Who Did Jesus Think He Was?

In this episode, Adam Schindler explores the question of who Jesus thought he was. He discusses the different leadership types that Jesus embodied and how people in the first century tried to understand his identity.

Adam challenges the secular claim that Jesus was just a good moral teacher and argues that Jesus believed he was a prophet sent by God to establish and inaugurate the kingdom. He also delves into the concept of Jesus as the Son of Man, drawing connections to the book of Daniel. Adam concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace their own identity in Christ.

Takeaways

• Jesus embodied different leadership types, including prophet, priest, rabbi, and healer.
• Jesus believed he was a prophet sent by God to establish and inaugurate the kingdom.
• The term ‘Son of Man’ refers to both Jesus’ humanity and his messianic role.
• Understanding Jesus’ identity helps us embrace our own identity in Christ.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Who did Jesus think he was?

01:58 Different Leadership Types of Jesus

03:21 Questioning Jesus’ Identity

04:25 Secular Claims about Jesus’ Identity

07:29 Understanding Jesus’ Role and Mission

08:25 Jesus as a Prophet

09:25 Jesus as the Son of Man

13:16 Jesus’ Belief in His Identity