Message To Kings - A Biblical History Of Man

The last days of Herod are marked with rebellion. Even after his death, Herod Archelaus puts down a rebellion with three thousand causalities around the temple mount. Archelaus goes to Rome to confirm his appointment as king, and three other rebellions break out leading to another two thousand casualties and crucifixions alongside the Judean roadways as Rome restores order. When it was time for Joseph and Mary to return from Egypt, their fear of Herod Archelaus was justified. Thus, they settled in Nazareth. Matthew 2:22-23Luke 2:39-40Isaiah 53:1-3www.messagetokings.com

A royal caravan, with military escort, arrives in Jerusalem. Magi, a religious ruling class from the East, request to see the one born King of the Jews. Herod, who is suffering with an extreme bowel disorder, is threatened for he was not born King of the Jews. He interviews the Magi and they speak of a star, and the Hebrew scholars point them to Bethlehem. In this episode, we cover the mysterious Magi, their visit, their gifts, their kingly presence and Herod's terrible reaction. Isaiah 60:1-6Matthew 2:1-18Psalm 8:2Luke 19:40www.messagetokings.com

Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem on his eighth day to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. In this episode, we cover the Abrahamic covenant, the circumcision ritual, the blessing of Simeon and Anna and the Blood of Christ. Genesis 12:1-3Genesis 17:9-12Luke 2:21:38Leviticus 12:8Luke 22:201 Peter 1:9Hebrews 9:142 Corinthians 5:17www.messagetokings.com

When Mary arrives in Nazareth, Joseph is shocked and he decides to quietly end the engagement, but the angel Gabriel shows himself and reveals God's plan. As the due date for Jesus' birth approaches, Caesar Augustus issues a census calling everyone to return to the place of their birth. Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem where Jesus is born. In this episode, we cover our Christmas traditions and reveal how one of them could be more true than we ever imagine. Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:1-38www.messagetokings.com

After Mary discovers she is pregnant with the Son of God, she rushes to see Elizabeth, who is six months pregnant with John the Baptist. When they come together, the Spirit of Elijah comes into proximity with the actual Spirit of God. In this episode, we cover the birth of John the Baptist and these occurrences in the spirit and their profound meaning to us today. Luke 1:26-80www.messagetokings.com

The Book of John begins with IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD. John's introduction in many ways is the fulfillment of the philosophical thought of the Logos. In this episode, we cover the concept of the Logos concluding with the reward of believing. Zechariah goes mute, while Mary receives the promise of promises. John 1:1-14Luke 1:1-25, 34, 38Philippians 2:6-7Hebrews 4:12www.messagetokings.com

We have arrived at the New Testament. In this episode, we cover additional background historical accounts, the distinct differences between gospel writers, touch-on additional context, Jesus' ministry, and the format of the future podcasts. Leviticus 23:3Matthew 12:11John 5:19Matthew 4:23John 21:15Ephesian 6:12John 1:1Colossians 1:15-20www.messagetokings.com

In ancient times, the scrolls of the torah and prophets were only available to the wealthy and the religious authorities. While the Greek education system of the day emphasized the gymnasium approach to learning, the Hebrew system placed significant emphasis on the memorization of the Torah and the books of the prophets. This filling of the word of God was tantamount in the education of youth.In this episode, Jannel Heaston and Rose Wittenmeyer (founder of memorize by the book - https://bythebookthebible.com) discuss the Hebrew culture and education of the youth in the ancient days and the power of memorizing the word. www.messagetokings.com

While Herod's reputation increases with Caesar Augustus and Rome, his reputation in Jerusalem deteriorates and intrigues within his family result in a murderous consuming fire of jealousy. In this episode, we cover the intrigues in the court of Jerusalem and the devastation Herod brings upon his own family and his people. Proverbs 10:6-8www.messagetokings.com

In the year 12BC, a blazing comet appears in the night skies. Its Haley's comet which appears every generation. We know the Magi have been watching the skies for a sign, a sign in the heavens, pointing them toward a new king. Haley's comet will not be the sign they are looking for, but they are looking... In this episode, we cover the history of Haley's comet throughout history and its parallels to changes in principalities, the events of Rome, and a modern Christmas Star that will show its brightness on the evening of December 21, 2020. Psalm 8:1-5Genesis 1:14Psalm 19:1-4Number 6:23-27www.messagetokings.com

Around this time, a baby is born in Bethlehem named Joseph. He will eventually move to Nazareth and live west of the Sea of Galilee. In this episode, we cover village life in Nazareth and the feasts of Israel and their meaning. Deuteronomy 16:16-17Romans 5:6Hebrews 10:4-10Daniel 11:32Mark 16:15-18John 14:121 John 4:4www.messagetokings.com

Once Herod established his rule in Jerusalem, he pursued a massive building campaign erecting palaces, fortresses and harbors. His grand project was the beautification of Jerusalem, the terraforming of the city and the rebuilding of the temple mount. 2 John 2:20www.messagetokings.com

After the death of the assassins of Caesar and the Battle of Philippi, the 2nd Triumvirate divides up the Roman world. Lepidus repetitively gets sidelined and a power struggle erupts between Octavian and Marc Anthony. The clash not only decides the first man in Rome, but also sets in motion monumental changes to Roman society. In this episode, we cover the death of the republic and a warning for America. www.messagetokings.com

The Second Triumvirate is formed to hunt down the assassins of Julius Caesar. The entire Roman world becomes engulfed in a Civil War and chaos reigns in Jerusalem. Herod Antipitar is poisoned and Parthians invade Judah. Herod Antipitar's son named Herod as well flees to Rome. In Rome, he is named 'King of the Jews' by the Roman Senate and with Roman support retakes Judah. Matthew 2:2John 19:20www.messagetokings.com

On March 27, 2020, the astronomical telescope Neowise discovered a comet approaching our solar system. The comet was named after the telescope and continued toward the sun. On July 3rd, it was expected to burn up as it rounded the sun. Instead, it continued its orbit and continues on its path. Today, it is visible in many parts of the earth. In this podcast, we consider the potential of this comet being a sign and its meaning to us today. Could it be God is calling out for us pray for new wisdom?Psalm 19:1-4Genesis 1:14James 3:17James 1:5Mark 2:22Matthew 13:52Proverbs 1:20Ephesians 1:17www.messagetokings.com

Civil War breaks out over the Roman Republic between Julius Caesar and the Republicans. Julius Caesar defeats Pompey and chases him to Egypt where he is saved by Herod, who receives great favor and honor. In this episode, we cover the Roman Civil War, the Rise of Herod and Caesar's eventual assassination. Matthew 1:16www.messagetokings.com

Julius Caesar forms the first triumvirate and partners with Crassus and Pompey and wins the consulship of Rome in 59BC. His actions during his consulship earn him many enemies. To avoid legal action, he takes on a proconsulship of Northern Italy and invades Gaul. In a campaign that will last eight years, he takes Gaul, modern France, for Rome. Meanwhile, the Parthians defeat Crassus and the Parthians advance towards Jerusalem and Herod rises in power. We conclude this episode with a comparison of the Roman quest for power to the humble state of our savior. Luke 2:25-37Psalm 37:35-36Galatians 5:19-26www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we layer in the characters of the first triumpharant and the decline of the Hasmonean kingdom. Caesar rises in influence and bows his knee to ambition. Crassus destroys the armies of Spartacus and Pompey takes Hispania, Pontus, and Judah for Rome. www.messagetokings.com

In light of current events, we are pausing our standard broadcasts to give a Christian Historical response to the Coronavirus or COVID-19. Join us as we cover Biblical and historical examples of viruses and plagues and how David and others in the word have stood firm in the midst of these trials.Psalm 91:1-7Philippians 4:82 Timothy 1:7Romans 12:2John 10:10Numbers 16:48Ezekiel 22:30www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we cover the Hasmonean Kingdom and its first kings and we shift our accounts to cover the greater geopolitical scene. The Kingdom of Pontus is on the rise, the Seleucids are losing power and Rome faces its greatest internal threats with the fractious events between Marius and Sulla which provide the blueprint for the destruction of the Roman Republic. www.messagetokings.com