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ONLINE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE - JERICHOSome varied activities for a Bible Study Group. Reading Aloud
First, silently read Josephus: Antiquities 15:3-4 (click on image at right for text). Make a note of the central dramatic moments in the story. Get a sense of the characters involved, and what they were like:
Now read the story aloud, entering into its drama and ambiguity - Josephus was trying to portray Herod in a favorable light, but he had an uphill battle.
Topic for Discussion
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Read Mark 10:46-52. It tells the story of Jesus and the blind beggar in Jericho.
Each of us is blind in one way or another. We cannot see Jesus, standing in front of us with an outstretched hand.
How can you respond to him?
Writing Prompt - for 'JESUS IN JERICHO' page
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'My name is Zaccaeus and I am an Accountant with the Roman Taxation Authorities (RTA).
People say I'm a leech and a thief, which is a bit unfair. Someone has to do it. I can't help it when the taxes go up. The Romans can get very nasty with people if they don't get the money they expect.
The way I see it, I'm just collecting the taxes to protect the people of Jericho. But I'm still unpopular with practically everyone. I try not to let it worry me, just to keep on doing my job.
But last week something happened to make me think........'
Complete this story.
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EXTRA WEBSITESTOP TEN BUILDINGS - What were the best ones in ancient Israel? BIBLE TOP TEN: VILLAINS - Herod, who murdered most of his family BIBLE PEOPLE: HEROD - What drove this demented king? ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE - What happened to Jericho afterwards?
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Other Online Bible Websites
Study famous and historical people, places, artwork and archaelogy of the Holy Bible online.
For more online Bible study resources and activities, visit the following websites:
www.bible-people.info - stories of the Bible's most famous men and women - Moses, Judas, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene and more
www.womeninthebible.net - all about Bible women, good and bad: Ruth, Deborah, Mary of Nazareth, Jezebel
www.bible-archaeology.info - archaeological evidence and the Bible - what can we prove?
http://www.bible-art.info/ - Bible paintings and artworks: Nativity, Resurrection, Esther, Martha and Mary
http://www.bible-topten.com/ - Top Ten heroes, bad women, ways to hell, young people, villains, murders, films
http://www.bible-architecture.info/ - more about houses, palaces, temples and fortresses
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Warfare in ancient times
