Discovering Biblical Jesus: A Journey Through Scripture and History

About this sermon

I began this journey standing just inside Jaffa Gate at Christ Church in Jerusalem—the oldest Protestant church in the Middle East. As I walked through its museum and gazed at the intricate model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, I was confronted with centuries of denominational conflict and theological division—all existing under one roof. It struck me how fragile and beautiful the human effort to understand Jesus can be. My faith had always offered certainty—comfort in core beliefs about God’s goodness and revelation through Jesus—but I realized I had been living within definitions shaped by a single tradition. My upbringing rejected the active presence of the Holy Spirit, but over time I encountered Spirit‑empowered transformation that challenged everything I thought I knew. I wrestled with old beliefs—just like Jacob—and emerged transformed, more firmly rooted in biblical truth than ever before. Now, I’m inviting you to walk with me, not toward easy answers, but toward deep understanding. To truly follow Jesus means studying his time, his people, his space—the Jews of first‑century Israel under Roman rule. This journey demands humility, curiosity, and a willingness to sit in uncertainty. But on the other side? A foundation stronger than dopamine‑spurred certainties, a faith that grows through questioning, wrestles with God, and embraces the fullness of biblical Jesus. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Biblical Jesus? 00:19 – Exploring Christ Church inside Jaffa Gate 00:50 – The importance of nuance in faith 02:00 – The model of the Holy Sepulcher explained 02:55 – Centuries of Christian error and division 04:33 – My commitment to biblical Jesus amid criticism 06:10 – Understanding Jesus in His time and space 08:02 – Short answers vs. deep spiritual work 10:25 – My journey from doctrinal certainty to experience 12:00 – Invitation to join the holy journey Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.

Topics

• Bible Study
• Jesus Christ