Under the Hood

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What was the Star of Bethlehem, and what did the Magi see that convinced them to travel hundreds of miles to worship Jesus? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem through biblical history, ancient astronomy, and Scripture. From the Magi's journey in Matthew 2 to the constellations mentioned in Job and the heavenly signs described by Jesus, discover how the stars may reveal more than we realize. Could modern astronomy help uncover what happened over 2,000 years ago? Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating conversations about the Bible, history, and evidence!

Chapters
00:00 - The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem
00:13 - Who Were the Magi?
01:22 - Matthew 2: The Star That Announced a King
02:33 - Recreating the Night Sky with Astronomy
03:10 - Daniel, the Magi, and Ancient Constellations
04:21 - Astrology vs. Biblical Signs in the Sky
05:08 - Psalm 19: Do the Heavens Speak?

Links
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Was Christianity already shaking the Roman Empire before the Gospels were written? Join Sam and Will on Under the Hood as they explore the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, the riots and persecution surrounding early Christianity, and historical accounts from Emperor Claudius and Roman historian Suetonius. Discover how biblical and Roman records intersect and what the early eyewitnesses' willingness to suffer reveals about their convictions. Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations of biblical history!

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Christianity Turns the World Upside Down
00:43 - Paul's Persecution and Missionary Journeys
01:47 - Paul on Trial: Accused of Stirring Up Riots
02:42 - Emperor Claudius and the Spread of Christianity
03:43 - Roman Historical Evidence from Suetonius
04:15 - Christianity Before the Gospels Were Written
04:37 - Eyewitnesses and the Resurrection

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#UnderTheHood #BibleHistory #ApostlePaul #EarlyChristianity #RomanEmpire #JesusResurrection #HistoricalEvidence #BookOfActs #EmperorClaudius #Suetonius #ChristianHistory #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #SunlitStudios

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What happened after Jesus' resurrection, and how did Christianity spread so quickly across the ancient world? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the apostles' willingness to die for their testimony, the extraordinary events of Pentecost, and the eyewitness accounts that helped spread Christianity. Discover how Paul's early letters reveal a growing Christian movement decades before the Gospels were written, and examine the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions about the Bible, history, and the evidence behind Christianity!

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: The Evidence for Jesus
00:42 - The Apostles and Their Willingness to Die
02:38 - Pentecost and the Spread of Christianity
04:13 - Peter's Sermon and Eyewitness Testimony
05:42 - Did Christianity Exist Before the Gospels?
06:25 - Paul's Letters and the Early Christian Movement

Links
SunlitStudios.com
@TheBibleShowPodcast
@UnderTheHoodFL

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#UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #ResurrectionOfJesus #HistoricalJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianApologetics #EarlyChristianity #Apostles #Pentecost #BookOfActs #BiblicalEvidence #ChristianHistory #GospelOfMark #EyewitnessTestimony #SunlitStudios

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Could archaeology, geology, and astronomy provide evidence supporting the biblical account of Jesus' crucifixion? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the remains of a crucified man who received a proper burial, geological evidence of an ancient earthquake near Jerusalem, NASA's lunar eclipse records from April 3, 33 AD, and historical accounts of mysterious darkness. Discover how these findings may connect with the New Testament's account of Jesus' death.Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations of the Bible through history and science!

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Evidence for Jesus' Crucifixion
00:13 - Archaeological Evidence of Crucifixion and Burial
00:55 - Earthquakes and the Crucifixion
02:04 - The Blood Moon Prophecy
02:31 - Dating Jesus' Crucifixion
03:05 - NASA's Lunar Eclipse Records
04:02 - Ancient Historical Accounts of Darkness
04:46 - Can Science Support the New Testament?

Links
SunlitStudios.com
@TheBibleShowPodcast
@UnderTheHoodFL

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#UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #CrucifixionOfJesus #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalJesus #BibleEvidence #BibleHistory #NewTestament #BloodMoon #LunarEclipse #ChristianApologetics #ResurrectionOfJesus #BibleProphecy #FaithAndScience #SunlitStudios

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Did Jesus really exist? And what did ancient critics say about His miracles? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore historical evidence for Jesus outside the Bible, examining claims from famous skeptics like Bertrand Russell, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins alongside ancient Jewish and Roman writings. Discover what the Babylonian Talmud and Roman critic Celsus said about Jesus, why some opponents accused Him of sorcery, and how accounts of His miracles appear in other religious traditions. Could the very people who opposed Christianity provide evidence for the historical Jesus? Join us as we go Under the Hood to uncover the history, examine the arguments, and explore the extraordinary claims surrounding Jesus Christ. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on biblical history, archaeology, and faith!

Chapters
00:00 - Did Jesus Really Exist?
00:13 - Famous Atheists Question Jesus' Existence
02:24 - What Did Jesus' Jewish Opponents Believe?
03:02 - The Babylonian Talmud on Jesus
04:21 - Jesus' Miracles in Islamic Tradition
04:40 - Roman Opposition to Christianity
05:18 - Celsus the Skeptic Challenges Jesus
06:49 - Ancient Accounts of Jesus' Miracles

Links
SunlitStudios.com
@TheBibleShowPodcast
@UnderTheHoodFL

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#HistoricalJesus #DidJesusExist #JesusChrist #EvidenceForJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalEvidence #JesusMiracles #ChristianApologetics #AncientHistory #BibleStudy #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #FaithAndHistory