Why is it important to know about the time and country He lived in?
You do not need to take out your Bibles this morning.
The Land Jesus Walked The Political Scene Some Religious Groups Jesus’ religion Daily life in Palestine Split into 5 groups Each group take ten minutes to read your assigned section, come up with 3 main points, share with class.
Merchants selling Beggars looking for food/coins The squares and alleys were always busy People greeted each other with Shalom and a kiss Life in Palestine
Rome occupies Palestine: Advantages Rome didn’t interfere with the practices of the Jewish people Romans protected the Jews Disadvantages The Jewish people had to obey Roman law and pay Roman taxes Jewish men who collected taxes for Rome were not popular men in town
6 religious groups Pharisees Law Scribes Teachers Sadducees Priests Sanhedrin Supreme council Zealots Freedom fighters Essenes Lived in communities
Differences between: Pharisees Laymen Middle class Added laws to the Torah Sadducees Priests Upper class Were against adding to the Torah
Who occupied Palestine at the time of Jesus? Exit tweet: