Episode 57: The Story Behind The Story Of The Resurrection

Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping Jews make sense of Jesus.

On this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast:

In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the significance of the Resurrection in Messianic theology. The Resurrection is not merely a Christian doctrine, but is rooted in Jewish scripture, foretold in the Tanakh.

As Isaiah 53 prophesied, the Messiah would suffer and die as a sacrificial lamb, but also "see His offspring and prolong His days." Scholars have long debated how the Messiah could both suffer and live on, with some suggesting that it is His moral teachings that "live on" after His death. However, we argue that the Resurrection is necessary for fulfilling this prophecy, and that Yeshua's physical resurrection is significant for all.

Furthermore, the Resurrection is not merely an event in the past, but it has a present and future impact. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul writes that if Yeshua had not been raised from the dead, then our faith is in vain. But, since He has indeed risen, we can have hope in the resurrection of the dead and the promise of eternal life.

Moreover, the Resurrection is not only about life after death but also about life before death. Yeshua's Resurrection proved that He is the promised Messiah and that His teachings and way of life are true. As a result, we are called to live a resurrected life, which means living in obedience to His teachings and being transformed into His likeness.

Join us as we delve into the significance of the Resurrection its implications for our lives. Listen to this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast to gain a deeper understanding of the Resurrection and how it affects our faith, connecting Act One and Two of the Story.

Outro music by Joshua Royal.
Interlude + Engineering by Noah Davis.