Episode 137 - One New Man in a Divided Europe (featuring Sebastiaan van Wessem)

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 a Dutch pastor encounters the living heartbeat of Jerusalem?

Sebastiaan van Wessem shares his journey from a seminary-trained, Western lens to a Bible interpreted through first-century Jewish eyes. 

From his first trip to Israel to the relaunch of KNGDM Alliance - with Jerusalem at its center - Sebastiaan has been on a mission to unite Jew and Gentile under Messiah.

But this vision unfolds in the shadow of rising antisemitism across Europe. From street protests to political battles over Israel’s right to defend itself, Sebastiaan exposes the spiritual forces at work and the cost of standing with God’s chosen people.

In this episode, you’ll hear how the One New Man isn’t theory - it’s a prophetic calling that challenges the Church to live as a united testimony before the Lord’s return.

Key Takeaways

  • First-century eyes change everything - reading Scripture as Jesus’ listeners did transforms theology and practice.

  • Jerusalem must be the center - God’s plan for His Kingdom flows from Zion.

  • Antisemitism is alive and escalating - from soccer riots to parliamentary moves against Israel.

  • One New Man is more than unity - it’s Jew and Gentile, distinct yet one in Messiah.

  • Prophecy is unfolding - growing global hostility toward Israel affirms the Bible’s truth.

  • The Church must demonstrate, not just teach - unity has to be lived, not only preached.

  • Partnership with Messianic Jews is vital - relationship precedes mission.

  • The Great Commission and Israel are linked - God’s timing involves Jew and Gentile together proclaiming the Kingdom.

Chapter Markers

  • 00:00 – Meet Sebastiaan: from the Netherlands to KNGDM Alliance

  • 02:06 – First trip to Israel changes everything

  • 04:59 – Relationships in Jerusalem: building trust before mission

  • 06:44 – Leading a church through theological transformation

  • 12:34 – The Netherlands’ complex history with the Jewish people

  • 17:35 – Post–Oct. 7 antisemitism and protests in Europe

  • 21:46 – Soccer riot exposes deep societal hatred

  • 24:43 – Political battles over Israel’s defense

  • 27:35 – The prophetic reality of nations turning against Israel

  • 29:01 – One New Man: God’s vision for unity in diversity

  • 34:35 – Historical revivals and Jew - Gentile revelation

  • 35:43 – Our role in “speeding up” the Lord’s return

  • 36:54 – KNGDM Alliance: global teaching, prayer, and connection

  • 38:03 – Shalom Yerushalayim: praying for the peace of Jerusalem

Stand with Israel. Live the One New Man. See prophecy unfold.

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

Connect with us on social!

In days like these, this is more than ancient poetry, it’s a present prayer. May the God who keeps covenant and mercy redeem His people now, as He always has.
 
 
 
Matt Davis

Because great stories, and service, change everything. Delivering the StoryBrand and Unreasonable Hospitality frameworks to businesses and nonprofits so they can take on the world.

https://flostrategies.com
Next

Episode 136 - An Arab-Israeli Pastor Reaching Israel: The Gospel from Nazareth (featuring Rev. Dr. Saleem Shalash)