Did Jesus Think He Was the Messiah?

Megan asks Bart:
-What did the word “messiah” mean?
-Did it mean different things to different Jewish groups in antiquity?
-Do we know of any Jewish groups that thought the future messiah would die for the sins of others, and be raised from the dead?
-We’ve covered several times on the podcast that Jesus definitely did not fit the expected role, so most people didn’t think he was the messiah…did his followers view him as the messiah during his lifetime, or simply a particularly convincing prophet?
-Are the OT passages used to talk about a suffering and dying messiah actually talking about the messiah, or are they being taken out of conte-t?
-Why would their understanding of a “messiah” change so radically after his death?
-Did the followers of Jesus invent the idea of a suffering messiah?
-How do we begin to find out how Jesus saw himself? Does Jesus ever self-identify as a messiah in the gospels?
-When Jesus talks about being a messiah, is he being depicted as meaning a suffering messiah, or was he anticipating leading a military revolution?
-If Jesus thought he was the messiah…did he also think he was the son of god?

[@MikeSmith-my1to]

I’m just here for the Megan’s glasses and hair changes

[@cameronvansant2108]

Bart, doing a podcast, a daily blog, being a college professor, writing books, doing online courses, guesting on other podcasts, speaking on a cruise..................: Ha ha I'm too busy

[@Philusteen]

"there's a mess here, but no Messiah."

[@Diatribal_Warfare]

Best hair color yet Megan!

[@mbindwane]

BART has new mic or something?

[@larry5593]

Always wonderful! I notice an upgrade in sound and camera work. Looks and sounds better! And the hair is terrific!

[@TBertin]

Brilliant as always. Love Megan’s hair. Few tips: sign up link should be in the description. You’d get more sign ups. Can we have the catch up at the end not the start, people want to get into the content and the topic they have clicked for, not 5 mins of personal stuff. Can we lose the annoying intersections with the voiceover? You should check the skip data on these sections. Regulars know what the sections are and they are pretentious to new listeners. Doesn’t add anything and requires the listener actively skip . Just some pointers to improve what is already an incredible show and absolute gift of free knowledge to the world.

[@gecalebsmith]

I am genuinely curious how Megan stays a Christian know what she knows. I’d love if Bart interviewed her

[@SpearheadStudios]

Long time fan and follower here. I really liked the change to Barts voice or microphone. My only other audio nerd complaint would be hopes that your channel could look into "De-esser" software - S's are very sharp and dang near take my head off - at least when listening on headphones or ear pods.

[@baldeagle-cq2jl]

I have learned so much from listening to Dr.Ehrman's explanations of the gospels. I know some will not agree with his views but they are compelling.

[@timflatus]

Your opening comments explain why I decided to come watch a podcast or two before I started today :)

[@antoinelles]

...What happened to Bart's voice? It sounds younger.

[@KimStebel]

Who needs CS Lewis when we have Megan Lewis? 😁

[@timothymalone7067]

BART is wise not to try and compete with Megan’s glasses. There can be no competition on the hair. Always enjoy your content. Thank!

[@pebystroll]

Hey bart great video, it could be worth considering reconfiguring your microphone as it makes your voice sound quite low . Thanks for all your great videos ❤

[@abedonwona8576]

Wonderful exposition

[@monychan3699]

Good morning from Cambodia Megan and Bart . Thanks for the weekly podcast. I have been following and listening and enjoying every bit of it. I have a question for access to some your free training online. Thanks for your instructions

[@shriramsubramaniam8714]

Amazing podcast this time! Really loved how Dr. Ehrman explained about what the actual historical Jesus wouldve said using the verse of 12 apostles ruling the 12 tribes in the future. These kinda nuances and trying to figure out the mysterious bits is why this podcast is so good! Do cover such topics always! Thank you both of you❤

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Great information!!

[@harryjennings5602]

As someone who has more than a passing interest in language and Norse philosophy/ religion, here's another question: why did we use the word Hell for the mediaeval demonic pit of torments? Hel, both the person and the place, in the Nordic mythos is not bad, and even has a bit of beauty (in the half of Hel's face that faces towards Midgard) but is mostly kind of dull, not at all unlike Hades or for that matter, Sheol. What word did that lunatic John of Patmos use when describing eternal torment? Where did the repurposing of Sheol, Gehenna, and Hel come to mean what we think of Hell today?