{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jesus on Trial: Investigating 5 Difficult Verses in the Gospels","description":"In this episode, I put five of Jesus\u2019 hardest sayings under the investigative spotlight. As a cold-case homicide detective, I\u2019ve spent my career testing witness statements, examining context, and following the evidence wherever it leads. In this \u201ccase file,\u201d I apply that same approach to some of the most troubling verses in the Gospels. Along the way, I\u2019ll walk through investigative tools you can use on any tough passage: Examining the historical and literary context Comparing parallel gospel accounts Understanding ancient language and idiom Testing skeptical vs. Christian explanations to see which best fits the facts If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether these verses disqualify Jesus as a trustworthy source of truth, this episode is for you. Want to go deeper and learn how to think like a detective about your faith? Check out my book Forensic Faith for an in\u2011depth look at building a case for Christianity and living it out with confidence. \ud83d\udc49 If this podcast helps you: Please subscribe so you don\u2019t miss future \u201ccase files\u201d Leave a rating and review in your podcast app\u2014it really helps others discover the show Share this episode with someone who struggles with Jesus\u2019 difficult teachings ","author_name":"The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.ColdCaseChristianity.com\/","html":"