Thru the Bible: The Intertestamental Period
In this lesson we discover the formation and definition of the following sects among the Jews going into the 1st century A.D.
• The Hasmoneans
• The Sadducees
• The Pharisees
• The Zealots
• The Essenes
Series: In Pursuit of Relational Knowledge
Paul addresses the topic of Christian immaturity with the Corinthian believers.
He expresses the need for Christian maturity because our child-like actions are building ungodly structures upon the foundation of Jesus Christ which will be judged at the Judgment seat of Christ.
It is better to enter into the tough discussions with God now, than to have to face our unfaithfulness and lack of deep devotion on that day.
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Thru the Bible: The Intertestamental Period
Tonight we further clarified the development of the Sanhedrin. Offered possible additional time periods for the beginning of Synagogue. Learned who the Scribes and Doctors of the Law were and about the corruption of the High Priesthood.
Finally we learned about Antiochus Epiphanes and how he instigated the Maccabean Revolt.
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Series: In Pursuit of Relational Knowledge
This week we explore the connection Jesus and Paul make between loving God self-sacrificially and the Spirit revealing Jesus to us.
That which has always veiled the true person of God from the eyes of humanity has always been the flesh.
Jesus and Paul both said, that it is our true, agape love for God which allows for God to be manifest to us. Without genuine respect, love and the honor of prompt obedience – we are in no position to have Christ revealed to us. In fact, if He were – it would work towards our hurt and shame.
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Thru the Bible: The Intertestamental Period
This week we covered the same basic time period as we did last week only this time we looked at Israel’s spiritual environment rather than their politcal environment.
This included the adotion of Aramaic language by the common man, the 2nd Temple on Mt. Gerizim, introduction of Snyagogue and finally the religious sects of the Sadducees and the Pharisees.
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