Messiah Matters

The guys open the mail bag and discuss topics such as, the Torah prohibiting certain people into the "assembly", the reach of the Dead Sea community in first century Judaism, and the Solar Calendar.

We begin by looking at one of our videos from last week, also a new product from FFOZ has been released, and we discuss the theology of Tikkun Olam.

A look at the Greek word for "Christ" and the claim that it is a pagan word. Also, a discussion about Luther and the suggestion that he added to the Bible. The main topic looks at the idea that Hillel and Shammai were the prominent schools of religious thought in the first century.

A discuss the beginnings of the split between the standard Church view of the resurrection and the "Quartodecimans". Also, if we keep some tradition, should we keep it all? and finally a look at Mark 14:27-28 and the claim that Yeshua is associating Himself with a false prophet.

On this years Passover Special we invite Dr. Brant Pitre onto the show to discuss his book "Jesus and the Last Supper" and more specifically, his views on the chronology of the Passion. Dr. Pitre has written extensively on what has been termed the "Passover Hypothesis" and reconciles all four Gospel accounts together.

A look at several emails, included: Does modern day paganism inform us about ancient cult practices? What is it that Bede (an 8th century writer) actually says about the name "Easter"? And should the Messianic and Hebrew Roots movement hold to Rabbinic tradition so that we are not all doing our own thing? Finally, should Christians celebrate Passover?

A video by Zach Bauer is discussed, in which Bauer claims the pagan roots of Easter go back to Babylon. Discussed is the way in which to cite a source, what is a good source, and of course, do we have evidence of Pagan roots for Easter?

We look at a clip on sacrifice by N.T. Wright, and a clip on enjoying God by John Piper. We also discuss an article by a scholar that is refuting One Torah theology by using Naaman's story in 2 Kings 5.

The guys discuss a podcast put out by BDK and Justen Faull, two evangelicals that are addressing the Hebrew Roots movement. Also, a response to a message we received about Matthew Nolan. Were we out of line in our treatment of his teaching? Also, should we never say the name of a false God?

The RC mail bag is opened and emails are discussed. Included, is there power in the name Yeshua? What is the goal of the RCShow? And some loose ends from last weeks show on Isaiah 53.