Episode 151 - Transformed by the Messiah (featuring Rabbi Jason Sobel)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in Bethlehem - it begins in Genesis. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to explore how the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, points to one Messiah and one redemptive plan. His new book, Transformed by the Messiah, invites readers to rediscover the power of Scripture as one seamless narrative rather than two disconnected halves.
In this episode, we trace how the Hebrew Scriptures set the stage for the Gospel: Joseph’s betrayal and restoration, the feasts that frame the Kingdom, and the prophetic rhythms that pulse beneath every New Testament page. Jason shows how the Messiah fulfills - not replaces - Israel’s story, inviting both Jew and Gentile into God’s covenant promises.
We also talk about how this restored vision transforms how we live - rooted in God’s faithfulness, connected to His appointed times, and awakened to a Messiah who holds all of Scripture together. The goal isn’t to add something new but to recover what’s been there all along: the unity, beauty, and coherence of God’s Word from beginning to end.
Key Takeaways
The Bible tells one continuous story of redemption, not two separate Testaments.
Transformed by the Messiah helps readers see how every part of Scripture points to Yeshua.
The Old Testament provides the framework; the New Testament reveals the fulfillment.
Joseph’s life foreshadows Messiah’s rejection, suffering, and ultimate reconciliation.
The biblical feasts - especially Sukkot - reveal the shape of God’s Kingdom plan.
Seeing Jesus through His Jewish context restores depth and meaning to our faith.
Transformation in Messiah is holistic: spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical - reflecting God’s shalom.
Chapter Markers
00:00—Welcome & Israel tour crossover
01:17—Rabbi Jason’s encounter and journey to Yeshua
08:02—Bridging Old and New without “strange fruit”
15:28—Transfiguration and Sukkot explained
20:02—Numbers, gematria, and the “vav”
27:31—Behind the scenes of The Chosen
32:50—Living Jewish after Oct 7
38:58—Simchat Torah and hostages timing
41:52—Sukkah vs. “roof” (Gog) insight
47:27—End-times drift and loving Israel’s Messiah
49:36—From information to formation: practices
54:15—Book release details & where to find it
57:52—Pre-order and why it matters
58:20—Shalom and close
This episode invites you to read the whole Bible in high definition - seeing Yeshua where the story has always pointed. Explore more resources at The Jewish Road, dive deeper through Fusion Global at fusionglobal.org, and pre-order Rabbi Jason Sobel’s new book, Transformed by the Messiah, to experience how the Jewishness of Jesus brings Scripture - and your life - into full color.
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