Was Jesus Palestinian?

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What’s the truth about Jesus’ identity? In this opening segment we tackle a common claim—“Jesus was Palestinian”—and walk through the historical and biblical context behind Bethlehem, Judea, and Jewish lineage. We also touch on replacement theology and why getting identity right matters for faith and unity today.

What you’ll learn

Why birthplace ≠ modern political label

How Bethlehem/Judea fits into the first-century map

Jewish identity and genealogy (maternal lineage)

Why “replacement theology” creates confusion

Why truth matters for spiritual freedom

Mini-chapters (within this segment)

0:00 Truth, power, and why identity matters

0:27 Setup: viewer questions about Jesus’ identity

1:05 The Bethlehem → “Palestinian” claim

2:15 Historical notes and timeline context

3:43 Genealogy and Jewish identity explained

4:11 Heart posture: love for all peoples, not partisanship

5:05 Clarifying “Palestinian” as identity vs. authority

5:31 Replacement theology and why it’s a problem

6:30 Lived experience working across communities

7:44 Transition to broader unity theme

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