In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Bellwork: Read over John 1:1-2 This Week: Friday- Memory Verse quiz John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

The Times of the Gentiles Intertestamental Period Lesson 1.1

Objectives for the Week I will know the major events, people and dates that end the Old Testament and between the testaments. I will understand how the events are setting the stage for the Messiah. I will personally evaluate how I interact with my culture (separate, accommodate or shine for Jesus.)

Today’s Place in the Story God created the world to be ruled by mankind Mankind messed up and turned away from Him. How? God then promised the “seed of the woman” would crush the head of the serpent. “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” Gen.3:15 KJV “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Gen. 3:15 ESV Israel was the “seed” nation, but worshiped idols instead of God.

Babylonian Empire God sent Israel into captivity. Video Clip “Babylonian Captivity” is 12:03 min.

Babylonian Empire God sent Israel into captivity. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made Israel his prisoners and destroyed the temple. Video Clip “Babylonian Captivity” is 12:03 min.

Today’s Place in the Story After 70 years, they put their idols behind them, and returned to Israel. “For thus says the LORD: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you My promise and bring you back to this place.” Jer. 29:10 ESV

Persian Empire King Cyrus of Persia defeated Babylon and let the people of Judah return home. The Jews were no longer independent; they were part of a Gentile nation now. Video clip “Cyrus The Great in Bible Prophecy Part 1” is 10:06 min.

Persian Empire King Cyrus of Persia defeated Babylon and let the people of Judah return home. Video clip “Cyrus The Great in Bible Prophecy Part 1” is 10:06 min.

Alexander the Great – Greek Empire After returning to Jerusalem, everything was not instantly peaceful for the Jews. In Dan. 11:1-3 Daniel records a mighty Greek king would defeat the Persians. This king was Alexander the Great. Video clip “Alexander the Great: Alexander vs King Darius” is 4:37 min.

Greek Empire Video clip “Alexander the Great: Alexander vs King Darius” is 4:37 min.

Activity Read Daniel 2:31-35 On your blank sheet of copy paper, draw the statue that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. Label each section of the statue with the appropriate kingdom Use your creativity in your drawing

Evaluation Questions What do each of the different sections of the statue in Daniel 2 represent? What does the rock not cut with hands represent out of Daniel 2?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Bellwork: Make a hand motion for every word in John 1:1-2 This Week: Friday- Memory Verse quiz John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

Maccabean Revolt After Alexander the Great died his kingdom was split. The king of the south was lead by Ptolemies (from Egypt), and the king of the north lead by Seleucids (from Syria). During these times, Israel was forced into behaving like Greeks instead of Jews (or face penalty of death). Eventually, the Jews got fed up with it and fought back. In 167 B.C., Judas Maccabeus led a revolt which resulted in the Seleucids defeat and Israel’s independence. Antiochus, the ruler of the Seleucids, forced all Jews to abandon their own culture and take on the Greek culture. A priest named Mattathias refused to join in. He and his five sons fled to the mountains where Mattathias died. His son, Judah, called Maccabeus (which means “hammer”) took up his father call to battle.

Maccabean Revolt Antiochus, the ruler of the Seleucids, forced all Jews to abandon their own culture and take on the Greek culture. A priest named Mattathias refused to join in. He and his five sons fled to the mountains where Mattathias died. His son, Judah, called Maccabeus (which means “hammer”) took up his father call to battle.

Hasmonean Dynasty The Maccabees became the ruling class in Israel from 140 BC until 63 AD (We call these rulers the Hasmoneans). These priest-kings eventually turned into tyrants, however, and performed many evils in Israel Alexander killed 6,000 Jews; crucified 800 rebels; killed children in front of their mothers.

Separation and Accommodation Fill in the blanks in the following chart with how a Christian is trying to separate from the world might behave in each of these areas of life.  Do the same for a Christian who is trying to accommodate to the world in each of these areas.  Finally, fill in the blank for how a Christian should behave to shine the light without accommodating in each of these areas of life.  

Evaluation Questions Who were the Maccabees? Who were the Hasmoneans and how were they connected with the Maccabees?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Bellwork: Review verse for game This Week: Friday- Memory Verse quiz John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Black Out Game John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

Hanukkah (27:49)

Hanukkah (3:09)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Bellwork: Write John 1:1-2 twice In your IBN This Week: Friday- Memory Verse quiz John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

Roman Empire Expands Eventually, the Hasmonean Dynasty fell apart because of a civil war, and Rome took over in 63 AD. Roman General Pompey conquered Jerusalem. Video clip “Pompeus in Jerusalem” is 4:34 min.

Roman Control The Roman empire was split up among different local rulers. Antipater gained control of portions of Israel. His son, Herod became Herod the Great.

Roman Control

Shining The Light For centuries, Israel was called to be a separate nation that shined its light into the world. They were disobedient; so God placed them inside the Gentile world to shine from within. 3 groups resulted from this: 1.Essenes: moved into the Dead Sea wilderness to create a “pure” Jewish culture (separation). 2.Pharisees: encouraged obedience to the Law so much that they lost their witness to the Gentiles (separation). 3.Sadducees: openly accepted Greek customs and forgot their Jewish roots (accommodated).

Shining The Light Video clip “The Four Jewish Groups | What's in the Bible?” is 2:02 min.

Application Eventually, Jesus came into the world to shine a new kind of light. A light that was IN the world, but not overcome by the world. Separation and Accommodation are not the way to relate to the world. We are called to be among non-Christians but different than them. We love them, but we point them back to Jesus. We have the opportunity today to succeed where Israel failed!

Evaluation Questions Who was Herod the Great, and in what way did he set the stage for the coming of the Messiah? How did the world and Israel’s relationship with it change after the return from exile? How did Israel do at shining their light from within? In what ways did they fail?

-Daniel prophesied during this time Babylonia 626-539 B.C. Head of Gold -Destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and carried Judah into captivity in 586 B.C. -Daniel prophesied during this time -Nebuchadnezzar was king (had the statue dream) Persian Empire 539-332 B.C. Chest and arms of silver -Darius captured Babylon, the city, in 539 B.C. Greek Empire 332-63 B.C. Belly and thighs of bronze -Alexander the Great defeated the Persians in 332 B.C. -Greek empire split (South-the Ptolemies and North-the Seleucids) The Ptolemies ruled Israel then the Seleucids. -The Seleucids pressured the Jews to conform to their culture. -When Antiochus ruled, he desecrated the temple, sparking the Jews to rebel. -The Greeks bring a common language. (Easier communication of the gospel)

-The Jews were divided: some Jews fine with the Greek culture. Maccabean Revolt 167-160 B.C. -Mattathias, a priest, was killed by Antiochus for refusing to sacrifice to Greek gods. - Judah (Maccabeus the hammer), Mattathias’ son, lead the revolt and Israel had a short time of freedom. -The Jews were divided: some Jews fine with the Greek culture. - This freedom give the Jews hope. (looking for the KING) Roman Empire 63 BC- 476 A.D. Legs of iron and feet of iron and clay -Roman General Pompey conquered Jerusalem in 63 B.C. - Herod the Great exalted himself as god. -The Romans built roads through out it’s empire. (Easier the spread the gospel) Jesus is the rock that strikes the iron/clay feet bringing His Kingdom.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, Bellwork: Review for quiz This Week: Friday- Memory Verse quiz John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

Lesson 1:1 Quiz Grade Use your notes and student workbooks, or the PowerPoint to create a picture (stone road or scroll timeline). You need to include names, dates, significant events and how they lead to Jesus entering the story.

Babylonia took Jerusalem Roman Empire 63 BC- 476 A.D. Legs of iron and feet of iron and clay -Roman General Pompey conquered Jerusalem in 63 B.C. - Herod the Great exalted himself as god. -The Romans built roads through out it’s empire. (Easier the spread the gospel) Babylonia 626-539 B.C. Head of Gold -Destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and carried Judah into captivity in 586 B.C. -Daniel prophesied during this time -Nebuchadnezzar was king (had the statue dream) Nebuchadnezzar Dream Daniel Prophesied Babylonia took Jerusalem 586BC

Babylonia took Jerusalem Roman Empire 63 BC- 476 A.D. Legs of iron and feet of iron and clay -Roman General Pompey conquered Jerusalem in 63 B.C. - Herod the Great exalted himself as god. -The Romans built roads through out it’s empire. (Easier the spread the gospel) Daniel Prophesied Babylonia took Jerusalem 586BC Nebuchadnezzar Dream Babylonia 626-539 B.C. Head of Gold -Destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and carried Judah into captivity in 586 B.C. -Daniel prophesied during this time -Nebuchadnezzar was king (had the statue dream)