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61 – A Call for Radical Discipleship | Bill Scofield Nov 12, 2024

Yeshua called his followers to radical discipleship—a life lived entirely for the coming kingdom. His teachings equip us for the suffering and hardship we are destined to experience as we await that kingdom. For those from relatively affluent societies, this first-century Jewish model might seem archaic, but Yeshua’s apocalyptic worldview is still a foundational component of our faith. Bill Scofield joins us to talk about his church in Redding, California, which he planted with discipleship as its sole focus. Bill will be speaking at Tzadi Advance, an event for young adults aged 18–35, from January 2–6, 2025, in Fountain Run, KY. – Episode Highlights – 00:00 Introduction to Bill Scofield and his ministry. 03:00 Discipleship: The Core of Bill’s Vision. 07:28 Understanding Discipleship: A First-Century Perspective. 12:28 Preparing for Trials: The Two Foundations Parable. 22:34 Love Leads to Obedience and Sometimes Visa Versa. 25:29 Treasures in Heaven: The Heart of Generosity. 28:30 Continuing in Grace: Stewardship vs. Appreciation. 37:57 The Cost of Discipleship: A Call to Radical Commitment. 48:24 Invitation to Tzadi Advance: Worth It. – Episode Resources – Bill Scofield on X: https://x.com/wscofield77 The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast: https://www.apocalypticgospel.com Gospel Training Community: https://www.gospeltrainingcommunity.org Tzadi Advance: https://ffoz.org/events/tzadi-advance-2024 Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

60 – The Sent Ones: Acts of the Jewish Apostles Sep 10, 2024

Why did the church break away from Judaism? Why did a small group of followers of a first-century rabbi start a new religion that was different from his? This fall, as a new biblical year begins, First Fruits of Zion’s Torah Club small-group Bible study program embarks on a new journey. It’s called The Sent Ones: Acts of the Jewish Apostles. The Sent Ones will take students through the book of Acts and beyond, exploring and explaining the great divorce between Judaism and Christianity. Our guest for this episode, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, Daniel Thomas Lancaster, will explain what this Bible study is about and why this knowledge is so critical for us today. – Episode Highlights – 00:00 Welcome Daniel Thomas Lancaster to Messiah Podcast. 02:31 What is Torah Club and what is the next Torah Club study theme? 04:33 What is the biblical definition of an apostle? 06:42 Why is Paul regarded as an apostle? 11:09 The book of Acts seems like Paul becomes the preeminent apostle. 12:43 Detective work to discover the stories of the apostles. 18:35 Judaism and Catholicism are rich with stories of their respective heroes of old. 24:28 A Jewish perspective of Acts provides important context for theology and religious practice. 31:23 Why did ancient Christianity jettison so quickly from Judaism? 32:58 How studying Acts can help us be better disciples in the twenty-first century. 39:44 Opportunity lost: The Sent Ones will study Jewish and church history until the mid-second century. 46:37 Learning Geography: Best to study the Bible with a map. 47:54 What will a student of The Sent Ones gain? – Episode Resources – Torah Club: http://torahclub.org/ Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

59 – Camp Tzadi: Inspiring a Righteous Generation Aug 27, 2024

Messiah Podcast goes on location to scenic southern Michigan, where First Fruits of Zion now holds our premiere summer camp known as Camp Tzadi. Camp Tzadi provides a fun and meaningful summer experience for Messianic Jewish and Gentile teens, providing a space for rich spiritual encouragement and needed social connections with others of like mind. With microphone in hand, Jacob Fronczak roamed the grounds of an action-packed day at camp to talk with First Fruits of Zion’s Founder and Director, Boaz Michael, camp counselors, support staff, our primary camp teacher, Aaron Eby, and finally, some of the campers themselves, all on location in scenic southern Michigan. It has been only seven years since the first Camp Tzadi, but it has become a legendary experience and a real lifeline for the kids in our community. – Episode Highlights – 00:00 Jacob Fronczak goes on location. 03:04 Camp Tzadi is making Messianic teens into disciples. 06:07 Camp creates strong leaders, families, and community. 09:55 Camper-turned-counselor wants others to have the same life-enriching experience. 12:32 Camp Tzadi is a community for isolated Messianic teens. 15:11 Moving through the ranks from camper to division leader. 16:11 What fun things go on at camp? 17:31 Building life-long relationships at camp. 20:46 Messianic Jewish prayer life at camp. 24:00 Spiritual growth through camp teachings from 2 Peter 1. 38:30 What the campers have to say. 46:01 What kind of campers would benefit from attending camp? – Episode Resources – Camp Tzadi: http://camptzadi.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

58 – Will There Be An End-Times Temple? | Joseph Good Aug 13, 2024

Every year, on the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, the Jewish people mourn the loss of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, along with a host of other tragedies that occurred on that same day throughout its history. Why would getting one step closer to its rebuilding instigate a war between Hamas and Israel? What is so important about this ancient building that would prompt a Gentile Christian from Texas to devote his life’s work to researching and teaching the world about the Temple? Joseph Good is a pioneer in the modern Messianic movement and one of the world’s leading experts on the Holy Temple. If you have ever wondered why the Torah would devote such extensive space to describing the building of the Tabernacle and what prompted David and Solomon to build a Temple and the Babylonian exiles to rebuild it, this episode is for you. – Episode Topics – 0:00 Introducing Joseph Good, leading expert on the Temple. 1:58 A debut on Christian Television. 5:34 Passover Seder research sparked a lifetime of study. 14:43 How a 1967 paratrooper started the Temple Institute. 17:52 A Gentile’s contributions to Jerusalem Temple research. 20:15 Current status of rebuilding the Temple. 24:58 Why is the location of the Temple important? 35:15 Why would a red bovine prompt Hamas to attack Israel? 38:16 What are we missing by the absence of a Temple? 42:17 Why would a Christian want to see the Temple rebuilt? 47:02 The key to understanding end-times prophecy – Episode Resources – Sacrifices from a Messianic Jewish Perspective https://ffoz.store/products/what-about-the-sacrifices Jerusalem Temple Study https://jerusalemtemplestudy.com/ Second Temple App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/second-temple/id1489392068 Hatikva Ministries https://www.facebook.com/HatikvaMinistries/ Joseph Good on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hatikvaministries6566 Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come https://www.amazon.com/Rosh-HaShanah-Messianic-Kingdom-Come/dp/1976181461 Measure the Pattern https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Pattern-structures-surrounding-Courtyard/dp/1073761096 Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

57 – What I Saw In Heaven | Heidi Barr Jul 18, 2024

What happens after we die? Thousands of people have reported near-death experiences—brushes with death in which they encounter God, Jesus, angels, and departed family members—and have come back to tell us what awaits us on the other side. After Heidi Barr’s own near-death experience (NDE) she became a hospice nurse. She joins us today to share what it’s like to pass on and stories of her encounters with the afterlife. – Episode Highlights – 00:00 A Near Death Experience (NDE). 12:11 Jewish Heritage and upbringing 14:35 Midwifing people into the next life. 18:39 Becoming a Jew who believes in Jesus. 24:13 Jewish rituals surrounding death. 26:51 Interactions with the other side before death. 29:58 Is an NDE just neuron’s firing? 32:18 More real than real. 35:48 Near Death Experiences that are traumatic. 39:48 The mercies of God in the last moments of life. 42:54 A productive mindset around death. 48:04 Terminal Lucidity. 52:25 Human suffering and free will. – Episode Resources – What I Saw in Heaven: The Incredible True Story of the Day I Died, Met Jesus, and Returned to Life a New Person https://www.amazon.com/What-Saw-Heaven-Incredible-Returned/dp/1540904121 Torah Club: https://torahclub.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

56 – Hebrew Roots Is Not Messianic Judaism | Daniel Thomas Lancaster & Jeremiah Michael Jul 02, 2024

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. – Episode Timeline – 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. – Episode Resources – HaYesod: The Foundation: The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel https://ffoz.org/hayesod Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews, Messiah Podcast Episode 51 https://ffoz.org/messiah/podcast/why-christians-misunderstand-hebrews The Sabbath Breaker, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster https://ffoz.store/products/the-sabbath-breaker From Sabbath to Sabbath, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster https://ffoz.store/products/from-sabbath-to-sabbath-book Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

55 – Zionism And The Black Church | Dumisani Washington Jun 18, 2024

Civil rights leaders in the black community have long been divided on their stance toward the existence of Israel. Some see the black struggle for civil rights as analogous to the Palestinian cause, while others, including Dr. King, were staunch allies of Israel, seeing the plight and eventual victory of the Jewish people as a model for the black community. Our guest today is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, Pastor Dumisani Washington. In his book, Zionism and the Black Church, he explains why Israel is a defining issue for Christians of color. – Episode Timeline – 00:00 Introduction to Dumisani Washington. 02:20 Overview of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel. 04:44 How Dumisani’s connection to Israel began as a young child. 08:24 Black American spirituals flourish in the stories of Israel’s history. 13:54 Zionism vs. Black Hebrew Israelites. 20:24 Working for Christians United for Israel. 24:27 Reasons for authoring Zionism and the Black Church. 27:49 Misuse of the term “apartheid” in reference to Israel. 32:49 What is Zionism as it relates to the Black church? 39:35 Forms of Zionism and the impact on civil rights. 47:08 How the Black relationship with the Jewish People was hijacked. 53:10 The Durban conference that launched the modern BDS movement. 59:13 What can be done by the Black church to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism? – Episode Resources – Zionism and the Black Church https://ibsi.org/store/p/zionism-and-the-black-church-2nd-edition Institute for Black Solidarity With Israel https://ibsi.org/ Christians United for Israel https://cufi.org Tent of David By Boaz Michael https://ffoz.store/products/tent-of-david-book "Soon and Very Soon" - Andrae Crouch "Go Down, Moses" - Fats Waller "Down By the Riverside" - Mahalia Jackson Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

54 – A New History Of Redemption | Dr. Gerald R. McDermott Jun 04, 2024

From before the beginning of time, God planned to call out a people from among the nations and to bring a redeemer from among them. For centuries, the followers of Yeshua forgot that the unfolding of this history of redemption centers on the people of Israel. Our guest today, Dr. Gerald McDermott, has written A New History of Redemption, a book that puts Israel back at the center of God’s plan to save the world from sin and death. – Episode Timeline – 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Gerald R. McDermott. 01:44 The root of the irrational support for Hamas from university campuses. 05:44 How does the history of redemption reveal the nature and beauty of God? 09:01 Jonathan Edwards’ impact on American Christian theological development. 10:43 Jonathan Edwards as a Christian Zionist. 14:21 Ancient Israelites might better be known as “The Jewish Church.” 16:21 Jewish Election: God has never abandoned his people. 23:37 Allegiance to the Messiah is a central component of faith, even in the Old Testament. 27:20 Understanding prophetic “types.” 37:16 Theophanies and reconciling the verse that states that “No one has ever seen God.” 45:00 Marcion and the gnostics vs Judaism. Body vs Spirit. 49:59 How do we know that the State of Israel is important in God’s plan of redemption? 56:16 What comes next in redemptive history, and how can we prepare for that? – Episode Resources – A New History of Redemption https://bakeracademic.com/p/A-New-History-of-Redemption-Gerald-R-McDermott/542788 Other Books By Dr. Gerald R. McDermott https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/133468.Gerald_R_McDermott Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

53 – Israel, Iran, and The Last Battle | Dr. Jeffrey Seif May 21, 2024

The reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty in Israel was a significant milestone in the unfolding of God’s end-times prophetic plan—a sign that the end is near. The recurring conflict in the Middle East is a harbinger of an apocalyptic battle yet to come—the war of Gog and Magog. Our guest today, Doctor Jeffrey Seif, has written a timely book about the role of Iran in this coming war and how this role was foretold thousands of years ago by the prophets of Israel. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 Introducing Dr. Jeffrey Seif on Messiah Podcast. 01:53 The journey from Jewish hippie to Messianic scholar. 08:32 PhD research at Cambridge in criminology. 13:00 What is the UMJC, Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations? 15:10 Characterizing the spectrum of Messianic Jewish congregations. 18:00 Filling the legendary shoes of TV personality Zola Levitt. 20:29 A historical and modern menace east of the Euphrates. 26:13 Iran’s relationship with Jews crumbled with Zionism. 27:46 When Muslims and Christians are at peace with Jews, their societies prosper. 30:53 Israel is geo-politically positioned at the crossroads of the world. 32:37 What is the value of learning from extra-biblical literature? 39:25 The historical impact of Parthea on both Israel and Rome. 43:08 The power of the Islamic religious ideology to motivate extreme action. 44:21 How should we respond to a world that appears to be falling into war and chaos? 46:44 We are called to love, not hate. – Episode Resources – The Iranian Menace in Jewish History and Prophecy, Dr. Jeffrey Seif https://www.amazon.com/Iranian-Menace-Jewish-History-Prophecy/dp/1930749600 Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations https://www.umjc.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

52 – Legacy Of Hope: Rabbi Daniel Zion Holocaust Miracle | The Mizrachi Family May 05, 2024

As the Nazis attempted to eradicate the Jewish people from every corner of Europe, one country’s Jewish population actually grew, thanks to the tireless efforts of Metropolitan Stefan of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and Messianic Jewish Rabbi Daniel Zion. Avi Mizrachi and his daughter Devorah share the harrowing story of the heroes who courageously and repeatedly put their lives on the line to save the Jewish population of Bulgaria from Hitler’s death camps. – Episode Timecode – 00:00 Introduction to Avi Mizrachi and his daughter Devorah 05:27 Family connections between the Zion and Mizrachi family 09:51 The fruit of friendship between a Metropolitan Bishop and Chief Rabbi. 13:15 A mystical vision that prompted Rabbi Daniel Zion to believe in Jesus. 17:42 Pre-war life for the Sephardic Jews of Bulgaria. 20:37 Devastating legislation that paved the way for Hitler. 25:15 The miracle of March 9, 1943 – Stopping the First Deportation attempt. 33:18 Fleeing to the forest to join the partisans and fight the Nazis. 39:08 Rejecting despair with Truth, Faith, and Love (Emet, Emunah, and Ahavah). 41:15 How to maintain gratitude and perspective in a concentration camp. 45:44 Why did the Tzar of Bulgaria decide to defy Hitler? 49:50 A gesture of gratitude in the Bulgarian Palace. 51:47 What lessons can be learned from the past? 59:42 Constant roadblocks: A story of Aliyah – Episode Resources – Dugit https://dugit.org Legacy of Hope: Hidden Heroes from Generation to Generation https://amazon.com/Legacy-Hope-Hidden-Heroes-Generation/dp/B0CPGZ1Z7F Daniel Zion, Biography and Selected Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion https://ffoz.store/products/daniel-zion-book The Power of Civil Society in a Time of Genocide: Proceedings of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the Rescue of the Jews in Bulgaria, 1940-1944 https://tinyurl.com/bdeku9cx Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

51 – Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews | Daniel Thomas Lancaster Apr 22, 2024

The Epistle to the Hebrews constitutes one of the most difficult sections of the Bible for those of us who have embraced a Messianic Jewish perspective. Thankfully, D. Thomas Lancaster, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, has spent years penning a commentary that will enrich and enlighten you. He joins Messiah Podcast to provide a sneak peek into the premise that unlocked the historical understanding of this important book of the Apostolic Scriptures. – Episode Highlights – * The Epistle to the Hebrews is a difficult book to interpret from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Daniel Thomas Lancaster's new commentary brings the latest in New Testament scholarship and the oldest of Jewish hermeneutical principles to bear on the biblical text to present a relevant and insightful understanding of the epistle. * The authorship of Hebrews is uncertain. While it was certainly not the Apostle Paul, it may have been a second-generation disciple of the apostles like Clement of Rome. * Hebrews emphasizes Yeshua's importance as the gateway to the Messianic Era and warns against turning away from him. * The hermeneutical method used in Hebrews, known as kol vechomer, establishes the weight of the first matter to make a case for the second matter. * Understanding the Jewish context and the distinction between Jews and Gentiles is crucial in interpreting Hebrews. – Episode Resources – The Holy Epistle to the Hebrews https://ffoz.store/products/the-holy-epistle-to-the-hebrews The Holy Epistle to the Galatians https://ffoz.store/products/the-holy-epistle-to-the-galatians-book The Holy Epistle to the Ephesians https://ffoz.store/products/the-holy-epistle-to-the-ephesians-book Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

50 – Malchut 2024 On Location Apr 11, 2024

Every year, hundreds of disciples gather for Malchut, a summit for First Fruits of Zion Friends. We spend three days getting reacquainted, taking meals together, and recentering our vision for the kingdom. Today’s guests are some of the many Malchut 2024 attendees. You’ll hear about their heart for Messiah and his kingdom, how they came to embrace a Messianic Jewish perspective, and their joy at knowing they’re not alone on their journey of faith. – Episode Takeaways – 600+ disciples of Yeshua gathered together in Orlando Florida in March 2024 for the annual Malchut conference and were encouraged and energized by great fellowship, delicious food, and solid teaching. Torah Club is growing world wide and is a resource that supports, educates and strengthen local communities of various shapes and sizes. Messianic Judaism can be a lonely spiritual path and the resources and events that First Fruits of Zion produces is inspiring deeper study of the Scriptures, and devoted love and discipleship for Yeshua, – Episode Resources – FFOZ Friends https://ffoz.org/friends HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Restoration https://ffoz.store/products/restoration-book Tent of David https://ffoz.store/products/tent-of-david-book Israel Tours https://ffoz.org/events Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

49 – The Didache: Torah for Gentiles | Dr. Daniel Nessim Mar 26, 2024

Early Jewish believers in Yeshua created a catechism for new disciples from among the nations. Lost for hundreds of years, this document, the Didache, reveals the expectations and standards the early Yeshua-believing community put in place for Gentile disciples of Yeshua. Our guest today, Dr. Daniel Nessim, has spent his academic career demonstrating that the first disciples of Yeshua considered the Torah to be the moral compass of all those who joined the community of disciples, whether Jewish or Gentile. – Episode Takeaways – The Didache is a discipleship manual created by early Jewish believers in Yeshua for personal Gentile discipleship and how to conduct themselves within the community. The Didache was written around 80 CE during a tumultuous time in history and reflects the beliefs and values of the early Jewish believers, who considered the Torah to be the moral compass for all disciples. The arch of the Didache progresses from directing individuals on the proper moral path to addressing issues of community life that were particularly applicable at the time the Didache was written. – Episode Chapters – 00:00 Welcome Dr. Daniel Nessim to Messiah Podcast! 02:41 The Didache: What it is and where it came from. 05:44 The purpose and significance of the Didache. 08:16 Relationship of the Didache to other early Christian writings. 09:49 The historical occasion for writing down the Didache. 12:37 The clues that betray the Jewishness of the Didache. 14:20 Rediscovery of the Didache. 15:52 Impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on Didache research. 21:44 Thesis of the book “Torah for Gentiles” by Dr. Daniel Nessim. 28:16 Parallels with Greek moral instruction. 31:12 Modern interpretations of the Didache. 32:36 Textual criticism and the similar sayings of Yeshua in the Didache and the Gospels. 37:52 Hard lines and leniencies in the Didache’s concession passages. 41:37 Is there a specific list of Gentile responsibilities to the Torah? 49:02 Judaism as a religion of grace. 50:07 Why the Didache disappeared. 52:24 The end of Jewish Christianity and the historical context of the Didache. 58:27 The value of the Didache in the present era. – Episode Resources – Torah for Gentiles?: What the Jewish Authors of the Didache Had to Say, by Dr. Daniel Nessim https://www.amazon.com/Torah-Gentiles-Jewish-Authors-Didache-ebook/dp/B091G5C914 The Way of Life, The Rediscovered Teachings of the Twelve Jewish Apostles to the Gentiles, by Toby Janicki https://ffoz.store/products/the-way-of-life-book Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

48 – Messianic Judaism In The Vatican | Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer Mar 12, 2024

Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer discusses the Catholic Church's embrace of distinction theology and its impact on Jewish-Christian dialogue and the Messianic Jewish movement. He highlights the significance of the Second Vatican Council and the documents Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate in redefining the church's understanding of itself and its relationship with the Jewish people. The Catholic Church's rejection of deicide and recognition of the ongoing special relationship with the Jewish people have had a profound impact on Christian theology and paved the way for further dialogue and understanding. This conversation explores the theological developments and dialogue between Messianic Judaism and the Roman Catholic Church. It delves into the concept of Jesus as the Living Torah and the connection between Yeshua and the Jewish people. The role of Cardinal Lustiger in emphasizing Jewish identity within the Catholic Church is highlighted. The conversation also touches on the progress being made in the Catholic Church regarding the recognition of the enduring significance of the land of Israel. Overall, this dialogue is seen to be of historic significance and a promising trajectory for Catholic theology. – Episode Takeaways – The Second Vatican Council, prompted by the Holocaust, marked a significant reassessment of the Catholic Church's understanding of itself and its relationship with the Jewish people. The documents Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate work together to lay out how the church understands and identifies itself and how it understands and identifies itself in relationship to other religions of the world. The Catholic document The Gifts and Calling of God Are Irrevocable went even further to express the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people. As a Jewish Cardinal, Jean-Marie Lustiger made significant contributions to the dialogue between Judaism and Christianity. Acting as a counselor to Pope John Paul II on the Jewish people, he emphasized Jesus' solidarity with his people and the continued Jewish identity of Jews within the church. He saw the suffering of the Jewish people as a part of the Messiah's suffering, highlighting the deep identification of the Messiah with His people. The Catholic Church is moving toward visible changes to reflect the realization of the enduring significance of Jewish identity within the church and the Jewish people in the land of Israel. – Episode Resources – Searching Her Own Mysteries by Rabbi, Dr. Mark Kinzer https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Her-Own-Mystery-Identity/dp/1498203310 Nostra Aetate https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html Lumen Gentium https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html The Gifts and Calling of God Are Irrevocable http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo/commissione-per-i-rapporti-religiosi-con-l-ebraismo-crre/documenti-della-commissione/en.html Film: The Jewish Catholic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2806908 Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

47 – FFOZ, Messianic Jews, and the Gentile Problem Feb 27, 2024

First Fruits of Zion teaches that the whole Bible, including the Law of Moses, that is, the Torah given to the Jewish people, has relevance and practical application for Gentile Christians. Some Messianic Jews disagree; they argue that the Torah is for Jews only. Today’s guests, FFOZ Senior Educator Aaron Eby and Director of Torah Club Damian Eisner are here to challenge the idea that the Torah has nothing to say to Gentiles. – Episode Highlights – Terms are confusing if they are not well-defined. Many people stumble on the Jewish Jesus online but many times the source of the information they stumble on is what we would call Hebrew Roots. First Fruits of Zion is part of Messianic Judaism, and there are some important distinctions. The community of faith is composed of both Jews and Gentiles. But despite us being “one in Messiah,” First Fruits of Zion believes that it is important to maintain our unique identities. Why do we think so, and how do we advise Jews and Gentiles to avoid blurring the lines of distinction? Acts 15 documents an important time in the life of the apostles when they decided on the course of faith for Gentiles who were coming to faith in the Jewish Messiah. What does this passage teach about Jewish and Gentile obligations to the Law? The Sabbath and the Jewish festivals are full of richness in meaning and blessing. What does the remembrance and observance of the Sabbath and the other biblical holidays look like for Jewish people, and what would they look like for a Gentile disciple? – Chapters – 00:00 Welcome to Messiah Podcast. 02:05 First Fruits of Zion is a Messianic Jewish organization, not Hebrew Roots. 13:08 What is distinction theology? 20:00 The apostles’ expectation of Gentile disciples. 25:22 Interpreting Acts 15 and Acts 21 and the four prohibitions for Gentile disciples. 29:38 The synagogue has always been a place for Gentiles to learn about the God of Israel. 40:43 What does the distinction between Jewish and Gentile observance of the Sabbath look like? 55:51 How can Gentiles interface with and observe Jewish holidays like Passover and Tabernacles? 01:04:51 Is 1 Corinthians 5:8 an invitation to Gentiles to celebrate Passover? 01:11:34 A biblical model for do’s and don’ts for Gentiles. 01:15:23 Gentiles are adopted to be part of the family of God. 01:20:32 First Fruits of Zion does not subscribe to what is commonly known as “one law theology.” – Episode Resources – Restoration: Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus https://ffoz.store/products/restoration-book From Sabbath to Sabbath: Returning the Holy Sabbath to the Disciples of Jesus. https://ffoz.store/products/from-sabbath-to-sabbath-book The Holy Days: Returning the Biblical Festivals to the Disciples of Jesus. https://ffoz.store/products/the-holy-days-book Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

46 – Wake Up My Beloved | Leat Sabbah Feb 13, 2024

A talmudic adage says that before God inflicts a wound, he prepares the remedy. The tragedy of October 7 has left a spiritual scar on Israel and the Jewish people, but not without remedy. Messianic Israeli cellist Leat Sabbah, inspired by God’s call to repentance through Yeshua and the prophets, has been sounding the alarm through her brilliant composition, “Wake Up, My Beloved.” She joins us to talk about her faith, her music, and the spiritual battle Israel is waging behind the scenes. Our co-host is Judi Abrams from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem. – Episode Highlights – What began as a journey from childhood to be a professional musician has become a heartfelt effort to bring healing and inspiration to souls around the world through stirring lyrics and instruments such as the cello, harp, and piano. The development of Israeli music often seeks to blend Western and Eastern styles, which is symbolic of the peace and unity that will be present in the Messianic Kingdom. God has an intimate knowledge and love for every person and, in his desire to be known, leaves clues along the way. Even in times of struggle, he has thoughts of peace and blessing for his people. – Chapters – 00:00 Meeting Leat Sabbah. 04:05 What is The Bram Center in Jerusalem? 07:26 A standing-room-only concert at the Bram Center. 13:56 Leat’s musical journey to become a professional musician. 18:28 Exploring different styles of music, including Arabic and Bulgarian. 22:24 A spiritual journey to search for God and move to Israel. 26:18 Discovering Yeshua as the Messiah. 27:44 The end times and the message of “Wake Up, My Beloved.” 33:17 Playing the harp and worshiping on the Mount of Olives. 35:27 The healing power of music. 38:05 Leat uses music to bring comfort in Turkey after devastating earthquake. 40:31 The impact of the war with Hamas on Leat's Music 54:09 Creating the song “Thoughts of Peace” in a time of war. 55:53 Finding peace and intimacy with God in times of trauma and confusion. 57:49 Promoting music and ministry. 59:16 Collaboration and future plans. – Episode Resources – Website: https://leatsabbah.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leatsabbahcello Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leatsabbah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/LeatSabbah Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/mx/artist/leat-sabbah/1497601697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vl9FdNK3HnJkMhgWKuk19?si=D0-sXbFlR7iWg_am1MwoKQ Galilee Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/@galilensemble Jerusalem House of Prayer for All Nations: https://jhopfan.org/ Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

45 – The Dangers of First Fruits of Zion Jan 30, 2024

Is First Fruits of Zion a danger to Christians? Is the Torah Club Bible study out to pull congregants out of the church and into some kind of cult? There are individuals who believe this to be the case. In this episode, we join the founder of FFOZ, Boaz Michael, and the Education Director, Daniel Lancaster, for a frank discussion about a few of the warnings that are out there and what people who are seeking to know the truth should know about the organization. – Episode Highlights – First Fruits of Zion teaches a theology that is disruptive to fundamental Christian ways of interpreting the text of the Scriptures. Is the Torah more inspired than the rest of the Bible? Did the new covenant replace the old covenant? Did Jesus fulfill the law of Moses? Are all followers of Jesus obligated to keep the whole Torah? Distinction theology: Gentiles should be cautious about misappropriating Jewish practices and should strive to implement the Torah in a balanced way. According to Romans 7:6, it seems that Jesus came to replace the old written code with something new and better. Is there a conspiracy among Christian leadership through the ages to distort history, hide truth, and lead people down a separate path from truth? What is the difference between a Christian gospel and the gospel Jesus proclaimed as understood by Messianic Judaism? Does First Fruits of Zion seek to undermine the local church and lead people away? – Episode Resources – Restoration, Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus https://ffoz.store/products/restoration-book HaYesod, The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel https://ffoz.org/hayesod Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

44 – Uniting with Israel through Worship | Joshua Aaron Dec 19, 2023

Around the world, followers of Yeshua are reconnecting with their Jewish roots, learning the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective and rekindling the church’s ancient relationship with Israel. One expression of this reconnection has been through music, as Jewish songs, psalms, and prayers slowly make their way back into expressions of faith in Yeshua. Our guest today is Joshua Aaron, renowned Messianic Jewish Israeli-American musician and worship leader, and he’s going to tell us his vision of the nations coming together for Israel. – Episode Highlights – Joshua Aaron's music career began as a song writer. He released his first album “Bo Yeshua” in 2009, but his big breakthrough came with the release of “How Great Is Our God” in Hebrew. An appreciation for Judaism and his Jewish heritage came from Joshua’s mother and grandmother, culminating in moving his young family to Israel in 2009. With a daughter in the Israel Defense Force and more teenage kids to go into the Israeli military in the near future, the war with Hamas has been particularly emotional. Joshua immigrated back to Israel as a professional musician and is “one of those crazy Jews who believes in Jesus.” Joshua Aaron incorporates various middle eastern and exotic instruments that reflect the music of world cultures past and present with songs hitting #1 in world genre on iTunes charts. Joshua leads a Torah Club in Israel, providing a space for families in the Galilee to study the Bible from a Messianic perspective and explore the deeper scriptural meaning behind their faith. Joshua Aaron has developed a close-friend connection with Aaron Shust over the past few years, collaborating on music composition and live concerts together, with Shust providing musical arrangements. Is it possible to avoid being corrupted and retain the heart motivations in the music industry? Gather the Nations is a non-profit organization intent on uniting the nations toward Israel through the universal language of music and worship. The organization is having an inspirational impact through concert events around the world and practical impact through the donation of instruments and the start of a music school for orphans in Kenya. Gather the Nations http://gatherthenations.org Joshua Aaron Music http://joshuaaaron.tv Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

43 – No Hanukkah No Jesus, Know Hanukkah Know Jesus | Aaron & Rachel Eby Dec 05, 2023

Every year around the world, millions of Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. This year, it’s probably going to feel a little different. As ancient echoes of widespread anti-Semitism, anti-Judaism, and anti-Zionism seem to be resounding again in the present time, the Jewish battle for survival against the Seleucid Empire finds its eerie, parallel expression in yet another conflict between Israel and her neighbors. Our guests today are First Fruits of Zion Senior Educator Aaron Eby and his wife, Rachel, and they’re going to tell us all about Hanukkah. – Episode Highlights – What is Hanukkah? Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas? Candles, songs, prayers, menorahs, dreidels, latkes, sufganiyot, presents, and other traditions that enhance the holiday. The trick to frying the perfect latke. Food is such a central part of creating lasting memories. What does Hanukkah look like for a Messianic Jewish family? Traditional Jewish observance of the holliday. What historical event does Hanukkah recall? Why didn’t the book of Maccabees make it into the Hebrew Bible? What would have happened if the Jews had not defeated the Greek army? How does Messianic faith in Yeshua enhance the holiday? How can followers of Yeshua who are not Jewish connect to the Jewish holiday? The oft repeated battle for the survival of Judaism and the Jewish people. What are the most meaningful elements of the holiday? – Related Resource Links – Light: A Hanukkah Anthology https://ffoz.store/products/light-a-hanukkah-anthology-book Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

42 – The Apocalyptic Gospel And The Intifada | John Harrigan Nov 28, 2023

The Bible has a lot to say about the end times, and Israel is always at the center of God’s plan. However, Islam has its own apocalyptic narrative. Our guest today, John Harrigan, draws upon his personal experience and theological expertise to help us understand what is fueling the anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic jihad amongst the Arab nations in the Middle East. We’re also joined by First Fruits of Zion’s director of education, D. Thomas Lancaster. You’re listening to Messiah Podcast, where Jesus is Jewish, and that changes everything. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion. – Episode Highlights – The future of the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast. A Jew, a progressive liberal, and a Hamas terrorist walk into a bar. What happens next? Hamas and Iran are enemies but unite around their common arch enemy of Israel. A derivative of Marxism is leading the global narrative and identifies all social conflicts as a struggle of the socioeconomically oppressed against an oppressor. Is the church drifting toward or away from support of Israel? A shift that is taking place due to a departure from dispensational theology. Modern progressive politics is causing dramatic shifts in the western church. What is “realized eschatology” and why is it wrong? Comparisons of the Greek, Roman, and Jewish eschatological perspectives. Theological wrestling with the dichotomy between physical and spiritual redemption. Theological differences result in beliefs about how the promises of the Bible find their fulfillment. What happens when Christian theology meets with ideas of Jewish people obtaining a homeland in Palestine, Aliyah, Zionism, and the formation of the modern State of Israel? Dispensationalism is the belief in two separate redemptive programs: one for the Jews and one for the Gentiles. Apocalyptic expectations within Islam and the establishment of a world caliphate. The younger Arab generation is seeing a greater secularization due to its interface with the modern western world. How to bring the gospel to the modern middle-eastern Arab world. What does God want us to be doing with all the chaos going on in the world? – Related Resource Links – Extending Mercy to the Gentiles: The Jewish Apocalyptic Trajectory of Pauline Discipleship By: John P. Harrigan https://a.co/d/gu3A3Zi The Gospel of Christ Crucified: A Theology of Suffering before Glory By: John P. Harrigan https://a.co/d/bFOYCUs Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast https://ApocalypticGospelPodcast.com Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

41 – Ground of Contention: Muslims and Christians Deny the Jewish Homeland | Jeremiah Michael Nov 14, 2023

The October 7 terrorist attacks in the land of Israel have provoked endless discussion attempting to provide historical context for the current conflict. Whether Israelis or Palestinians ultimately shoulder the blame is the question occupying our minds and television screens right now. Our guest today is Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem. He’s here to give us one piece of the puzzle: Christian supersessionism, its connection to European and Islamic anti-Semitism, and how it has obscured the relationship between the people of Israel and the land of Israel throughout history, denying the right of the Jewish people to exercise sovereignty over the land God promised them. – Episode Highlights – Recounting personal family experiences from Jerusalem on October 7. A spirit of national unity has taken over the State of Israel. The promises of God to the Jewish people for the physical Jewish homeland. Does God have a unique chosen people and a chosen land? Christian supersessionists claim that the Jewish people who have rejected Jesus can no longer lay claim to the geographical land that is known as Israel. Extra-biblical evidence for the presence of Jewish people in the land of Israel from the ancient time of the Babylonians. After all the foreign conquerors drove Jews into exile, did Constantine improve the situation for Jewish people in their ancient homeland? Islam began as a heretical offshoot of Christianity. Jerusalem has not always been integral to Islamic tradition. How did Jerusalem and the land of Israel become integral to the Islamic tradition? How did the Christian Crusades shape modern views of the land of Israel? What if the Crusaders took back the land of Israel in order to give it to the Jewish people and stand by their side as defenders of the Jewish people’s divine right to the land? Both Christianity and Islam were established on the basis of supersessionism. Widespread support of Hamas’ attack on Israel by both Arabs and Christians. – Related Resource Links – Dr. Brown Responds to Jeff Durbin and Apologia Radio About Israel and Jewish Identity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_FvfywR9gc Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

40 – Operation Ittai | Joshua Waller Nov 03, 2023

As the people of Israel find themselves yet again at the center of global attention since the terrorist incursion of October 7, the nations are in an uproar. With pressure on Israel from all sides, those of us who stand with the Jewish people are wondering what we can do to help. Our guest today is Joshua Waller, whose organization, HaYovel, is providing real, tangible aid to Jewish people in Judea and Samaria. We’re also privileged to have Boaz Michael, founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, here with us today. – Episode Highlights – * What is HaYovel and what is the biblical and prophetic basis for its vision and mission? * The origin story and inspiration behind the Waller family moving to Israel and working alongside Israeli farmers. * Is HaYovel a missionary organization disguised as Christian supporters of Jewish people in Israel? * HaYovel and First Fruits of Zion share a camaraderie in working toward the fulfillment of a positive kingdom-building future outlined by the ancient prophets of Israel. * Pro-Israel Christians have an opportunity to become active, “boots-on-the-ground” Zionists through involvement with HaYovel. * Secular Zionists and religious Zionists work side by side. * In 2023, through HaYovel, the nations helped Judea and Samaria to plant 20,000 new vines and trees and harvested 150 tons of grapes. * HaYovel is currently the only international organization providing support and aid to the 500,000 Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria and is working tirelessly to increase global support. * What have Jewish/Arab relations been like in Samaria before Hamas invaded southern Israel, and what are relations like currently? * How are the Arabs of Judea and Samaria similar to or different from those in the Gaza Strip? * What and who are the Palestinians? Would a two-state solution solve the problems? * What is the political landscape of the Arab population in Gaza and Judea and Samaria? * Boaz and Joshua speculate on the political motivations behind supporters and enemies of Israel. * Are we moving toward the disastrous biblical prophecies of Armageddon or are the redemption and early fulfillment of the Bible’s positive prophecies possible? * Israel is facing a war on four fronts: Gaza in the west, Lebanon in the north, Yemen in the south, and Judea and Samaria in the heartland. * Answering the accusations of Israel’s genocidal aggression against Arabs. * This is a time to take action and stand up with and for the Jewish people wherever you are, speaking the truth in whatever form possible to combat the lies and hatred coming against God’s chosen people. * Operation Ittai is an initiative of HaYovel in cooperation with the governors in the Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria to airdrop needed supplies and equipment to the fourth front in the current war—the front in the heartland of the Holy Land. – Related Resource Links – Operation Ittai: https://operationittai.com HaYovel: https://hayovel.org The Israel Guys: https://youtube.com/@TheIsraelGuys Messiah Online: https://ffoz.org/messiah HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Additional Recommended Donation Links: OneFamily: https://onefamilytogether.org Friends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/ United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/ Magen David Adom: https://www.mdais.org/en Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

39 – Update From Jerusalem: Defending Israel's Defenders Oct 22, 2023

On October 7, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, striking soft targets, killing civilians, and sparking a conflict that has left thousands dead. As tensions in the region escalate, the rest of the world is left wondering—what happens next? Our guest today is the founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, Boaz Michael, who is here from Jerusalem to give us the latest. – Episode Highlights – The state of the First Fruits of Zion staff in Israel. The internet is rampant with misinformation that needs to be debunked. Details of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Who is Hamas, what is their history, and how did they come to power? What is the emotional and psychological state of the people of Israel now? A personal experience of hosting a displaced family and facilitating peace for them. The nation of Israel rallies together in a spirit of unity. Stories of tragedy, terror, and heroism. Disdain for life by Hamas extends beyond Jews, as seen by violent acts and kidnappings against internationals in Israel. History of some of the kibbutzim and moshavim communities that were attacked. History of the conquest and surrender of portions of land, including the Sinai and Gaza. Is “land for peace” a historically viable solution? The largest reserve call-up in Israel’s history. Soldiers to pray for who have personal connections with First Fruits of Zion staff. The nature and character of the IDF as a defense force. The prophetic, biblical, and spiritual dimensions of current events. Biblical assurances of Israel’s victory and long-term success. The redemption process involves a cycle of revelation and concealment. How can this tragedy be part of the process of redemption? Signs of the times and steps that will bring about the final redemption. Redemptive impact regarding the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel. The enemies of God repeatedly attack the land, the people, or the Scriptures of Israel. What will be the long-term implications of this war? Both the land of Israel and the Torah are acquired through suffering. Strengthening the resolve and rationale of Israelis to continue residing in the land is reflected in the resolve and rationale for Gentiles to attach themselves to the Jewish people and stand up for the people of Israel. Defending our defenders by being informed with facts and accurate news and spreading truth to your sphere of influence. How to stand with Israel in solidarity. How replacement theology has brought us to this point in history and how we can have a direct impact on the global conflict and bring the world one step closer to the final redemption. Donate to reputable organizations with integrity. Some options are included in the show notes. – Related Resource Links – Recommended Donation Links OneFamily: https://onefamilytogether.org Friends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/ United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/ Magen David Adom: https://www.mdais.org/en Israel on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/vDmTuGDpgcxpE2KcA The Dawn of Redemption, Rabbi Ya’akov Filber https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Redemption-Ayelet-HaShachar/dp/965907123X Messiah Online: https://ffoz.org/messiah HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Our Wars Have Names, Boaz Michael https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/our-wars-have-names In a Time of War, D. Thomas Lancaster https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/in-a-time-of-war Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

38 – Torah Club: Unrolling the Scroll Oct 12, 2023

The Old Testament. You’ve heard that it’s irrelevant; you’ve heard that it was superseded by the New Testament; you’ve heard that none of its laws and rituals are relevant today. But what if I told you that the Old Testament, properly understood, is the key to the New Testament and that it reveals God’s plan, his character, and his will to all of his people today? First Fruits of Zion has a small-group Bible study program designed to help you understand the first five books of the Bible on their own terms. It’s called Torah Club, and we have the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and the director of Torah Club, Damian Eisner, here to tell us all about it. – Episode Highlights – What is Torah Club? What makes Torah Club different from every other small-group Bible study? Is the Old Testament even relevant any longer for Christians in the twenty-first century? How does knowing the historical context of first-century Judaism help disciples of Jesus? Understanding the Jewish people is critical to understanding the Jewish Scriptures. All about the Jewish annual reading cycle. Join us with a year of learning through the first five books of the Bible with “Unrolling the Scroll.” How to start a Torah Club or join a Torah Club? How will Torah Club help make the world a better place? What can a student hope to take away from a year of study from Genesis through Deuteronomy? – Related Resources – First Fruits of Zion https://ffoz.org Torah Club https://ffoz.org/torahclub HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

37 – The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel Sep 27, 2023

Have you ever found a Bible verse confusing or frustrating? Or found two Bible verses that seem to contradict each other? Have you ever felt like something was missing from your toolbox during your Bible study? First Fruits of Zion has just rereleased a ten-week course designed to give you the tools you need to interpret the Bible in its original language, context, culture, time, and place. It’s called HaYesod: The Foundation, and the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and principal instructor, Aaron Eby, are here to tell us all about it. – Episode Highlights – The inspiration behind the original creation of the HaYesod discipleship course in the 1990s. HaYesod means “The Foundation” and is a teaching series that lays a solid foundation of faith with a biblical understanding of the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel. HaYesod is a tool to equip believers to access the Messianic Jewish understanding of the Scriptures and to know Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, better. What is the benefit of understanding the Scriptures from a Messianic Jewish perspective? Many elements of traditional Christian interpretation of the Bible contain holes that have created instability in the faith of many believers. What changes have been made to the new version of HaYesod compared to older renderings? Why are the people of Israel the foundation of the Bible? The kingdom perspective of the gospel Yeshua taught. HaYesod is not designed to turn Christians into Jews. HaYesod is designed to inspire active discipleship to Jesus. What is distinction theology as a theological structure within HaYesod? Does First Fruits of Zion teach that Gentiles shouldn’t keep the Torah? HaYesod is a course consisting of ten video lessons filmed in a studio and on location throughout the land of Israel. An extensive workbook can be purchased to assist the learning process. How can students access the course individually or study as a group? Torah Club is a weekly international Bible study network that is a great way to continue learning after HaYesod: The Foundation. – Related Resources – HaYesod https://ffoz.org/hayesod Torah Club https://ffoz.org/torahclub First Fruits of Zion https://ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

36 – Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come Sep 12, 2023

Rosh HaShanah is a prominent Jewish holiday with many layers of significance. On the agricultural calendar, it represents the planting of cereal grains with the hope and prayer that the spring harvest will be successful. On a spiritual level, it represents the “sowing” of good deeds with the hope of a sweet year to come. Finally, it hints at events to come—the second coming, the final judgment, and the end of the world as we know it. – Episode Highlights – What is the the biblical calendar? There are layers of meaning in the calendar including agricultural, historical, and prophetic. What is Rosh HaShanah about? What are some of the ways the Jewish people observe Rosh HaShanah? How Rosh HaShanah came to be known as the Day of Judgment. The parables of Yeshua are rich with Fall holiday themes. The season of repentance is a time for repentance, prayer, and charity. The Day of Judgment contains themes of the fear of God and drawing close to God. An annual accounting in the Fall holidays is a rehearsal for the final judgment at the end of time. All about the shofar: the Rosh HaShanah trumpet. Is there a connection between the shofar and the “last trump” spoken of by the Apostle Paul? How Jewish months were determined in biblical times The three books opened before the heavenly court on the high holidays. What does Rosh HaShanah teach us about the Great Tribulation and the Rapture? An overview of the end times from a Messianic Jewish perspective. – Related Resources – The Holy Days, D. Thomas Lancaster https://ffoz.store/products/the-holy-days-book HaYesod, The Festivals https://ffoz.org First Fruits of Zion: https://ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

35 – Defining Messianic Judaism | Aaron Eby Aug 31, 2023

Can Jewish people keep the Old Testament law and their ancient traditions while following Jesus as their rabbi and Messiah? This phenomenon has been happening all over the world, and it’s called Messianic Judaism. Jacob Fronczak is joined by Stephanie Hamman and Aaron Eby, two Messianic Jews, to explore the origin, purpose, and destiny of Messianic Judaism and explain why it’s a foretaste of the kingdom of heaven. – Episode Timecode – What is Messianic Judaism? Steph and Aaron provide definitions of Messianic Judaism. Why is Messianic Judaism controversial within both Christianity and Judaism? How does distinction theology bring correction to replacement theology? Where do we find the basis for the existence of Messianic Judaism in the Bible? Why shouldn’t Jews who come to faith in Jesus convert to become Christians? Messianic Judaism is the practice of Judaism combined with a faith in Jesus as the Messiah. Messianic Judaism is not about recovering a first-century faith and practice while ignoring the development of modern Judaism. When did Messianic Judaism begin? Who were the first Messianic Jews? Did it start with Jews for Jesus? The emergence of Christianity out of Messianic Judaism? What is the spectrum of what it might look like for people who practice Messianic Judaism? How did the development of Judaism through the modern Enlightenment Era impact Messianic Judaism? Can Jews who believe in Jesus practice Judaism and observe the Torah? Does Messianic Judaism primarily exist as a way to missionize Jews? Who were the Messianic Jewish luminaries from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries who shaped modern Messianic Judaism? – Related Resources – Messianic Jewish Luminaries https://ffoz.store/collections/luminaries HaYesod http://hayesod.org Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations http://umjc.org Messiah Magazine: http://ffoz.org/messiah First Fruits of Zion: http://ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (http://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (http://ffoz.org/messiah). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

34 – A First-Century Jewish Apocalyptic Gospel Part 2 | The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast Jul 25, 2023

What did Paul mean when he talked about election? What can first-century Jewish ecclesiology, eschatology, and soteriology teach us about how the apostles handled these critical concepts? The hosts of the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast are back for the second half of our conversation about how a first-century Jewish apocalyptic worldview is key to understanding the theology of the New Testament. – Episode Highlights – • What was the key that unlocked the understanding of the Jewish Jesus and the Jewish apocalyptic gospel? • How can we understand election and soteriology from a Jewish context? • Contrasting the American Dream and the eternal sing-along with the first-century Jewish view of ecclesiology. • Conceptualizing ecclesiology with concentric circles: Messianic Administration of Divine Glory in the World to Come. • What do Gentile disciples have to look forward to when the biblical story of redemption seems to be centered on Israel? • How does adopting a Jewish apocalyptic view of the gospel affect a person’s life and walk of faith? – Related Resources – The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast apocalypticgospel.com Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

33 – A First-Century Jewish Apocalyptic Gospel Part 1 | The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast Jul 13, 2023

As more and more people discover the Jewish identity of Jesus, voices from across the spectrum of Christian faith are beginning to chime in. In 2020 a pastor, a missionary, and a campus minister launched a podcast where they dive deep into the text of the Scriptures and explore the gospel as a first-century Jew would have understood it. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, we will begin a two-part discussion with them to hear about their own journey of discovery, where traditional Christian eschatology falls short, and what the gospel and eternal life meant to Jews in the days of Jesus and his apostles. We hope this conversation will encourage disciples of Jesus to boldly proclaim that the God of Israel will fulfill his covenant promises to the Jewish people and bring restoration to the world. – Episode Highlights – • How did the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast come to be? • What is apocalypticism? • What is the gospel in a first-century context? • What was the first-century Jewish narrative for redemptive history? • What are the various alternative Christian narratives of redemptive history? • Could eternal life mean something other than strumming harps upon the clouds in a life after death? • Did the Pharisees seek to make proselytes? • What were Jewish expectations for non-Jewish people in Jewish eschatology. • What are the three novelties that the followers of Yeshua introduced to Judaism? • How did the religion of the Jewish Messiah move away from a Jewish centric apocalyptic perspective? • What are the problems with Realized Eschatology? • Did the apostles believe the Messiah’s return was imminent? – Related Resources – The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast apocalypticgospel.com Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

32 – Bram Center For Messianic Jewish Learning | Jeremiah Michael & Judi Abrams Jun 27, 2023

Jewish Israelis are religiously diverse; some practice Judaism, others are Christian, and still others are secular. Yet very few embrace traditional Judaism while also following Jesus. However, in the heart of the Holy City, the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning stands as a witness for Messianic Judaism and a resource to hundreds of interested locals. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, we talk with Judi Abrams and Jeremiah Michael about the Bram Center and the impact it’s having in Jerusalem. – Episode Highlights – • What is the Bram Center in Jerusalem, and what makes it unique? • Introductions and Aliyah stories from Jeremiah Michael and Judi Abrams. • Who was Avram Poljak, and what was his vision for the future of Messianic Judaism? • What kind of events take place at the Bram Center? • Jewish opposition to Messianic believers in Israel. • Why is Messianic Jewish learning important? • What impact is the Bram Center having in Israel? – Related Resources – The Bram Center thebramcenter.org/ Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

31 — Rethinking Atonement | Dr. David Moffit Jun 12, 2023

Interpreters of the Epistle to the Hebrews have long taught that its author took the view that Jesus canceled the Torah, the Law of Moses, along with all its sacrifices and rituals. However, our guest today, Dr. David Moffit, has taken a different perspective. He walks us through his intensive study of the concepts of atonement and reconciliation in the Old and New Testaments. He concludes that Hebrews can find its place among other Jewish works of the Second Temple Era, as its author had nothing but respect for Moses and the Torah. – Episode Highlights – • How Dr. David Moffit came to think differently about atonement. • The surprising impact of the resurrection of Jesus on understanding the book of Hebrews. • Understanding Jesus’ sacrificial death in light of the Levitical sacrificial system. • What did the slaughter of animals accomplish in the Levitical system? • What was the focal point of Jesus’ sacrifice? • What does killing an animal on the altar of the Tabernacle or Temple accomplish? • Understanding the various types of sacrifices and their basic functions. • What is atonement, and why is it necessary? • Does Hebrews 3 eliminate the Levitical system? • Melchizedek, Hebrews 7, and a heavenly priesthood. • Does the book of Hebrews regard the Torah as relevant or authoritative? • How can Jesus be a high priest even though he is not from the tribe of Levi? • Was it Jesus’ death or his ascension that accomplished the work of atonement? • What is Dr. David Moffit’s next book project? – Related Resources – Rethinking the Atonement by Dr. David Moffit https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Atonement-Moffitt/dp/1540966232 Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

30 – AI: Revealing Torah Or Unleashing The Beast | Aaron Eby May 30, 2023

We’re in the middle of a new Artificial Intelligence boom. AI large language models communicate freely in natural language. AI image generation and editing tools make it possible to do in minutes what used to take hours—and the tech is only getting better. In this episode of Messiah Podcast, our very own Aaron Eby walks us through how the technology works and gives us an idea of how followers of Yeshua can use it to enhance their Bible study. He also answers the question weighing on all our minds: Will this thing come alive and kill us all? – Episode Highlights – • Aaron Eby’s boyhood and becoming a software engineer and an AI enthusiast. • What is Artificial Intelligence? • How Artificial Intelligence originated and developed over time. • Neural networks and applying mathematical formulas to predictive language learning. • Organizations and companies responsible for the development of AI. • The importance of the democratization of AI. • The problem of AI hallucination. • Can Artificial Intelligence have emotions? • Does AI have a mind of its own? • Passing the Turing test in Artificial Intelligence. • Neural network for translation purposes. • Harnessing the power of ChatGPT for Bible study. • ChatGPT as a study partner. • Will it be possible for AI to take over the world? • AI, Revelation, and the Mark of the Beast. • The future of the workforce in light of Artificial Intelligence. • Does AI have consciousness? • Should believers be worried about the future development of AI? – Related Resources – Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

29 – Reconciling Disciples with God's Prophetic Promises to Israel | Boaz Michael May 14, 2023

The Bible is jam-packed with God’s promises to Israel. However, traditional Christian theology appropriates these promises for the church, thereby denying that the Jewish people have the glorious future the prophets foretold for them. The mission of First Fruits of Zion is to reconcile the disciples of Jesus to these prophetic promises. Our guest is Boaz Michael, the founder of FFOZ. Our conversation centers on understanding the intentions and impetus behind our new mission statement, how to understand these promises better, and how their fulfillment through the Jewish people will bring unique blessing for the whole world. – Episode Highlights – • The humble origins of First Fruits of Zion in 1992 with the publication of “Israel Today.” • Formulating the commentary and theological framework that would become Torah Club. • The Four Restorations that have been the driving force behind First Fruits of Zion. • Coming to understand the gospel of the kingdom from Messianic Jewish disciples of Yeshua from the nineteenth to the twentieth centuries. • Reconciliation takes place when Gentile Christians around the world move closer to the Jewish people by learning the historical Jewish interpretations of the Bible through Torah Club. • The systemic presence of anti-Semitism and supersessionism within Christian theology. • Reframing the words of the prophets to the Jewish people. • How do God’s promises to the Jewish people affect Gentile Christians? • The practical impact that First Fruits of Zion and our message is having around the world. • Bringing Jews in Israel to a reconciliation with the gospel of the kingdom through the Bram Center. – Related Resources – Love In the Messianic Age, Paul Philip Levertoff ffoz.com/love-and-the-messianic-age-book.html Tent of David, Boaz Michael ffoz.com/tent-of-david-book.html Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

28 — The Rise Of Antisemitism And What We Can Do | Joshua Turnil May 02, 2023

One can’t help but notice that anti-Semitic attacks and sentiments are on the rise throughout the United States and around the world. A new survey from the Anti-Defamation League shows the number of people who espouse anti-Jewish stereotypes and conspiracy theories has DOUBLED since 2019. On this episode of Messiah Podcast, we interview Joshua Turnil, the Director of Jews for Jesus in Paris. He has seen firsthand what anti-Semitism can do in a country like France and has worked with Jewish and Christian leaders to combat this insidious form of hatred. Together, we will explore the roots and manifestations of anti-Semitism and how we can respond as Jewish and Gentile followers of the Jewish Messiah. – Episode Highlights – • Listener feedback on how Jesus is Jewish and that has changed everything. • Stats from the Anti-Defamation League on the rise of anti-Semitism. • Joshua Turnil’s work in France for Jews for Jesus. • Experiencing anti-Semitism in France. • The long, varying history of Jewish presence in France. • Experiencing anti-Semitism in the United States. • The Arab-Israeli conflict in light of anti-Semitism. • A Social Media experiment: Is it possible to reason with the opposition through loving, respectful dialog? • How can we love antisemites and fight against anti-Semitism? • Transformation stories: What happens when the gospel changes someone’s perspective? • The battle against Jew hatred is a spiritual one. • Pray for the repentance of the enemies of God’s people. • What are ways for non-Jews to practically combat anti-Semitism? – Related Resources – Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

27 – Matchmaker, Matchmaker | Aaron Allsbrook Apr 16, 2023

Most people are looking to find their other half—their soulmates. This is a very Jewish concept called “bashert,” the one meant for you. Of course, it’s easier said than done! Today, anyone looking for his or her partner has countless resources available, including thousands of apps and websites designed with algorithms to drop that special person directly into someone’s inbox. However, many people find this process exhausting and inauthentic. Messianic Jews are no exception, particularly as their “pool” is a much smaller one. Is it time to revisit the ancient role of the shadchan—a Jewish matchmaker? Rabbi Aaron and Rebbetzin Brooke Allsbrook might have just the solution for the Messianic Jewish community! – Episode Highlights – • Stephanie and Jacob banter over their own journeys to find their respective spouses. • It was a setup! And for a good reason! How Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook met his wife, Brooke. • The inspiration and philosophy behind themessianicmatchmaker.com. • The value of people matching people instead of leaving that up to algorithms. • Is matchmaking the same as arranged marriages? • Why is a matchmaker service needed? Are we reverting to something more primitive? • What is the process of signing up for an account at themessianicmatchmaker.com? • Who qualifies for the service, and what is the spectrum of the current members? • What happens when a match is suggested? • What happens if the spark or circumstances don’t pan out for the suggested match? • Dealing with the reality of long-distance relationships. • The Messianic Matchmaker is a service that bridges various Messianic networks. • Advice for how to get to know a potential spouse. • The value of two Jews joining together to form a Messianic Jewish family. • The value and function of a local congregation to advise and support the formation of families. • There are a host of reasons why singles in the modern world are struggling to find their matches. • What is causing the phenomenon of people marrying later in life? – Related Resources – Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org The Messianic Matchmaker: themessianicmatchmaker.com Congregation: Ohev Israel Ohevyisrael.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

26 – Season Three Launch! | Damian Eisner, Stephanie Hamman, Jacob Fronczak Apr 01, 2023

Springtime brings new beginnings, including the launch of a new season of Messiah Podcast! The season three debut introduces our new co-host and producer, Stephanie Hamman, to our podcast audience. This episode also says farewell to departing co-host, Damian Eisner, director of Torah Club. Damian and Jacob interview Stephanie to introduce her to the audience, and Stephanie interviews Damian about his work with the growing Torah Club Bible study network. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Introducing Stephanie Hamman, the new producer and co-host of Messiah Podcast! 3:23 – How did you end up in the Messianic Jewish movement? 9:50 – Stephanie’s songwriting stint in Nashville. 15:27 – Bringing Hebrew and Jewish education to the next generation with Ashreinu School. 23:03 – Working for Jews for Jesus: Can Jews be for Jesus AND Judaism? 27:58 – What is Torah Club, and why is it the best way to encounter the Bible in its Jewish context? 30:37 – “Something’s Missing” is a phenomenon that finds answers in discovering the Jewishness of the Bible. 35:06 – How are people’s lives being transformed by Torah Club? – Related Resources – Torah Club https://torahclub.org Jews for Jesus https://jewsforjesus.org Ashreinu School https://umjc.org/learn Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

25 - Jesus’ Jewish Roots Mega-Church Style | Greg Stone Dec 06, 2022

One of the largest churches in America is mainstreaming Christianity’s Jewish roots. Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, holds Sabbath services, devotes a significant amount of finances to present Yeshua to the Jewish people, and strives to educate their church body about their Jewish roots. Pastor Robert Morris believes the success of the church he leads is due to their priority of taking the gospel “to the Jew first.” Messiah Podcast welcomes Dr. Greg Stone, the pastor of Jewish ministries at Gateway, to explain how his church is implementing its pastor’s vision to be a place where Jews and Gentiles can each have their place as one new man. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome from Damian & Jacob. 5:30 – Dr. Pastor Greg Stone provides an overview of the size and impact of Gateway Church. 7:55 – An overview of the Jewish departments that are part of Gateway. 10:32 – Why does Pastor Morris credit bringing the gospel “to the Jew first” as the reason for the church’s success? 16:41 – The fifth commandment as the biblical basis for living long and prospering. 21:10 – Does the Gateway model of evangelism take Jews away from Judaism? 28:49 – What does Jewish expression look like at Gateway? 35:53 – What is the strategy behind publicly advertising events using accessible Christian terminology like “Jesus’ Jewish Roots” instead of Hebrew? 44:42 – Are the lines blurring between Jews and Gentiles? 49:46 – Eating as a form of worship. 1:04:07 – Rapid Fire Round. 1:09:15 – Jacob and Damian wrap up season 2 of Messiah Podcast and hint at a mystery host for season 3. Stay tuned. – Related Resources – Gateway Church gatewaypeople.com The Kings University tku.edu Blessed to Be a Blessing: Sermon by Pastor Robert Morris gatewaypeople.com/sermons/blessed-to-be-a-blessing The Blessed Life: by Pastor Robert Morris amazon.com/Blessed-Life-Unlocking-Rewards-Generous/dp/076421876X Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

24 – An Anglican Disentangled from Supersessionism | Dr. Gerald R. McDermott Nov 07, 2022

“Once upon a time, I was a supersessionist,” admits today’s guest, Dr. Gerald R. McDermott. But then his eyes were opened to a whole new perspective on the Bible. The missing piece was the centrality of Israel and the Jewish people. He now calls this the key to understanding Jesus, the gospel, and the whole Bible. His newfound perspective shaped his teaching as a seminary professor and can be found throughout the hundreds of articles and dozens of books he has authored since then, including Israel Matters and The New Christian Zionism. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome from Damian and Jacob, who are enjoying the radiant colors of autumn. 7:13 – Dr. Gerald McDermott’s journey beyond replacement theology. 11:44 – What particularities are there for an Anglican to overcome supersessionist bias? 13:18 – The influence of N.T. Wright and where he gets it wrong. 15:16 – The prevalence of replacement theology in seminaries and academia. 18:40 – What we are doing to bring change: Society for post-supersessionist theology. 20:53 – What would it take to make the Anglican Church become post-supersessionist? 25:17 – Christian dominance shifting from the global North to the global South. 29:04 – The origins of Christian Zionism. 32:50 – There are mutual reliant roles between Israel and the church, between Scripture and tradition? 46:38 – How has the Jewishness of Christianity personally and practically impacted your walk of faith? 54:43 – Translating Hebrew concepts into the Greek of the second testament. 59:47– Four simple and important terminology shifts that are needed in Christianity. 1:11:32 – Rapid Fire Round: What the people want to know. – Related Resources – The Northampton Seminar patheos.com/blogs/northamptonseminar Israel Matters, by Dr. Gerald R. McDermott amazon.com/Israel-Matters-Christians-Differently-People/dp/1587433958 Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, edited by Dr. Gerald R. McDermott amazon.com/Understanding-Jewish-Roots-Christianity-Relationship/dp/1683594614 Society for Post Supersessionist Theology spostst.org When God Spoke Greek, by Timothy Michael Law amazon.com/When-God-Spoke-Greek-Septuagint/dp/0199781729/ Luke’s Jewish Eschatology, by Isaac W. Oliver amazon.com/Lukes-Jewish-Eschatology-Restoration-Luke-Acts/dp/0197530583 Israel Matters, by Jacob Fronczak ffoz.com/israel-matters-book.html Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

23 – Why Christians Misunderstand Ephesians | D. Thomas Lancaster Oct 23, 2022

The key to unlocking the context of the book of Ephesians has eluded Bible interpreters since the advent of replacement theology. Did Jesus abolish the “law of commandments expressed in ordinances“? How are Gentile believers “fellow heirs“? Who are the spiritual forces being battled with the famed “armor of God“? D. Thomas Lancaster believes he has discovered the missing key and has completed a new commentary on the book of Ephesians that answers these and other pressing questions about some of Paul’s most difficult material. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Damian & Jacob glad to be back with a live guest! 5:59 – Ephesians solves the identity crisis of the Messianic Gentile believer. 13:08 – Was Paul actually the author of Ephesians? Critical scholarship. 17:16 – What was unique about the city of Ephesus? 19:13 – The pronouns in Ephesians that unlock the entire epistle. 31:40 – Did Jesus abolish the “law of commandments contained in ordinances”? 43:16 – Understanding the one new man of Ephesians. 46:40 – How does Messiah remove the enmity between Jews and Gentiles? 53:00 – The transmission of the Holy Spirit. 58:02 – The missing big picture context behind the Armor of God. 1:02:55 – Daniel’s next projects. 1:05:27 – Rapid fire round…UFOs and Wisconsin cheese. – Related Resources – The Holy Epistle to the Galatians ffoz.com/the-holy-epistle-to-the-galatians-book.html Torah Club Complete Commentary Sets ffoz.com/torah-club-study/ HaYesod, Uncover Christianity’s Jewish Foundations: Hayesod.org Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

22 – Music from God’s Word in God’s Language | Troy Mitchell Oct 12, 2022

We have new worship songs coming out every week, but what if we could go back to the original worship experience: what David heard and felt when he wrote his psalms, what Moses and the Israelites sang when they stood before the Tabernacle. What does worship sound like in God's own language? Our guest today is Messianic music artist Troy Mitchell, who has dedicated his career to setting God’s Word to music and helping us all sing it back to him. Tzion is Troy's fourth album release and features ten new songs in the language of the Bible. – Related Resources – Tzion: Troy Mitchell's fourth music album ffoz.com/troy-mitchell-tzion-music-audio-mp3.html Support Troy Mitchell on Patreon: pattern.com/troy_mitchell_music Vine Guitars: vineguitars.com Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.com Messiah Podcast: messiahpodcast.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

21 – Did Jesus Speak Hebrew? | Dr. Brad Young Oct 06, 2022

The New Testament was written in Greek, but were its authors working from Hebrew originals? Our guest today, Dr. Brad Young, has written numerous works exploring the possibility that Hebrew ideas and Hebrew vocabulary lie behind the Greek text and that this Hebrew undertext is the key to understanding Jesus and the apostles. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to the Messiah Podcast with hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 4:49 – Introduction to Dr. Brad Young. 6:50 – The Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research is a network of scholars uncovering the original meanings of the gospel text. 13:22 – Does “faith in Jesus” cancel the need to understand the “faith of Jesus?” 17:00 – The origin story and inspiration behind a life of research and teaching 21:42 – Did Jesus/Yeshua speak in Hebrew or Aramaic? 25:40 – A few meaningful “Hebraisms.” 30:05 – Was the author of the Gospel of Luke Jewish? 36:53 – The purpose and intention behind authoring “The Newer Testament.” 40:04 – The process behind achieving the specific goal of understanding the Jewish context. 42:18 – Who was involved in creating the translation? 50:00 – Did the writers of the New Testament censor their words to keep from angering Rome? 54:38 – Why omit the trinitarian formula in the Great Commission of the Gospel of Matthew? 1:03:51 – What was Yeshua’s teaching regarding the kingdom? Did he teach an exclusively future kingdom, or is it here now in some way? What does the Lord’s Prayer have to teach us about this? 1:18:21 – Dr. Brad Young’s important future projects include updating a commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Midrash. 1:30:00 – Is the desire to discover the Jewish Jesus and learn from his teaching still growing through all these years of advances in scholarship? 1:34:06 – Rapid Fire Round – It’s what the people want to know. – Related Resources – Brad Young – Gospel Research Foundation bradyoung.org Hebrew Heritage Bible Society hebrewheritagebiblesociety.org/ Brad Young on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056762292392 The Newer Testament and other books by Dr. Brad Young https://www.bradyoung.org/index.php/brad-youngs-bookstore Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

20 - Jewish Evangelism in Seven Steps | Boaz Michael Aug 03, 2022

Yeshua came with a message of salvation and redemption for the world. This salvation was offered first to the Jewish people. However, Jewish evangelism over the past two thousand years only seems to have distanced Yeshua from his people. “Missionary” is a dirty word in Judaism, and there are some good historical reasons for that. So what should we do, or what can we do to bridge the gap? This Messiah Podcast episode features Boaz Michael’s lecture on the “Seven Steps of Jewish Reconciliation,” first developed by Messianic Jewish luminary Abram Poljak in the 1950s. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Damian & Jacob set the stage for a challenging topic 2:43 – What happens when Jews become Christians 8:34 – Boaz Michael: Seven Steps of Jewish Reconciliation 14:35 – Introduction to Abram Poljak’s Seven Steps 16:48 – Ceasing to condemn Yeshua 20:58 – Recognizing Yeshua as a brother 21:47 – Accepting Yeshua as a teacher 27:00 – Acknowledging Yeshua as a prophet 28:26 – Seeing Yeshua as the central Jewish figure 29:42 – The problem with the classic approach to Jewish evangelism 33:41 – Jacob & Damian discuss Boaz’s lecture 34:52 – Why it’s so important for both Christians and Jews to know the real Jesus 39:39 – The bombshell: Should Jews become Christians? 43:41 – The knowledge of the real Yeshua that has emerged from academia 44:56 – First Fruits of Zion excels at disseminating academic knowledge in a way that is easy to understand 45:47 – First Fruits of Zion is all about repairing the reputation of Jesus to bring him home to his people 46:27 – Damian’s testimony of being an evangelized Jew 48:10 – How do Christians perfect their evangelistic mission? 49:48 – Progress has been made with pastors and church leadership 52:48 – Telling Jews about Hell as a consequence of sin does not work 55:31 – Easing the burden of converting souls: encourage people one step closer 59:30 – Practical recommendations

19 – The Antidote for a World in Turmoil | Aaron Eby Jul 21, 2022

It doesn’t take a particularly observant person to see that the world is broken and in desperate need of redemption. Why does this state of brokenness and exile persist? The sages of Judaism say that the Second Temple was destroyed because of baseless hatred. Yeshua the Messiah came with the antidote and the key to redemption: baseless love. This Messiah Podcast Selects episode features a lecture presented by Aaron Eby at the First Fruits of Zion Friends and Torah Club Leader’s summit: Malchut 2022, in Dallas TX. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 0:45 – Introduction to the solution of exile and a broken world 4:10 – Aaron Eby: Baseless Love 50:24 – Takeaways and application from Damian and Jacob – Related Resources – Malchut Conference Videos Torahclub.org/malchut Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

18 – Messiah's Hands and Feet in Ukraine | Dr Michael Schiffman Jul 06, 2022

The eruption of war in Ukraine has left millions of civilians displaced and lacking basic necessities. Many humanitarian organizations have tried to help. Our guest is Dr. Michael Schiffman, the executive director of Chevra, an organization that has spent the last twenty-nine years feeding the hungry in Ukraine and the rest of the former Soviet Union. Learn what it means to be the hands and feet of the Messiah to those in need. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 4:40 – Introduction to Dr. Michael Schiffman 6:15 – Witnessing the development of the Messianic movement through the years 10:04 – Political state of affairs in Ukraine 13:08 – Effects of the war in Ukraine 18:12 – Anti-Semitism and the history of Jewish presence in Ukraine 23:43 – Chevra: Being the hands that meet people’s needs 24:58 – Opened doors for humanitarian help 26:34 – Are there any religious strings attached to the aid provided to Ukrainians? 30:41 – The core message of the Torah and true aim of living a godly life of discipleship. 33:55 – Stories: Making a life and death difference 46:44 – Rapid fire: What the people want to know – Related Resources – Chevra mychevra.org Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

17 — The Chief Rabbi Who Met Jesus | with Brian Reed Jun 21, 2022

An Orthodox rabbi fought Nazis in his own government to secure the preservation of the Jewish community in Bulgaria during World War II. After the war, he led them to Israel. He also had a vision of the risen Yeshua and was an outspoken believer without abandoning Judaism. His name is Daniel Zion. Our guest is Brian Reed, the author of an extensive biography on this great Jewish hero. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 1:00 – Introducing Brian Reed, the collector and Messianic Luminary enthusiast 4:15 – What made Rabbi Daniel Zion unique? 6:37 – Work as chief rabbi of Bulgaria 11:13 – Rabbi Zion’s passion for Zionism 13:37 –Interfacing with the writings of religious and secular philosophers and thinkers 18:32 – The chief rabbi who met Jesus 23:56 – A miraculous sign 25:32 – The savior of Bulgarian Jewry 31:21 – A friend to all, including Nazi guards and the Orthodox Christian Patriarchy 35:23 – Leading a mass Aliyah to Israel and becoming open as a follower of Jesus 43:16 – Establishing a Messianic Jewish community in Israel 47:48 – Rapid fire: What the people want to know – Related Resources – Daniel Zion: Biography and Select Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion vineofdavid.ffoz.org/resources/messianic-luminaries/daniel-zion Messianic Luminary Repository vineofdavid.ffoz.org/remnant-repository Vine of David vineofdavid.org Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

16 - Afterlife, Kingdom, and the World to Come Jun 02, 2022

Everyone wants to go to heaven when they die. But that’s not the end of the story. Reading the New Testament through Jewish eyes paints a far more detailed picture of our final destiny. After a short sojourn in Paradise, we will experience resurrection from the dead, the Messianic Kingdom, and an even greater epoch to follow: the World to Come. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts, Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 3:50 – Article reading: Afterlife, Kingdom, and the World to Come 18:43 – Tattoos and a bodily resurrection with deficiencies. 21:00 – The bodily resurrection is not commonly understood in Christian homes and not talked about in Jewish homes. 26:06 –The body: good or bad? Rabbis, Gnostics, and Greek Philosophers. 32:56 – The resurrection is a Pharisaic idea. 34:27 – Why is the afterlife not explicitly spelled out in the Torah or the Hebrew Scriptures? 39:46 – The significance of the Messiah’s resurrection. – Related Resources – What About Heaven and Hell ffoz.com/what-about-heaven-and-hell-mp3.html Woe to Some of the Pharisees torahportions.ffoz.org/disciples/matthew/woe-to-some-of-the-pharisees.html Jen Rosner on Messiah Podcast soundcloud.com/messiahpodcast/13-finding-messiah-dr-jen-rosner Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

15 – What Happened When I Died | Heidi Barr May 24, 2022

For thousands of years, people have wondered what happens to the soul after death. Our materialistic culture rejects the existence of an afterlife, but millions of people have undergone what has come to be called near-death experiences (NDEs), and they’ve come back from the other side with incredible stories to tell. Our guest today is Heidi Barr, a Jewish girl who had nothing to do with Christianity, but who died and met Jesus. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Introducing Heidi Barr with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 2:54 – A fateful horseback ride gone wrong. 4:30 – Interjection: Why is the story coming out now? 7:37 – The rest of the story: What happened after death? 31:39 – Are near-death experiences just brain chemicals going haywire? 34:11 – What are the common after-effects of near-death experiences? 40:24 – What is Jesus to you as a Jewish woman who met Jesus for no apparent reason? 47:09 – A discussion of the good, the bad, and the ugly in the religious spectrum. 51:52 – What did Jesus look like in your experience? 57:44 – Some incredible stories of being a hospice nurse. 1:06:15 – Rapid-fire Q&A. 1:10:48 – Damian & Jacob debrief with some perspectives and connecting insights. – Related Resources – One Foot in Heaven: Journey of a Hospice Nurse: https://www.amazon.com/Foot-Heaven-Journey-Hospice-Nurse/dp/1493670980 Messiah Magazine Issue 27: https://ffoz.org/messiah/magazine/messiah-magazine-27.html First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

14 – What Happens When You Die? May 07, 2022

What happens after we die? We know that eventually we’ll be raised to life and spend eternity in the World to Come, but what happens before that? What does the soul experience in the moments after death? To answer this question, you’d have to talk to someone who died and came back to life. Well, it turns out there are millions of people who claim to have experienced just that. Our Messiah Podcast Selects article today explores the extraordinary phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDE). – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 3:44 – What Happens When You Die, by D. Thomas Lancaster 14:48 – Article discussion with Damian and Jacob: The scientific response to NDE. 20:02 – Similarities and distinctions in near-death experiences. 24:46 – Answering Skeptics: Despite brain and heart function ceasing, consciousness remains. 30:52 – Does a near-death experience with visions of heaven challenge the belief in a bodily resurrection? 35:20 – What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus teach us about the afterlife and sharing the gospel? 43:31 – How do NDEs impact our idea of Jewish evangelism? 51:14 – The aftereffects of near-death experiences. 53:10 – Damian and Jacob offer personal takeaways. – Related Resources – First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messianic Teaching for Christians and Jews. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

13 – Finding Messiah | Dr. Jen Rosner Apr 26, 2022

Jesus is Jewish—but what does that mean for his billions of followers? Our guest, Dr. Jen Rosner, joins Messiah Podcast to talk about her forthcoming book, Finding Messiah, in which she documents her own struggle with her identity as a Jewish follower of Jesus and her insights from years of academic study of the New Testament. Learn how Messianic Judaism is having an impact in the academic world and how Jesus’ Jewish identity can help us all understand him better. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Introducing Jen Rosner with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 3:10 – The heart behind the new book and what readers can anticipate from “Finding Messiah.” 7:24 – What is unique to the teachings of Jesus that are not found elsewhere in Judaism? 12:50 – All about Yachad B’Yeshua, which unites Jews from across the ecclesiological spectrum. 18:17 – How does the issue of the divinity of Jesus affect Jewish/Christian relations? 23:50 – What is a Christian’s relationship to the Sabbath? 31:15 – What accounts for the presence of women in the Paul-within-Judaism scholars? 35:53 – Ideas of the Jewish Jesus that challenge preconceived ideas. 49:12 – How does the western Christian value of liberty square with the Hebraic idea of liberation? 54:45 – Rapid-fire: What the people want to know. 59:48 – Damian & Jacob offer a few takeaways. – Related Resources – Finding Messiah, Jen Rosner https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Messiah-Journey-Jewishness-Gospel/dp/1514003244 The God of Israel and Christian Theology, Kendall Soulen https://www.amazon.com/God-Israel-Christian-Theology/dp/0800628837/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QYJDCKYVIKXQ Jesus and the Forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism, Matthew Thiessen https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Forces-Death-Matthew-Thiessen/dp/1540964876 Jen's favorite Christian worship song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15nn-4NWwI Mark Kinzer on Messiah Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000535268058 Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

12 – Raised to Life Apr 09, 2022

Evangelical theology places an incredible emphasis on the atoning death of the Messiah. He died so that our sins could be forgiven so that we could have eternal life. But what about the resurrection? The Romans crucified countless Jews, but only one was raised to life, suggesting that the resurrection deserves pride of place as the cornerstone of our faith. This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select article from Messiah Magazine issue 27 by Torah Club Director, Damian Eisner. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 3:03 – Raised to Life: The resurrection as the culmination and cornerstone of our faith. 12:40 – Jacob and Damian discuss the concept of “penal substitutionary atonement.” 19:27 – The impact of the resurrection on the Millennium. 22:51 – How the gospel of the kingdom intersects with individual salvation. 29:57 – Kingdom living in light of the resurrection. 33:06 – Sadducees vs. Pharisees. 36:50 – Paul’s message of the kingdom. – Related Resources – First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messianic Teaching for Christians and Jews. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

11 – Sing Us One of the Songs of Zion | Aaron Shust Mar 28, 2022

What inspired a famous Christian songwriter to adopt a Messianic Jewish perspective? Aaron Shust, best known for his hit song “My Savior My God,” joins Messiah Podcast to tell the story of his journey from mainstream Christian music artist to Torah Club Student. Learn how God prepared Aaron’s heart for this journey, how his first trip to Israel changed his perspective, and how honoring the Sabbath with his family has strengthened his walk of faith. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your Season 2 hosts, Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak. 4:45 – The journey from singing for church offertories to composing and writing radio hits. 11:40 – Musical inspirations with a music listening calendar. 14:03 – Collaborations with Joshua Aaron. 18:34 – The first trip to Israel that birthed a new perspective and a new passion. 24:30 – The story behind the song “Zion.” 28:13 – “The Sabbath is the best thing that has happened to our family in the past five years.” 32:18 – Creating a day of Shabbat Shalom. 34:37 – Torah Club Is like a diamond. 38:13 – The music industry’s reaction. 41:16 – Singing what’s true: The heart behind the music. 44:56 – Rapid fire: What the people want to know. 48:51 – Damian and Jacob share their impressions and takeaways. – Related Resources – Aaron Shust: aaronshust.com Shust Home Devos: YouTube.com/aaronshustube Messiah Magazine: messiahmagazine.org Torah Club: torahclub.org First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv) “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Music used with permission.

10 – What Did Baptism Mean In Jesus Day? Dec 28, 2021

Have Christians lost the original meaning and intention of first-century baptism? The New Testament treats it as an “elementary principle,” but its purpose and method have been anything but elementary in most of Christian history. A look at the Jewish perspective will cast some important insights on this biblical ritual. This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select article from Messiah Magazine issue 26 by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 6:55 – Under the Water, An exposé on the meaning and method of baptism in Messianic Judaism. 21:06 – Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways. – Related Resources – Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000546312288 Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

09 – The Lost Kingdom | D. Thomas Lancaster Dec 14, 2021

Yeshua came proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, but what exactly is the kingdom? What happened to the message of the kingdom? Why did the church lose that hope? Could it have been because the kingdom is too Jewish? This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select lecture by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 2:08 – Introduction to “The Lost Kingdom” 6:33 – What is the kingdom? Is it too Jewish? 16:36 – When is the kingdom? An exploration of eschatology 22:24 – The history of how and why Christianity abandoned the kingdom 44:56 –Why understanding the kingdom is important 50:31 – Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways – Related Resources – First Fruits of Zion Friends: friends.ffoz.org Complete Malchut Lectures: torahclub.org/malchut Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000544910366 Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

08 – The Hanukkah Story For Grown-Ups | Aaron Eby Nov 26, 2021

Spinning tops and fried potato pancakes are great, but what is the real meaning of Hanukkah? Aaron Eby, First Fruits of Zion Senior Educator, joins Messiah Podcast to share the little-known history of this famous holiday. What happened to make Hanukkah such an enduring holiday? Why did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? And why should his followers celebrate it today? Hint: It involves much more than dreidels, jelly-filled donuts, the menorah, or even a military victory. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 6:14 – Happy Hanukkah to Aaron Eby 9:34 – The Children’s Story of Hanukkah Seems Incomplete 13:46 – The Real Hanukkah Story Starting from Israel’s Golden Era 20:21 – The Plot Thickens 32:45 – The Rise of the Maccabees 39:53 – Rededication and the Meaning of the Miracle of the Oil 43:24 – The War of Culture and Identity, Ideas and Values 49:18 – Applications for Messianic Judaism 51:12 – Damian and Ruben Offer Their Takeaways Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000543674741 Messiah Podcast theme music provided by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv) “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Music used with permission.

07 – Is All Mankind Really Damned to Hell from Birth? Nov 11, 2021

A deeply entrenched doctrine of Christianity states that all people are born with a sin nature and, by virtue of being a descendent of Adam, are inherently skewed toward evil and damned to hell from birth. Is this a biblical truth? While the concept of an evil inclination is present within Judaism, the two ideas are very different. Should Messianic Judaism follow the rest of Judaism in rejecting the Christian doctrine of original sin? This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select reading from Messiah Magazine. Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine (http://messiahmagazine.org). This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000542080555 Messiah Podcast theme music provided by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv) “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Music used with permission.

06 – Should Christians Keep the Sabbath? | David Nekrutman Oct 15, 2021

Orthodox Jews and Messianic Jews may have significant differences. However, both groups have growing initiatives seeking to help Christians properly relate to the Torah in recent times. Our guest on Messiah Podcast is David Nekrutman, an Orthodox Jewish theologian who authored a new book entitled "Your Sabbath Invitation." The discussion centers on David's experience as an Orthodox Jew who graduated from an evangelical, pentecostal university and what that taught him about Jewish-Christian relations. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! 3:38 – Introducing David Nekrutman 18:25 – An Orthodox Jew at Oral Roberts University? 32:29 – The Newer Testament Bible translation 36:38 – Perspectives behind "Your Sabbath Invitation" 39:52 – Why gentiles have traditionally been discouraged from engaging the Sabbath. 50:59 – Practical advice 1:09:20 – Ruben and Ryan wrap-up If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000539034643 Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine (http://messiahmagazine.org). This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv) “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Music used with permission.

05 – When a Baptist Pastor Encountered Torah | Pastor Keith Price Oct 01, 2021

Why are Baptists turning to Torah Club to know Jesus better? Why are Christians worldwide seeking Torah as a fundamental component for discipleship today? Baptists are long known for their love of Israel and diligence in reading the Word of God, but many of them are finding new meaning and richness from a Jewish reading of the Bible. Southern Baptist Pastor Keith Price joins Messiah Podcast to discuss his own journey of discovery and how he came to lead a growing and thriving Torah Club in California. – Episode Timecode – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! Ruben and Ryan recovered from Covid. 7:55 – Introducing Keith Price. 9:54 – The personal journey of a Baptist Pastor into Torah. 25:48 – The secrets to avoiding accusations of Judaising or legalism? 33:48 – Why are Baptists in particular positive toward Israel and Messianic Jewish teaching? 40:40 – Interfacing with other leaders within the Southern Baptist Conversion? 44:15 – An answer for Christians who are reluctant to acknowledge the role and value of the Torah. 48:33 – Are we witnessing a prophetic trend when Christians turn to Torah? 52:29 – The College student Torah Club is having a nationwide impact. 1:01:09 – Impacting a local Church body as a teaching elder. 1:08:34 – Ryan & Ruben Wrapup. – Related Resources – Torah Club: https://torahclub.org Torah Club is a small-group Bible study where disciples learn the Bible from a Jewish perspective through in-depth discussions and good fellowship. HaYesod: https://hayesod.org HaYesod is a complete discipleship course that respectfully explores the Jewish foundation of Christianity, the Sabbath, and the Festivals. Lessons are carefully developed to build an understanding of the Bible and ignite the believer's relationship to the Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel. Messiah Magazine: https://messiahmagazine.org This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Joshua Aaron Music: JoshuaAaron.tv “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved. Music used with permission. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000537588761

04 – Who Knew Luke Was a Jew?! | Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer Sep 11, 2021

Was Luke Jewish? And does the gospel of Luke affirm or deny the ongoing role of the Torah, the Jewish people, and the city of Jerusalem in God’s redemptive plan? Messianic Jewish Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer joins the show to discuss the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the perspective the author brings to the Gospel. – Timecode Guide – 0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast! Who is Rabbi Dr. Mark Kinzer? 7:55 – Can a case be made that Luke was Jewish and is that important? 17:25 – How is Luke and Acts typically interpreted to perpetuate replacement theology? 25:20 – What is the Gospel Message according to the author of Luke and Acts? 32:09 – Have the people of Israel been replaced by the Church? 38:12 – What does Torah observance look like for the author of Luke and Acts? 47:16 – What is Luke’s view of the connections between Yeshua and Jerusalem? 55:22 – What is Society for Post Supersessionis Theology? 1:00:09 – What is Yachad B’Yeshua? 1:07:02 – The backstory of Dr. Kinzer’s new book with Rabbi Russ Resnick “Besorah” 1:10:44 – Ryan Lambert & Damian Eisner discuss their key takeaways from the conversation. – Resources Mentioned – Besorah: The Resurrection of Jerusalem and the Healing of a Fractured Gospel http://amazon.com/Besorah-Resurrection-Jerusalem-Healing-Fractured/dp/1725264005 Jerusalem Crucified, Jerusalem Risen: The Resurrected Messiah, the Jewish People, and the Land of Promise http://amazon.com/Jerusalem-Crucified-Risen-Resurrected-Messiah/dp/1532653379 Postmissionary Messianic Judaism: Redefining Christian Engagement with the Jewish People http://amazon.com/Postmissionary-Messianic-Judaism-Redefining-Engagement/dp/1587431521 N. T. Wright and Mark Kinzer: A Debate on the Meaning of Israel http://youtube.com/watch?v=xDxENGsKaUQ Society for Post Supersessionist Theology http://spostst.org/ Yachad B’Yeshua http://yachad-beyeshua.org/ Messiah Magazine http://messiahmagazine.org First Fruits of Zion http://ffoz.org Joshua Aaron Music http://JoshuaAaron.tv If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000535268058

03 – Biblical Festivals and Disciples of Jesus | D. Thomas Lancaster Aug 25, 2021

Should the disciples of Jesus celebrate the holy days of the Bible? Or would that be a step backwards in how we express our faithfulness to Jesus? On this episode of Messiah Podcast, we are joined by First Fruits of Zion Director of Education, D. Thomas Lancaster, to discuss why the holidays of the Bible are important for all disciples of Jesus. Highlighted Resources The Holy Days, Returning the Biblical Festivals to the Disciples of Jesus. http://ffoz.com/the-holy-days-book.html Restoration, Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus http://ffoz.com/restoration-book.html HaYesod, The Festivals http://hayesod.org Messiah Magazine http://messiahmagazine.org Joshua Aaron Music http://JoshuaAaron.tv If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000533838967

02 – Prophecy, Torah Club, and the Origins of First Fruits of Zion | Boaz Michael Aug 10, 2021

Isaiah said that a day would come when the Torah would go forth from Zion. How is that prophetic vision beginning to unfold in the world, and how can you be part of it? First Fruits of Zion founder and director Boaz Michael joins Messiah Podcast to share the miraculous story of the origin of First Fruits of Zion and how the organization has grown and matured through the years from a publisher of commentaries to an international network of Bible study groups that are nurturing disciples of the Jewish Jesus. Timecode Guide 0:00 – What is compelling and encouraging about the founding of First Fruits of Zion? 2:36 – On the road for the sixteen-week Shalom Tour. 3:52 – The historical context behind the emergence of Messianic Judaism 19:15 – How First Fruits of Zion came to be 37:15 – Torah Rediscovered: A maturing stage 44:03 – Torah Club: Growth and Expansion 54:12 – Future impact and growth of Torah Club 1:03:37 – Ryan & Ruben discuss their takeaways from Boaz’s story Related Resources: Messianic Luminary Series from Vine of David http://ffoz.com/vine-of-david/messianic-luminaries Messiah Magazine http://messiahmagazine.org Joshua Aaron Music http://JoshuaAaron.tv If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000532295573

01 – Is Messianic Judaism Compatible with Protestant Christianity? | Jacob Fronczak Jul 25, 2021

In this inaugural episode of Messiah Podcast, pastor Jacob Fronczak discusses his new book, Rethinking the Five Solaé, and answers the tough question, "Is Messianic Judaism compatible with the five foundations of Protestantism?" We also take some time to share what our listeners can expect from Messiah Podcast. This show is brought to you by Messiah Magazine and discusses the teachings and kingdom message of Jesus from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Timecode Guide 0:00 – Meet Ryan and Ruben, the Messiah Podcast hosts. 4:44 – Introducing pastor and author Jacob Fronczak. 9:45 – What are the Five Solae? What are they for? 13:21 – What inspired the writing of this book? 15:59 – What do the Five Solae have to do with Protestant anti-Semitism? 19:19 – Bible-only-ism—why is it problematic? 29:30 – What is behind the Protestant trend toward Catholicism and non-denominational mega-churches? 33:36 – Messianic Judaism has an opportunity to build a historical biblically rooted theology. 35:20 – Why are the Five Solae and Messianic Judaism incompatible? 40:30 – Ryan and Ruben debrief from their conversation, sharing their own highlights. Related Resources: Rethinking the Five Solae: Why Messianic Judaism Is Incompatible with the Five Foundations of Protestantism http://ffoz.com/the-five-solae-book.html Yeshua Matters: Putting the Jewish Rabbi Back at the Center of Christianity http://ffoz.com/yeshua-matters-book.html Israel Matters: Putting the Jewish People Back at the Center of God’s Plan http://ffoz.com/israel-matters-book.html Restoration: Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus http://ffoz.com/restoration-book.html Messiah Magazine http://messiahmagazine.org Joshua Aaron Music http://JoshuaAaron.tv If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000532295555

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