That the World May Know — Volume 14: The Mission of Jesus
The Bible isn’t just a series of individual tales; it's the unfolding of an epic story—a narrative about a God who brought the universe into being and placed its care in human hands. When those entrusted with that responsibility faltered, chaos and sin threatened to consume everything. Yet, God remained steadfast, determined to restore what was lost. This season journeys through that redemptive arc, tracing God's promise through His covenant with Israel and culminating in the pivotal arrival of Jesus—the foundation upon which all rests, from his life and death to his resurrection and ascension. But how did this revolutionary message resonate within a land under Roman rule? And what does it offer believers today? Join us as we follow a rabbi on an immersive exploration of Jesus’ world, traversing the landscapes of Galilee, examining remnants of Rome's power, and reflecting amidst the sacred stones of Jerusalem—to witness firsthand how the gospel of Jesus challenges the very foundations of Imperial Rome.
He descended from heaven to be born in a humble stable, a deliberate act, perhaps, to signify His willingness to embrace the imperfections of humanity. Yet, much of His ministry unfolded in a far more distinguished setting: Capernaum, a cen…
Much of Jesus’ ministry unfolded in towns like Capernaum, where the people readily engaged in spirited debate and discussion of the Torah within the synagogue. Though disagreements arose, their shared focus was on living faithfully to God a…
The Colosseum in Rome holds a grim distinction, erected in part with spoils taken from the destruction of Jerusalem and the defeat of the Jewish people. In the Roman mindset, Caesar’s triumph over the Jews was interpreted as proof of the su…
In the Roman world, it was commonplace to regard the emperor as a divine figure. Successive emperors often embraced this status, believing that upon the death of their predecessor, the departed ruler would ascend to the heavens and join the…
Following his resurrection, Jesus remained with his followers for approximately forty days, dwelling in Jerusalem and the Galilee region where they had first been instructed. He revealed that upon his ascent to heaven, he would dispatch a C…
