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Roman Rule 63 BC Take over Judah AD 6 rename Judea and Roman Procurator takes over
Zelots Rebel against Rome Try to take land back Crushed in AD 66 Destroyed thousand and temple Again in AD 132- forced to leave Jerusalem AD 700-sent all over—Spain and Asia
Jews Hope for Messiah Help win back freedom Expected great king to restore glory Jesus of Nazareth AD Judea to Galilee Crowds gather to hear him 12 close followers called disciples
Jesus God is coming Stop sinning Jewish law not as important as relationship with father Main message—Sermon on the Mount— person to love and forgive from the heart
Parables Love and forgiveness Used parables – Stories to teach lessons Prodigal son Good Samaritan