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In first century Israel, baptism was immersion in water as a ceremony of purification or initiation. John the Baptist specifically performed this ceremony for people who "repented (turned) from their sins (willful disobedience to God) ". Jesus sought baptism as an initiation into priesthood, at the beginning of his public role. A Roman military officer commanding one hundred soldiers. Christ is a title, which means the anointed one of God. In Greek, Christos = Christ = the Anointed. In Hebrew, Mashiah = Messiah = the Anointed. Anointed can be translated to mean set apart by God for a sacred purpose (such as prophet, priest or king). A slow torture to put one to death by nailing or binding hands and feet to a cross beam. An evil spirit or power. One who professes to have learned certain principles from another. It is applied principally to the followers of Jesus, and often refers to Jesus' twelve main followers. Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as one of three persons that make up the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). Jesus states that one role of the Holy Spirit is to indwell and empower Jesus' followers The name Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name, Yeshua, which in turn is a contraction of the name "Yehoshua," translated to mean "God (Jehovah) saves". Wherever God is willfully recognized and obeyed as King. This comprehensive term is frequently used by Jesus, and a significant focus of his life's purpose. In Hebrew, Mashiah = Messiah = the Anointed (or Christ in Greek). Anointed can be translated to mean set apart by God for a sacred purpose (such as prophet, priest or king). Based on the words of earlier prophets, the first century Jewish people expected the arrival of the One promised by God as a great deliver and who was to be in a preeminent sense the anointed of God. Jesus claimed to be the Jewish Messiah, causing the controversy and trial leading to his execution. Jesus was commonly referred to as Jesus from the town of Nazareth, in Israel. Jesus spent most of his years in this geographic area. A short fictitious story that illustrates a moral truth or spiritual principle. Jesus used this teaching technique (speaking figuratively and with metaphors) to convey truth in a more engaging form. A member of one of the three main Jewish parties (the others were the Essenes and Sadducees) noted for their strict adherence to rites and ceremonies of the written law. The Pharasees came from the ranks of the scribes (experts in the law) while the Sadduccees came from the ranks of the priests. The process of admitting sorrow for misdeeds. Literally, to turn completely in the other direction. Used in conjuction with one turning from disobedience to willful obedience to God. A member of a tranditional ruling class of priests from one of the three main Jewish parties (the others were the Essenes and Pharasees). They rejected doctrines not found in the Jewish Law, such as resurrection, retribution in a future life, and angels. The Sadducceees came from the ranks of the priests, while the Pharasees came from the ranks of the scribes (experts in the law). A native or inhabitant of the region of Samaria (north of Jerusalem) in Israel. First century Jews and Samaritans has significant discord. Jews viewed them as a mixed race (partially Jew) with a pagan core through intermarriage. Jews were known to take a longer path around Samaria to avoid any contact with this people group. The personal supreme spirit of evil. Recognized as the adversary of God, tempter of mankind, the leader of rebellious angels, and the ruler of hell. A phrase Jesus used to identify himself as related to God the Father, and as diety himself. In contrast, the "Son of David" is his Jewish identity, the "Son of Man indicates his humanity. A phrase Jesus used to identify himself (some eighty times) as part of the human race. In contrast, the "Son of David" is his Jewish identity, the "Son of God is his divine name. Jesus used "Son of Man" often in connection with his mission, his death and resurrection, and his coming again to earth after his ascention into heaven. A building set apart for the worship of God. The first temple in Jerusalem was built by King Solomon (953 B.C.). The temple at Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious activities and traditions. Three buildings in Jerusalem were repeatedly built on the same site, with the same basic design, upon destruction.
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