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Psalms, Part 2

Jesse Jenkins

July 30, 2017

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Psalms 8-13
Psalms 8:4-5 – Man is God’s greatest creation.
- Hebrews 2:6-9 – Quotes this passage and applies it to Jesus.
Psalm 13 – When the going gets tough, let us turn to God and pray!

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Focus on the First Century, Part 7

Ed Whitt

July 26, 2017

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Last lesson
- Aristobulus’ short rule
- Profane rule of Jannaeus
- Alexandra Salome’s accomplishments
- Rivalry of brothers
- Idumean intrigue
- First of the Herodians
This lesson
- Adventures of Aristobulus II
- Herodian Dynasty solidifies
- The last Hasmonean
- The reign of Herod the Great, Part 1
Antipater is governor
- Court Julius Caesar’s favor
- Appointed procurator of Judea
Judean semi-autonomy
Antipater appoints sons to power
- Phasael becomes governor of Jerusalem
- Herod appointed governor of Galilee
Aristobulus unchained
- Escapes Rome in 57 B.C.
- Another rebellion against Rome
Chased into Syria by Romans
- Trapped in Machaerus
- Prisoner of Rome – again
“Kindness” of Julius Caesar
Pompey’s intervention
Malice Malichus
- Taxed by Cassius
- Saved by Antipater
- Completes his mission anyway in 43 B.C.
Herod and brother are Tetrarchs
- Herod is over Galilee
- Phasael is over Judea
- War of 40 B.C.
War of 40 B.C.
- Antigonus revolts
  - Herod and Phasael defend Jerusalem
  - Antigonus allies with Parthia
  - Invades eastern portion of the region
  - Phasael and Hyranus taken prisoner
  - Phasael dies and Hyrcanus banished
    - Antigonus permanently removes Hyrcanus II from high priesthood by having his servants bite off his ears. (c.f. Leviticus 21:17-24)
  - Herod escapes to Rome
- Antigonus now king and high priest
Herod now hero in Rome
- Paraded by Caesar before the senate
- Given title
- Sent home with an army
Herod prevails against Antigonus
- Sends Antigonus to Marc Anthony
- Disposes of him
Herod solidifies position
- Marries granddaughter of John Hyrcanus II
- Appoints Aristobulus III as high priest in 36 B.C.
- Brings John Hyrcanus II home from exile
- Aristobulus retires a year later, age 18
- Hyrcanus “retires” at age 80 in 30 B.C.
End of the Hasmonean “problem”
- Herod still doesn’t feel secure
  - Mariamne I accused and tried
  - Her mother testifies against her
  - Mariamne found guilty, executed
  - Mother self-declares as queen, is executed
- Two more “problems”
  - Sons Alexander and Aristobulus accused
  - Turned over to Octavius for execution
No Hasmoneans are left alive
Herod in power many years
- Reigned 33 years (not in power all of them)
- Lived 70 years
Both praised and reviled
- Much elaborate infrastructure
  - Multiple palaces
  - Aqueducts, ports, roads, etc.
  - Major temple renovation
- Ruthless, even to own family
Coming weeks
- More of the Herodian Dynasty
- Role of women in Jewish society
- Social strata of Jerusalem
- Religious sects
- Purification
- Laws of the Sabbath

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The Christian’s Joy

Jesse Jenkins

July 23, 2017

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Introduction
- Suicide rates in the United States
- Psalm 51:12 – David’s prayer of repentance
God’s word should be received with joy.
- Matthew 13:20 – Even the “stony ground” received the word with joy.
- I Thessalonians 1:6
- Acts 8:39
- Have I lost the joy of my salvation?
Joy is the result of a spiritual mind.
- Philippians 3:3
- Romans 14:17
We are commanded to rejoice always.
- Philippians 4:4
- Romans 12:12
- I Thessalonians 5:16
- Psalms 32:11
- Psalms 149:5
Christians are joyful people in all circumstances.
- I Thessalonians 4:13
- I John 1:4
- I Peter 1:8
- Psalms 35:9
- III John 1:4
Christians rejoice when they see their brethren walking with God.
- Philippians 4:1-3, 10
- II Corinthians 8:2
- Acts 13:50-52
- Acts 5:41
- Colossians 1:11
- I Peter 4:12-13
When one rejoices in God’s salvation, he serves Him!

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Christians at Work

David Watson

July 23, 2017

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Daniel 6:4 – Daniel’s detractors could find no accusation against him.
Character
- Colossians 3:8-9
- Luke 3:12-13 – Jesus’ commands to tax collectors.
- Luke 19:8-10 – Zaccheus promises to work honestly.
- II Thessalonians 3:6-13
Attitude
- Colossians 3:22-25 – If God expected this from slaves, surely he expects this or more from employees who are in a more privileged position.
- Ephesians 6:5-8 – When we work for our boss, we are working for God.
- I Peter 2:18-20 – Your boss might be unreasonable, but we must still obey God and patiently endure.
Leadership
- Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1 – Masters must answer to God!
- James 5:1-6 – God is not pleased when masters mistreat their workers.
- Leviticus 19:13 – God cares about the worker!
Spirituality
- Titus 2:9-10
- I Timothy 6:1-2 – Work well so that God’s name will not be spoken against.

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Psalms, Part 1

Jesse Jenkins

July 23, 2017

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Psalms 1-7
Psalms 1:1 – God has a law and He wants us to walk in it!
Psalms 1:6 – A godly man is one who respects God and His word. “Godly” is not the same as “god-like.”
Psalms 2:1-5, 8-10 – The rulers on earth generally rage against God.
Psalms 4:1 – We can have gladness even in times of persecution because we live in spiritual peace and safety.
Psalms 5:3 – This is the best and only right way to start our day!
Psalms 6:1 – Don’t let the hardships of life turn you against God.

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