"Who Killed Jesus? A Personal Reflection" with Dr. Michael Rydelink — Read Full Transcript
The "Christ-Killer" Accusation "Someone named Christ was killed and they were blaming me."
The History of Anti-Semitism "It is important that we understand why Jewish people are so sensitive to the charge that they have killed Christ."
The Persecution of the Jewish People "Jewish people were persecuted as Christ-killers."
The Meaning of Deicide: The Murder of God "This is the charge that has been the basis for anti-Semitism for the last 2,000 years."
The Role of Nazi Anti-Semitism "The anti-Semitic actions that have oppressed Jewish people make Jewish people very, very sensitive to any portrayal where they have even any responsibility in the death of Christ."
His Blood Be Upon Us" "Even if they did indeed call guilt upon themselves, it wasn't for all Jewish people."
A Conspiracy "It wasn't a uniquely Jewish sin; it was a unison, composed of Jews and Gentiles."
The Crucifixion-Part of God's Plan "Jesus said, 'No man takes My life. But I lay it down freely.' This is what God intended all along."
The Crowd's Response: "Hosanna" and "Crucify Him" "This is not a mob like the crowd that was there welcoming Him."
Why Did He Need To Die? "This was part of God's plan. It was because the world needed redemption."
Great Hope for the Jewish People "The Scriptures actually have great hope for the Jewish people."
The Great Dilemma "How do I become a follower of One who has been the source of so much persecution?"
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