May 10, 2022

Jen Rosner | The Jewishness of the Gospel, 174

46 minutes

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Jen Rosner and Amber discuss historical events that ultimately declared Judaism and Christianity as two separate religious traditions, Jesus as a Jewish rabbi, and how a deeper knowledge of Judaism can add to our Christian faith.

The Jewishness of the Gospel Questions Discussed:

(1:54) You and your family are Messianic Jews. Share a bit of your faith journey with Jesus and what it means to be a Messianic Jew.

(7:30) As a Christian, we often forget "Jesus was a Jewish rabbi whose life was patterned around the Jewish calendar, not the Christian calendar." To lay a foundation for today's conversation, share a little background of how Judaism and Christianity became separate religions and why that is important today.

(14:00) In your book, Finding Messiah: A Journey into the Jewishness of the Gospel, you help the reader understand the Jewish roots of our Christian faith and practice. Will you share a few of those roots that give us a robust understanding of our faith?

(24:09) How can Jewish traditions enrich our walk with Jesus?

(29:58) As a Messianic Jew, what does your week look like?

(32:30) How do you combat that yoke of legalism that can easily slip in?

(36:11) So if someone who is a Christian is interested in some Messianic Jewish practices where would you tell them to begin?

(40:02) Are Jews welcoming conversations from Christians about their common roots?

SHOW NOTES cont.

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Finding Messiah by Jennifer M. Rosner

FREE Resource: 8 Books That Were Influential in Ways That Surprised Me

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