Tag: Jesus
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Judea of Herod
(Just a bit more Roman history before we continue in Luke 7) Prior to Roman Rule: • Judah in path of invading armies crossing eastern Mediterranean shores – Judah controlled by Syrians, Greeks, Romans, others over the years • Syrians took over in 198 B.C., introduced Greek culture to Jews – Jews allowed to keep…
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Lord, Lord
“My lord, King…” “My lord of the land where I live, lord of the house you own that I rent…” “My lord, protector of the lands and neighborhood against the enemies which would destroy me and my family and take everything we have…” “My lord, boss, administrator over my work and lord over my wages…
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The Fruit of Good Advice – 2
A Tree and Its Fruit Luke 6:43 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, 44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. It’s a picture proverb, really; a comparison or two fruits to the…
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