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Overview. The historical context The religious context The literary context. Galatians 4:4a. But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son … ( NKJV ) But when the right time came, God sent his Son … ( NLT ). The Historical Context.

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  1. Overview • The historical context • The religiouscontext • The literary context

  2. Galatians 4:4a But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son … (NKJV) But when the right time came, God sent his Son … (NLT)

  3. The Historical Context • The time was right because ofRomanrule • The Romans brought rest • The Romans built roads

  4. The Historical Context • The time was right because ofGreeklanguage ONE WORLD ONE LANGUAGE Alexander the Great

  5. The Historical Context • The time was right because of Jewish witness • They were scattered • They made settlements • They built synagogues • They translated Scripture

  6. The Historical Context • The time was right because ofDivineprovidence

  7. Daniel 2:20-22 Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.

  8. The Historical Context • The time was right because ofDivineprovidence • God controls history • God uses evil people • God uses evil plans

  9. Historical Review The time was right because of … • Romanrule • Greeklanguage • Jewishwitness • Divineprovidence

  10. The Religious Context • Palestine in the time of Christ was a hotbed of conflict between sects

  11. Acts 23:6 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!”

  12. Acts 23:7, 8 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection—and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

  13. Acts 23:9 Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”

  14. Acts 23:10 Now when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

  15. Sadducees Wealthy priests Power politics Law only Liberals The Religious Context

  16. Sadducees Essenes Mystics Ascetics Pray and meditate Monks The Religious Context

  17. Sadducees Essenes Pharisees Lay scholars Bible studies Law & prophets Charismatics The Religious Context

  18. Sadducees Essenes Pharisees Zealots Guerilla rebels Covert operations Muslims The Religious Context

  19. The Historical Context • Palestine in the time of Christ was a hotbed of conflict between sects • The sects were various attempts to remain true to the Word of God in a changing world

  20. Sadducees The Religious Context Accept

  21. Sadducees Essenes The Religious Context Avoid

  22. Sadducees Essenes Pharisees The Religious Context Adapt

  23. Sadducees Essenes Pharisees Zealots The Religious Context Attack

  24. The Historical Context • Palestine in the time of Christ was a hotbed of conflict between sects • The sects were various attempts to remain true to the Word of God in a changing world • Christians throughout history have used the same four approaches to adapt to changes in the world.

  25. Gospels Matt-John Biographies of life of Christ The Literary Context

  26. Gospels History Acts Mission of God thru the church The Literary Context

  27. Gospels History Letters Paul: Rom-Plm General: Heb-Jude Instructions in life and doctrine The Literary Context

  28. Gospels History Letters Prophecy Revelation Faith for the future The Literary Context

  29. Review • The historical context • The religious context • The literary context

  30. Questions for Discussion • Do you think God is controlling modern rulers and nations for His purposes as He controlled ancient kings like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar? How does this affect the way you see your government and your civil leaders?

  31. Questions for Discussion • How does this study affect your understanding of Jesus Christ as “Lord of lords and King of kings” (Rev 17:14 and 19:16)?

  32. Questions for Discussion • How does this study of God’s providence in ancient history make you feel about the present sinful world you live in?

  33. Questions for Discussion • Which of the four approaches to remaining true to the Word and the Lord in our rapidly changing world do you usually employ? Which one do you believe is most biblical?

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