The meme’s “Jewish Jesus” is a later Catholic forgery. Marcion’s First New Testament—the Evangelion and Apostolikon—strips away every interpolated Jewish detail and reveals the true Christ: emissary of the unknown, wholly good God who came to liberate humanity from Yahweh.
This week's class takes up Jeremiah 9, where the prophet names the root sickness twice — **"they do not know Me"** (Jer. 9:3, 9:6) — and hands us the one boast that survives it: **"that he understands and knows Me"** (Jer. 9:24). Paul later routes the whole Gospel through that verse: no flesh may boast, unless it boasts in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:31).
The Pharisees had the sacrifices exactly right. They’d lost the "hesed". Jesus quotes Hosea to the Bible scholars: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ Without the inner reality, the outward form is a morning cloud — gone before noon. This is where the Season after Pentecost begins.
Are you searching for peace, hope, or a fresh start?
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Finding Hope: A Simple Guide to Reading the Bible and Knowing Jesus is a gentle invitation to discover God’s love, find comfort in His Word, and take the first steps toward a life filled with faith and purpose. Whether you're carrying burdens or simply seeking truth, this guide will help you begin your journey—one page, one prayer, and one step at a time.
Palm Sunday: “Hosanna” to “Crucify”—our hearts mirror the crowd's fickleness. Yet the humble King rides to die for us anyway. Follow Him through Holy Week.