SUMMARY: The Essenes were a unique sect of Judaism. In this episode, Robby and Chris compare and contrast ways that John the Baptist and Jesus might have been Essenes. TIME STAMPS: 3:20 (John the Baptist an Essene?) 12:22 (Why he wasn’t an Essene) 14:55 (Was Jesus an Essene) LINKS: Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders

SUMMARY: There are four ancient sects that broke off from the Jewish religion. Today Robby and Chris observe why the Essenes started and compare them to religion today. TIME STAMPS: 2:45 (the four sects) 5:40 (who were the Essenes) 15:46 (how they copied the bible) LINKS: Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to

SUMMARY: Continuing on the topic of how to steal a priesthood Robby and Chris look back to the Maccabean revolt to see how God started to give the temple back to the people and prepared it for Jesus. TIME STAMPS: 2:35 (How have we missed it) 5:33 (Maccabean revolt) 11:28 (Priesthood moved from genealogies to

Summary: Knowing the history of the priesthood allows you to see the deeper significance of Jesus’s death on the cross. Today Robby and Chris delve into the condition of the priesthood prior to Jesus’s coming and give an in-depth look at what happened in the temple when Jesus died. Time Stamps:  6:20 (History of the

Summary: The impacts of Hellenism are vast and they penetrate every area of our culture. In this episode, Robby and Chris identify the four key elements of Hellenism that changed the mindset of the Jewish people and has continued to influence us today. Time Stamps: 4:02 (Influence of information) 8:53 (Influence of education) 15:18 (Influence

Summary: By looking back at history we can notice events that have changed the world. This week Robby and Chris discuss how Alexander The Great’s style of war influenced the way we think today. Time Stamps: 3:01 (History of Alexander The Great) 11:00 (Alexander The Great confronts Jerusalem) 16:13 (Corruption of the priesthood) Links: Click

Summary: By looking back at history we can notice events that have changed the world. This week Robby and Chris discuss how Alexander The Great’s style of war influenced the way we think today.

Time Stamps:

* 3:01 (History of Alexander The Great)

* 11:00 (Alexander The Great confronts Jerusalem)

* 16:13 (Corruption of the priesthood)

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Summary: The Bible is not simply black and white, it’s dynamic. Today Robby and Chris talk about how when following Jesus sometimes instead of searching for more information on what Jesus was like, we should walk with him and understand how he lived. Time Stamps: 2:53 (Belief in action) 11:40 (Abstract Vs. Dynamic thinking) Links:

Summary: Eastern and Western thought are radically different from each other. The problem we face today is that we try to read the bible, an Eastern book with a Western mindset. In this episode, Robby and Chris show you how to interpret the Bible with an Eastern mindset. Time Stamps: 2:04 (Barriers that hinder us

Summary: Many Americans today have adopted replacement theology without even realizing it. Today on the podcast Robby and Chris define abolish and fulfill to have a better understanding of what role the Old Testament played in shaping the New Testament. Time Stamps: 3:36 (History of replacement theology) 14:50 (Definition of the word fulfill) 18:35 (Nuanced