A woman came to Jesus for help. He called her a dog (Matthew 15: 21-28). Why? How would you feel if you were called a dog? How would you feel if Jesus Himself called you a dog? Disgusted, angry, hurt, humiliated—those are the words that quickly come to mind. Why did Jesus use such a term? This is sexist, offensive, and even bordering on harassment. Today, He might well have been reported for such a statement. Even in that time, it was insulting and offensive. Jews and Gentiles kept their distance; Jews often referred to Gentiles as dogs. Yet in this moment, the woman refuses to be turned away. Despite the sting of rejection, she persists with remarkable determination: ‘Even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the master’s table,’ she replies. She will not let go. Jesus sees her sincerity, her humility, and her faith. He knows she believes in Him, for if she didn’t, she would have walked away. But she doesn’t. She stays and He heals her. He sees your determination too.

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The Mystery of Christ—is it a puzzle to be solved, or a hidden gem waiting to be found? Are the stories of Christ told in the Gospels true and still relevant today? Is Jesus Christ different from Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, or any other religion?

He spoke of healing, miracles, the future, truth, destiny, and life after death. Do we need to hear what He has to say?

We live in a troubled world. Humanity continues to fight over ideology and faith. Wars focus on identity and belief—questions of who we are and who we trust. These struggles cannot be silenced by a gun; they cross international boundaries. What does Christ say about this?

In this podcast, we will explore the biblical mysteries of Christ. We’ll examine the suffering Messiah, His power to heal, His authority to forgive sins, His claim to be the Son of God, and His promise to return. Most importantly, we will ask: Who is Jesus Christ—and what does He have to do with my life?

I’m Dr Phil Keys—teacher, writer, and podcaster. More information can be found at my website philkeys.blog.

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In this episode, we explore the story of the Ethiopian eunuch and his search to understand the Suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53:1–12; Acts 8:26–40). The setting spans from Palm Sunday (John 12:13) and Christ’s crucifixion (Matthew 27:35) to the events that followed in the early church (Acts 1:1–8:40). Here, the disciple Philip reveals that Jesus Christ is indeed the promised Messiah—and because of this, He holds the authority both to heal and to forgive sins. As Jesus Himself declared: “I have come that you might have life” (John 10:10).

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