#12879 Is Jesus Directly Related to King David? Authority and Silence - Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin discussed the nature of Jesus' lineage and his connection to the royal line of King David during a Catholic Answers Live broadcast.

The program addressed how Jesus is related to King David and whether he is a direct descendant in the royal line. Akin also discussed methods for using authority in intellectual arguments to avoid stalemates and explained why the argument from silence is ineffective in apologetics.

The broadcast included advice for first-time catechists teaching elementary students and discussed how to evangelize parents. Akin also addressed whether Jesus disobeyed the commandment to honor his parents when he was found in the temple.