North Point Community Church Questioning Jesus, Part 3: He Is Jesus // Samer Massad
Nov 23, 2025
This episode dives into the concept of trust and its role in faith. Samer Massad uses relatable examples, such as relying on doctors and pilots, to highlight the importance of trusting before fully understanding. He explores the feeding of the 5,000, revealing how Jesus identifies as the bread of life. The discussion addresses tough teachings that drove some followers away, leading to Peter's profound question about where else to turn. Ultimately, it emphasizes why Jesus remains the only source of everlasting trust.
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Trust Without Full Understanding
- Samer Massad lists everyday situations where we trust experts without understanding details, like doctors and anesthesiologists.
- He uses personal surgery examples to show trust often comes before comprehension.
Questioning As A Faith Practice
- Following Jesus will sometimes require trust even when you don't fully understand.
- Questioning was central to first-century rabbinic teaching and Jesus often asked and answered questions.
Feeding The 5,000 Sets The Scene
- Samer recounts Jesus feeding the 5,000 to set context for John 6's teaching.
- He emphasizes the crowd grew because Jesus met both teaching and physical needs.