What Did Jesus Say About Money-Related Issues (Interview w/ Jerry Bowyer)
On this episode, Jerry Bowyer offers an interpretation of Jesus’ teachings on money-related issues within the framework of where and to whom He was speaking.
Questions explored in this episode:
- Was Jesus rich or poor?
- How did being an artisan from Galilee influence Jesus’ teachings on money-related issues?
- Why did Jesus primarily confront religious leaders regarding money issues rather than the average small business owner?
- Why did Jesus clear moneychangers and merchants out of the temple? Why did He target the dove merchants specifically?
About the guest:
Jerry is the Chief Economist of Vident Financial, Editor of Townhall Finance, and President of Bowyer Research. He is also Resident Economist with Kingdom Advisors, and serves on the Editorial Board of Salem Communications.
He has been Forbes.com columnist and a frequent commentator on Fox Business News, Fox News, and CNBC. He has been a contributing editor of National Review Online, The New York Sun and Townhall Magazine, and he has written for the Wall Street Journal and for numerous other publications.
He’s the author of the new book, The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.
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Darren Shearer
Darren Shearer is the host of the Theology of Business Podcast and director of the Theology of Business Institute. He is the author of "The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World," "The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business," and "Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World." Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media (www.HighBridgeBooks.com / www.HighBridgeMedia.com), which helps Christ-centered authors build a legacy by crafting and publishing messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture.
