Investigate Jesus

<p>Jesus was a Jewish rabbi. A master teacher. </p><p>But many had trouble understanding his teachings.</p><p>Even his own disciples were often confused by his parables. </p><p>So did Jesus use parables to confuse or...

<p>The Gospel writers, like Mark, tell us that large crowds followed Jesus.</p> <p>So why did Jesus choose twelve from among the many to be his apostles? (Mark 3:7-21)</p> <p>Moreover, why did he go up on a mountain to...

<p>Jesus was criticized by religious leaders for breaking Sabbath laws (see Mark 2:23-3:6).</p> <p>Frankly, Christians often don't treat this seriously enough.</p> <p>But since we're trying to make an informed decision...

<p>Jesus was questioned by religious leaders about why his followers didn't fast (see Mark 2:18-22).</p> <p>That is, why they didn't refrain from eating for a specific period of time for religious purposes.</p> <p>The...

<p>Jesus was criticized and eventually condemned by religious leaders.</p> <p>One of the things they hated is that Jesus socialized with tax collectors.</p> <p>So why did these religious leaders think this was such a...

<p>In The Gospel of Mark chapter 1, Mark emphasized the authority of Jesus.</p> <p>Mark claimed that Jesus has the power and authority to heal anyone.</p> <p>But as we read on in Mark's account, we'll see that Jesus...

<p>So Mark wrote in his Gospel account that Jesus healed many people.</p> <p>But in Mark 1:35-45, Mark made a special note about Jesus healing a man with leprosy.</p> <p>Now what's so striking in the story is that Jesus...

<p>In our Western culture, the supernatural can be hard for some to accept.</p> <p>But in Mark 1:21-34, Jesus comes head to head with demons who speak. </p> <p>Interestingly, the demons knew who Jesus was! </p> <p>In...

<p>This may be obvious, but I'm going to say it anyway...</p> <p>Jesus was Jewish.</p> <p>More specifically, he was a 1st Century Palestinian Jew, not a 21st Century American Christian. </p> <p>So if we want to fully...

<p>This may be obvious, but I'm going to say it anyway...</p> <p>Jesus was Jewish.</p> <p>More specifically, he was a 1st Century Palestinian Jew, not a 21st Century American Christian. </p> <p>So if we want to fully...

<p>Mark was convinced that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah of God.</p> <p>So Mark provided testimonies from others to support this claim.</p> <p>But in Mark 1:14-20, Jesus does something odd...he chooses fishermen to...

<p>In the Hebrew Bible, there are many prophecies about a coming Messiah or "anointed one".</p> <p>Meaning, when the Messiah comes, he must meet the criteria laid out in the prophecies.</p> <p>Even now most of our...

<p>In this episode, we're beginning a deeper dive into the original claims made about Jesus.</p> <p>We'll start with the first gospel account written: The Gospel of Mark (or just "Mark"). </p> <p>But who is Mark? And...

<p>So here's the last question in our series of Q+R episodes...</p> <p>"Is the New Testament credible?" 🤔</p> <p>Meaning, how can we be sure these claims about Jesus and the early Church are accurate? </p> <p>I already...

<p>So the next question has been debated for centuries...</p> <p>"Is Jesus God?" </p> <p>If so, the follow up question is, "How can he be both God and man?"</p> <p>If you or someone you know has this question, Episode...