(Below is the proven image of the Menorah from the Second Temple where Jesus drove the money-changers from and was dedicated to the Lord as an infant.)
Jesus was brought to the Second Temple (its ruins are called the Temple Mount in today's Jerusalem) to be dedicated as Luke 2:21-40 says. The Romans destroyed the Second Temple in AD 70, which had stood for 586 years( the first Temple was called Solomon's Temple-it was destroyed by the Babylonians.)
The Roman Empire commemorated the conquering of Jerusalem and Judea by building the still-standing famous Arch of Titus in AD 81. One of the friezes(pictorial carving) on the Arch of Titus records the Roman soldiers carrying away the giant Menorah of the Temple, while the Roman legion tore down every stone of the Second Temple. This Temple is where Jesus declared to the Pharisees that he would raise the temple of his body from the grave in 3 days.-Luke 2:19
In Matthew 24:2 Jesus prophesied that all of the stones of the Second Temple will be knocked down. This was fulfilled in AD 70. Only God could have known this!
The Spoils from the Temple of Jerusalem frieze of the Arch of Titus of course proves both that the Second Temple(sometimes called Herod's Temple) actually existed and Jesus's prophecy was true. Even pastor's I know and talk to do not know these facts. These truths prove that the Bible can absolutely be trusted.
Colossians 3:16-
6 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
1500 Protestant Churches closed in America in 2019.
Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S. - Lifeway Research
A Missouri pastor told me even adult members are leaving his church. Do not underestimate yourself. Even 1 person can have a huge impact in keeping people in Christ. To the people peeking in from the web I say: yes, we are saved by faith alone in Christ alone but heaven is not a socialist paradise. Jesus greatly encouraged us to work for eternal rewards and treasures. Never has it been easier to share evidence and edify the Sunday School children/youth/pastors and your friends.
Dr. Paul Elliot, the Bible Literacy Centre and Barna Research showed in 2011 that 75 percent of Evangelical youth leave the Christian faith. (Josh Mcdowell says it's 80 percent.)
Their main reason stated is that they no longer believe the Bible is true and no one in Church has answered their doubts.
The photo below of the Spoils from the Temple of Jerusalem frieze is in Public Domain, and can be freely used in any way. This is very rare, Photos like this may be bought under limited license for 20 dollars sometimes but a sales lady from one of these online photo corps, I called actually told me that a pastor could use their photo for a sermon on baby Jesus's dedication or Matthew 24:2 fulfillment- but not both. So I was fortunate to find the Public Domain (total free of use and infinite shares) photo below.
The Roman soldiers have placed the 7 armed Menorah of the destroyed Second Temple mentioned in the Gospels and Acts, on their shoulders.
(Thank you to Axel Smid for taking this photo and putting into the Public Domain in 2023)
The above coin image(left) is of King Herod Agrippa the First.
King Herod Agrippa I is the grandson of King Herod the Great-the one who wanted baby Jesus killed. Herod Agrippa I was the last Jewish king who ruled over Jerusalem and Judea. Acts 12 mentions "Herod" killing the Apostle James, but it is talking about Herod Agrippa the First.
Acts 12; About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.(ESV)
We can be 100 percent confident that Acts-and the entire Word-is accurate and true by faith of course. And since most Christians have some-even a tiny bit- doubt, evidence is also given for edification. Jesus told us that the Great Commandment is to love the Lord God with all our strength, heart, soul and mind.
The coin image of King Herod Agrippa I can be used freely for any educational purpose -even sent to an unlimited number of people/seats.
Other coin images I have put on this Pastors, Small groups forum, cannot be sent to an unlimited people/ seats.) The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage can be referenced because they authenticate a very similar coin. The renowned late Roman historian Michael Grant pleaded with Christians to use numismatics(coin science) to prove the Bible.
Thank you and praises to you forevermore Lord Jesus for loving the Church and I with all of your heart, soul and strength!
Jesus was brought to the Second Temple (its ruins are called the Temple Mount in today's Jerusalem) to be dedicated as Luke 2:21-40 says. The Romans destroyed the Second Temple in AD 70, which had stood for 586 years( the first Temple was called Solomon's Temple-it was destroyed by the Babylonians.)
The Roman Empire commemorated the conquering of Jerusalem and Judea by building the still-standing famous Arch of Titus in AD 81. One of the friezes(pictorial carving) on the Arch of Titus records the Roman soldiers carrying away the giant Menorah of the Temple, while the Roman legion tore down every stone of the Second Temple. This Temple is where Jesus declared to the Pharisees that he would raise the temple of his body from the grave in 3 days.-Luke 2:19
In Matthew 24:2 Jesus prophesied that all of the stones of the Second Temple will be knocked down. This was fulfilled in AD 70. Only God could have known this!
The Spoils from the Temple of Jerusalem frieze of the Arch of Titus of course proves both that the Second Temple(sometimes called Herod's Temple) actually existed and Jesus's prophecy was true. Even pastor's I know and talk to do not know these facts. These truths prove that the Bible can absolutely be trusted.
Colossians 3:16-
6 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
1500 Protestant Churches closed in America in 2019.
Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S. - Lifeway Research
A Missouri pastor told me even adult members are leaving his church. Do not underestimate yourself. Even 1 person can have a huge impact in keeping people in Christ. To the people peeking in from the web I say: yes, we are saved by faith alone in Christ alone but heaven is not a socialist paradise. Jesus greatly encouraged us to work for eternal rewards and treasures. Never has it been easier to share evidence and edify the Sunday School children/youth/pastors and your friends.
Dr. Paul Elliot, the Bible Literacy Centre and Barna Research showed in 2011 that 75 percent of Evangelical youth leave the Christian faith. (Josh Mcdowell says it's 80 percent.)
Their main reason stated is that they no longer believe the Bible is true and no one in Church has answered their doubts.
The photo below of the Spoils from the Temple of Jerusalem frieze is in Public Domain, and can be freely used in any way. This is very rare, Photos like this may be bought under limited license for 20 dollars sometimes but a sales lady from one of these online photo corps, I called actually told me that a pastor could use their photo for a sermon on baby Jesus's dedication or Matthew 24:2 fulfillment- but not both. So I was fortunate to find the Public Domain (total free of use and infinite shares) photo below.
The Roman soldiers have placed the 7 armed Menorah of the destroyed Second Temple mentioned in the Gospels and Acts, on their shoulders.
(Thank you to Axel Smid for taking this photo and putting into the Public Domain in 2023)
The above coin image(left) is of King Herod Agrippa the First.
King Herod Agrippa I is the grandson of King Herod the Great-the one who wanted baby Jesus killed. Herod Agrippa I was the last Jewish king who ruled over Jerusalem and Judea. Acts 12 mentions "Herod" killing the Apostle James, but it is talking about Herod Agrippa the First.
Acts 12; About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.(ESV)
We can be 100 percent confident that Acts-and the entire Word-is accurate and true by faith of course. And since most Christians have some-even a tiny bit- doubt, evidence is also given for edification. Jesus told us that the Great Commandment is to love the Lord God with all our strength, heart, soul and mind.
The coin image of King Herod Agrippa I can be used freely for any educational purpose -even sent to an unlimited number of people/seats.
Other coin images I have put on this Pastors, Small groups forum, cannot be sent to an unlimited people/ seats.) The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage can be referenced because they authenticate a very similar coin. The renowned late Roman historian Michael Grant pleaded with Christians to use numismatics(coin science) to prove the Bible.
Thank you and praises to you forevermore Lord Jesus for loving the Church and I with all of your heart, soul and strength!
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