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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 8:10 – "Exploring Jesus' Omniscience: A Divine Puzzle"

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In this intriguing episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith delves into a thought-provoking question from Matthew 8:10: Did Jesus know everything? Engaging with verses that present Jesus as both omniscient and seemingly limited in knowledge, Lance navigates through the complexities of the hypostatic union—Jesus Christ as both God and man.

Using the New Living Translation as a guide, this episode explores contrasting biblical passages, providing fresh analogies and insights from scholars like Dr. William Lane Craig. Discover how early theologians resolved these apparent contradictions and what it means for understanding Jesus' divine and human nature.

Join the conversation as Lance examines the implications of Jesus' omniscience and human limitations, providing a deeper understanding of the gospel's heart. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or a curious scripture fan, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire.

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  1. Skeptics Annotated Bible. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/found.html 
  2. Craig, William Lane. “The Birth of God.” Available at: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/popular-writings/jesus-of-nazareth/the-birth-of-god 
  3. Bible Hub. “Was Jesus Omniscient?” Available at: https://biblehub.com/q/was_jesus_omniscient.htm 
  4. Bible Hub. “The Omniscience of Christ.” Available at: https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_omniscience_of_christ.htm 
  5. The Gospel Coalition. “The Humanity of Christ.” Available at: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-humanity-of-christ/ 
  6. A Clay Jar. “What Did Jesus Know?” Available at: https://aclayjar.net/2019/11/what-did-jesus-know/ 
  7. The Bible for Normal People. “Did Jesus Know Everything?” Available at: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/did-jesus-know-everything/ 
  8. The Gospel Coalition. “One Thing Jesus Didn’t Know.” Available at: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/one-thing-jesus-didnt-know/ 
  9. The Reformed Classicalist. “What Did Jesus Know and When Did He Know It?” Available at: https://www.reformedclassicalist.com/home/what-did-jesus-know-and-when-did-he-know-it 
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