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THE POLITICAL WORLD AT THE TIME OF THE INCARNATION THE FALL AND PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE Gen 3:14-15 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou...

THE POLITICAL WORLD AT THE TIME OF THE INCARNATION THE FALL AND PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE Gen 3:14-15 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.  THE PROMISED TO ABRAHAM Gen 12:1-3 1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. ISRAELITE BONDAGE AND EXODUS  Deliverance from Egypt.  The journey in the wilderness  The inheritance of Canaan  God intended that the Kingdom of David should spread Theocracy (God’s ruler ship) throughout the world. Jacob’s Prophecy of the Children of Israel  Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. DAVID Began to reign when 30 years of age. but over Judah alone, 1055 B.C. (2 Sam 5:4; 1 Kings 2:11; 1 Chron 29:27); over all Israel, seven years and six months later, 1048 B.C.  Israelfailed God as a nation and was led into captivity by other nations.  Therewere several attempts to rebuild the nation of Israel and reverse the Diaspora. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt more than once. 1. Babylon (605-539) ◦ Nebuchadnezzar led Israel into captivity. (605BC) 2. Medo-Persia (539-331) ◦ Daruis decreed that the Jews should be allowed to return and rebuild Jerusalem and their homes. 3. Greece (331-168) ◦ Antiochus tried to force Jews to Hellenize 4. Rome (BC168-476AD) ◦ Caesar imposed heavy taxes on the Jews. ◦ Greco-Roman Culture (Hellenism)  The Greek language was widely spoken throughout the Roman Empire.  Resistance of the Maccabaeus (Hanukkah)  Roman Invasion and installation of Herod as King. PROPHETIC PREDICTIONS OF A COMING MESSIAH  PROPHETIC PREDICTIONS OF A COMING MESSIAH Belief in the eventual coming of the Messiah “mashiah” is a basic and fundamental part of traditional Judaism and Christianity.  The Messianic Idea in Judaism The term Messiah- "mashiah" -literally means "the anointed one," and refers to the ancient practice of anointing kings with oil when they took the throne. The “mashiah” is the one who will be anointed as king in the End of Days.  The Messianic Idea in Judaism What is a “Messianic” Prophecy? The Old Testament books in the Bible (all of them written between 1450 BC and 430 BC) contained hundreds of prophecies about an “anointed one” (“Messiah” in Hebrew) who would arrive in their future. The Messiah would “deliver” or “save” all the Jewish people, bringing them to paradise or heaven.  The Messianic Idea in Judaism The Mashiah 1. He will be a great political leader descended from King David. 2. He will be well-versed in Jewish law, and observant of its commandments. 3. He will be a charismatic leader. 4. He will be a great military leader, who will win battles for Israel. 5. He will be a great judge, who makes righteous decisions. 6. But above all, he will be a human being, not a god, demi-god or other supernatural being.  The Messianic Age When the Messiah comes, he will launch the messianic age (Olam Ha-Ba). 1. Peace among all nations. 2. Perfect harmony and abundance in nature. 3. All Jews return from exile to Israel. 4. Universal acceptance of the Jewish God and religion. 5. No sin or evil; all Israel will obey the commandments. 6. Restoration of the Temple. The Messianic Idea in Christianity What is a Messiah ? The same term “anointed; chosen” in Greek is "Christos" (or Christ) That's why Christians called Jesus as "Jesus Christ", which acknowledges that Jesus is the Messiah. The Messianic Idea in Christianity Who is the Messiah ? Christians acknowledge that Jesus is the Messiah since (for them) He fulfilled the Messianic prophecies which pointed to His life and ministry on earth.  The Messianic Declaration of Jesus Luke 24:44 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.