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Lebell... "Jesus was apolitical"
I disagree. He's executed on a political charge. Treason. Much of the way he's interpreted...especially by Paul, lends itself well to this view. Kyrios or lord, basilea or kingdom, eirene or peace, pistis or faith...all these words have extremely political meanings in that time. Caesar is the only power recognized who can deliver authority, peace, kingdom, order, peace... Jesus makes a claim to people that is beyond the poltical order. You're right...he's not stumping for yet another canidate...and in that way is apolitical. But his speech does bring him in to conflict with political systems. Then and now.
Superbelt is probably conflating certain passages in Acts with the teachings of Jesus. They may reflect authentic teachings...or they may be later developments after Easter. I'd say it's about 50/50 odds, myself.
Acts 4:32 to 5:11 is the reference, btw.
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