The document discusses the oppressive culture during Jesus' time, when unwanted babies were killed, the sick were segregated, and speaking out against corruption could result in death. It then summarizes Jesus' message that man-made governments and religions use oppression to preserve themselves, while he brought truth, justice, and mercy to protect people. Finally, it describes Jesus confronting a misguided culture and telling them he was sent by God to deliver his message.

1. John 8:1-12
foundations

2. Benedict of Nursia
6th Century

3. Benedict of Nursia
6th Century

5. “That which is happening now has
happened before, and what is to be has
already been; and God will require an
account of what is past.”
Ecclesiastes 3:15

6. “We know that we are of God, and the
whole world lies under the sway of the
evil one.”
1 John 5:19

7. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
“Extreme prejudice separated undesirables.”
John 4
“People could be given a death penalty for immoral conduct.”
V.5
The sequestration of “Deplorables” (the sick and the lame) into certain areas.
John 5
John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking out against corruption.
Matthew 14
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were threatened, beaten, imprisoned and martyred.
Acts

8. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
“Extreme prejudice separated undesirables.”
John 4
The sequestration of “Deplorables” (the sick and the lame) into certain areas.
John 5
John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking out against corruption.
Matthew 14
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were threatened, beaten, imprisoned and martyred.
Acts
“People could be given a death
penalty for immoral conduct.”
V.5

9. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
“Extreme prejudice separated
undesirables.”
John 4
The sequestration of “Deplorables” (the sick and the lame) into certain areas.
John 5
John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking out against corruption.
Matthew 14
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were threatened, beaten, imprisoned and martyred.
Acts

10. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
The sequestration of “Deplorables” (the
sick and the lame) into certain areas.
John 5
John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking out against corruption.
Matthew 14
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were threatened, beaten, imprisoned and martyred.
Acts

11. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
John the Baptist was beheaded for
speaking out against corruption.
Matthew 14
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were threatened, beaten, imprisoned and martyred.
Acts

12. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger, wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who tried to save unwanted babies from drowning who were thrown off a bridge.
Peter, Paul, Silas and others were
threatened, beaten, imprisoned and
martyred.
Acts

13. The Culture in Jesus’ Day
An ancient historian, Phiny the Younger,
wrote about the ‘crazy Christians’ who
tried to save unwanted babies from
drowning who were thrown off a bridge.

14. When Christ is
introduced to Culture
Manmade governments or religions always use
suppression and control for the purpose of self-
preservation.
Jesus Christ uses justice, truth and mercy for
the purpose of protecting people.

15. When Christ is
introduced to Culture
The more corrupt a culture becomes, the more
oppressive it grows in its self-preservation.
The more Christlike a culture becomes, the
more freedom it enjoys.

16. When Christ is
introduced to Culture
The more empowered people are to sin, the
more attractive slavery becomes.
The more empowered people are by truth, the
more disciplined they become to preserve
freedom.

17. “I am a resident of heaven and I speak
for God. You don’t! Your worldview is
full of oppression and bigotry, but My
Father and I will hold you accountable.”
Jesus’ Words to a
misguided culture
V.14-20

18. I’m going to heaven and you aren’t. If
you don’t believe in Me, you’re lives will
result in nothing but ruin.”
Jesus’ Words to a
misguided culture
V.21-24

19. Elie Wiesel
Holocaust Survivor

20. “We must always
take sides. Neutrality
helps the oppressor,
and never the victim.
Silence encourages
the tormentor, never
the tormented.”
Elie Wiesel
Holocaust Survivor

21. “My Father is God, and your father is
the devil. We both take after our
fathers. You speak the devil’s lies and
do everything he tells you to do.”
Jesus’ Words to a
misguided culture
V.41-44

22. “Today’s residents in heaven rejoiced
when they found out I was coming here
to bring God’s message. And this is
the message: I AM GOD.”
Jesus’ Words to a
misguided culture
V.56-58

23. John
foundations
Gospel of