What is Al Qaeda? Great many misunderstanding about Al Qaeda. They are a terrorist group, their role is to disrupt daily life so people are focused on being afraid rather than carry out their daily activities. They claim to be promoters of Islam, but this is their version of Islam, not what he belief is based on.

Update from the world Protesters angered by a film they consider blasphemous to Islam have stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Protests in Egypt, Libya, Yemen. More countries likely.

Homework for Saturday Text Book – Re-read if necessary Chapter 6, pages 168 – 172. Compare Abraham’s leaving of Canaan with the Roman Order “Diaspora”. Include your view on whether these two instances re-enforce that the Jews left their homeland and others have the right to move in. Is it all that different from the Native Americans? Explain. Write in paragraph form, typed. You’ll need to sign up for the computer lab. Plan ahead

Quick Review Write down the question and be prepared to explain. I will call on you, hand raised or not. The Nativity Scene important why? Rome controlled Judah, but allowed them remain independent as long as the recognized Roman authority. Eventually, Roman assumed full control. The Jews hoped for a savior. What type of savior? How was Jesus life from age 30 onward?

New material Jesus claimed to be sent by God and he was his son. The only records of Jesus and his works come from the writings of his followers (the Apostles), specifically from the Gospel. The more he preached, the greater his popularity. Many Jews thought he would be the savior that would free them from Roman rule. Romans & Jewish leaders worried. Why? Jews because he claimed to be a peace-maker not a military leader. The Romans because there were already too many rebellions in this area.

New material Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by the Jews. They laid palm leaves beneath his feet as a sign of honor (Palm Sunday). The Jewish Leadership Jesus was committing “Blasphemy.” Explain the term Blasphemy. The Romans claimed he defied or challenged Roman authority. How? Was that true that he was a threat? The reality was that yes he was a threat. He was uniting people and having them change their views of life and relationships.

New material The Romans captured him and planned to crucify him, but Pilate offered the Jews the choice to give him freedom or a common criminal. The Jewish Leaders urged the crowd to allow the criminal to be free not Jesus. Why? What changed from laying palm leaves before him to crucifixion? Jesus motives versus what the Jews wanted at that time?

New material Following a typical pre-Sabbath meal, Jesus was turned over to the Romans. First beaten, then Pilate allowed the Jewish Leaders to have him killed.

New material Jesus knew he would be crucified, it was part of scripture. He felt he had to die to save the world from evil. He also knew with his death, his message would not only remain but would grow. Those that followed him would be called Christians. His followers felt they evolved from Judaism. Paul – initially an enemy he turned and he preached Jesus’s word. He preached and taught that this new following welcomed Jews and non-Jews.

Next Class We will focus on life after Jesus’s death Reminder of work: Re-read if necessary Chapter 6, pages 168 – 172. Compare Abraham’s leaving of Canaan with the Roman Order “Diaspora”. Include your view on whether these two instances re-enforce that the Jews left their homeland and others have the right to move in.