- Posted August 25, 2025
The first king of Israel was exactly what the people envisioned for a king—tall, handsome, athletic. And God gave…
How was it possible that otherwise sane men would want to kill Jesus? Think about it. He was a quiet man. He was plainly a kind man. He was an engaging teacher and faithful to the scriptures. More important, he was doing miracles—he was healing people left and right, and such healings as no one had ever seen. And yet, immediately after some of these healings, they wanted him dead. I submit to you that this is strange behavior.We know a lot of it had to do with jealousy. The religious establishment felt threatened by Jesus. The establishment always