The "Players" Seeking The Messiah |Season 2-Ep2 | Ep28 over all - Simply Devotion

In this episode Pastor Vinnie and Jonathan get deep into the mix of the politics and players at the time of Jesus. What were their motivations for wanting a Messiah? And how did those motivations play into how they responded to accepting or rejecting Jesus as Messiah? Did Jesus favor any of these groups? How did the way Jesus interacted with them impact His work! All of this and more is covered in depth is what most likely is our best episode yet! Listen! About Seasons two... While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics. I had occasional guests yet, I was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. I am joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season! About Jonathan: Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.  Social Media Connections: Find us @  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blogs | Tik Tok Check out my blogs, articles, and spiritual growth material @ www.SimplyVinnie.com  All background music is used with permission of www.purple-planet.com  Featuring music used by permission of Solidrocksda.com and Pastor Vinnie.  (c) 2020 – 2025