Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

At the age of twelve, as was custom, Jesus and his family went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.  After the Passover, his parents left Jerusalem.  After a days journey, they realized Jesus wasn't with them. They went back to Jerusalem and found him in the Temple Courts asking questions and marveling the scholars.  His parents were amazed when they saw him. In this episode, we will cover the rema...

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The last days of Herod are marked with rebellion. Even after his death, Herod Archelaus puts down a rebellion with three thousand causalities around the temple mount. Archelaus goes to Rome to confirm his appointment as king, and three other rebellions break out leading to another two thousand casualties and crucifixions alongside the Judean roadways as Rome restores order. When it was time for Jo...

A royal caravan, with military escort, arrives in Jerusalem. Magi, a religious ruling class from the East, request to see the one born King of the Jews. Herod, who is suffering with an extreme bowel disorder, is threatened for he was not born King of the Jews. He interviews the Magi and they speak of a star, and the Hebrew scholars point them to Bethlehem. In this episode, we cover the mysterious...

Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem on his eighth day to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. In this episode, we cover the Abrahamic covenant, the circumcision ritual, the blessing of Simeon and Anna and the Blood of Christ. Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 17:9-12 Luke 2:21:38 Leviticus 12:8 Luke 22:20 1 Peter 1:9 Hebrews 9:14 2 Corinthians 5:17 www.messagetokings.com

When Mary arrives in Nazareth, Joseph is shocked and he decides to quietly end the engagement, but the angel Gabriel shows himself and reveals God's plan. As the due date for Jesus' birth approaches, Caesar Augustus issues a census calling everyone to return to the place of their birth. Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem where Jesus is born. In this episode, we cover our Christmas traditions and...

After Mary discovers she is pregnant with the Son of God, she rushes to see Elizabeth, who is six months pregnant with John the Baptist. When they come together, the Spirit of Elijah comes into proximity with the actual Spirit of God. In this episode, we cover the birth of John the Baptist and these occurrences in the spirit and their profound meaning to us today. Luke 1:26-80 www.messagetokings.c...

The Book of John begins with IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD. John's introduction in many ways is the fulfillment of the philosophical thought of the Logos. In this episode, we cover the concept of the Logos concluding with the reward of believing. Zechariah goes mute, while Mary receives the promise of promises. John 1:1-14 Luke 1:1-25, 34, 38 Philippians 2:6-7 Hebrews 4:12 www.messagetokings.com

We have arrived at the New Testament. In this episode, we cover additional background historical accounts, the distinct differences between gospel writers, touch-on additional context, Jesus' ministry, and the format of the future podcasts. Leviticus 23:3 Matthew 12:11 John 5:19 Matthew 4:23 John 21:15 Ephesian 6:12 John 1:1 Colossians 1:15-20 www.messagetokings.com

In ancient times, the scrolls of the torah and prophets were only available to the wealthy and the religious authorities. While the Greek education system of the day emphasized the gymnasium approach to learning, the Hebrew system placed significant emphasis on the memorization of the Torah and the books of the prophets. This filling of the word of God was tantamount in the education of youth. In...

While Herod's reputation increases with Caesar Augustus and Rome, his reputation in Jerusalem deteriorates and intrigues within his family result in a murderous consuming fire of jealousy. In this episode, we cover the intrigues in the court of Jerusalem and the devastation Herod brings upon his own family and his people. Proverbs 10:6-8 www.messagetokings.com

In the year 12BC, a blazing comet appears in the night skies. Its Haley's comet which appears every generation. We know the Magi have been watching the skies for a sign, a sign in the heavens, pointing them toward a new king. Haley's comet will not be the sign they are looking for, but they are looking... In this episode, we cover the history of Haley's comet throughout history and its parallels t...

Around this time, a baby is born in Bethlehem named Joseph. He will eventually move to Nazareth and live west of the Sea of Galilee. In this episode, we cover village life in Nazareth and the feasts of Israel and their meaning. Deuteronomy 16:16-17 Romans 5:6 Hebrews 10:4-10 Daniel 11:32 Mark 16:15-18 John 14:12 1 John 4:4 www.messagetokings.com

Once Herod established his rule in Jerusalem, he pursued a massive building campaign erecting palaces, fortresses and harbors. His grand project was the beautification of Jerusalem, the terraforming of the city and the rebuilding of the temple mount. 2 John 2:20 www.messagetokings.com

After the death of the assassins of Caesar and the Battle of Philippi, the 2nd Triumvirate divides up the Roman world. Lepidus repetitively gets sidelined and a power struggle erupts between Octavian and Marc Anthony. The clash not only decides the first man in Rome, but also sets in motion monumental changes to Roman society. In this episode, we cover the death of the republic and a warning for A...

The Second Triumvirate is formed to hunt down the assassins of Julius Caesar. The entire Roman world becomes engulfed in a Civil War and chaos reigns in Jerusalem. Herod Antipitar is poisoned and Parthians invade Judah. Herod Antipitar's son named Herod as well flees to Rome. In Rome, he is named 'King of the Jews' by the Roman Senate and with Roman support retakes Judah. Matthew 2:2 John 19:20 ww...

On March 27, 2020, the astronomical telescope Neowise discovered a comet approaching our solar system. The comet was named after the telescope and continued toward the sun. On July 3rd, it was expected to burn up as it rounded the sun. Instead, it continued its orbit and continues on its path. Today, it is visible in many parts of the earth. In this podcast, we consider the potential of this comet...

Civil War breaks out over the Roman Republic between Julius Caesar and the Republicans. Julius Caesar defeats Pompey and chases him to Egypt where he is saved by Herod, who receives great favor and honor. In this episode, we cover the Roman Civil War, the Rise of Herod and Caesar's eventual assassination. Matthew 1:16 www.messagetokings.com

Julius Caesar forms the first triumvirate and partners with Crassus and Pompey and wins the consulship of Rome in 59BC. His actions during his consulship earn him many enemies. To avoid legal action, he takes on a proconsulship of Northern Italy and invades Gaul. In a campaign that will last eight years, he takes Gaul, modern France, for Rome. Meanwhile, the Parthians defeat Crassus and the Parthi...

In this episode, we layer in the characters of the first triumpharant and the decline of the Hasmonean kingdom. Caesar rises in influence and bows his knee to ambition. Crassus destroys the armies of Spartacus and Pompey takes Hispania, Pontus, and Judah for Rome. www.messagetokings.com

In light of current events, we are pausing our standard broadcasts to give a Christian Historical response to the Coronavirus or COVID-19. Join us as we cover Biblical and historical examples of viruses and plagues and how David and others in the word have stood firm in the midst of these trials. Psalm 91:1-7 Philippians 4:8 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 12:2 John 10:10 Numbers 16:48 Ezekiel 22:30 www.mess...

In this episode, we cover the Hasmonean Kingdom and its first kings and we shift our accounts to cover the greater geopolitical scene. The Kingdom of Pontus is on the rise, the Seleucids are losing power and Rome faces its greatest internal threats with the fractious events between Marius and Sulla which provide the blueprint for the destruction of the Roman Republic. www.messagetokings.com

Judas Maccabee counter-attacks and expands the Jewish borders, but the Seleucids keep coming. Year after year, war exhausts the nation and the people. Judas approves a treaty with Rome in order to prevent the invasions. Unfortunately, the treaty backfires and the Seleucids invade and Judas dies in battle and the Roman alliance remains. In this episode, we cover the start of the Hasmonean Kingdom a...

Happy Hanukkah After a failed campaign against the Romans, Antiochus Epiphanes burns with anger and takes his anger out on the Jews. He defiles the temple and abuses the Jewish people which leads to an uprising. In this episode, we cover the revolt led by Judas Maccabee and his recapture of Jerusalem and the cleansing of the temple. Daniel 11:29-32 1 Book of Maccabees

Upon the conclusion fo the First Punic War, Hamilcar Barca forces his son Hannibal to swear his vengeance on Rome. He gets his vengeance when he attacks Saguntum in Iberia, modern Spain. In turn, Rome declares war on Carthage and Hannibal marches on Rome. In this episode, we cover Hannibal's crossing of the Alps, the Battle of Cannae and the 2nd Punic War. www.messagetokings.com