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The biblical kings and prophets envisioned the Temple as a house of prayer for all nations. Right now, it’s only a house of prayer for Muslims—Jews and Christians are forbidden from praying where Jesus did. Our guest today, David Kiern, is a filmmaker whose passion is to see disciples of Jesus kindle a love for Israel and a passion for the Temple Mount. His newest film, “I Am Israel: The Mountain of the King,” comes out on May 25, and he’s here to tell us all about it.
👉 Takeaways
► Discover the Heart of the World at Jerusalem and the Temple Mount: How did the Temple Mount in Jerusalem become known as the resting place for God’s presence and the place where heaven and earth connect? David Kiern’s film isn’t just a history lesson; it’s an invitation to experience the spiritual energy of this central place and to imagine the fulfillment of the vision for it to become a house of prayer for all nations.
► Unravel the Complex Story of Worship on the Temple Mount: Have you ever wondered why, today, worship on the Temple Mount is limited to Muslims only? If we long for the prophet’s prediction of the Temple Mount as a house of prayer for all nations to come true, then we must reconsider our perspective on the Temple Mount and how we value experiencing God in that sacred space.
► Experience Israel through the Power of Film: Even if travel isn’t possible right now, film can bring Israel’s beauty and deep history to you! The Mountain of the King offers a fast-paced journey through the past, present, and future, with action on horseback, jeep, and helicopter. Immerse yourself in the land’s spiritual significance and discover Israel in ways that will truly surprise you!
► Connect with the Incredible Journey of Aliyah: “If you haven’t yet experienced the first I Am Israel film, be sure to check it out! You’ll be deeply inspired by the stories of Jewish people returning to Israel from around the world – a journey known as “Aliyah.” Witness how these personal narratives connect with powerful prophecies and what it means to see history unfold before your eyes.
🔖 Chapters
(00:00) Meet Filmmaker David Kiern
(5:19) About the I Am Israel Films
(10:12) Making the First I Am Israel Documentary
(20:27) New Film: Response to October 7?
(22:33) The Very First Movie About the Temple Mount
(30:17) Rebuilding the Temple: How Badly Do We Want It?
(35:49) Yeshua’s Perspective on the Temple
(37:48) Fast-Paced Action with Horses, Jeeps, and Helicopters
(45:55) A-List Actor John Rhys-Davies Returns
(52:19) Desired Outcomes of the Films
(1:01:18) Celebrate Jerusalem Day and Watch the Film
(1:04:47) Torah Club Resource and Experience
👉 Resources
I am Israel, The Mountain of the King
https://iamisraelfilm.com/
HaYovel: Volunteer in Israel
https://serveisrael.com/
Cry For Zion
https://www.cryforzion.com/
The New Crusaders Messiah Online Article:
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/the-new-crusaders
Torah Club Commentaries
https://ffoz.store/collections/commentaries
– 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.
The American Messianic Jewish congregational movement as we know it today blossomed in the 1960s and ‘70s. These young congregations borrowed theological ideas from Judaism and from Christianity, but comparatively little work has been done to synthesize a truly original, authentic, relevant, and beautiful Messianic Jewish theology. Our guest today, Dr. Richard Harvey, is the only person in the world with a Ph.D. in Messianic Jewish theology, and in this conversation he discusses how far Messianic Jews have come and how far they have yet to go as they attempt to articulate their most deeply cherished beliefs in a rigorous and systematic way.
👉 Takeaways
► Messianic Jewish theology is unified by two core affirmations: the ongoing election of Israel and the messiahship of Yeshua, allowing for significant diversity beyond these foundations.
► Messianic Judaism seeks to heal the historical fracture between Judaism and Christianity: offering a vision of reconciliation that restores the Jewish roots of Christian faith and fosters mutual respect between Israel and the nations.
► The perseverance of early Jewish believers, often called “Hebrew Christians,” laid the essential groundwork for today’s Messianic Judaism despite facing profound isolation and rejection: their efforts kept alive a vision of Jewish identity united with faith in Yeshua, enabling future generations to build a freer and more robust Messianic Jewish movement.
► Jewish mysticism holds valuable insights for Messianic Jewish theology, but it must be approached with discernment and respect for its historical and theological context: engaging mystical traditions thoughtfully can enrich understanding of God’s nature and deepen the theological framework surrounding Yeshua.
🔖 Chapters
(00:00) Introducing the World’s only PH.d in Messianic Jewish Theology
(09:43) Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology
(14:28) Discovering the Common Ground
(20:05) Imagine if Christianity Had Not Separated from Judaism
(26:57) Trajectory of Messianic Judaism and Israeli Christianity
(35:18) Being Part of Developing Messianic Jewish Thought
(41:22) The Historic Challenges for “Hebrew Christians”
(48:46) The Importance of Education in Growing in Maturity
(51:19) The Value of Jewish Mysticism
(57:47) Books & Blogs
👉 Resources
Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology by Richard Harvey
On This Day In Messianic Jewish History Blog
Dr. Richard Harvey’s Accademia Profile
– 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.
For centuries, supersessionist assumptions in higher education led generations of academics to assume that Jesus came to abolish the Mosaic Law. Today, a new generation of professors and researchers is producing rigorous, meticulously cited work arguing for a different perspective—that Jesus kept the Torah, valued the Torah, and instructed his disciples to keep the Torah and keep practicing Judaism. We’re joined today by Dr. Logan Williams and Dr. Paul Sloan, who have recently inaugurated a podcast of their own, called Jesus and Jewish Law, where they demonstrate how their research has led them to this pro-Torah view of Jesus.
— Takeaways —
► Jesus' relationship to the Torah is a complex issue with varied interpretations. The traditional view that Jesus came to abolish the law is being challenged by a new generation of scholars who argue that Jesus was Torah-observant.
► Studying ancient Jewish sources like the Mishnah and Tosefta is important to properly understand the legal and cultural debates in Jesus' time. Misunderstandings arise from a lack of familiarity with these sources and the nuances of Jewish law.
► A Torah-observant view of Jesus can have a transformative impact on Christian faith and practice. The Torah contains life-giving principles . They believe that understanding Jesus within his Jewish context can help to overcome negative stereotypes about Jewish law and enrich Christian spirituality.
— Chapters —
(00:00) Meet Our Guests
(01:52) Diverse Perspectives in Academia on Jesus and Jewish Law
(07:41) Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast Perspective Summary
(16:36) Personal Journeys into Biblical Studies
(30:36) Using Rabbinic Literature in Academic Contexts
(39:58) New Testament as Jewish Literature
(42:23) Healing on the Sabbath: Jesus' Perspective
(44:51) Experiencing the Commandments as Life
(01:03:36) Upcoming Books and Research
— Resources —
Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast on Apple Podcast
Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism by Paul T. Sloan
Jesus and the forces of Death: The Gospels’ Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism by Matthew Thiessen
– 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.
Paul's relationship with Jewish law is notoriously difficult to grasp. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Novenson joins the podcast and proposes a new interpretive framework to make sense of the prolific apostle—Paul saw himself as a Jew, not at the end of Judaism, but at the end of history. Dr. Novenson is a Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and the author of “Paul and Judaism at the End of History.” In this conversation we will examine Paul's views on justification, legalism, and chauvinism, as well as his criticism of Jewish conversion for Gentiles. These perspectives help explain some of the tensions and seeming contradictions in his letters as he addressed communities he believed were on the cusp of a radical transformation to a new era of human history.
— Takeaways —
► Paul's view of himself and Judaism: Paul considered himself a Jew and did not see his teachings as a departure from Judaism but rather as a part of its historical progression.
► Paul's imminent eschatology and its implications: Paul's belief in the imminent end of the age and the coming of the new creation heavily influenced his views on the law, justification, and conversion.
► The interpretation of "justification": The concept of justification in Paul's letters is interpreted as a "transfer term" referring to the transfer into the new creation rather than merely a forensic declaration of righteousness.
► Paul's opponents: Contrary to the common assumption that Paul's opponents were Jewish, Dr. Novenson suggests that they were actually Gentile converts advocating for proselyte circumcision.
► Paul's "legalism": Dr. Novenson challenges the traditional view of Paul as being anti-legalistic by pointing out instances in his letters where he sets strict standards and prohibitions, indicating a form of "legalism."
— Chapters —
(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Matthew Novenson
(06:30) Galatians 1:3 – Did Paul abandon Judaism?
(11:28) How Imminent Theology Informed Paul’s View of Justification
(16:57) Paul’s Opponents Regarding Circumcision and Conversion
(26:29) Legalism: Paul as a Legalist
(30:57) Paul’s Ethnic Perspective and Chauvinism
(38:20) Perspectives that Emerge from a World Steeped in Idolatry
(40:37) Romans 10:4 – Paul’s View of the Law Based on the End of History
(48:52) Imminent Eschatology and Its Implications
(58:30) Reception of Paul’s Eschatology in Contemporary Scholarship
(01:04:56) Methodological Approaches to Jewish Texts in New Testament Studies
— Resources —
Paul and Judaism at the End of History, by Dr. Matthew Novenson
– 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.
The Soviet Union suppressed Judaism and Jewish identity for decades. Atheism was enforced by the state. But our guest today, Pinchas Shir, knew there was more to life than the material world. In the era of perestroika, he fled to the United States, and today, he’s a Messianic Jewish rabbi. Join us as Rabbi Shir unpacks his academic work on Jewish literature, meals and food in antiquity, and the impact of texts like 1 Enoch, Letter of Aristeas, and Wisdom of Solomon on our understanding of the New Testament. Whether you’re new to Second Temple studies or a seasoned scholar, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on the historical and spiritual context of early Judaism and Christianity.
– Takeaways –
– Chapters –
(0:00) Episode Introduction
(1:24) Growing up Jewish in the Communist Soviet Union
(4:20) Encountering the Evangelical gospel
(12:42) Journey to recover Jewish identity
(15:40) Becoming a Bible teacher
(17:14) Challenges of being a Rabbi
(20:17) Russian Messianic Jewish Community
(27:02) Doctoral Dissertation on Ancient Foods
(31:57) Academic exploration of Second Temple literature
(35:09) Diversity of thought in intertestamental Jewish writings
(42:38) Influential streams of Judaism
(45:34) Best books of Second Temple literature
(51:21) Unheard voices of Hebrew kings and prophets
– Resources –
Rabbi Pinchas Shir Online
Unheard Voices of Hebrew Kings and Prophets, by Pinchas Shir
– 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.
Followers of Yeshua are called to take up their cross—to become martyrs. This mandate inspired one filmmaker, Reed Smith, to explore the lives of those disciples who are risking everything to follow Yeshua. In the process, he found that the gospel message was inextricably tied to the exile and redemption of Israel. In this episode, filmmaker Reed Smith discusses the themes of his new film, Sojourners and Exiles, which explores the cost of discipleship for modern-day disciples of Yeshua.
– Takeaways –
– Chapters –
(00:00) Episode Introduction
(02:00) Introducing Filmmaker Reed Smith
(03:39) The Inspiration Behind 'Sojourners and Exiles'
(21:51) Martyrdom: Counting the Cost of Discipleship
(33:03) A Palestinian Jordanian Believer Embraces an Israel-Centric Gospel
(42:07) A Powerful Anecdote
(43:53) The Divine Reversal of the Kingdom
(45:47) Persecution From Without and Within
(52:17) A Fresh Interpretation of Matthew 25
(01:03:17) Another Helpful Resource: Torah Club
(01:09:50) Final Thoughts and Where to Watch the Film
– Resources –
Sojourners and Exiles Trailer
Sojourners and Exiles Film
I See Nations Trailer
I See Nations Film
– 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.
The Telepathy Tapes has become one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Severely autistic non-verbal children and adults have apparently always been able to read minds, and they’re receiving revelations from God that validate a Messianic Jewish perspective. Our guests today, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, D. Thomas Lancaster, and Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning, are here to untangle the spiritual implications of this phenomenon—is it real? And if so, what is our proper response to it?
– 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.
For almost two decades, the doctors told her that her son was a lost cause—he would never speak, would never understand, would never function in society. Then, a miracle happened. Our guest today is Katie Asher from The Telepathy Tapes podcast, and her son Houston can read her thoughts. But that’s just the beginning of the story. She’s here today to tell us about Houston’s spiritual journey and what he has taught her about the God of Israel and the Jewish Messiah.
– Episode Takeaways –
– Episode Resources –
The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith
The Telepathy Tapes Podcast
Katie Asher’s Facebook
Article: I Can Hear Thoughts
The Beginning of Wisdom Bible Commentary
– 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.
The Middle East is in turmoil and anti-Muslim sentiment in the West has rarely been higher. Many are preparing for an apocalyptic battle in which Muslims are the enemy. Nevertheless, a chosen few have crossed oceans and borders to undertake missionary work in Muslim communities. Our guest today, Devon Phillips, spent years with Frontier Alliance International in Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Israel. She’s here today to help us sort out what’s happening in the Middle East and how we can reach Muslims with the gospel of the kingdom.
– Episode Takeaways –
– Episode Resources –
Devon Phillips on X
Oleaster Blog / Resource Library
Frontier Alliance International
– 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.
The Nazis lost World War II. But their legacy of anti-Semitism lives on, powered by demonic forces that have infiltrated even the church. So says Pastor Werner Oder, whose father was an SS officer, but whose life was completely transformed through Yeshua the Messiah. Pastor Oder is here to tell his story, talk about the rising tide of Jew hatred, and what we can do to stand for Israel.
– Episode Takeaways –
– Episode Resources –
Battling with Nazi Demons, by Werner Oder
Tuckton Christian Centre
Documentary: Escape from Nazi Demons
Article: Battling with Nazi Demons
– 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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