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.

– 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

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