Living Leaven
Students of Jewish and Christian first century A.D. history learn that the Roman Empire leaders somewhat admired the Jews because although they were not aggressive, they fought back if oppressed or bullied. The Romans thought much less of Christians because not only was their God killed by crucifixion, Christians were not willing to fight to defend themselves but willing to die for their faith in Christ. The Jews had revolted and fought the Romans but hopelessly lost. Turns out that what looks weakest to powerful Man turns out to be strongest, so powerful as to be a catalyst in bringing down the empire. Some eight years ago, ISIS fighters had to stop the televised beheading of Christians, the ones dressed in those orange jumpsuits at the beach. It was bringing in so many converts to Christianity, especially from Islam.