Jesus the liberator

• How does Jesus challenge political authority?

  Turning of the tables in the temple
• What does Reza Aslan suggest?


  Jesus was involved in a lot more confrontational resistance than presented in the New Testament
• What evidence suggests Jesus was a political revolutionary?


  Jesus’ followers had weapons to defend themselves in Gethsemane against arresting authorities
• What does Aslan suggest the message was behind Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem?


  The event was set up to send a message that the long-awaited Messiah had arrived to free Israel from bondage
• What are some examples of Jesus rejecting violent revolution?

  • “Blessed are the peacemakers.” - Mark 12:17
  • He stops his disciples for defending him with violence (John 18:10)
• What did Jesus being a social revolutionary lead to the creation of?

  Liberation theology