In today's lesson, we explore how the mindset of the Zealot movement likely influenced some of the attitudes and actions of the disciples.
Jesus called disciples who were 'zealous' about the word of God and then had to channel that passion in the right direction: loving their neighbor and serving those who were on the margins of the Greco-Roman world.
Finally, we look at Judas Iscariot - was this his last name? We explore his name and his betrayal of Jesus in light of the direction the Zealots were driving the country.
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References:
Bargil Pixner - Paths of the Messiah (pg - 72-74): https://smile.amazon.com/Paths-Messiah-Bargil-Pixner/dp/0898708656/ref=sr_1_1?crid=360SJUQOUX3IL&dchild=1&keywords=paths+of+the+messiah&qid=1624408465&sprefix=paths+of+the+Messiah%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1
Caesar Augustus and the Birth of Jesus:
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