Church part 7)

Expedition 44

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 54:59

Revelation 3:1-6 Background Sardis was a fortress city. It was surrounded on 3 sides by extremely steep cliffs. As a result, it was considered to be so impenetrable that “to capture the acropolis of Sardis” became a euphemism for achieving something impossible. In the 5th century BC Cyrus king of Persia caught Sardis' army by surprise and besieged the city. Even after this the people of Sardis believed they were safe but on the 14th day of this siege a few Persian troops claimed the cliff where no man was stationed because the cliff was so steep, and they thought it to be impenetrable there. But their lack of vigilance to an area they thought needed no attention was the downfall of Sardis at this time. In AD 17 an earthquake ripped apart Sardis and brought sudden destruction to the city once again. Just prior to John's day Sardis was a city of wealth and security once again but Jesus and John use their history of being overtaken or sudden destruction to talk about spiritual matters in the church Description of Jesus Seven Spirits Isaiah 11:1-2, Enoch 61:11, Psalms of Solomon 17:37 It's about the fruit the Holy Spirit produces. The idea is that this spiritual fruit is rooted in Jesus and resembles Jesus' life. Seven Stars The big thing about Jesus' description that is important for Sardis to notice is that It's spiritual in nature. Sardis is said to have an appearance of being alive on the outside but are actually dead or dying spiritually Jesus' Correction Alive but dead Sardis had the reputation (a name) to those in the community of being alive, but Jesus says they are actually dead. They are playing church Col 1:9-10- Bearing fruit, growing in the knowledge of God Strengthen what remains Jesus tell the church to “wake up”. Which is better translated as “be watchful”, echoing the story of the defeat of Sardis we mentioned earlier where they were lax in their protection of the city. Sardis is similar to the Pharisees in Matt 23:25 Consequences If they do not repent Jesus is coming to them like a thief in the night Matt 24:36-44 Jesus attributes this coming to being a thief in the night here as well. The message is that is Sardis doesn't “strengthen what remains” and “be watchful” (of their spiritual state) their lamp-stand will be removed and not be counted as a faithful witness. They will be overtaken like the acropolis of Sardis was in the past. Soiled garments Jesus mentions that there are some that are faithful in this church. Not all are spiritually dead. They are the remnant. Soiled garments is usually a way of talking about impurity by being stained by sin or the world (Jude 22) “they walk with me in white, for they are worthy”- This has echoes of Eden and walking with God in the garden. Conquerors Jesus gives 2 rewards to the conquerors- White garments and their name not erased from the book of life

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