Comments on: Hearing Jesus Through A Disciple’s Ears

By: Meredith

Meredith — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:51:12 +0000

I always thought that it was cool that the disciples just left everything to follow Jesus. I never put to thought that it was what Jesus said that convinced them. Obviously he had to say something, but whatever it was it had to be amazing and astounding for them to leave their family, home and all their possessions. It is weird yet amazing to think that his words were so incredible, it made people from all around come and hear what he had to say. This is fascinating because a lot of times I don’t have the drive to read the bible and maybe this is because the text is translated as amazingly as it was first written. It makes me wonder what it was like listening to Jesus preach.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:55:34 +0000

At the moment I am taking a discipleship course which often refers to the historical and cultural context of scripture. I absolutely agree that understanding that this was written thousands years ago is something that definitely should be considered when interpreting.
There is a book called, “Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus” or SFRJ which is a great source to understanding who and in what context parables or stories are told by rabbi Jesus.
We need to know that we think very abstractly, but Jesus’ culture was very concrete. When reading through scripture number also are of representation rather than value.

By: Bryce VanDeWalker

Bryce VanDeWalker — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:46:40 +0000

I love the thought about how, in context, Jesus’s words come to life. I’ve always struggled with finding excitement in the Bible. But now that I have been exposed to more of the context of Jesus’s life, and how He uses the Old Testament for almost all of his teachings, the gospels have become a vibrant wash of colors.

I love your book Sitting At The Feet of Rabbi Jesus.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:10:52 +0000

I really like your challenge of trying to view God in the light of his human culture. I really think that if we do this then I think that it would really help us to actually follow Him the way that He is meant, and the way that he said, to be followed.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:57:52 +0000

I love the thought of this. I’m in a discipleship class currently with RVL, and before that, I had never even considered the Jewish roots to Christianity. Looking back on it now, it makes so much more sense to look at the Bible from a Jewish perspective, since Jesus and all the other early believers were Jewish themselves. I can understand Jesus and his message much more clearly now. It’s great to think that God pushed Peter to witness to Gentiles. Without that push, we may not have the faith we have today, which many of us grew up with. It’s great to see how listening to God can effect the people we don’t even know or have even been born yet.

By: Matt Kiekintveld

Matt Kiekintveld — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:46:20 +0000

I think it’s interesting to think of the original church as practicing Jews. I’ve never thought about it in that light before. It’s a profound thought to think about the first Christians as being Jewish until Peter stepped up and started bringing it to the Gentiles. I think if we push past the layers of dust and dirt we can get to the really good stuff. We need to see Jesus less as a motivational speaker and more as a rabbi, and once we do we can begin to understand his ministry.

By: Libby

Libby — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:43:37 +0000

This really gives me hope for myself following in Jesus foot steps. when looking at the Corinthians and how they could change when they came from a culture that worship the sex, self worth and knowledge. And they still came to their faith and changed their ways I should be able to learn just as they learn. But we won’t be able to learn in the same way that they did. the culture that they had was different from the jewish culture and they bridged the gap and still became great Christians. So i am not worried that we come from a different culture the Jesus. Its how we follow him and not about the culture.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:45:37 +0000

Having fallen in love with the Old Testament early on in my rebirth in God, I was turned on to your earlier book. It made a profound impact in cherishing our roots as a spiritual practice and worship that goes back long before CE 30. Since then, I’ve had many conversations with people who are keen to continue ignoring or minimizing the Hebraic roots of our faith. The Corinthian church is a fabulous and concrete example of the differences! What a rich heritage we are privy to when we embrace it. Thank you for doing all the legwork to introduce us decidedly Gentile people to the very meaningful context. It’s like being an expatriate in another country and receiving a fabulous cultural guide…

By: Karen Golden

Karen Golden — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:02:57 +0000

This really resonates me with Lois. It reminds me of how seeking God and His word becomes great comfort, strength and guidance in times of suffering or even temptation in our lives as the Holy Spirit can bring scripture to mind when we need it and reminds of us God’s faithfulness.

Looking so forward to digging in to your new book. Thanks for giving us another taste of what is to come!