Erik Jones addresses the confusion the first-century Jews experienced in interpreting the prophecies about the coming Messiah. Why were so many expecting Jesus to overthrow the Roman Empire? By extension, can Christians expect to fix the world now?

This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world/

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