The Alisa Childers Podcast The Sabbatical Series: But Jesus Never CLAIMED to be God? Actually, He Did—3 Times
Dec 17, 2023
The podcast discusses Jesus' explicit claims to deity and the significance of these claims in relation to his execution. It also explores Jesus' assertion of his pre-existence before Abraham and the reaction of the Jews to his claims, highlighting the accuracy of their understanding and their desire to execute him for blasphemy.
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Jesus Claimed Deity Three Times
- Jesus claimed to be God in three distinct ways in the Bible.
- Each claim was understood by contemporary Jews as blasphemy, leading to attempts to stone him.
Mark 14: Jesus Claims God's Throne
- Jesus referenced Daniel and Psalm 110 to claim he was the eternal Lord.
- The Jews understood this as a claim to God's throne, worthy of death for blasphemy.
John 10: Jesus’ Divine Unity Claim
- Jesus said, "The Father and I are one," indicating unity in essence with God.
- Ancient Jews saw this as a direct divine claim, prompting attempts to stone him for blasphemy.