Learning the full history of the Roman empire gave some new insights into previously read passages from the New Testament. Like I think at that time, half the population of Rome were slaves, hence Paul’s admonitions how to treat them well. His appeal to Caesar, ...
Augustus was first and set the example.
Washington set the example for all following presidents.
How fortunate we were to have him as our first, instead of the first presidents of some countries...
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.”
Luke 2:1