Les Feldick Bible Study

Who has historically accused Jewish people of being the God-killers who killed Christ?

The religions of the world have historically accused the Jewish people of being the God-killers who killed Christ. This accusation has continued for roughly the last 1900 years and should never be used as an excuse for anti-Semitism. It is tied to Israel's rejection and crucifixion of the Messiah.

Les explains that Peter, addressing the men of Israel in chapter 3, charged them with delivering up, denying, and killing the Prince of Life, and then called them to repent. Les notes this is still on God's mind because the nation of Israel had not yet been forgiven for rejecting, killing, and crucifying their Messiah. He is careful, however, that this does not become an excuse for anti-Semitism, observing that many religions of the world over the last 1900 years have accused the Jew of being the God-killers who killed the Christ.