02.01.2022 - By Ezra and Carly
Welcome back to A Jew and A Gentile Discuss! We’re excited to begin Season 2 of conversations between Ezra and Carly – a Jew and a Gentile who both believe in Jesus. And now you can also watch A Jew and A Gentile Discuss on YouTube!
Season 2 begins with our co-hosts pulling out some interesting data from the recent Pew Survey about American Jews. They discover some basic statistics that bring up a lot of curious questions. Join them as they talk about:
The number of Jewish people in America
You’re Jewish, but what religion do you identify with?
Did God give the Land of Israel to the Jewish people?
Is observing the Law part of being Jewish?
Can a Jew believe in Jesus?
What the survey means by “Jewish background”
The percentage of Jewish people in mixed marriages
What “Jewish affinity” means in Pew language
Along the Way
You’ll also get interesting insight into things like:
A survey result that surprised Carly but not Ezra
3 things about Judaism and how they affect survey stats
What twice as many evangelical Christians say about Israel as compared to Jewish people
A negative statistic with positive undertones (Ezra wants to dance)
What Scripture says about Jewish identity that the Pew Survey doesn’t
Who are the millions “not Jewish enough” to be counted
What should you do as a Christian if you have friends of a Jewish background
An appeal to Jewish listeners: Ponder this challenging question
An appeal to Christian listeners: Consider this aspect of individuals’ unique faith stories
Words You Might Learn in This Episode
Rabbinic authorities, secular, Jewish background, Jewish affinity
Scriptures Referenced in This Episode
Romans 11:29, Deuteronomy 18:15
Previous Episodes Recommended
EP025 – Let’s Call It Ezra’s Story
EP022 – I’m a Christian with a Jewish Background – Now What?
EP003 – The Difference Between Messianic Judaism and Christianity
EP045 – Gentile Christians – Where Do They Fit in Messianic Judaism?
Links to the Pew Survey
Pew Research Center: www.pewforum.org
Jewish Americans in 2020
The Size of the U.S. Jewish Population
Jewish Americans in 2020 (PDF of the full report, all 248 pages)
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