Much controversy has arisen and continues to this day about Jesus' claim to messiahship—"What did he know? When did he know it? What did he claim to be?" Many verses of the Hebrew Bible have guided early Christian gospel writers and theologians to interpret those verses as prophesying the arrival of a messiah and place some of them in the mouth of Jesus. Whatever biographical information the writers may have had 40-50 years after Jesus' death was knit together with fragments of scripture and lore that fleshed out a life seemingly foretold by scripture and ordained by God to reinstate all humanity into God's grace. Join E.J. and Karen as they look at the clues in the gospels and Hebrew text that lead to the making of a messiah.

Much controversy has arisen and continues to this day about Jesus' claim to messiahship-"What did he know? When did he know it? What did he claim to be?" Many verses of the Hebrew Bible have guided early Christian gospel writers and theologians to interpret those verses as prophesying the arrival of a messiah and place some of them in the mouth of Jesus. Whatever biographical information the writers may have had 40-50 years after Jesus' death was knit together with fragments of scripture and lore that fleshed out a life seemingly foretold by scripture and ordained by God to reinstate all humanity into God's grace. Join E.J. and Karen as they look at the clues in the gospels and Hebrew text that lead to the making of a messiah.

Much controversy has arisen and continues to this day about Jesus' claim to messiahship—"What did he know? When did he know it? What did he claim to be?" Many verses of the Hebrew Bible have guided early Christian gospel writers and theologians to interpret those verses as prophesying the arrival of a messiah and place some of them in the mouth of Jesus. Whatever biographical information the writers may have had 40-50 years after Jesus' death was knit together with fragments of scripture and lore that fleshed out a life seemingly foretold by scripture and ordained by God to reinstate all humanity into God's grace. Join E.J. and Karen as they look at the clues in the gospels and Hebrew text that lead to the making of a messiah.

Much controversy has arisen and continues to this day about Jesus' claim to messiahship-"What did he know? When did he know it? What did he claim to be?" Many verses of the Hebrew Bible have guided early Christian gospel writers and theologians to interpret those verses as prophesying the arrival of a messiah and place some of them in the mouth of Jesus. Whatever biographical information the writers may have had 40-50 years after Jesus' death was knit together with fragments of scripture and lore that fleshed out a life seemingly foretold by scripture and ordained by God to reinstate all humanity into God's grace. Join E.J. and Karen as they look at the clues in the gospels and Hebrew text that lead to the making of a messiah.

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! This installment will examine the relationship between Deborah, the Judge and Barak, the Commander of the Army, and how Barak’s choices and decisions to team up with others can teach us how to be successful beyond our own abilities.

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! This installment will examine the relationship between Deborah, the Judge and Barak, the Commander of the Army, and how Barak's choices and decisions to team up with others can teach us how to be successful beyond our own abilities.

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! The third installment will introduce Joab, David’s commander who is also his cousin, his strongest ally, and even sharper critic!

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! The third installment will introduce Joab, David's commander who is also his cousin, his strongest ally, and even sharper critic!

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! The second installment will concern Joshua in his early role serving under Moses and Aaron and his rise to leadership in his own right.

Much of our knowledge about the Bible is centered around the heroes and major players in the stories. But often just as important are those who serve the hero or patriarch on their right hand. Seeing how these individuals support, advise, and even clean up messes gives us great insight into the characters of the heroes and patriarchs but also what qualities complete the dynamics for a successful partnership. Join E.J. and Karen in this most interesting look at those who are second! The second installment will concern Joshua in his early role serving under Moses and Aaron and his rise to leadership in his own right.