The Roman Empire in the First Century Easter extended by the Lord to

extended by the Lord to a people who have often broken the divine heart

Ideal for adults ready to engage deeply with Scripture

A distinguishing feature of Matthew’s Gospel is its use of the Greek term ekklesia

and discussion strategies

Each session offers multiple engaging activities from which leaders can choose to implement in the group setting

The Roman Empire in the First Century Easter extended by the Lord toSupplemental Viewing Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century From the PBS Empires series This documentary provides valuable historical and cultural context for understanding the world of the New Testament, particularly the political and social environment surrounding the Gospel of Mark. Especially helpful for participants engaging with: The Gospel of Mark Optional activities in Sessions 1, 2, 4, and 7 suggest viewing selected clips from this