Yeshua (Jesus) Revealed: Our Strong, Wealthy, Powerfull and Influential Messiah

Welcome dear reader. In this Bible study we take a closer look into the perception of Jesus that we should have; this study provides guidance into Jesus’ significance as our Messiah, and into the physical appearance of Jesus' stature and build, that was more likely akin to an athlete or a muscular artisan (Picture the build of a Professional 100m Sprinter), than to the image we see in cathedrals, children’s Bibles, and even in the Actors that have played roles portraying Jesus on film. The Study even unlocks revelation into the view that the Government of the time had about Jesus and the confidence of some of His disciples, it takes a closer look at what Jesus went through to provide us the Salvation we now have, what it means, what we should know with certainty about Jesus from a spiritual perspective, and why most of us as believer still seem to face battles.

As a start, Let’s list some "hidden", but not so hidden, Biblical information that is often overlooked, but that sheds some light into Jesus’ physical stature, and then let’s apply some rational, logical, spiritual and supernatural reasoning to this information.

1.      Jesus has a Strong, Muscular build and is Physically Strong and Fit

1.1  Jesus was known as a tekton in His own Hometown.

(Matthew 2:11, Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55, Matthew 6:2-3, Mark 11:15-19)

In ancient Greek, “tekton” referred to an artisan, particularly in the fields of:

·         Woodworking (carpentry)

·         Stone working (masonry)

·         Metalworking (smithing)

The term was not exclusively tied to carpentry, and its connotations extended to other crafts and construction-related activities. Jesus would have learnt this trade from a young age and continued in His trade until the Age of 30 (+/-), that’s 15-20 years of physical labour in an era where refining equipment and power-tools didn’t exist.

1.2  It is widely understood that in Biblical times people used to travel long distances to visit friends and relatives, and even to go to Temple, and even to escape persecution.

·         Egypt to Nazareth (As the Crow Flies: 500km +/-, By Route: 2800km +/-

·         Nazareth to Jerusalem (Roman Travel Route: 100km +/-)

2.      Jesus is Wealthy, and Prosperous at the level of a King, considered Holy as a Priest, and is declared as the Messiah before and after birth (Matthew 2:11)

2.1  Jesus received gold fit to honour a King above all other Kings at Birth

·         A talent of gold was +/- 34-36kg, the equivalent of $3-4 Million in currency value in 2024

·         Although exact sizing of the treasure chests presented to Jesus isn’t available Biblically a reference can be drawn from cultures of the time like Egypt, and Israel, the capability of a camel is also to be considered, with various breeds being able to carry between 100-400kg, considering this Jesus could have easily received between $9-30 million in Gold in 2024 monetary value

2.2  Jesus received frankincense at Birth, which was a very valuable perfume associated with the temple, priesthood, and holiness and was considered more valuable than gold

·         Applying the calculation above at the exact same value, that’s another $9-30 million in Frankincense in 2024 monetary value

2.3  Jesus received Myrrh at Birth, a valuable fragrant resin/spice that was possibly more valuable than gold at the time and was used in burial, sacrifice and mourning. Myrrh was considered at equal value to Gold

·         Applying the calculation above at the exact same value, that’s another $9-30 million in Myrrh in 2024 monetary value

2.4  This would put Jesus’ estimate “Net Worth” at birth between $27-90 million in 2024 monetary value, and this does not consider his trade that was a very valuable trade, and also does not consider any of the additional gifts of honour Jesus received during His ministry. In summary and simple English, our Messiah was extremely wealthy and was in a prosperous trade and in ministry that would have received honorary gifts to care for a priest’s living.

3.      Jesus was considered a man of influence and power, with physical strength at the time of His arrest, when He was to be brought before Roman officials for judgement.

3.1  Jesus was considered and accused of being a threat to Roman Rule, a man would have had to be powerful to threaten Roman Rule in Biblical times

(Matthew 26:59-60, Mark 14:55)

3.2  When the sent for Jesus’ arrest, it is documented as being a “cohors” of Soldiers, Jewish “police” and officials (John 18:3-12)

·       Various studies reveal that a Cohor would have consisted of 100-200 soldiers but a small cohert is mentioned in some scriptures and accounts which would have been 10-20 soldiers and then the accompanying Jewish “police” and officials

·       Consider that Jesus only took 3 disciples with Him to Pray: Peter, James, and John. (Mark 14:33, Luke 22:41)

·       Peter had enough courage and confidence in the strength of the 4 men in the Garden that night to pull his sword and cut of a soldier’s ear (John 18:10)

3.3  It is a well-known fact that Roman Soldiers were highly trained in combat and war; Spartan warriors/soldiers were the most renowned and well-trained Roman Soldiers, although it was not Spartan soldiers that arrested Jesus, the Soldiers that arrested Jesus were in the service of highly regarded Roman officials and would have been of similar calibre.

Conclusion and revelation for the week:

Our Messiah, Jesus (Yeshua), was a Physically strong, fit and healthy young man in his 30s. A man of exceptional wealth, strength, power and influence, who’s disciples were also trained and they clearly had access to weaponry.

Thank you for joining for this week’s Bible Study. In next week’s study we will look at what Jesus endured during His trial and crucifixion and what our Salvation truly contains, and provides to us as believers.

Until next time,

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In Faith and Armour,

The Armoured