Credibility. Many of us who work understand the value of credibility, in other words, putting weight behind the words we say and the actions we take. We hold credentials such as degrees, certifications, diplomas from various schools and institutions so that when we provide financial advice, speak on the pulpit, diagnose a medical condition, provide consulting advice, perform dentistry, perform an automotive repair, or manage a project etc., that through these credentials, CPA, CFA, PMP (which I have), M.Div (which I also have), P.Eng, M.D., R.N., we tell people that we have been given the seal of approval and whatever we say and do within our expertise is credible. However, in that movie scene, Marisei Tomei did not have any credentials that people expected of her yet she spoke with authority and had credibility after she spoke shocking everyone. What she said was absolutely correct and even more but no one knew how she knew that. Today, instead of Marisei Tomei, we see Jesus’ credibility being questioned and I’m wondering if we also sometimes question Jesus’ credibility because of our expectations of him. Let’s begin.