278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter?

278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter?

From Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers by wearemakingdisciples

April 19, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 278

About this episode

Cris questions the traditional image of Jesus as a carpenter and explores the deeper meaning of tekton in the context of the Gospels.

278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter? In this week’s episode Cris revisits the familiar image of Jesus the carpenter and gently questions whether the Gospels point us instead toward a builder shaped by the stone and soil of first-century Galilee. Tracing the meaning of tekton, and following the thread of foundations, cornerstones, and structures that run through Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark, and Gospel of Luke, the episode builds a case that Jesus teaches like one who knows what it means to dig deep and build to last. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

People in this episode

Hosts: Cris, Cris Rogers

Topics covered

  • Jesus
  • carpenter
  • Gospels
  • first-century Galilee
  • building
  • faith

Keywords

  • tekton
  • foundations
  • cornerstones
  • structures
  • Gospel of Matthew
  • Gospel of Mark
  • Gospel of Luke

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Stuck In The Upside Down, The Bible Book By Book

Books & works: Gospels, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Luke, Stuck In The Upside Down, The Bible Book By Book

Places: Galilee

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