Jesus in Books

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The Meaning of Mealtime Aug 19, 2018

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Mealtime is a big deal for Jesus, and who we eat with matters a whole lot. Find out why in this episode of Jesus in Books as we discuss "A Meal With Jesus" by Tim Chester.

The Mystery Behind Meekness Apr 18, 2018

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Does Christ cry for us, and why is the most powerful being in the universe so meek? Answers in this episode of Jesus in Books. The book reviewed is "The God Who Weeps" by Terryl and Fiona Givens.

The Young and the Reluctant: Stories on the Hidden Years of Christ Mar 17, 2018

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In this episode I look at the creepy "Infancy Gospel of Thomas" apocrypha (and the Twilight Zone episode it reminds me of) and review Son of Man by Welles Bristol.

Jesus, God of Surprises... and Disguises Mar 11, 2018

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With the help of David Limbaugh's book "The Emmaus Code", we uncover some of the ways Jesus appears (and disappears) in the Old and New Testament.

What "Utterly Destroy" Actually Means in the Old Testament Mar 06, 2018

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Could the seemingly angry, jealous warmonger God of the Old Testament be the patient loving Christ of the New Testament? Absolutely. The book "Is God a Moral Monster?" by Paul Copan explains why.

How to Tie Your Shoelaces like Jesus Feb 24, 2018

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In this episode I share four powerful statements from "Jesus Prom" by Jon Weece and two short stories (parables?) about shoelaces.

Why Jesus Was Probably Married with Children Feb 18, 2018

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Guest Willy Bekoe and I discuss the controversial book "Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories and His Relationships with Women" by Andrew Greeley. Strong meat ahead.

Black Jesus and the Rastafari Feb 11, 2018

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In Jeremiah Jesus says "I am black". Elsewhere in the KJV He's called JAH. Discover the biblical roots of the Rastafari in this episode of Jesus in Books. Reviewed is Dread Jesus by William David Spencer.

Why Does Jesus Get Angry More in Mark? Jan 21, 2018

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Discover why Jesus gets angry more in the Gospel of Mark than elsewhere in the NT, and why an Aramaic-to-English Bible is worth more than a camel.

Getting to the True Character of God Jan 14, 2018

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Words like "judge", "sin" and "advocate" can either draw us closer to Christ and God the Father, or push us away. The beautiful book The Christ Who Heals by Fiona and Terryl Givens explains.

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