Evil Men

The Sanhedrin was more than a Jewish religious court. It was a powerful religious and political institution closely connected to Roman authority. Discover how its chief priests, scribes, and elders conspired against Jesus Christ, condemned Him, persecuted His apostles, and attempted to silence the early church. Through Scripture and the historical writings of Josephus, we uncover the corruption, hypocrisy, and political interests of the religious establishment—and how its temple-centered authority came to an end with Jerusalem’s destruction in AD 70.

Was the evil day Paul warned about a future battle against invisible supernatural forces, or was he preparing the first-century church for the persecution, deception, and religious opposition already surrounding them? Discover how the evil men, principalities, powers, and fiery darts of the wicked connect to the last days of the old covenant age—and why Paul commanded believers not to fight, but having done all, to stand.