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Why Jesus Kept ‘Poking the Bear’ on the Sabbath – and What It Proves (Podcast)

Why Jesus Kept Poking the Bear on the Sabbath and What It Proves
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In this extended episode, cold-case detective and Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace investigates every one of Jesus’ Sabbath miracles and controversies as if they were crime scenes on a case board. As J. Warner walks through each Sabbath scene, he collects the “evidence”: the wording of the texts, the legal questions (“Is it lawful…?”), the escalating conflicts, the reactions of the religious leaders, and the way Jesus talks about His relationship to the Father and to the Sabbath itself. When all the case files are finally pinned to the board, a striking pattern emerges. The Sabbath isn’t just a backdrop to these stories—it’s the key piece of forensic evidence.

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Cold Case ChristianityFor more information about the reliability of the New Testament gospels and the case for Christianity, please read Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels. This book teaches readers ten principles of cold-case investigations and applies these strategies to investigate the claims of the gospel authors. The book is accompanied by an eight-session Cold-Case Christianity DVD Set (and Participant’s Guide) to help individuals or small groups examine the evidence and make the case.

Written By

J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He holds a BA in Design (from CSULB), an MA in Architecture (from UCLA), and an MA in Theological Studies (from Gateway Seminary).

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