Hellenism Destroyed the Temple Once—It's Happening Again

About this sermon

Pastor Robby examines the historical actions of Antiochus Epiphanes, often titled God Manifest, and his direct assault on Jewish practices. We will explore how he forcibly installed a statue of Zeus and sacrificed a pig within the sacred space, creating a crisis of faith that rippled through the region for generations. Beyond these events, the analysis covers the systemic decay of the temple leadership during this era. You will see how a corrupted priesthood began purchasing their positions with money, fundamentally altering the spiritual environment. Understanding these events provides an idea of how we can combat Hellenism today. The only difference is that it's named Hollywood. 📚 Ministries: Church: Long Hollow Church – https://longhollow.com/ Ministry: Replicate — https://replicate.org/ Podcast: The Forgotten Jesus — www.youtube.com/@TheForgottenJesusPodcast 👉 Connect with Robby Instagram— https://www.instagram.com/rgallaty/ RESOURCES BY ROBBY TO HELP YOU GROW DEEPER: 🔥 Discover the Jewish Roots of Jesus: The Forgotten Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087PFKTMX 👥 Leadership: The Movement Ready Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7F52V8Y 🌱 The Discipleship Trilogy: Growing Up (Revised & Updated): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087768225 Firmly Planted: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087768241 Bearing Fruit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087768268 🕊️ Robby’s Life Story: Recovered (A Story of Redemption): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535909838 📖 Daily Bible Reading & Prayer: Foundations (260-Day Reading Plan): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1430045558 The Practice of Prayer (30-Day Guide): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P2M3FN Chapters: [00:00] Intro: The Desecration and Corruption of the Temple [00:39] The Rise of Hellenism and the Septuagint [02:22] Antiochus Epiphanes and the Abomination of Desolation [04:42] False Messiahs vs. The Resurrection of Jesus [07:11] The Fall of the Zadokian Priesthood and Rampant Greed [10:00] The Illegitimate Priesthood (Caiaphas) and the Essenes [12:01] The Demise of Both Temples: Idolatry and Internal Strife [13:27] Hellenism Today: The Mirrors of Education and Athletics [15:35] Hellenism Today: The Mirrors of Media and Entertainment [17:18] The Slow Fade: A Warning and Call to Repentance 👋 Join the Community: If this video helped you see the Word of God in a new light, please Share it with a friend and Subscribe to the channel! We’re committed to getting into the Word until the Word gets into us. 🔔 New videos every week — Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next one.