Episode 27: Before You Read: Jerusalem

In this episode, we explore the Jerusalem church—the birthplace of Christianity. Beginning with the resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost, we trace how a small group of disciples became a bold, growing community rooted in Jewish life yet transformed by the risen Messiah. We examine their communal way of life, the rise of key leaders like James, the pressures of persecution, and the challenges of cultural diversity. Finally, we follow the church’s expansion beyond Jerusalem and its decline after the city’s destruction in 70 AD—marking the shift from a local movement to a global faith.