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56 – Hebrew Roots Is Not Messianic Judaism | Daniel Thomas Lancaster & Jeremiah Michael
2 juli 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Messianic Judaism is a prophetic movement of the Holy Spirit. Jews and Gentiles are recovering a Jewish reading of the New Testament and a body of Messiah that has room for both Jews and Gentiles to live out their respective roles and callings. The Hebrew Roots movement is something different. On this episode of Messiah Podcast, Daniel Thomas Lancaster (Education Director for First Fruits of Zion) and Jeremiah Michael (Education Director of the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem) join us to help us sort through the differences between these two streams of thought and how to steer clear of the many dangers that litter this ancient path. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(00:00) Introductions
(02:23) What is Messianic Judaism and what are some traits of Hebrew Roots?
(09:52) Messianic Judaism does not pronounce the Sacred Name of God aloud.
(16:22) Jesus’ Hebrew name is not “Yahshua.”
(19:35) How should the biblical calendar be calculated?
(25:58) Are Davidic dancing, circle dances, and banners part of Messianic Judaism?
(30:24) One Law: Can Gentiles wear tzitzit in Messianic Judaism?
(35:00) Gentiles and Sabbath observance.
(39:40) Hebrew Roots regards many elements of Christianity to be idolatry rooted in paganism.
(46:16) Who are the ten lost tribes? Two House and British Israelites theories.
(55:12) When should the shofar be blown?
(1:00:19) A word of encouragement for a brighter future.– Resources –
HaYesod: The Foundation: The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel
Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews, Messiah Podcast Episode 51
The Sabbath Breaker, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster
From Sabbath to Sabbath, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends h…
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55 – Zionism And The Black Church | Dumisani Washington
18 juni 2024 · 1 uur 17 min
Civil rights leaders in the black community have long been divided on their stance toward the existence of Israel. Some see the black struggle for civil rights as analogous to the Palestinian cause, while others, including Dr. King, were staunch allies of Israel, seeing the plight and eventual victory of the Jewish people as a model for the black community. Our guest today is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, Pastor Dumisani Washington. In his book, Zionism and the Black Church, he explains why Israel is a defining issue for Christians of color. Lees meer
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(00:00) Introduction to Dumisani Washington.
(02:20) Overview of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel.
(04:44) How Dumisani’s connection to Israel began as a young child.
(08:24) Black American spirituals flourish in the stories of Israel’s history.
(13:54) Zionism vs. Black Hebrew Israelites.
(20:24) Working for Christians United for Israel.
(24:27) Reasons for authoring Zionism and the Black Church.
(27:49) Misuse of the term “apartheid” in reference to Israel.
(32:49) What is Zionism as it relates to the Black church?
(39:35) Forms of Zionism and the impact on civil rights.
(47:08) How the Black relationship with the Jewish People was hijacked.
(53:10) The Durban conference that launched the modern BDS movement.
(59:13) What can be done by the Black church to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism?– Resources –
Zionism and the Black Church
Institute for Black Solidarity With Israel
Christians United for Israel
Tent of David, By Boaz Michael
"Soon and Very Soon" - Andrae Crouch"Go Down, Moses" - Fats Waller
"Down By the Riverside" - Mahalia Jackson– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. F…
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54 – A New History Of Redemption | Dr. Gerald R. McDermott
4 juni 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
From before the beginning of time, God planned to call out a people from among the nations and to bring a redeemer from among them. For centuries, the followers of Yeshua forgot that the unfolding of this history of redemption centers on the people of Israel. Our guest today, Dr. Gerald McDermott, has written A New History of Redemption, a book that puts Israel back at the center of God’s plan to save the world from sin and death. Lees meer
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(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Gerald R. McDermott.
(01:44) The root of the irrational support for Hamas from university campuses.
(05:44) How does the history of redemption reveal the nature and beauty of God?
(09:01) Jonathan Edwards’ impact on American Christian theological development.
(10:43) Jonathan Edwards as a Christian Zionist.
(14:21) Ancient Israelites might better be known as “The Jewish Church.”
(16:21) Jewish Election: God has never abandoned his people.
(23:37) Allegiance to the Messiah is a central component of faith, even in the Old Testament.
(27:20) Understanding prophetic “types.”
(37:16) Theophanies and reconciling the verse that states that “No one has ever seen God.”
(45:00) Marcion and the gnostics vs Judaism. Body vs Spirit.
(49:59) How do we know that the State of Israel is important in God’s plan of redemption?
(56:16) What comes next in redemptive history, and how can we prepare for that?– Resources –
A New History of Redemption
Other Books By Dr. Gerald R. McDermott
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend tod…
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53 – Israel, Iran, and The Last Battle | Dr. Jeffrey Seif
21 mei 2024 · 53 min
The reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty in Israel was a significant milestone in the unfolding of God’s end-times prophetic plan—a sign that the end is near. The recurring conflict in the Middle East is a harbinger of an apocalyptic battle yet to come—the war of Gog and Magog. Our guest today, Doctor Jeffrey Seif, has written a timely book about the role of Iran in this coming war and how this role was foretold thousands of years ago by the prophets of Israel. Lees meer
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(0:00) Introducing Dr. Jeffrey Seif on Messiah Podcast.
(01:53) The journey from Jewish hippie to Messianic scholar.
(08:32) PhD research at Cambridge in criminology.
(13:00) What is the UMJC, Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations?
(15:10) Characterizing the spectrum of Messianic Jewish congregations.
(18:00) Filling the legendary shoes of TV personality Zola Levitt.
(20:29) A historical and modern menace east of the Euphrates.
(26:13) Iran’s relationship with Jews crumbled with Zionism.
(27:46) When Muslims and Christians are at peace with Jews, their societies prosper.
(30:53) Israel is geo-politically positioned at the crossroads of the world.
(32:37) What is the value of learning from extra-biblical literature?
(39:25) The historical impact of Parthea on both Israel and Rome.
(43:08) The power of the Islamic religious ideology to motivate extreme action.
(44:21) How should we respond to a world that appears to be falling into war and chaos?
(46:44) We are called to love, not hate.– Resources –
The Iranian Menace in Jewish History and Prophecy, Dr. Jeffrey Seif
Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messian…
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52 – Legacy Of Hope: Rabbi Daniel Zion Holocaust Miracle | The Mizrachi Family
5 mei 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
As the Nazis attempted to eradicate the Jewish people from every corner of Europe, one country’s Jewish population actually grew, thanks to the tireless efforts of Metropolitan Stefan of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and Messianic Jewish Rabbi Daniel Zion. Avi Mizrachi and his daughter Devorah share the harrowing story of the heroes who courageously and repeatedly put their lives on the line to save the Jewish population of Bulgaria from Hitler’s death camps.– Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction to Avi Mizrachi and his daughter Devorah
05:27 Family connections between the Zion and Mizrachi family
09:51 The fruit of friendship between a Metropolitan Bishop and Chief Rabbi.
13:15 A mystical vision that prompted Rabbi Daniel Zion to believe in Jesus.
17:42 Pre-war life for the Sephardic Jews of Bulgaria.
20:37 Devastating legislation that paved the way for Hitler.
25:15 The miracle of March 9, 1943 – Stopping the First Deportation attempt.
33:18 Fleeing to the forest to join the partisans and fight the Nazis.
39:08 Rejecting despair with Truth, Faith, and Love (Emet, Emunah, and Ahavah).
41:15 How to maintain gratitude and perspective in a concentration camp.
45:44 Why did the Tzar of Bulgaria decide to defy Hitler?
49:50 A gesture of gratitude in the Bulgarian Palace.
51:47 What lessons can be learned from the past?
59:42 Constant roadblocks: A story of Aliyah– Resources –
Dugit
Legacy of Hope: Hidden Heroes from Generation to Generation
Daniel Zion, Biography and Selected Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion
The Power of Civil Society in a Time of Genocide: Proceedings of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the Rescue of the Jews in Bulgaria, 1940-1944
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Frien…
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51 – Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews | Daniel Thomas Lancaster
22 april 2024 · 44 min
The Epistle to the Hebrews constitutes one of the most difficult sections of the Bible for those of us who have embraced a Messianic Jewish perspective. Thankfully, D. Thomas Lancaster, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, has spent years penning a commentary that will enrich and enlighten you. He joins Messiah Podcast to provide a sneak peek into the premise that unlocked the historical understanding of this important book of the Apostolic Scriptures. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
The Epistle to the Hebrews is a difficult book to interpret from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Daniel Thomas Lancaster's new commentary brings the latest in New Testament scholarship and the oldest of Jewish hermeneutical principles to bear on the biblical text to present a relevant and insightful understanding of the epistle.
The authorship of Hebrews is uncertain. While it was certainly not the Apostle Paul, it may have been a second-generation disciple of the apostles like Clement of Rome.
Hebrews emphasizes Yeshua's importance as the gateway to the Messianic Era and warns against turning away from him.
The hermeneutical method used in Hebrews, known as kol vechomer, establishes the weight of the first matter to make a case for the second matter.
Understanding the Jewish context and the distinction between Jews and Gentiles is crucial in interpreting Hebrews.
– Episode Resources –
The Holy Epistle to the Hebrews
The Holy Epistle to the Galatians
The Holy Epistle to the Ephesians
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations…
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50 – Malchut 2024 On Location
10 april 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Every year, hundreds of disciples gather for Malchut, a summit for First Fruits of Zion Friends. We spend three days getting reacquainted, taking meals together, and recentering our vision for the kingdom. Today’s guests are some of the many Malchut 2024 attendees. You’ll hear about their heart for Messiah and his kingdom, how they came to embrace a Messianic Jewish perspective, and their joy at knowing they’re not alone on their journey of faith. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
600+ disciples of Yeshua gathered together in Orlando Florida in March 2024 for the annual Malchut conference and were encouraged and energized by great fellowship, delicious food, and solid teaching.
Torah Club is growing world wide and is a resource that supports, educates and strengthen local communities of various shapes and sizes.
Messianic Judaism can be a lonely spiritual path and the resources and events that First Fruits of Zion produces is inspiring deeper study of the Scriptures, and devoted love and discipleship for Yeshua,
– Resources –
FFOZ Friends
HaYesod
Restoration
Tent of David
Israel Tours
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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49 – The Didache: Torah for Gentiles | Dr. Daniel Nessim
26 maart 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Early Jewish believers in Yeshua created a catechism for new disciples from among the nations. Lost for hundreds of years, this document, the Didache, reveals the expectations and standards the early Yeshua-believing community put in place for Gentile disciples of Yeshua. Our guest today, Dr. Daniel Nessim, has spent his academic career demonstrating that the first disciples of Yeshua considered the Torah to be the moral compass of all those who joined the community of disciples, whether Jewish or Gentile. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
The Didache is a discipleship manual created by early Jewish believers in Yeshua for personal Gentile discipleship and how to conduct themselves within the community.
The Didache was written around 80 CE during a tumultuous time in history and reflects the beliefs and values of the early Jewish believers, who considered the Torah to be the moral compass for all disciples.
The arch of the Didache progresses from directing individuals on the proper moral path to addressing issues of community life that were particularly applicable at the time the Didache was written.
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(00:00) Welcome Dr. Daniel Nessim to Messiah Podcast!
(02:41) The Didache: What it is and where it came from.
(05:44) The purpose and significance of the Didache.
(08:16) Relationship of the Didache to other early Christian writings.
(09:49) The historical occasion for writing down the Didache.
(12:37) The clues that betray the Jewishness of the Didache.
(14:20) Rediscovery of the Didache.
(15:52) Impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on Didache research.
(21:44) Thesis of the book “Torah for Gentiles” by Dr. Daniel Nessim.
(28:16) Parallels with Greek moral instruction.
(31:12) Modern interpretations of the Didache.
(32:36) Textual criticism and the similar sayings of Yeshua in the Didache and the Gospels.
(37:52 )Hard lines and leniencies in the Didache’s concession passages.
(41:37) Is there a specific list of Gentile responsibilities to the Torah?
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48 – Messianic Judaism In The Vatican | Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer
12 maart 2024 · 58 min
Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer discusses the Catholic Church's embrace of distinction theology and its impact on Jewish-Christian dialogue and the Messianic Jewish movement. He highlights the significance of the Second Vatican Council and the documents Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate in redefining the church's understanding of itself and its relationship with the Jewish people. The Catholic Church's rejection of deicide and recognition of the ongoing special relationship with the Jewish people have had a profound impact on Christian theology and paved the way for further dialogue and understanding. This conversation explores the theological developments and dialogue between Messianic Judaism and the Roman Catholic Church. It delves into the concept of Jesus as the Living Torah and the connection between Yeshua and the Jewish people. The role of Cardinal Lustiger in emphasizing Jewish identity within the Catholic Church is highlighted. The conversation also touches on the progress being made in the Catholic Church regarding the recognition of the enduring significance of the land of Israel. Overall, this dialogue is seen to be of historic significance and a promising trajectory for Catholic theology. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
The Second Vatican Council, prompted by the Holocaust, marked a significant reassessment of the Catholic Church's understanding of itself and its relationship with the Jewish people.
The documents Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate work together to lay out how the church understands and identifies itself and how it understands and identifies itself in relationship to other religions of the world.
The Catholic document The Gifts and Calling of God Are Irrevocable went even further to express the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people.
As a Jewish Cardinal, Jean-Marie Lustiger made significant contributions to the dialogue between Judaism and Christianity. Acting as a counselor to Pope John Paul II on the Jewish people, he emphasized Jesus' solidarity …
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47 – FFOZ, Messianic Jews, and the Gentile Problem
27 februari 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
First Fruits of Zion teaches that the whole Bible, including the Law of Moses, that is, the Torah given to the Jewish people, has relevance and practical application for Gentile Christians. Some Messianic Jews disagree; they argue that the Torah is for Jews only. Today’s guests, FFOZ Senior Educator Aaron Eby and Director of Torah Club Damian Eisner are here to challenge the idea that the Torah has nothing to say to Gentiles. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
Terms are confusing if they are not well-defined. Many people stumble on the Jewish Jesus online but many times the source of the information they stumble on is what we would call Hebrew Roots.
First Fruits of Zion is part of Messianic Judaism, and there are some important distinctions.
The community of faith is composed of both Jews and Gentiles. But despite us being “one in Messiah,” First Fruits of Zion believes that it is important to maintain our unique identities. Why do we think so, and how do we advise Jews and Gentiles to avoid blurring the lines of distinction?
Acts 15 documents an important time in the life of the apostles when they decided on the course of faith for Gentiles who were coming to faith in the Jewish Messiah. What does this passage teach about Jewish and Gentile obligations to the Law?
The Sabbath and the Jewish festivals are full of richness in meaning and blessing. What does the remembrance and observance of the Sabbath and the other biblical holidays look like for Jewish people, and what would they look like for a Gentile disciple?
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(00:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast.
(02:05) First Fruits of Zion is a Messianic Jewish organization, not Hebrew Roots.
(13:08) What is distinction theology?
(20:00) The apostles’ expectation of Gentile disciples.
(25:22) Interpreting Acts 15 and Acts 21 and the four prohibitions for Gentile disciples.
(29:38) The synagogue has always been a place for Gentiles to learn about the God of Israel.
(40:43) What does the distinction between Jewish and Gentile o… -
46 – Wake Up My Beloved | Leat Sabbah
13 februari 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
A talmudic adage says that before God inflicts a wound, he prepares the remedy. The tragedy of October 7 has left a spiritual scar on Israel and the Jewish people, but not without remedy. Messianic Israeli cellist Leat Sabbah, inspired by God’s call to repentance through Yeshua and the prophets, has been sounding the alarm through her brilliant composition, “Wake Up, My Beloved.” She joins us to talk about her faith, her music, and the spiritual battle Israel is waging behind the scenes. Our co-host is Judi Abrams from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem. Lees meer
– Highlights –
What began as a journey from childhood to be a professional musician has become a heartfelt effort to bring healing and inspiration to souls around the world through stirring lyrics and instruments such as the cello, harp, and piano.The development of Israeli music often seeks to blend Western and Eastern styles, which is symbolic of the peace and unity that will be present in the Messianic Kingdom.God has an intimate knowledge and love for every person and, in his desire to be known, leaves clues along the way. Even in times of struggle, he has thoughts of peace and blessing for his people.
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(00:00) Meeting Leat Sabbah.
(04:05) What is The Bram Center in Jerusalem?
(07:26) A standing-room-only concert at the Bram Center.
(13:56) Leat’s musical journey to become a professional musician.
(18:28) Exploring different styles of music, including Arabic and Bulgarian.
(22:24) A spiritual journey to search for God and move to Israel.
(26:18) Discovering Yeshua as the Messiah.
(27:44) The end times and the message of “Wake Up, My Beloved.”
(33:17) Playing the harp and worshiping on the Mount of Olives.
(35:27) The healing power of music.
(38:05) Leat uses music to bring comfort in Turkey after devastating earthquake.
(40:31) The impact of the war with Hamas on Leat's Music
(54:09) Creating the song “Thoughts of Peace” in a time of war.
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45 – The Dangers of First Fruits of Zion
30 januari 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Is First Fruits of Zion a danger to Christians? Is the Torah Club Bible study out to pull congregants out of the church and into some kind of cult? There are individuals who believe this to be the case. In this episode, we join the founder of FFOZ, Boaz Michael, and the Education Director, Daniel Lancaster, for a frank discussion about a few of the warnings that are out there and what people who are seeking to know the truth should know about the organization. Lees meer
– Takeaways –
First Fruits of Zion teaches a theology that is disruptive to fundamental Christian ways of interpreting the text of the Scriptures.
Is the Torah more inspired than the rest of the Bible?Did the new covenant replace the old covenant?
Did Jesus fulfill the law of Moses?
Are all followers of Jesus obligated to keep the whole Torah?
Distinction theology: Gentiles should be cautious about misappropriating Jewish practices and should strive to implement the Torah in a balanced way.
According to Romans 7:6, it seems that Jesus came to replace the old written code with something new and better.
Is there a conspiracy among Christian leadership through the ages to distort history, hide truth, and lead people down a separate path from truth?
What is the difference between a Christian gospel and the gospel Jesus proclaimed as understood by Messianic Judaism?
Does First Fruits of Zion seek to undermine the local church and lead people away?
– Resources –
Restoration, Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus
HaYesod, The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resource…
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44 – Uniting with Israel through Worship | Joshua Aaron
19 december 2023 · 58 min
Around the world, followers of Yeshua are reconnecting with their Jewish roots, learning the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective and rekindling the church’s ancient relationship with Israel. One expression of this reconnection has been through music, as Jewish songs, psalms, and prayers slowly make their way back into expressions of faith in Yeshua. Our guest today is Joshua Aaron, renowned Messianic Jewish Israeli-American musician and worship leader, and he’s going to tell us his vision of the nations coming together for Israel. Lees meer
– Highlights –
Joshua Aaron's music career began as a song writer. He released his first album “Bo Yeshua” in 2009, but his big breakthrough came with the release of “How Great Is Our God” in Hebrew.
An appreciation for Judaism and his Jewish heritage came from Joshua’s mother and grandmother, culminating in moving his young family to Israel in 2009.
With a daughter in the Israel Defense Force and more teenage kids to go into the Israeli military in the near future, the war with Hamas has been particularly emotional.Joshua immigrated back to Israel as a professional musician and is “one of those crazy Jews who believes in Jesus.”
Joshua Aaron incorporates various middle eastern and exotic instruments that reflect the music of world cultures past and present with songs hitting #1 in world genre on iTunes charts.Joshua leads a Torah Club in Israel, providing a space for families in the Galilee to study the Bible from a Messianic perspective and explore the deeper scriptural meaning behind their faith.
Joshua Aaron has developed a close-friend connection with Aaron Shust over the past few years, collaborating on music composition and live concerts together, with Shust providing musical arrangements.
Is it possible to avoid being corrupted and retain the heart motivations in the music industry?Gather the Nations is a non-profit organization intent on uniting the nations toward Israel through the universal language of music and worship…
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43 – No Hanukkah No Jesus, Know Hanukkah Know Jesus | Aaron & Rachel Eby
5 december 2023 · 49 min
Every year around the world, millions of Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. This year, it’s probably going to feel a little different. As ancient echoes of widespread anti-Semitism, anti-Judaism, and anti-Zionism seem to be resounding again in the present time, the Jewish battle for survival against the Seleucid Empire finds its eerie, parallel expression in yet another conflict between Israel and her neighbors. Our guests today are First Fruits of Zion Senior Educator Aaron Eby and his wife, Rachel, and they’re going to tell us all about Hanukkah. Lees meer
– Topics –
What is Hanukkah?
Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas?
Candles, songs, prayers, menorahs, dreidels, latkes, sufganiyot, presents, and other traditions that enhance the holiday. The trick to frying the perfect latke. Food is such a central part of creating lasting memories.
What does Hanukkah look like for a Messianic Jewish family?
Traditional Jewish observance of the holliday.
What historical event does Hanukkah recall?
Why didn’t the book of Maccabees make it into the Hebrew Bible?
What would have happened if the Jews had not defeated the Greek army?
How does Messianic faith in Yeshua enhance the holiday?
How can followers of Yeshua who are not Jewish connect to the Jewish holiday?
The oft repeated battle for the survival of Judaism and the Jewish people.
What are the most meaningful elements of the holiday?
– Resource –
Light: A Hanukkah Anthology
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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42 – The Apocalyptic Gospel And The Intifada | John Harrigan
28 november 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
The Bible has a lot to say about the end times, and Israel is always at the center of God’s plan. However, Islam has its own apocalyptic narrative. Our guest today, John Harrigan, draws upon his personal experience and theological expertise to help us understand what is fueling the anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic jihad amongst the Arab nations in the Middle East. We’re also joined by First Fruits of Zion’s director of education, D. Thomas Lancaster.You’re listening to Messiah Podcast, where Jesus is Jewish, and that changes everything. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion. Lees meer
– Highlights –
The future of the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast.A Jew, a progressive liberal, and a Hamas terrorist walk into a bar. What happens next?
Hamas and Iran are enemies but unite around their common arch enemy of Israel.
A derivative of Marxism is leading the global narrative and identifies all social conflicts as a struggle of the socioeconomically oppressed against an oppressor. Is the church drifting toward or away from support of Israel?
A shift that is taking place due to a departure from dispensational theology.
Modern progressive politics is causing dramatic shifts in the western church.
What is “realized eschatology” and why is it wrong?
Comparisons of the Greek, Roman, and Jewish eschatological perspectives.
Theological wrestling with the dichotomy between physical and spiritual redemption.
Theological differences result in beliefs about how the promises of the Bible find their fulfillment.What happens when Christian theology meets with ideas of Jewish people obtaining a homeland in Palestine, Aliyah, Zionism, and the formation of the modern State of Israel?
Dispensationalism is the belief in two separate redemptive programs: one for the Jews and one for the Gentiles.
Apocalyptic expectations within Islam and the establishment of a world caliphate. The younger Arab generation is seeing a greater secularization due to its interface with the modern wester…
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41 – Ground of Contention: Muslims and Christians Deny the Jewish Homeland | Jeremiah Michael
14 november 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
The October 7 terrorist attacks in the land of Israel have provoked endless discussion attempting to provide historical context for the current conflict. Whether Israelis or Palestinians ultimately shoulder the blame is the question occupying our minds and television screens right now. Our guest today is Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem. He’s here to give us one piece of the puzzle: Christian supersessionism, its connection to European and Islamic anti-Semitism, and how it has obscured the relationship between the people of Israel and the land of Israel throughout history, denying the right of the Jewish people to exercise sovereignty over the land God promised them. Lees meer
– Highlights –
Recounting personal family experiences from Jerusalem on October 7.
A spirit of national unity has taken over the State of Israel.
The promises of God to the Jewish people for the physical Jewish homeland.
Does God have a unique chosen people and a chosen land?Christian supersessionists claim that the Jewish people who have rejected Jesus can no longer lay claim to the geographical land that is known as Israel.
Extra-biblical evidence for the presence of Jewish people in the land of Israel from the ancient time of the Babylonians.
After all the foreign conquerors drove Jews into exile, did Constantine improve the situation for Jewish people in their ancient homeland?
Islam began as a heretical offshoot of Christianity.Jerusalem has not always been integral to Islamic tradition.
How did Jerusalem and the land of Israel become integral to the Islamic tradition?
How did the Christian Crusades shape modern views of the land of Israel?
What if the Crusaders took back the land of Israel in order to give it to the Jewish people and stand by their side as defenders of the Jewish people’s divine right to the land?
Both Christianity and Islam were established on the basis of supersessionism. Widespread support of Hamas’ attack on Israel b…
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40 – Operation Ittai | Joshua Waller
3 november 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
As the people of Israel find themselves yet again at the center of global attention since the terrorist incursion of October 7, the nations are in an uproar. With pressure on Israel from all sides, those of us who stand with the Jewish people are wondering what we can do to help. Our guest today is Joshua Waller, whose organization, HaYovel, is providing real, tangible aid to Jewish people in Judea and Samaria. We’re also privileged to have Boaz Michael, founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, here with us today. Lees meer
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The origin story and inspiration behind the Waller family moving to Israel and starting HaYovel to work alongside Israeli farmers.
Is HaYovel a missionary organization disguised as Christian supporters of Jewish people in Israel?
HaYovel and First Fruits of Zion share a camaraderie in working toward the fulfillment of a positive kingdom-building future outlined by the ancient prophets of Israel.
Pro-Israel Christians have an opportunity to become active, “boots-on-the-ground” Zionists through involvement with HaYovel.
In 2023, through HaYovel, the nations helped Judea and Samaria to plant 20,000 new vines and trees and harvested 150 tons of grapes.
HaYovel is currently the only international organization providing support and aid to the 500,000 Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria and is working tirelessly to increase global support.
What have Jewish/Arab relations been like in Samaria before Hamas invaded southern Israel, and what are relations like currently?
How are the Arabs of Judea and Samaria similar to or different from those in the Gaza Strip?
What and who are the Palestinians? Would a two-state solution solve the problems?
Are we moving toward the disastrous biblical prophecies of Armageddon or are the redemption and early fulfillment of the Bible’s positive prophecies possible?
This is a time to take action and stand up with and for the Jewish people wherever you are, speaking the truth in whatever form possibl…
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39 – Update From Jerusalem: Defending Israel's Defenders
22 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 7 min
On October 7, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, striking soft targets, killing civilians, and sparking a conflict that has left thousands dead. As tensions in the region escalate, the rest of the world is left wondering—what happens next? Our guest today is the founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, Boaz Michael, who is here from Jerusalem to give us the latest. Lees meer
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The state of the First Fruits of Zion staff in Israel.
The internet is rampant with misinformation that needs to be debunked.
Details of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Who is Hamas, what is their history, and how did they come to power? What is the emotional and psychological state of the people of Israel now?
A personal experience of hosting a displaced family and facilitating peace for them.
The nation of Israel rallies together in a spirit of unity.
Stories of tragedy, terror, and heroism.
History of some of the kibbutzim and moshavim communities that were attacked.
History of the conquest and surrender of portions of land, including the Sinai and Gaza. Is “land for peace” a historically viable solution? The largest reserve call-up in Israel’s history.
The nature and character of the IDF as a defense force.
The prophetic, biblical, and spiritual dimensions of current events.
The redemption process involves a cycle of revelation and concealment.
How can this tragedy be part of the process of redemption?
What will be the long-term implications of this war?
Strengthening the resolve and rationale of Israelis to continue residing in the land is reflected in the resolve and rationale for Gentiles to attach themselves to the Jewish people and stand up for the people of Israel.
Defending our defenders by being informed with facts and accurate news and spreading truth to your sphere of influence. How to stand with Israel in solidarity.
How replacement theology has brought us to this point in history and how we can have a direct impact on the global conflict and bring the…
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38 – Torah Club: Unrolling the Scroll
12 oktober 2023 · 53 min
The Old Testament. You’ve heard that it’s irrelevant; you’ve heard that it was superseded by the New Testament; you’ve heard that none of its laws and rituals are relevant today. But what if I told you that the Old Testament, properly understood, is the key to the New Testament and that it reveals God’s plan, his character, and his will to all of his people today? First Fruits of Zion has a small-group Bible study program designed to help you understand the first five books of the Bible on their own terms. It’s called Torah Club, and we have the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and the director of Torah Club, Damian Eisner, here to tell us all about it. Lees meer
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What is Torah Club?
What makes Torah Club different from every other small-group Bible study?
Is the Old Testament even relevant any longer for Christians in the twenty-first century?
How does knowing the historical context of first-century Judaism help disciples of Jesus?
Understanding the Jewish people is critical to understanding the Jewish Scriptures.
All about the Jewish annual reading cycle.
Join us with a year of learning through the first five books of the Bible with “Unrolling the Scroll.”
How to start a Torah Club or join a Torah Club?
How will Torah Club help make the world a better place?
What can a student hope to take away from a year of study from Genesis through Deuteronomy?
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Torah Club
HaYesod
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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37 – The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel
27 september 2023 · 36 min
Have you ever found a Bible verse confusing or frustrating? Or found two Bible verses that seem to contradict each other? Have you ever felt like something was missing from your toolbox during your Bible study? First Fruits of Zion has just rereleased a ten-week course designed to give you the tools you need to interpret the Bible in its original language, context, culture, time, and place. It’s called HaYesod: The Foundation, and the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and principal instructor, Aaron Eby, are here to tell us all about it. Lees meer
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The inspiration behind the original creation of the HaYesod discipleship course in the 1990s.
HaYesod means “The Foundation” and is a teaching series that lays a solid foundation of faith with a biblical understanding of the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel.
HaYesod is a tool to equip believers to access the Messianic Jewish understanding of the Scriptures and to know Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, better.
What is the benefit of understanding the Scriptures from a Messianic Jewish perspective?
Many elements of traditional Christian interpretation of the Bible contain holes that have created instability in the faith of many believers.
What changes have been made to the new version of HaYesod compared to older renderings?
Why are the people of Israel the foundation of the Bible?
The kingdom perspective of the gospel Yeshua taught.HaYesod is not designed to turn Christians into Jews.HaYesod is designed to inspire active discipleship to Jesus.
What is distinction theology as a theological structure within HaYesod?
Does First Fruits of Zion teach that Gentiles shouldn’t keep the Torah?
HaYesod is a course consisting of ten video lessons filmed in a studio and on location throughout the land of Israel. An extensive workbook can be purchased to assist the learning process.
How can students access the course individually or study as a group?Torah Club is a weekly international Bible study network that is a …
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36 – Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come
12 september 2023 · 55 min
Rosh HaShanah is a prominent Jewish holiday with many layers of significance. On the agricultural calendar, it represents the planting of cereal grains with the hope and prayer that the spring harvest will be successful. On a spiritual level, it represents the “sowing” of good deeds with the hope of a sweet year to come. Finally, it hints at events to come—the second coming, the final judgment, and the end of the world as we know it. Lees meer
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What is the the biblical calendar?
There are layers of meaning in the calendar including agricultural, historical, and prophetic.
What is Rosh HaShanah about?
What are some of the ways the Jewish people observe Rosh HaShanah?
How Rosh HaShanah came to be known as the Day of Judgment.
The parables of Yeshua are rich with Fall holiday themes.
The season of repentance is a time for repentance, prayer, and charity.
The Day of Judgment contains themes of the fear of God and drawing close to God.
An annual accounting in the Fall holidays is a rehearsal for the final judgment at the end of time.
All about the shofar: the Rosh HaShanah trumpet.
Is there a connection between the shofar and the “last trump” spoken of by the Apostle Paul?
How Jewish months were determined in biblical times
The three books opened before the heavenly court on the high holidays.
What does Rosh HaShanah teach us about the Great Tribulation and the Rapture?
An overview of the end times from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
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The Holy Days, D. Thomas Lancaster
HaYesod, The Festivals
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner wi…
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35 – Defining Messianic Judaism | Aaron Eby
31 augustus 2023 · 52 min
Can Jewish people keep the Old Testament law and their ancient traditions while following Jesus as their rabbi and Messiah? This phenomenon has been happening all over the world, and it’s called Messianic Judaism. Jacob Fronczak is joined by Stephanie Hamman and Aaron Eby, two Messianic Jews, to explore the origin, purpose, and destiny of Messianic Judaism and explain why it’s a foretaste of the kingdom of heaven. Lees meer
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What is Messianic Judaism? Steph and Aaron provide definitions of Messianic Judaism.
Why is Messianic Judaism controversial within both Christianity and Judaism?
How does distinction theology bring correction to replacement theology?
Where do we find the basis for the existence of Messianic Judaism in the Bible?
Why shouldn’t Jews who come to faith in Jesus convert to become Christians?
Messianic Judaism is the practice of Judaism combined with a faith in Jesus as the Messiah.
Messianic Judaism is not about recovering a first-century faith and practice while ignoring the development of modern Judaism.
When did Messianic Judaism begin? Who were the first Messianic Jews? Did it start with Jews for Jesus?
The emergence of Christianity out of Messianic Judaism?
What is the spectrum of what it might look like for people who practice Messianic Judaism?
How did the development of Judaism through the modern Enlightenment Era impact Messianic Judaism?
Can Jews who believe in Jesus practice Judaism and observe the Torah?
Does Messianic Judaism primarily exist as a way to missionize Jews?
Who were the Messianic Jewish luminaries from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries who shaped modern Messianic Judaism?
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Messianic Jewish Luminaries
Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations
Messiah Magazine
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah …
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34 – A First-Century Jewish Apocalyptic Gospel Part 2 | The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
25 juli 2023 · 47 min
What did Paul mean when he talked about election? What can first-century Jewish ecclesiology, eschatology, and soteriology teach us about how the apostles handled these critical concepts? The hosts of the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast are back for the second half of our conversation about how a first-century Jewish apocalyptic worldview is key to understanding the theology of the New Testament. Lees meer
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What was the key that unlocked the understanding of the Jewish Jesus and the Jewish apocalyptic gospel?
How can we understand election and soteriology from a Jewish context?
Contrasting the American Dream and the eternal sing-along with the first-century Jewish view of ecclesiology.
Conceptualizing ecclesiology with concentric circles: Messianic Administration of Divine Glory in the World to ComeWhat do Gentile disciples have to look forward to when the biblical story of redemption seems to be centered on Israel?
How does adopting a Jewish apocalyptic view of the gospel affect a person’s life and walk of faith?
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The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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33 – A First-Century Jewish Apocalyptic Gospel Part 1 | The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
13 juli 2023 · 50 min
As more and more people discover the Jewish identity of Jesus, voices from across the spectrum of Christian faith are beginning to chime in. In 2020 a pastor, a missionary, and a campus minister launched a podcast where they dive deep into the text of the Scriptures and explore the gospel as a first-century Jew would have understood it. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, we will begin a two-part discussion with them to hear about their own journey of discovery, where traditional Christian eschatology falls short, and what the gospel and eternal life meant to Jews in the days of Jesus and his apostles. We hope this conversation will encourage disciples of Jesus to boldly proclaim that the God of Israel will fulfill his covenant promises to the Jewish people and bring restoration to the world. Lees meer
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How did the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast come to be?
What is apocalypticism?
What is the gospel in a first-century context?
What was the first-century Jewish narrative for redemptive history?
What are the various alternative Christian narratives of redemptive history?
Could eternal life mean something other than strumming harps upon the clouds in a life after death?
Did the Pharisees seek to make proselytes?
What were Jewish expectations for non-Jewish people in Jewish eschatology.
What are the three novelties that the followers of Yeshua introduced to Judaism?
How did the religion of the Jewish Messiah move away from a Jewish centric apocalyptic perspective?
What are the problems with Realized Eschatology?
Did the apostles believe the Messiah’s return was imminent?
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The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our miss…
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32 – Bram Center For Messianic Jewish Learning | Jeremiah Michael & Judi Abrams
27 juni 2023 · 53 min
Jewish Israelis are religiously diverse; some practice Judaism, others are Christian, and still others are secular. Yet very few embrace traditional Judaism while also following Jesus. However, in the heart of the Holy City, the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning stands as a witness for Messianic Judaism and a resource to hundreds of interested locals. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, we talk with Judi Abrams and Jeremiah Michael about the Bram Center and the impact it’s having in Jerusalem. Lees meer
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What is the Bram Center in Jerusalem, and what makes it unique?
Introductions and Aliyah stories from Jeremiah Michael and Judi Abrams.
Who was Avram Poljak, and what was his vision for the future of Messianic Judaism?
What kind of events take place at the Bram Center?
Jewish opposition to Messianic believers in Israel.
Why is Messianic Jewish learning important?
What impact is the Bram Center having in Israel?
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The Bram Center
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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31 – Rethinking Atonement | Dr. David Moffit
12 juni 2023 · 58 min
Interpreters of the Epistle to the Hebrews have long taught that its author took the view that Jesus canceled the Torah, the Law of Moses, along with all its sacrifices and rituals. However, our guest today, Dr. David Moffit, has taken a different perspective. He walks us through his intensive study of the concepts of atonement and reconciliation in the Old and New Testaments. He concludes that Hebrews can find its place among other Jewish works of the Second Temple Era, as its author had nothing but respect for Moses and the Torah. Lees meer
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How Dr. David Moffit came to think differently about atonement.
The surprising impact of the resurrection of Jesus on understanding the book of Hebrews.
Understanding Jesus’ sacrificial death in light of the Levitical sacrificial system.
What did the slaughter of animals accomplish in the Levitical system?
What was the focal point of Jesus’ sacrifice?
What does killing an animal on the altar of the Tabernacle or Temple accomplish?
Understanding the various types of sacrifices and their basic functions.
What is atonement, and why is it necessary?
Does Hebrews 3 eliminate the Levitical system?
Melchizedek, Hebrews 7, and a heavenly priesthood.
Does the book of Hebrews regard the Torah as relevant or authoritative?
How can Jesus be a high priest even though he is not from the tribe of Levi?
Was it Jesus’ death or his ascension that accomplished the work of atonement?
What is Dr. David Moffit’s next book project?
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Rethinking the Atonement, by Dr. David Moffit
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partn…
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30 – AI: Revealing Torah Or Unleashing The Beast | Aaron Eby
30 mei 2023 · 45 min
We’re in the middle of a new Artificial Intelligence boom. AI large language models communicate freely in natural language. AI image generation and editing tools make it possible to do in minutes what used to take hours—and the tech is only getting better. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, our very own Aaron Eby walks us through how the technology works and gives us an idea of how followers of Yeshua can use it to enhance their Bible study. He also answers the question weighing on all our minds: Will this thing come alive and kill us all? Lees meer
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Aaron Eby’s boyhood and becoming a software engineer and an AI enthusiast.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
How Artificial Intelligence originated and developed over time.
Neural networks and applying mathematical formulas to predictive language learning.
Organizations and companies responsible for the development of AI.
The importance of the democratization of AI.
The problem of AI hallucination.
Can Artificial Intelligence have emotions?
Does AI have a mind of its own?
Passing the Turing test in Artificial Intelligence.
Neural network for translation purposes.
Harnessing the power of ChatGPT for Bible study.
ChatGPT as a study partner.
Will it be possible for AI to take over the world?
AI, Revelation, and the Mark of the Beast.
The future of the workforce in light of Artificial Intelligence.
Does AI have consciousness?
Should believers be worried about the future development of AI?
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an…
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29 – Reconciling Disciples with God's Prophetic Promises to Israel | Boaz Michael
14 mei 2023 · 46 min
The Bible is jam-packed with God’s promises to Israel. However, traditional Christian theology appropriates these promises for the church, thereby denying that the Jewish people have the glorious future the prophets foretold for them. The mission of First Fruits of Zion is to reconcile the disciples of Jesus to these prophetic promises. Our guest is Boaz Michael, the founder of FFOZ. Our conversation centers on understanding the intentions and impetus behind our new mission statement, how to understand these promises better, and how their fulfillment through the Jewish people will bring unique blessing for the whole world. Lees meer
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The humble origins of First Fruits of Zion in 1992 with the publication of “Israel Today.”
Formulating the commentary and theological framework that would become Torah Club.
The Four Restorations that have been the driving force behind First Fruits of Zion.
Coming to understand the gospel of the kingdom from Messianic Jewish disciples of Yeshua from the nineteenth to the twentieth centuries.
Reconciliation takes place when Gentile Christians around the world move closer to the Jewish people by learning the historical Jewish interpretations of the Bible through Torah Club.
The systemic presence of anti-Semitism and supersessionism within Christian theology.
Reframing the words of the prophets to the Jewish people.
How do God’s promises to the Jewish people affect Gentile Christians?
The practical impact that First Fruits of Zion and our message is having around the world.
Bringing Jews in Israel to a reconciliation with the gospel of the kingdom through the Bram Center.
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Love In the Messianic Age, Paul Philip Levertoff
Tent of David, Boaz Michael
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the g…
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28 – The Rise Of Antisemitism And What We Can Do | Joshua Turnil
2 mei 2023 · 47 min
One can’t help but notice that anti-Semitic attacks and sentiments are on the rise throughout the United States and around the world. A new survey from the Anti-Defamation League shows the number of people who espouse anti-Jewish stereotypes and conspiracy theories has DOUBLED since 2019. On this episode of Messiah Podcast, we interview Joshua Turnil, the Director of Jews for Jesus in Paris. He has seen firsthand what anti-Semitism can do in a country like France and has worked with Jewish and Christian leaders to combat this insidious form of hatred. Together, we will explore the roots and manifestations of anti-Semitism and how we can respond as Jewish and Gentile followers of the Jewish Messiah. Lees meer
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Listener feedback on how Jesus is Jewish and that has changed everything.
Stats from the Anti-Defamation League on the rise of anti-Semitism.
Joshua Turnil’s work in France for Jews for Jesus.
Experiencing anti-Semitism in France.
The long, varying history of Jewish presence in France.
Experiencing anti-Semitism in the United States.
The Arab-Israeli conflict in light of anti-Semitism.
A Social Media experiment: Is it possible to reason with the opposition through loving, respectful dialog?
How can we love antisemites and fight against anti-Semitism?
Transformation stories: What happens when the gospel changes someone’s perspective?
The battle against Jew hatred is a spiritual one.
Pray for the repentance of the enemies of God’s people.
What are ways for non-Jews to practically combat anti-Semitism?
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner wit…
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27 – Matchmaker, Matchmaker | Aaron Allsbrook
16 april 2023 · 46 min
Most people are looking to find their other half—their soulmates. This is a very Jewish concept called “bashert,” the one meant for you. Of course, it’s easier said than done! Today, anyone looking for his or her partner has countless resources available, including thousands of apps and websites designed with algorithms to drop that special person directly into someone’s inbox. However, many people find this process exhausting and inauthentic. Messianic Jews are no exception, particularly as their “pool” is a much smaller one. Is it time to revisit the ancient role of the shadchan—a Jewish matchmaker? Rabbi Aaron and Rebbetzin Brooke Allsbrook might have just the solution for the Messianic Jewish community! Lees meer
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Stephanie and Jacob banter over their own journeys to find their respective spouses.
It was a setup! And for a good reason! How Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook met his wife, Brooke.
The inspiration and philosophy behind themessianicmatchmaker.com.
The value of people matching people instead of leaving that up to algorithms.
Is matchmaking the same as arranged marriages?
Why is a matchmaker service needed? Are we reverting to something more primitive?
What is the process of signing up for an account at themessianicmatchmaker.com?
Who qualifies for the service, and what is the spectrum of the current members?
What happens when a match is suggested?
What happens if the spark or circumstances don’t pan out for the suggested match?
Dealing with the reality of long-distance relationships.
The Messianic Matchmaker is a service that bridges various Messianic networks.
Advice for how to get to know a potential spouse.
The value of two Jews joining together to form a Messianic Jewish family.
The value and function of a local congregation to advise and support the formation of families.
There are a host of reasons why singles in the modern world are struggling to find their matches.
What is causing the phenomenon of people marrying later in life?
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26 – Season Three Launch! | Damian Eisner, Stephanie Hamman, Jacob Fronczak
1 april 2023 · 45 min
Springtime brings new beginnings, including the launch of a new season of Messiah Podcast! The season three debut introduces our new co-host and producer, Stephanie Hamman, to our podcast audience. This episode also says farewell to departing co-host, Damian Eisner, director of Torah Club. Damian and Jacob interview Stephanie to introduce her to the audience, and Stephanie interviews Damian about his work with the growing Torah Club Bible study network. Lees meer
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(0:00) – Introducing Stephanie Hamman, the new producer and co-host of Messiah Podcast!
(3:23) – How did you end up in the Messianic Jewish movement?
(9:50) – Stephanie’s songwriting stint in Nashville.
(15:27) – Bringing Hebrew and Jewish education to the next generation with Ashreinu School.
(23:03) – Working for Jews for Jesus: Can Jews be for Jesus AND Judaism?
(27:58) – What is Torah Club, and why is it the best way to encounter the Bible in its Jewish context?
(30:37) – “Something’s Missing” is a phenomenon that finds answers in discovering the Jewishness of the Bible.
(35:06) – How are people’s lives being transformed by Torah Club?– Resources –
Torah Club
Jews for Jesus
Ashreinu School
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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25 – Jesus’ Jewish Roots Mega-Church Style | Greg Stone
6 december 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
One of the largest churches in America is mainstreaming Christianity’s Jewish roots. Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, holds Sabbath services, devotes a significant amount of finances to present Yeshua to the Jewish people, and strives to educate their church body about their Jewish roots. Pastor Robert Morris believes the success of the church he leads is due to their priority of taking the gospel “to the Jew first.” Messiah Podcast welcomes Dr. Greg Stone, the pastor of Jewish ministries at Gateway, to explain how their church is implementing their pastor’s vision to be a place where Jews and Gentiles can each have their place as one new man. Lees meer
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(0:00) Welcome from Damian & Jacob.
(5:30) Dr. Pastor Greg Stone provides an overview of the size and impact of Gateway Church.
(7:55) An overview of the Jewish departments that are part of Gateway.
(10:32) Why does Pastor Morris credit bringing the gospel “to the Jew first” as the reason for the church’s success?
(16:41 ) The fifth commandment as the biblical basis for living long and prospering.
(21:10) Does the Gateway model of evangelism take Jews away from Judaism?
(28:49) What does Jewish expression look like at Gateway?
(35:53) What is the strategy behind publicly advertising events using accessible Christian terminology like “Jesus’ Jewish Roots” instead of Hebrew?
(44:42) Are the lines blurring between Jews and Gentiles?
(49:46) Eating as a form of worship.
(1:04:07) Rapid Fire Round.
(1:09:15) Jacob and Damian wrap up season 2 of Messiah Podcast and hint at a mystery host for season 3. Stay tuned.– Resources –
Gateway Church
The Kings University
Blessed to Be a Blessing: Sermon by Pastor Robert Morris
The Blessed Life: by Pastor Robert Morris
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible…
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24 – An Anglican Disentangled from Supersessionism | Dr. Gerald R. McDermott
7 november 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
“Once upon a time, I was a supersessionist,” admits today’s guest, Dr. Gerald R. McDermott. But then his eyes were opened to a whole new perspective on the Bible. The missing piece was the centrality of Israel and the Jewish people. He now calls this the key to understanding Jesus, the gospel, and the whole Bible. His newfound perspective shaped his teaching as a seminary professor and can be found throughout the hundreds of articles and dozens of books he has authored since then, including Israel Matters and The New Christian Zionism. Lees meer
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(0:00) Welcome from Damian and Jacob, who are enjoying the radiant colors of autumn.
(7:13) Dr. Gerald McDermott’s journey beyond replacement theology.
(11:44) What particularities are there for an Anglican to overcome supersessionist bias?
(13:18) The influence of N.T. Wright and where he gets it wrong.
(15:16) The prevalence of replacement theology in seminaries and academia.
(18:40) What we are doing to bring change: Society for post-supersessionist theology.
(20:53) What would it take to make the Anglican Church become post-supersessionist?
(25:17) Christian dominance shifting from the global North to the global South.
(29:04) The origins of Christian Zionism.
(32:50) There are mutual reliant roles between Israel and the church, between Scripture and tradition?
(46:38) How has the Jewishness of Christianity personally and practically impacted your walk of faith?
(54:43) Translating Hebrew concepts into the Greek of the second testament.
(59:47) Four simple and important terminology shifts that are needed in Christianity.
(1:11:32) Rapid Fire Round: What the people want to know.– Resources –
The Northampton Seminar
Israel Matters: By Dr. Gerald R. McDermott
Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, Edited by Dr. Gerald R. McDermott
Society for Post Supersessionist Theology
When God Spoke Greek, By Timothy Michael Law
Luke’s Jewish Eschatology, By Isaac W. Oliver
Israel Matters: By Jacob Fronczak
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23 – Why Christians Misunderstand Ephesians | D. Thomas Lancaster
23 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
The key to unlocking the context of the book of Ephesians has eluded Bible interpreters since the advent of replacement theology. Did Jesus abolish the “law of commandments expressed in ordinances?” How are Gentile believers “fellow heirs?” Who are the spiritual forces being battled with the famed “Armor of God?” D. Thomas Lancaster believes he has discovered the missing key and has completed a new commentary on the book of Ephesians that answers these and other pressing questions about some of Paul’s most difficult material. Lees meer
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(0:00) Damian & Jacob glad to be back with a live guest!
(5:59) Ephesians solves the identity crisis of the Messianic Gentile believer.
(13:08) Was Paul actually the author of Ephesians? Critical scholarship.
(17:16) What was unique about the city of Ephesus?
(19:13) The pronouns in Ephesians that unlock the entire epistle.
(31:40) Did Jesus abolish the “law of commandments contained in ordinances”?
(43:16) Understanding the one new man of Ephesians.
(46:40) How does Messiah remove the enmity between Jews and Gentiles?
(53:00) The transmission of the Holy Spirit.
(58:02) The missing big picture context behind the Armor of God.
(1:02:55) Daniel’s next projects.
(1:05:27) Rapid fire round…UFOs and Wisconsin cheese.– Resources –
The Holy Epistle to the Galatians
Torah Club Complete Commentary Sets
HaYesod, Uncover Christianity’s Jewish Foundations
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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22 – Music from God’s Word in God’s Language | Troy Mitchell
12 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
We have new worship songs coming out on a weekly basis, but what if we could go back to the original worship experience—what David heard and felt when he wrote his psalms, what Moses and the Israelites sang when they stood before the Tabernacle. What does worship sound like in God's own language? Our guest today is Messianic music artist Troy Mitchell who has dedicated his career to setting God’s Word to music and helping us all sing it back to Him. Tzion is his fourth album release and features ten new songs in the language of the Bible. Lees meer
– Resources –
Tzion: Troy Mitchell's fourth music album
Support Troy Mitchell on Patreon
Vine Guitars
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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21 – Did Jesus Speak Hebrew? | Dr. Brad Young
6 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 42 min
The New Testament was written in Greek, but were its authors working from Hebrew originals? Our guest today, Dr. Brad Young, has written numerous works exploring the possibility that Hebrew ideas and Hebrew vocabulary lie behind the Greek text and that this Hebrew undertext is the key to understanding Jesus and the apostles. Lees meer
– Episode Chapters –
0:00 – Welcome to the Messiah Podcast with hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
4:49 – Introduction to Dr. Brad Young.
6:50 – The Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research is a network of scholars uncovering the original meanings of the gospel text.
13:22 – Does “faith in Jesus” cancel the need to understand the “faith of Jesus?”
17:00 – The origin story and inspiration behind a life of research and teaching
21:42 – Did Jesus/Yeshua speak in Hebrew or Aramaic?
25:40 – A few meaningful “Hebraisms.”
30:05 – Was the author of the Gospel of Luke Jewish?
36:53 – The purpose and intention behind authoring “The Newer Testament.”
40:04 – The process behind achieving the specific goal of understanding the Jewish context.
42:18 – Who was involved in creating the translation?
50:00 – Did the writers of the New Testament censor their words to keep from angering Rome?
54:38 – Why omit the trinitarian formula in the Great Commission of the Gospel of Matthew?
1:03:51 – What was Yeshua’s teaching regarding the kingdom? Did he teach an exclusively future kingdom, or is it here now in some way? What does the Lord’s Prayer have to teach us about this?
1:18:21 – Dr. Brad Young’s important future projects include updating a commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Midrash.
1:30:00 – Is the desire to discover the Jewish Jesus and learn from his teaching still growing through all these years of advances in scholarship?
1:34:06 – Rapid Fire Round – It’s what the people want to know.– Related Resources –
Brad Young – Gospel Research Foundation
http://bradyoung.orgHebrew Heritage Bible Society
http://hebrewheritagebiblesociety.org/
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20 – Jewish Evangelism in Seven Steps | Boaz Michael
3 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Yeshua came with a message of salvation and redemption for the world. This salvation was offered first to the Jewish people. However, Jewish evangelism over the past two thousand years only seems to have distanced Yeshua from his people. “Missionary” is a dirty word in Judaism, and there are some good historical reasons for that. So what should we do, or what can we do to bridge the gap? This Messiah Podcast episode features Boaz Michael’s lecture on the “Seven Steps of Jewish Reconciliation,” first developed by Messianic Jewish luminary Abram Poljak in the 1950s. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Damian & Jacob set the stage for a challenging topic
(2:43) What happens when Jews become Christians
(8:34) Boaz Michael: Seven Steps of Jewish Reconciliation
(14:35) Introduction to Abram Poljak’s Seven Steps
(16:48) Ceasing to condemn Yeshua
(20:58) Recognizing Yeshua as a brother
(21:47) Accepting Yeshua as a teacher
(27:00) Acknowledging Yeshua as a prophet
(28:26) Seeing Yeshua as the central Jewish figure
(29:42) The problem with the classic approach to Jewish evangelism
(33:41) Jacob & Damian discuss Boaz’s lecture
(34:52) Why it’s so important for both Christians and Jews to know the real Jesus
(39:39) The bombshell: Should Jews become Christians?
(43:41) The knowledge of the real Yeshua that has emerged from academia
(44:56) First Fruits of Zion excels at disseminating academic knowledge in a way that is easy to understand
(45:47) First Fruits of Zion is all about repairing the reputation of Jesus to bring him home to his people
(46:27) Damian’s testimony of being an evangelized Jew
(48:10) How do Christians perfect their evangelistic mission?
(49:48) Progress has been made with pastors and church leadership
(52:48) Telling Jews about Hell as a consequence of sin does not work
(55:31) Easing the burden of converting souls: encourage people one step closer
(59:30) Practical recommendations– Resources –
Yeshua Matters, by Jacob Fronczak
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah…
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19 – The Antidote for a World in Turmoil | Aaron Eby
21 juli 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
It doesn’t take a particularly observant person to see that the world is broken and in desperate need of redemption. Why does this state of brokenness and exile persist? The sages of Judaism say that the Second Temple was destroyed because of baseless hatred. Yeshua the Messiah came with the antidote and the key to redemption: baseless love. This Messiah Podcast Selects episode features a lecture presented by Aaron Eby at the First Fruits of Zion Friends and Torah Club Leader’s summit: Malchut 2022, in Dallas TX. Lees meer
– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
0:45 – Introduction to the solution of exile and a broken world
4:10 – Aaron Eby: Baseless Love
50:24 – Takeaways and application from Damian and Jacob– Related Resources –
Malchut Conference Videos
https://ffoz.org/messiah/watchMessiah Magazine:
http://messiahmagazine.orgFirst Fruits of Zion:
http://ffoz.org– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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18 – Messiah's Hands and Feet in Ukraine | Dr Michael Schiffman
6 juli 2022 · 54 min
The eruption of war in Ukraine has left millions of civilians displaced and lacking basic necessities. Many humanitarian organizations have tried to help. Our guest is Dr. Michael Schiffman, the executive director of Chevra, an organization that has spent the last twenty-nine years feeding the hungry in Ukraine and the rest of the former Soviet Union. Learn what it means to be the hands and feet of the Messiah to those in need. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(4:40) Introduction to Dr. Michael Schiffman
(6:15) Witnessing the development of the Messianic movement through the years
(10:04) Political state of affairs in Ukraine
(13:08) Effects of the war in Ukraine
(18:12) Anti-Semitism and the history of Jewish presence in Ukraine
(23:43) Chevra: Being the hands that meet people’s needs
(24:58) Opened doors for humanitarian help
(26:34) Are there any religious strings attached to the aid provided to Ukrainians?
(30:41) The core message of the Torah and true aim of living a godly life of discipleship.
(33:55) Stories: Making a life and death difference
(46:44) Rapid fire: What the people want to know– Resources –
Chevra
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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17 – The Chief Rabbi Who Met Jesus | with Brian Reed
21 juni 2022 · 53 min
An Orthodox rabbi fought Nazis in his own government to secure the preservation of the Jewish community in Bulgaria during World War II. After the war, he led them to Israel. He also had a vision of the risen Yeshua and was an outspoken believer without abandoning Judaism. His name is Daniel Zion. Our guest is Brian Reed, the author of an extensive biography on this great Jewish hero. Lees meer
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(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(1:00 )Introducing Brian Reed, the collector and Messianic Luminary enthusiast
(4:15) What made Rabbi Daniel Zion unique?
(6:37) Work as chief rabbi of Bulgaria
(11:13) Rabbi Zion’s passion for Zionism
(13:37) Interfacing with the writings of religious and secular philosophers and thinkers
(18:32) The chief rabbi who met Jesus
(23:56) A miraculous sign
(25:32 )The savior of Bulgarian Jewry
(31:21) A friend to all, including Nazi guards and the Orthodox Christian Patriarchy
(35:23) Leading a mass Aliyah to Israel and becoming open as a follower of Jesus
(43:16) Establishing a Messianic Jewish community in Israel
(47:48) Rapid fire: What the people want to know– Resources –
Daniel Zion: Biography and Select Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion
Vine of David
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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16 – Afterlife, Kingdom, and the World to Come
2 juni 2022 · 48 min
Everyone wants to go to heaven when they die. But that’s not the end of the story. Reading the New Testament through Jewish eyes paints a far more detailed picture of our final destiny. After a short sojourn in Paradise, we will experience resurrection from the dead, the Messianic Kingdom, and an even greater epoch to follow: the World to Come. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts, Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(3:50) Article reading: Afterlife, Kingdom, and the World to Come
(18:43) Tattoos and a bodily resurrection with deficiencies.
(21:00 ) The bodily resurrection is not commonly understood in Christian homes and not talked about in Jewish homes.
(26:06) The body: good or bad? Rabbis, Gnostics, and Greek Philosophers.
(32:56) The resurrection is a Pharisaic idea.
(34:27) Why is the afterlife not explicitly spelled out in the Torah or the Hebrew Scriptures?
(39:46) The significance of the Messiah’s resurrection.– Resources –
Woe to Some of the Pharisees
Jen Rosner on Messiah Podcast
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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15 – What Happened When I Died | Heidi Barr
24 mei 2022 · 1 uur 17 min
For thousands of years, people have wondered what happens to the soul after death. Our materialistic culture rejects the existence of an afterlife, but millions of people have undergone what has come to be called near-death experiences (NDEs), and they’ve come back from the other side with incredible stories to tell. Our guest today is Heidi Barr, a Jewish girl who had nothing to do with Christianity, but who died and met Jesus. Lees meer
– Episode –
(0:00) Introducing Heidi Barr with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(2:54) A fateful horseback ride gone wrong.
(4:30) Interjection: Why is the story coming out now?
(7:37) The rest of the story: What happened after death?
(31:39) Are near-death experiences just brain chemicals going haywire?
(34:11) What are the common after-effects of near-death experiences?
(40:24) What is Jesus to you as a Jewish woman who met Jesus for no apparent reason?
(47:09) A discussion of the good, the bad, and the ugly in the religious spectrum.
(51:52) What did Jesus look like in your experience?
(57:44) Some incredible stories of being a hospice nurse.
(1:06:15) Rapid-fire Q&A.
(1:10:48) Damian & Jacob debrief with some perspectives and connecting insights.– Resources –
One Foot in Heaven: Journey of a Hospice Nurse:
Messiah Magazine Issue 27
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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14 – What Happens When You Die?
7 mei 2022 · 59 min
What happens after we die? We know that eventually we’ll be raised to life and spend eternity in the World to Come, but what happens before that? What does the soul experience in the moments after death? To answer this question, you’d have to talk to someone who died and came back to life. Well, it turns out there are millions of people who claim to have experienced just that. Our Messiah Podcast Selects article today explores the extraordinary phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDE). Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(3:44) What Happens When You Die, by D. Thomas Lancaster
(14:48) Article discussion with Damian and Jacob: The scientific response to NDE.
(20:02) Similarities and distinctions in near-death experiences.
(24:46) Answering Skeptics: Despite brain and heart function ceasing, consciousness remains.
(30:52) Does a near-death experience with visions of heaven challenge the belief in a bodily resurrection?
(35:20) What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus teach us about the afterlife and sharing the gospel?
(43:31) How do NDEs impact our idea of Jewish evangelism?
(51:14) The aftereffects of near-death experiences.
(53:10) Damian and Jacob offer personal takeaways.– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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13 – Finding Messiah | Dr. Jen Rosner
26 april 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Jesus is Jewish—but what does that mean for his billions of followers? Our guest, Dr. Jen Rosner, joins Messiah Podcast to talk about her forthcoming book, Finding Messiah, in which she documents her own struggle with her identity as a Jewish follower of Jesus and her insights from years of academic study of the New Testament. Learn how Messianic Judaism is having an impact in the academic world and how Jesus’ Jewish identity can help us all understand him better. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Introducing Jen Rosner with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(3:10) The heart behind the new book and what readers can anticipate from “Finding Messiah.”
(7:24) What is unique to the teachings of Jesus that are not found elsewhere in Judaism?
(12:50) All about Yachad B’Yeshua, which unites Jews from across the ecclesiological spectrum.
(18:17) How does the issue of the divinity of Jesus affect Jewish/Christian relations?
(23:50) What is a Christian’s relationship to the Sabbath?
(31:15) What accounts for the presence of women in the Paul-within-Judaism scholars?
(35:53) Ideas of the Jewish Jesus that challenge preconceived ideas.
(49:12) How does the western Christian value of liberty square with the Hebraic idea of liberation?
(54:45) Rapid-fire: What the people want to know.
(59:48) Damian & Jacob offer a few takeaways.– Related Resources –
Finding Messiah, Jen Rosner
The God of Israel and Christian Theology, Kendall Soulen
Jesus and the Forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism, Matthew Thiessen
Jen's favorite Christian worship song
Mark Kinzer on Messiah Podcast
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaini…
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12 – Raised to Life
9 april 2022 · 41 min
Evangelical theology places an incredible emphasis on the atoning death of the Messiah. He died so that our sins could be forgiven so that we could have eternal life. But what about the resurrection? The Romans crucified countless Jews, but only one was raised to life, suggesting that the resurrection deserves pride of place as the cornerstone of our faith. This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select article from Messiah Magazine issue 27 by Torah Club Director, Damian Eisner. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(3:03) Raised to Life: The resurrection as the culmination and cornerstone of our faith.
(12:40) Jacob and Damian discuss the concept of “penal substitutionary atonement.”
(19:27) The impact of the resurrection on the Millennium.
(22:51) How the gospel of the kingdom intersects with individual salvation.
(29:57) Kingdom living in light of the resurrection.
(33:06) Sadducees vs. Pharisees.
(36:50) Paul’s message of the kingdom.– Resources –
Yeshua Matters, by Jacob Fronczak
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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11 – Sing Us One of the Songs of Zion | Aaron Shust
28 maart 2022 · 54 min
What inspired a famous Christian songwriter to adopt a Messianic Jewish perspective? Aaron Shust, best known for his hit song “My Savior My God,” joins Messiah Podcast to tell the story of his journey from mainstream Christian music artist to Torah Club Student. Learn how God prepared Aaron’s heart for this journey, how his first trip to Israel changed his perspective, and how honoring the Sabbath with his family has strengthened his walk of faith. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your Season 2 hosts, Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(4:45) The journey from singing for church offertories to composing and writing radio hits.
(11:40) Musical inspirations with a music listening calendar.
(14:03) Collaborations with Joshua Aaron.
(18:34) The first trip to Israel that birthed a new perspective and a new passion.
(24:30) The story behind the song “Zion.”
(28:13) “The Sabbath is the best thing that has happened to our family in the past five years.”
(32:18) Creating a day of Shabbat Shalom.
(34:37) Torah Club Is like a diamond.
(38:13) The music industry’s reaction.
(41:16) Singing what’s true: The heart behind the music.
(44:56) Rapid fire: What the people want to know.
(48:51) Damian and Jacob share their impressions and takeaways.– Resources –
Aaron Shust
Shust Home Devos
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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10 – What Did Baptism Mean In Jesus Day?
28 december 2021 · 28 min
Have Christians lost the original meaning and intention of first-century baptism? The New Testament treats it as an “elementary principle,” but its purpose and method have been anything but elementary in most of Christian history. A look at the Jewish perspective will cast some important insights on this biblical ritual. This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select article from Messiah Magazine issue 26 by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(6:55) Under the Water, An exposé on the meaning and method of baptism in Messianic Judaism.
(21:06) Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways.– Resources –
Messiah Article: Under the Water
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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09 – The Lost Kingdom | D. Thomas Lancaster
14 december 2021 · 57 min
Yeshua came proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, but what exactly is the kingdom? What happened to the message of the kingdom? Why did the church lose that hope? Could it have been because the kingdom is too Jewish? This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select lecture by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion. Lees meer
– Chapter –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(2:08) Introduction to “The Lost Kingdom”
(6:33) What is the kingdom? Is it too Jewish?
(16:36) When is the kingdom? An exploration of eschatology
(22:24) The history of how and why Christianity abandoned the kingdom
(44:56) Why understanding the kingdom is important
(50:31) Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways– Resources –
Malchut Lectures on Messiah Watch
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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08 – The Hanukkah Story For Grown-Ups | Aaron Eby
26 november 2021 · 58 min
Spinning tops and fried potato pancakes are great, but what is the real meaning of Hanukkah? Aaron Eby, First Fruits of Zion Senior Educator, joins Messiah Podcast to share the little-known history of this famous holiday. What happened to make Hanukkah such an enduring holiday? Why did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? And why should his followers celebrate it today? Hint: It involves much more than dreidels, jelly-filled donuts, the menorah, or even a military victory. Lees meer
– Chapters –
(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(6:14) Happy Hanukkah to Aaron Eby
(9:34) The Children’s Story of Hanukkah Seems Incomplete
(13:46) The Real Hanukkah Story Starting from Israel’s Golden Era
(20:21) The Plot Thickens
(32:45) The Rise of the Maccabees
(39:53) Rededication and the Meaning of the Miracle of the Oil
(43:24) The War of Culture and Identity, Ideas and Values
(49:18) Applications for Messianic Judaism
(51:12) Damian and Ruben Offer Their Takeaways– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.
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07 – Is All Mankind Really Damned to Hell from Birth?
11 november 2021 · 19 min
A deeply entrenched doctrine of Christianity states that all people are born with a sin nature and, by virtue of being a descendent of Adam, are inherently skewed toward evil and damned to hell from birth. Is this a biblical truth? While the concept of an evil inclination is present within Judaism, the two ideas are very different. Should Messianic Judaism follow the rest of Judaism in rejecting the Christian doctrine of original sin?This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select reading from Messiah Magazine. Lees meer
– Resources –
Messiah Magazine Article: Conceived In Sin
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.