In Video Illustrations: "Rome"

Roman Census

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Occasionally the emperor of Rome called for a periodic registration of all the subjects in the Roman Empire. The event, called the Roman Census, was not voluntary and required everyone in Judea to report to Jerusalem. Two of those subjects making the journey to Jerusalem happened to include the pregnant Mary and Joseph.

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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Jesus Talks About The Destruction Of The Temple

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In this clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts “The Gospels,” Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and warns his followers that they may be arrested, tortured or killed on his account, but gives hope for his glorious return. This clip includes the history of Rome destroying the Temple along with the destruction and “Romanization” of Jerusalem and Judea.

Scripture: Mark 13:1

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The Historical Context For The Birth Of Jesus

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This clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels" tells the story of the Israelites who had long lived under a variety of oppressors. During the time of Jesus' birth the Jewish people were under the rule of the Roman Empire. While the Roman province of Judea and Galilee was quite small, the impact of the Roman Empire and its culture was quite prominent, and the pagan religion was a great offense to the Jewish people. Under the authority of Rome, Herod the Great was the reigning, "King of the Jews".

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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional