The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

a. Were pessimistic about the present age

b. Were not opposed to insurrection and armed rebellion against the occupation of Israel by Roman officials

c. Felt that things would inevitably change, and very soon

5. Simon the Cananaean (one of the Twelve) was a member of the Zealot party.

a. Mark 3.18

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b. Luke 6.15

c. Acts 1.13

E. Herodians (members of a Jewish party who favored the rule of Herod and his dynasty): collaborators with the enemy

1. Believed it was right to pay homage to a ruler (i.e., Herod) who might be able through collaboration to bring to the nation the advantages of friendship with Rome

2. Opposed Jesus early in Galilee, with an attempt to take his life, Mark 3.6

a. Viewed Jesus as a threat to the peace of Israel