Episode 131 - Tasting Prophecy (featuring Daniel & Alana Elliott)

Hanukkah
Written By Matt Davis
 

Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.

What happens when Christians fall in love with Israel - not just the idea, but the land, the people, and yes...the wine? 

In this episode, Matt and Ron welcome Daniel and Alana Elliott, founders of Israeli Good Wine, to tell a story that starts in the rocky hills of Samaria and ends with something far deeper than just a good vintage.

You’ll hear how a trip to Israel led Daniel to rethink his theology, how a verse in Jeremiah led an Israeli couple to plant vineyards on ancient hills, and how wine became more than a drink - it became evidence that God is keeping His promises. 

From encountering the land to challenging replacement theology, this episode uncorks spiritual insight, prophetic fulfillment, and plenty of wine wisdom (including whether putting ice in red wine is ever okay).

If you've ever wondered what Psalm 23 has to do with a wine bottle, or what it looks like to “taste and see” that the Lord is good - this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Prophecy in a Bottle: Planting vineyards in Samaria isn’t random - it’s a direct fulfillment of Jeremiah 31:5.

  • From Replacement to Restoration: Daniel and Alana’s journey shifted from theological neutrality to a love for Israel rooted in Scripture.

  • Wine as Witness: Each bottle tells a story of God’s faithfulness, the land, and the people He hasn’t forgotten.

  • Kosher ≠ Better: A crash course in kosher wine laws, biblical vineyard rules, and why shellfish doesn’t belong in your Merlot.

  • Virtual Wine Night Coming: Join the Jewish Road and Israeli Good Wine for a curated tasting that brings Israel to your table.

Chapter Markers

  • 00:00 – Meet Daniel & Alana: Texas hospitality meets Israeli vineyards

  • 02:00 – Falling in love with Israel - the journey begins

  • 05:30 – The prophecy of vineyards in Jeremiah 31

  • 08:00 – Alana’s transformation: From neutral to deeply rooted

  • 11:30 – Confronting replacement theology

  • 14:45 – Ezekiel, dry bones, and the return of the glory

  • 16:00 – Birth of Israeli Good Wine

  • 19:00 – Taste and see: the theology behind the table

  • 23:00 – Wine in Jewish tradition: from Shabbat to circumcision

  • 25:00 – Is Israeli wine actually good? (Spoiler: Yes

  • 27:00 – What makes wine kosher - and why it matters

  • 31:00 – Red vs. white: a spirited debate

  • 35:00 – Can you put ice in wine? Asking for a friend

  • 36:30 – Why we’re doing a wine night together

  • 40:00 – A box of four bottles, straight from the land

  • 42:30 – Psalm 23, bomb shelters, and a calling to the table

  • 44:00 – Promo details and how to join the virtual tasting

  • 46:00 – Final thoughts and a special blessing

Want to taste the story of Israel for yourself? Join us for a virtual wine night hosted in partnership with Israeli Good Wine. You can order a curated 2- or 4-bottle box shipped to your door and be part of a live tasting experience led by Daniel and Alana.

Visit thejewishroad.com/wine to get all the details, grab your bottles, and use promo code: THEJEWISHROAD for a discount and to support this work.

And if you're curious about their full wine club and the message-in-a-bottle experience, visit IsraeliGoodWine.com and taste the fulfillment of prophecy - one sip at a time.

Thank you to Joshua Royal, for writing our closer song now running seven seasons straight. Listen to him at Joshua Royal Music.

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