The Surprising Genius of Jesus - Part 1 (Peter J. Williams)

Jesus Christ is known the world over for his teachings, and he is widely admired for his wisdom and insight. He is often associated with kindness, gentleness, meekness, and love⏤even love for one’s enemies. His life has impacted world history like no one else, and he has inspired many. But when we think of Jesus, we tend not to consider him for his intellect. Yet, no one would deny that as the Son of God he must have been the smartest man who ever lived.
In fact, Jesus was a genius, and his genius can be seen in his teachings. Dr. Peter J. Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, will explore the teachings of Jesus and pull the curtain back on Jesus’s incredible intellect.
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[@JoyinFlorida]

I'm by NO WAY surprised that Jesus was a genius, considering He's in fact, G-O-D 😉

[@davidhawley1132]

Perhaps Creator level IQ was part of what he laid aside to incarnate. In that case, maybe in the resurrection we will also be much smarter.

[@JoyinFlorida]

@@davidhawley1132 huh?

[@taralilarose1]

Lol .....I love this!

[@davidhawley1132]

@@JoyinFlorida Two bits of Christian theology: (1) Jesus 'emptied himself' of his divine glory when he became incarnate, and became like a dependent servant. (2) Jesus resurrected into a new eternal body with superhuman abilities. Christians are promised they will also be resurrected into the same kind of body at the end of this age, and share in Jesus' glory. This is primarily what is meant by Hope in the Christian context. Thus, we will definitely be much more than we are now, and that includes our minds.

[@dallasdien]

Exactly. He did not empty Himself of His connection with the brilliance and wisdom of the Father and the Holy Spirit. No, He did not. 😊

[@meshachhill8753]

He is the greatest thinker simply because He is the one and only true God.

[@p0c0q25]

I truely dont think people see him this way, which is sad to me for there is so much depth for every level. I love this topic. Looking forward to this.

[@p0c0q25]

He also speaks telepathically. I know this from my one and only face to face about 6 years ago. ♡

[@Eggnoodlesandketchup3]

Jesus is the I Am

[@supersmart671]

Hope and pray that a little bit of genius rubs on to me

[@Repent4JesusChrist]

To sum this session in a word,TRUTH! That is what Jesus Christ is,all that is God the Son,Lord and Savior for humanity 🙏 ✝️🕊

[@jenniferfar]

The sect in which I grew up emphasized Jesus as the Great Physician. I've always thought that was a doctor plus a physicist. Great talk thank you Dr. Lewis, I'm now searching for more talks from the Cambridge Faculty of Divinity. LOVE LOVE LOVE C.S. Lewis, too. What a great writer.

[@realchristianmusicchannele9532]

Love these in depth analysations of scriptural stories. God is good...

[@davidjenkins2429]

Excellent ❤

[@rogermiller2159]

Jesus is amazing, but the most clever writers have the ability to build a story from both directions starting from the future and moving in reverse to the beginning makes the author look brilliant. If anyone can do that in reality they are God. Jesus knew our history because he built it.

[@patricianavarro9174]

Me too HE'S GOD how can anyone be surprised?

[@4beam747]

Excellent research and documentary, thank you!

[@CSLewisInstitute]

If you're in/near Wheaton, Illinois on July 28, join us as we'll host Dr. Williams for a live, in-person event at College Church.

[@angusperry2730]

That word "surprising" actually doesn't belong in the title of this video

[@CSLewisInstitute]

We get your point, @Angus Perry, but we think it's an apt title. It's "surprising" in that most do not think of or characterize Christ in the way.

[@terraloft]

Theatre started with family tellings of "yesterdays". God instructed His people to tell their children the narratives, at home and "on the way" Deuteronomy 6:4-9

[@michaeldesmond-fp2jk]

King of king's and lord of lord's rev 19:16

[@michaeldesmond-fp2jk]

King of kings and Lord of lords revelation 19:16

[@Anne-ku3lj]

The creator of heaven and earth is a genius…. Hopefully this is not a revolutionary idea? 😅

[@marcirobbins1925]

Interesting!

[@robertmitchell33]

I AM Jesus Christ

[@jesusisthesonofgod-amen]

Thank you for your message... but not surprised Jesus = Yeshua is a GENIUS.... He created YOU and me from dust! #YeshuaIsMessiah #JesusIsTheSonOfGod #MARANATHA! #BeamMeUpJesus

[@Gorbyrev]

Brilliant.

[@betterdaysahead3746]

Could the story of Cain and Abel have similarities to the stories talked about here too?

[@goodman4093]

I belief Jesus didn't speak Greek he certainlycould speak greek. He came for the lost sheep of isreal . I think it is the writer who wrote the gospel in greek

[@goodman4093]

Salvation to the Jews first then gentiles

[@4beam747]

@@goodman4093 jews rejected Jesus, just accept it and move on.