Last lessonWhat changed going into the 1st centuryHow that contrasted with Jesus’ ministryQuestion from last weekFirst century treatment of womenSounds like what Muslims teach todayWhere did they get those teachings?Mohammed grew up in the trade caravansEncountered many Jews and ChristiansIslam is a hodgepodge of adaptations from bothBorrowed from Hellenism on treatment of womenMistook Jewish tradition with scriptural mandateSaw conflicts as indication that scripture was corruptThis lessonWomen in Jesus’ ministrySocial strata of Jerusalem and JudeaIntro into the DiasporaMore about womenLuke 7:36-50Luke 10:38-42 – This directly contradicts teaching from rabbis that said women should not be taught.Mary had the ability to make the choice to be a disciple and she made the right choice.Acts 22:3Luke 8:1-3Luke 8:40-56What’s the point?Status and dignity of women erodedBy cultureBy religious traditionJesus did not regard eitherJohn’s message was of a return to God’s WordJesus adds to that road-paving messageThe choice is ours, but the Truth is unchangingMatthew 11:28-30What was the first century social scene?Farmers, farmers, farmers, and fishermenFarmers included shepherds, and lots of themSheep were a staple, used for both food and clothingAll had long days, hard workMost formed the base of the social strata
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