Understanding the difficult to understand sayings of Jesus, part two.  In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner explains the likely meaning of Jesus' hard sayings, including "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into heaven" why Jesus said his followers are to purchase a sword, how can it be that Jesus tells us to "love our enemies" and also to hate our family members, and so forth.  Understanding the context and the meaning of the underlying Greek words is the key.

<p>Understanding the difficult to understand sayings of Jesus, part two.&nbsp; In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner explains the likely meaning of Jesus' hard sayings, including "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into heaven" why Jesus said his followers are to purchase a sword, how can it be that Jesus tells us to "love our enemies" and also to hate our family members, and so forth.&nbsp; Understanding the context and the meaning of the underlying Greek words is the key.</p>

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Martin Tanner's Religion Today Show broadcast Sunday, February 14, 2021 on Understanding the Difficult Sayings of Jesus - Part 2

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