⚫️ AN INFORMAL CHECK ON POWER. “For Maecenas would always banish his (Augustus) anger and bring him to a gentler frame of mind. Here is an instance. Maecenas once came upon him as he was holding court, and seeing that he was on the point of condemning many people to death, he attempted to push his way through the bystanders and get near him. When he was unable to do this, he wrote on a tablet, "Pray rise at last, executioner!" Then he threw the tablet into the lap of Augustus, as if it contained some indifferent matter, and the emperor imposed no death sentences, but arose and departed. Indeed, he not only was not displeased at such liberties, but was actually glad of them, because whenever he was led into unseemly outbursts of passion by his natural disposition or by the stress of his affairs, these were corresponded by the frank speech of his friends. This also was a supreme proof of Maecenas' excellence, that he not only made himself liked by Augustus, in spite of resisting his impulsiveness, but also pleased everybody else, and though he had the greatest influence with the emperor, so that he bestowed offices and honours upon many men, yet he did not lose his poise, but was content to remain in the equestrian order to the end of his life.” Cassius Dio

🟡 NEW TESTAMENT CENTURION “Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick. LUKE 7, 6-10 NKJV

🟤 THE HORREUM Roman supply depots, known as "horrea," were strategically located along key Roman roads and in important military and administrative centers. Primarily, horrea served as storage facilities for food, weapons, ammunition, and other vital supplies for the Roman army. This ensured that armies could replenish their stocks while on campaign, enabling them to operate effectively for extended periods. Horrea were typically large, well-constructed buildings, often with multiple levels, designed to protect supplies from the elements and potential threats. They stored a diverse range of items, including food like grain, legumes, olive oil, and wine; weapons and armor such as swords, shields, and helmets; ammunition for javelins and arrows; and other essentials like tools, medical supplies, and materials for camp construction.