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Let’s Practice…

1. How many major wars did Rome and the Jews fight?

2. When was the book of Hebrews likely written in relation to the Fall of Jerusalem?

3. What kind of political issue did Rome face as it changed from a Republic to an Empire?

4. Who was the emperor when the book of Revelation was most likely written?

5. Which emperor had Paul killed?

6. What was the role of the Colosseum in early Christian experience?

7. Why does Christianity naturally subvert authoritarian governments?

8. Who was the Emperor in Acts 11?

9. Who was the emperor when Jesus was born?

Let’s get Personal…

What is the relationship of any culture to Christianity? Take time this week to think this through. On
each day, think through what Scripture says the answer should be to each of the following situations.
Particularly, ask yourself, what is the point where Christ says I must differ from my own culture? Also,
answer the question of what that difference should look like.

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