Fear's Failure and Death's Defeat - Power E1

What this episode covers

You can't give yourself a nickname. Before Jesus came, another man was heralded as the savior of the Jewish people. Judas, nicknamed "The Hammer" Maccabees was a brash, bold warrior who gave the Jewish oppressors more than they could handle. Surely, generations later, under the oppression of Rome, God's people needed another Hammer, right? Nick and Matt discuss Jesus's surprising approach to dealing with the powers that be, his victory over death and fear of death, and resurrection hope. Interlude Music: Aeon Ending [https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/lRUnrRXvz5/] by Dew of Light Theme Song: Believe [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT9z3AMHr-A] by Posthumorous [https://linktr.ee/posthumorous] Connect With Us: Website [https://www.reparadigmed.com/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@reparadigmed] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reparadigmed/] Episode Outline: 00:00 Introduction - Human History is a History of Fear of Death 00:24 Historical Context: Violence in Human History 02:00 The Maccabean Revolt: A Case Study 04:09 The Aftermath of the Maccabean Revolt 04:19 The Expectation of a Warrior Messiah 05:34 Jesus Enters the Scene: A Different Kind of Messiah 07:10 Jesus' Teachings: A Radical Departure from Violence 10:33 Jesus' Crucifixion: A Defeat or a Victory? 19:00 Death as an Intruder and Jailer 19:09 Jesus' Mission to Defeat Death 20:07 The Fear of Death and Power Struggles 20:31 Jesus' Victory Over Death 23:25 The Power of Resurrection Hope 24:32 The Church as a Witness to Jesus' Victory 27:30 The Dichotomy of Fear and Love 32:47 The Call to Active Resistance and Suffering if Need Be 37:57 The Early Christian Ethic and the Cross of Jesus 39:44 Closing Thoughts on Living Out the Gospel