In episode 67, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza analyze the final days of Jesus' public ministry in Jerusalem, exploring his arrival as "The Prophet in Jerusalem." They trace his actions from the humble Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday) and his lament over the city, to his cleansing of the Temple and confrontations with religious leaders.

This biblical commentary on the Gospel of Luke culminates in Jesus' powerful teaching on the widow's offering and the call to wakefulness in the Olivet Discourse. The discussion highlights themes of relational accountability, wholehearted devotion, and faithfulness amidst a world that feels unstable, offering practical spiritual growth for those seeking a deeper Bible study experience.

01:45 The Prophet in Jerusalem: Setting the Tone

01:45 - The narrative of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem

03:15 - Why the episode is titled "The Prophet in Jerusalem" (Accountability and fruit of religion)

05:45 The King Who Weeps

06:00 - Jesus' Triumphal Entry on a borrowed donkey and the echo of Zechariah 9:9

07:00 - The significance of riding a donkey in times of peace

08:30 - Jesus weeping over the city (Luke 19:41) and the relational nature of his lament

11:45 Truth in the Temple

12:15 - Cleansing the temple as reclaiming a sacred space

13:30 - Jesus' action as restorative, not destructive anger

15:00 - The challenge of institutional religion and reclaiming purpose

16:15 Confrontations and The Parable of the Tenants

16:30 - Leaders' questions (authority, taxes, resurrection) as a trap

18:30 - Parable of the Tenants (The Beloved Son and the Cornerstone)

22:15 - The choice: fall on the cornerstone (humility) or be crushed by it (judgment)

24:00 The Prophet Who Sees What We Miss

24:45 - The Widow's Offering (Luke 21:1-4)

25:00 - Contrasting the powerful with the powerless, trusting heart

28:30 - God sees the heart and motivation, not the amount

29:15 The Prophet Calls Us to Wakefulness (The Olivet Discourse)

30:15 - Prophesying the temple's destruction and the fall of human structures

31:45 - Calling disciples to an internal spiritual response and faithfulness in chaos

33:30 - Living alert, grounded, and hopeful for redemption (Luke 21:28)

36:15 Reflection Questions

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Dr. David Pocta

Hannah DeSouza