Fernley Free Methodist Church
Sermon Notes The Megiddo Mosaic
...the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial
Locations & Times
Fernley Free Methodist Church
100 N W St, Fernley, NV 89408, USA
Sunday 11:00 AM
PIC ONE What is this?
Megiddo church is an archaeological site near Tel Megiddo, Israel that preserves the foundations of one of the oldest Christian church buildings ever discovered by archaeologists.[1] The ruins contain one of the oldest inscriptions referring to the divinity of Jesus.
The church was dated to circa 230 AD on the basis of pottery, coins, and the inscriptional style.[5][6][7] The site's abandonment, circa 305 AD, is evident in the purposeful covering of the mosaic, which may correlate to the Diocletianic Persecution.[8]
Location
The remains were found near Megiddo Prison, which is located a few hundred meters south of the tell and adjacent to Megiddo Junction in northern Israel. The area belonged to the ancient Roman town of Legio, known previously by its Hebrew name, Kefar ‘Otnay.[9]
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Discovery and description.
Megiddo mosaic
In 2005, Israeli archaeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megiddo_church_(Israel)
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Here's a more detailed breakdown of each inscription:
The Gaianus Inscription (Centurion Inscription):
This inscription, found in the northern panel, identifies Gaianus, also known as Porphyrius, a centurion and "brother" in the Lord, as the benefactor of the mosaic floor. It also mentions Brutius, the artisan who crafted the mosaic. The inscription reads: "Gaianus, also called Porphyrius, centurion, our brother, has made the pavement at his own expense as an act of liberality. Brutius has carried out the work".
The Akeptous Inscription:
This inscription, located on the west side of the south panel, is from a woman named Akeptous who dedicated a table to "God Jesus Christ" as a memorial. The inscription reads: "The God-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial".
The Women's Inscription:
This inscription, found on the east side of the south panel, The inscription reads: "Remember Primilla and Cyriaca and Dorothea and, lastly, Chreste".
Does not prove the Bible or the Trinity
or he divinity of Jesus Christ
However points to be made ... Church building, Communion, Women, and Jesus is God!
Megiddo church is an archaeological site near Tel Megiddo, Israel that preserves the foundations of one of the oldest Christian church buildings ever discovered by archaeologists.[1] The ruins contain one of the oldest inscriptions referring to the divinity of Jesus.
The church was dated to circa 230 AD on the basis of pottery, coins, and the inscriptional style.[5][6][7] The site's abandonment, circa 305 AD, is evident in the purposeful covering of the mosaic, which may correlate to the Diocletianic Persecution.[8]
Location
The remains were found near Megiddo Prison, which is located a few hundred meters south of the tell and adjacent to Megiddo Junction in northern Israel. The area belonged to the ancient Roman town of Legio, known previously by its Hebrew name, Kefar ‘Otnay.[9]
PIC 2
Pic 3
Discovery and description.
Megiddo mosaic
In 2005, Israeli archaeologist Yotam Tepper of Tel-Aviv University discovered the remains of a church, believed to be from the third century, a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megiddo_church_(Israel)
Pic 4
Here's a more detailed breakdown of each inscription:
The Gaianus Inscription (Centurion Inscription):
This inscription, found in the northern panel, identifies Gaianus, also known as Porphyrius, a centurion and "brother" in the Lord, as the benefactor of the mosaic floor. It also mentions Brutius, the artisan who crafted the mosaic. The inscription reads: "Gaianus, also called Porphyrius, centurion, our brother, has made the pavement at his own expense as an act of liberality. Brutius has carried out the work".
The Akeptous Inscription:
This inscription, located on the west side of the south panel, is from a woman named Akeptous who dedicated a table to "God Jesus Christ" as a memorial. The inscription reads: "The God-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial".
The Women's Inscription:
This inscription, found on the east side of the south panel, The inscription reads: "Remember Primilla and Cyriaca and Dorothea and, lastly, Chreste".
Does not prove the Bible or the Trinity
or he divinity of Jesus Christ
However points to be made ... Church building, Communion, Women, and Jesus is God!