Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1301 | 'The Jews Killed Jesus': Blood Libel or Biblical Truth?

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Feb 9, 2026
A theological debate about whether Jewish leaders or Romans bear responsibility for Jesus' death, with close reading of Gospel passages. A discussion of blood libel history and how to avoid misusing the term. Reflections on divine sovereignty versus human responsibility. Listener questions about women in church leadership, the Book of Enoch, unanswered prayers, and how to read Scripture properly.
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Sovereignty Behind The Crucifixion

  • Allie Beth Stuckey emphasizes God's sovereign plan: Jesus's death fulfilled divine foreknowledge and prophecy.
  • Scripture shows human agents and Rome acted, but Christ willingly gave himself up for redemption.
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Scripture Records Jewish Leadership's Role

  • Allie Beth Stuckey cites multiple New Testament passages showing Jewish leaders conspired to deliver Jesus to Pilate.
  • Scripture records both Jewish leaders' involvement and Roman execution, with Pilate bearing responsibility too.
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Divine Foreknowledge And Human Responsibility

  • Jesus told Pilate that authority over him was permitted by God and that the one who delivered him bears greater sin.
  • Acts and epistles call both Jewish deliverers and lawless men responsible while affirming God's foreknowledge.
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