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Annas and Caiaphas

Annas and Caiaphas, a powerful father-in-law and son-in-law duo who dominated the high priesthood in first-century Judea, embody how Rome’s occupation turned a sacred office into a tool of political control, with their influence culminating in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

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Simeon in Luke is a faithful, Spirit-led servant who recognizes Jesus as the promised Messiah, proclaiming salvation and foretelling the challenges to come.

Caesar Augustus

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In Luke’s Gospel, Caesar Augustus, Rome’s first emperor and bringer of the Pax Romana, is mentioned in connection with the census that brings Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, highlighting how the emperor’s decree unknowingly fulfills God’s plan and contrasting Augustus’s claim to peace with the true peace brought by Jesus.

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The Pharisees in the first century were a respected Jewish religious group known for their strict adherence to the full Hebrew scriptures, oral traditions, belief in resurrection, and influence among the common people, yet they faced criticism from Jesus for elevating human traditions over God’s commandments.

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In Luke 2, the days of purification reflect the First Century Jewish law requiring a mother’s ritual purification and the presentation of the firstborn male at the temple, demonstrating faithful observance of Mosaic customs.

Levi

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In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ call of Levi the tax collector reveals His radical mission to welcome society’s outcasts, transforming even the most despised into disciples through mercy and table fellowship.

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A synagogue was a local Jewish community center for worship, Scripture reading, and teaching, playing a vital role in religious and social life during Jesus’ time.

Annas and Caiaphas

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Annas and Caiaphas

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Simeon

Simeon in Luke is a faithful, Spirit-led servant who recognizes Jesus as the promised Messiah, proclaiming salvation and foretelling the challenges to come.

Caesar Augustus

Pharisees

Days of Perification

In Luke 2, the days of purification reflect the First Century Jewish law requiring a mother’s ritual purification and the presentation of the firstborn male at the temple, demonstrating faithful observance of Mosaic customs.

Levi

In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ call of Levi the tax collector reveals His radical mission to welcome society’s outcasts, transforming even the most despised into disciples through mercy and table fellowship.

Synagogues

A synagogue was a local Jewish community center for worship, Scripture reading, and teaching, playing a vital role in religious and social life during Jesus’ time.

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