You can’t give yourself a nickname. Before Jesus came, another man was heralded as the savior of the Jewish people. Judas, nicknamed “The Hammer” Maccabees was a brash, bold warrior who gave the Jewish oppressors more than they could handle. Surely, generations later, under the oppression of Rome, God’s people needed another Hammer, right? Nick and Matt discuss Jesus’s surprising approach to dealing with the powers that be, his victory over death and fear of death, and resurrection hope.Interlude Music: Aeon Ending by Dew of LightTheme Song: Believe by PosthumorousConnect With Us: Website Youtube InstagramEpisode Outline:00:00 Introduction - Human History is a History of Fear of Death00:24 Historical Context: Violence in Human History02:00 The Maccabean Revolt: A Case Study04:09 The Aftermath of the Maccabean Revolt04:19 The Expectation of a Warrior Messiah05:34 Jesus Enters the Scene: A Different Kind of Messiah07:10 Jesus' Teachings: A Radical Departure from Violence10:33 Jesus' Crucifixion: A Defeat or a Victory?19:00 Death as an Intruder and Jailer19:09 Jesus' Mission to Defeat Death20:07 The Fear of Death and Power Struggles20:31 Jesus' Victory Over Death23:25 The Power of Resurrection Hope24:32 The Church as a Witness to Jesus' Victory27:30 The Dichotomy of Fear and Love32:47 The Call to Active Resistance and Suffering if Need Be37:57 The Early Christian Ethic and the Cross of Jesus39:44 Closing Thoughts on Living Out the Gospel

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