Did Jesus think he was God?

In this episode, Adam Schindler discusses whether Jesus thought he was God. He explores the traditional view of Jesus as a liar, lunatic, or Lord, as well as the secular view that Jesus did not think he was God.

Adam then delves into the Hebrew and Jewish understanding of God and Yahweh, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Jewish scriptures. He examines the concept of God’s presence with his people and the hope for God’s return to Jerusalem. Adam concludes by asserting that Jesus believed himself to be God and leads a prayer for the return of God’s presence in our nation.

Takeaways

• There are different views on whether Jesus thought he was God, with the traditional view being that he was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord.
• Understanding the Hebrew and Jewish understanding of God is crucial in comprehending Jesus’ beliefs about himself.
• The Jewish scriptures emphasize God’s presence with his people and the hope for his return to Jerusalem.
• Jesus claimed to be the Son of Man, a figure from Daniel’s prophetic vision, and believed himself to be the fulfillment of God’s return to Jerusalem.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Did Jesus think he was God?
00:52 Traditional View: Jesus as Liar, Lunatic, or Lord
04:42 Understanding God in the Hebrew and Jewish Scriptures
05:27 Jewish Conception of God and Yahweh
06:22 Yahweh as Sovereign, Singular, and Creator
07:18 God’s Presence with His People
09:14 Five Ways God’s Presence was Understood
12:37 The Departure and Return of God’s Presence
19:34 Prophetic Vision of God’s Return to Jerusalem
23:24 Jesus’ Triumphant Entry and the Return of God
24:49 Jesus’ Claim to be the Son of Man
31:28 Jesus’ Trial and Claim to be the Son of Man
36:33 Jesus’ Belief in Himself as God
38:28 Prayer for the Return of God’s Presence
46:40 Conclusion and Announcement