Can we read Jesus into every Old Testament story?

Ask NT Wright Anything

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🗓️ 29 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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What did Jesus really mean in the Olivet Discourse? How should we read the Old Testament in light of the New? And what can Herod’s strange reaction to Jesus teach us about resurrection and eschatology?Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Michael Bird unpack the theological depth of Jesus’ teachings on the end times, the ongoing tension between inaugurated and future eschatology, and the complex relationship between the Old and New Testaments. They challenge overly simplistic readings of prophecy, explore the implications of resurrection hope, and reflect on how Herod’s confusion reveals deeper truths about fear, guilt, and misunderstanding in the ancient world... and today. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠⁠⁠Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:02.4	Hello and welcome to another episode of the Ask Antieterite Anything podcast,
1:07.4	the program where we try to answer your questions about Jesus, the Bible and the
1:12.1	life of faith. I'm Michael Byrd from Ridley College, and of course I'm joined by. Tom Wright from
1:17.8	the Far North of Scotland. And we are continuing to answer the questions of our listeners,
1:23.6	and we continue to get some absolute crackers, Tom. Our first one is from Will G
1:30.6	in Atlanta in the United States. And he wants to know a little bit about Jesus' Olivet
1:36.2	discourse and the new creation, the kingdom of heaven. He asked this. He says, Dr. Wright,
1:42.1	I have grown to become a big fan of your views, particularly over eschatology
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