In this episode of The Ministry of Jesus – Series 2g: The Passovers of John, we dive deep into the debated Passovers mentioned in John 5:1 and John 6:4. Was John 6:4 really a Passover? Or does the internal narrative and manuscript evidence suggest otherwise?We also examine Eusebius’ interpretation of Daniel 9:24–27, which led to the traditional belief in a 3½-year ministry of Jesus. But does this timeline hold up when we revisit Jesus' own words in Luke 4:16–30 and Isaiah 61:1–2?Further exploring Leviticus 25:3–10 and Deuteronomy 15:1–9, we consider whether Jesus referenced the Year of Jubilee or the Year of Release—and what that reveals about the actual length of his ministry.We also discuss the observance of Sabbatical Years, supported by Nehemiah 10:31, 1 Maccabees 6:47–53, and writings from Josephus and the Talmud.

In this video, we examine one of the most contested verses in the Gospel of John—John 6:4—and ask whether it truly belongs in the biblical text. This single verse carries immense weight. If genuine, it suggests Jesus may have missed a required Passover in Jerusalem, directly challenging His claim to have fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17–18). And if He did not fulfill the Law, could He still be the Messiah?We explore the internal scriptural narrative (John 6:1–59, John 7:1–10), the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 16), the temple’s role in 2 Chronicles 6, and the prophetic mandate in 2 Peter 1:21. We also delve into manuscript evidence—both for and against the verse—and the early church fathers’ silence or ambiguity regarding its use.Is John 6:4 a later scribal addition? Or is it an original part of the inspired Gospel record? The implications are significant. This study invites you to dig deeper and test all things against Scripture—not tradition.

Why did Eusebius of Caesarea, the first great church historian, conclude that Jesus' ministry lasted 3½ years?We examine both the scriptural references and the historical reasoning behind Eusebius’ view. Eusebius, writing in the 4th century, interpreted Daniel 9:27—“in the midst of the week”—as prophetic evidence that Jesus ministered for half of a symbolic 7-year period. He explicitly links this to the Gospel account in his work, Ecclesiastical History (Book 1, Chapter 10).But how reliable is this interpretation?

Was the festival in John 5:1 really the Passover? Or have we misunderstood the entire timeline of Jesus' ministry?In this episode of Jesus’ Ministry – Series 2c, Joss Goodall takes a closer look at John Chapter 5 and questions the traditional 3.5-year view of Jesus’ ministry.

Was Jesus’ ministry really 3½ years long—or just over a year? This episode dives deep into the timeline of Christ’s ministry using all four Gospels, the festival calendar, and historical writings. We compare early Christian perspectives, like those of Clement and Eusebius, with modern scholarly insights from Gordon Fee and Bart Ehrman. Could John 6:4 be a later insertion to align with tradition?

In this episode of The Ministry of Jesus, Joss Goodall dives deep into one of the most critical questions for Bible students: Did Jesus alter the Law given to Moses, or did He fulfill it exactly as written?We explore:The two timelines of Jesus’ ministry in the GospelsHis final prayer in John 17:6–8A deep comparison of Exodus 20 vs Deuteronomy 5What Jesus meant in Matthew 5:17–48The heart behind the commandments (Deut 6:5)The true meaning behind Sabbath observanceAnd how all the Law hangs on love (Matt 22:35–40)🔔 Subscribe to uncover what the early disciples believed and how the teachings of Jesus revealed the true intent behind the Law.📖 Scriptures Covered:John 17:6–8Exodus 20:1–17Deuteronomy 5:1–21; 6:5; 5:18; 5:21Matthew 5:17–48; 22:35–40Exodus 20:14, 20:17Deuteronomy 5:15Matthew 13:44🎧 Related resource: Torah Pearls #14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUZqsXqY3po#JesusTeachings #TenCommandments #GospelTruth #SermonOnTheMount #BiblicalLaw #JesusAndTheLaw #DeuteronomyExplained #Exodus20 #ChristianDoctrine #JossGoodall #BibleStudySeries #John17 #Matthew5 #LoveGodLoveNeighbor

Most people believe Jesus's ministry lasted 3½ years — but is that what the Bible actually says?In this episode of Understanding the Mind of the Christ, Joss Goodall traces the true beginning of Jesus's ministry using only the Gospel accounts and the words of Christ Himself. Starting from His baptism at Bethany and the wilderness trial, we explore prophetic connections to the Feast of Tabernacles, the Year of Release, and uncover what may be the real timeline of His public ministry.Could it be just one year? Was Eusebius wrong?Prepare for a deep scriptural dive — not tradition, just text.

Episode 8, brings this first series of The Mind of Christ to its conclusion! This episode tackles two major issues:🔥 Animal sacrifice & burnt offerings – Were they truly part of the Law given by Moses, or later additions by the scribes?✍ Scribal insertions & deletions – What do the shifts between 1st-person and 3rd-person accounts in the Torah reveal about the original Law?This final installment sheds new light on Jesus’ righteous indignation toward the Temple system and how His ministry directly challenged the religious establishment of His time.💡 But this is just the beginning!🎬 Series 2 is already written and will begin filming soon, delving even deeper into the hidden truths of Scripture.🎧 Podcast Launch – Prefer to listen rather than watch? We’re bringing The Mind of Christ to podcast platforms so you can take these studies on the go!💬 LIVE Discussion – As mentioned in the intro, we’ll be hosting a Zoom conference to go over the entire series, allowing for open discussion, corrections, and deeper scriptural exploration.Make sure you're subscribed so you don’t miss:✅ The Series 1 Podcast launch✅ The launch of Series 2✅ Details on the upcoming Live DiscussionThank you all for being part of this journey—let’s continue seeking the true Mind of Christ together!#BibleStudy #TheMindOfChrist #JesusTeachings #BiblicalTruth #ScriptureAnalysis #ChristianPodcast #ComingSoon