The Messiah They Were Expecting - When expectations shape your vision, you can miss what God is doing.

<p>Why did so many people miss the Messiah they had been waiting for?</p><p>In this episode, Murray continues the investigation into Judas&#39; betrayal by examining the expectations that shaped an entire generation. Through Old Testament prophecies and the culture of first-century Israel, he reveals why the people, the disciples, the Pharisees, and even Herod were expecting a political Messiah who would overthrow Rome and establish an earthly kingdom.</p><p>As the evidence unfolds, you&#39;ll discover how deeply held expectations became invisible lenses that influenced the way people interpreted Scripture, understood Jesus&#39; miracles, and responded to His mission. The problem wasn&#39;t a lack of evidence—it was a paradigm that prevented them from seeing what God was actually doing.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you&#39;ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why first-century Jews expected a political Messiah.</p></li><li><p>How expectations shape the way we read Scripture.</p></li><li><p>Why even Jesus&#39; closest followers struggled to understand His mission.</p></li><li><p>How false paradigms can keep us from recognizing God&#39;s work.</p></li><li><p>Why understanding these expectations is essential to understanding Judas&#39; actions.</p></li></ul>