The Jews were looking for freedom from the oppressive Roman Empire. They desired a Messiah who would rule the world and crush their enemies. God does not approve of oppressive regimes or those who step on and abuse others. But, what’s at the root of that oppression? Sin. …Sin is what Jesus came to free us from. As Pastor Terry will point out in today’s message, the freedom Jesus brought not only could free the Jews, but even their persecutors from the sin that fueled their tyranny.