Episode 135 - Jesus Was Not a Christian (featuring Scott Volk)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
Jesus wasn’t a Christian. He was a Jew. That truth alone is enough to unravel centuries of misunderstanding - and stir up the spiritual resistance of our age.
In this powerful episode, Scott Volk shares his deeply personal journey from being an "ignorant Jewish pastor" to leading a global ministry that blesses both Jews and Arabs in the name of Yeshua.
With passion and clarity, Scott dismantles replacement theology, calls the Church to awaken from its apathy, and reminds us that Israel holds the key to God’s redemptive plan for the world.
From heartfelt humor to prophetic fire, this is more than theology. It’s a wake-up call for the Church to embrace the Jewishness of Jesus, God’s eternal promises, and the unity He desires among all people.
Key Takeaways
Jesus was never a Christian. He was, is, and always will be Jewish - and understanding that reshapes everything.
The Church is missing a crucial piece. Without Israel, we don’t just miss context - we miss God's plan.
Ignorance isn’t innocence. Even well-meaning pastors can miss the heart of God without revelation.
God chose the weak - not the worthy. Israel isn’t superior. It’s chosen to showcase God’s glory.
Anti-Zionism often masks anti-Semitism. Scott draws a straight line from Haman to Hamas.
We need a four-fold response: Pray. Provoke. Proclaim. Provide. This is how the Church blesses Israel biblically.
Revival hinges on Israel. Romans 11 calls the salvation of the Jewish people “life from the dead.”
True unity doesn’t erase ethnicity. It celebrates the One who redeems every tribe, tongue, and nation.
God gets the glory - not Israel, not America, not us. Humility is the only posture for this moment.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Meet Scott Volk: joy, fire, and a Jewish heart
01:36 – Media vs. the Bible: how your lens changes everything
04:57 – One new man: the mystery of Israel and the nations
08:40 – Jesus: the Torah-observant Jew who never stopped being Jewish
13:32 – “Jesus Was Not a Christian”: why this phrase gets people fired up
15:23 – God’s promises to Abraham - and why they still matter
17:50 – Biblical priority, not ethnic superiority
20:50 – God chooses the barren, broken, and unlikely
21:51 – 77 times: “Then they will know that I am the Lord”
24:45 – Israel’s need to cry out: blessed is He who comes
28:35 – From ignorance to awakening: Scott’s personal journey
33:08 – Together for Israel: how it began with underprivileged kids
36:14 – Why revival is tied to Israel’s return to Yeshua
39:09 – If you don’t get Israel, you don’t get the Bible
40:03 – Free Palestine Christians and the corruption of governments
43:51 – Scott’s 4 biblical calls to action: Pray, Provoke, Proclaim, Provide
47:00 – Rahab vs. Edom: two gentile responses, two legacies
52:48 – Don’t get lost in the headlines - focus on the return of the King
54:28 – Final charge: come low, exalt Jesus, love Israel, embrace the nations
Want to go deeper? Let this episode be your first step, not your last.
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This is the story of God’s faithfulness to Israel - and His invitation to the nations to join in.
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