The Gospels (4 of 4)
Series: The Coming of the Christ
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Psalm 40:7
Since the time of the Prophet Malachi, there has been 400 years of silence. God has not lifted up a prophet to speak on His behalf to His people, and a lot of changes and challenges have taken place. The children of Israel continued to hold on to the law given to them both in written and oral form. Alexander the Great ruled most of the known world and allowed the Jews to keep their customs and practice their religion. Upon his death, his kingdom was divided between four (4) of his generals and soon thereafter, the Roman Empire began to rise. It was under this empire that the Jewish nation began to struggle observing their customs and traditions, even to the point of being denied the opportunity to worship Jehovah. Dr. Finis Dake says here, ‘‘It was during this time that Daniel 11:1-34 was fulfilled, ending with the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes who took Jerusalem about 170 B.C., and polluted the temple, compelling the Jews to sacrifice to idols. He erected the statue of Jupiter on the altar of burnt offerings, sacrificed swine, burned the Scriptures, and prohibited the worship of Jehovah.’’ All this took place between 331-165 B.C. and it was during December of 165 B.C. that Jerusalem was liberated and re-established the true worship of God. As the century winds down to a close, the Roman Empire is in power and ruled with a strict hand. All worship was directed towards pagan gods and worship of the One True God was frowned upon. Even though all this was going on, God still had a plan...
Concerning the Gospel, only Matthew and Luke deals with the birth of Christ, whereas Mark and John focuses on the ministry and deity of the Lord. Each gospel writer had a specific view of the Savior and wrote their book to particular group of people. For example,
• The Book Matthew was written primarily to the Jews, and presents Jesus as the King of the Jews.
• The Book of Mark was wri ...
Series: The Coming of the Christ
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Psalm 40:7
Since the time of the Prophet Malachi, there has been 400 years of silence. God has not lifted up a prophet to speak on His behalf to His people, and a lot of changes and challenges have taken place. The children of Israel continued to hold on to the law given to them both in written and oral form. Alexander the Great ruled most of the known world and allowed the Jews to keep their customs and practice their religion. Upon his death, his kingdom was divided between four (4) of his generals and soon thereafter, the Roman Empire began to rise. It was under this empire that the Jewish nation began to struggle observing their customs and traditions, even to the point of being denied the opportunity to worship Jehovah. Dr. Finis Dake says here, ‘‘It was during this time that Daniel 11:1-34 was fulfilled, ending with the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes who took Jerusalem about 170 B.C., and polluted the temple, compelling the Jews to sacrifice to idols. He erected the statue of Jupiter on the altar of burnt offerings, sacrificed swine, burned the Scriptures, and prohibited the worship of Jehovah.’’ All this took place between 331-165 B.C. and it was during December of 165 B.C. that Jerusalem was liberated and re-established the true worship of God. As the century winds down to a close, the Roman Empire is in power and ruled with a strict hand. All worship was directed towards pagan gods and worship of the One True God was frowned upon. Even though all this was going on, God still had a plan...
Concerning the Gospel, only Matthew and Luke deals with the birth of Christ, whereas Mark and John focuses on the ministry and deity of the Lord. Each gospel writer had a specific view of the Savior and wrote their book to particular group of people. For example,
• The Book Matthew was written primarily to the Jews, and presents Jesus as the King of the Jews.
• The Book of Mark was wri ...
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