Did First-Century Jews Expect the Messiah to Be Divine?

In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers a variety of thought-provoking questions about Catholicism. How should Catholics respond when someone says, “We can agree to disagree” in an apologetics conversation? What’s the difference between consulting mediums and engaging in prophetic prayer? Did first-century Jews expect the Messiah to be divine? Why doesn’t the Church intervene to help practicing Catholic couples avoid divorce? Other key topics include whether animal predation is a consequence of original sin, the Jewish lineage of modern Israel, confession for RCIA candidates, and the meaning behind the phrase “we dare to say” before the Our Father. Tune in for insightful Catholic answers!

Question Covered:

• 02:40 - How does a Catholic respond to the phrase “we can agree to disagree” when in an apologetics conversation?
• 07:09 - We know the CCC says we shouldn’t talk to mediums, but we can do prophetic prayer. How do I explain the difference to someone who visits mediums?
• 19:08 - Did the Jewish people of the first century expect a divine messiah?
• 28:55 - I’m going through a divorce. We are still both practicing Catholics. Why can’t the Church intervene to help us work it out?
• 39:23 - Is animal predation a consequence of original sin?
• 42:14 - Are the Jews in the current state of Israel the same Jews of the tribe of Judah?
• 47:56 - Is it true that a person going through RCIA could go to confession but won’t receive absolution until lent?
• 51:19 - I’m a new Catholic. Why does the priest say “we dare to say” right before the Our Father prayer?