Last lessonWomen in Jesus’ ministrySocial strata of Jerusalem and JudeaThis lessonContinue with social strata in JudeaWho were these people?What made them tick?What was the 1st century social scene?Farmers, farmers, farmers, and fishermenFarmers included shepherds, and lots of themAll had long days, hard workMost formed the base of the social strataMatthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11John 21:1-8 – Jesus appears to the disciples in a similar manner to the way in which He first called them.John 5:2 – There was a gate near the temple used for bringing sheep in for sacrifices. Sheep were important!MerchantsDistributed goods to/from other parts of the worldRan markets where farmers, shepherds, fishermen soldGenerally better off than most agrarians/fishermenOne rung up from the agrarians/fishermenMatthew 25:14-30 – Most merchants had servants. They needed their servants to help them make money or they would go out of business.Somewhere in the middleTax collectors (publicans)Bought positionAssessment arbitraryFill quotaShaky heritageHigh net worthVery low esteem with allMatthew 5:43-48Matthew 18:15-17Matthew 9:9-13Luke 18:9-14
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