According to the below article, the Romans, even being cruel and barbaric, weren’t drunks or pigs which are sins. “Be not among winebibbers: among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags” (Prov 23:20-12). Yet, I have read in other places […]
Matthew 13 – The Parable of the Sower & Wining and Dining with the Romans Read More »
It’s clear that the Jews didn’t like Jesus because Jesus cared for people, not old traditions. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Sanhedrin wouldn’t hesitate to lock someone up if they could. It didn’t matter if what they did was legal or not, if they could lock you up it made them happy, as you will
Matthew 12 – Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath Reformation of the Roman Army Read More »
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). The above scripture defines the Roman Empire and the Roman Empire defines the heart of every person that ever lived. We are all greedy to a certain degree because we sometimes strive for more than what we need, when instead of
Matthew 11 – Tribute to John the Baptists & The Roman Empire: Rise of the Caesars Read More »
Some of the more radical Essenes who followed the so-called Teacher of Righteousness eventually gave up hope of renewal through normal channels and withdrew to the Judean wilderness to live together near the Dead Sea. Life had to have been tough back in that time. You would have to deal with the Pharisees, the Sadducees,
Matthew 10 – The Mission of the Twelve & The Zealots and the Essenes Read More »
Earlier I has pointed out three groups that were against Jesus, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Sanhedrin. Back in the 60s there were some pretty radical groups in the United States and around the world. They had radical Jews back in Jesus’ time (and they’re still around), so tomorrow we’ll look at the… Matthew
Matthew 9 – A Man with Palsy Healed & The Sephardic Read More »