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.

As Palm Sunday approaches, the excitement and anticipation for the coming kingdom fill the air. But what the people don't know is that Jesus is not bringing the kingdom like they thought. In this episode of the Jewish Road podcast, we delve deep into the Passion Week narrative through Jewish eyes.

Have you ever wondered about the biblical origins of Resurrection Sunday?

In this episode of the Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the Feast of First Fruits and how it ties into the story of Jesus’ resurrection. We bring context to the resurrection story by going back to Act One, the Old Testament, and working through the themes of Jesus being the second Adam, what the Apostle Paul would later call the firstfruits of all creation.

You won’t want to miss this in-depth exploration of an important holiday. This episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the resurrection in a whole new light.

“For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:21-23).

SO, four times Yeshua is confronted by the religious leaders, and four times He answers and shows Himself to be the perfect Lamb of God without spot or blemish. Scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians all put Him to the test.

Now He turns the tables on them and He has a question for the religious leaders…on the last day that Yeshua is speaking publicly so it’s very important to hear what He says. And His last message is about His identity, who is He?

Entering Jerusalem as He did isn’t the end of the story. Unfortunately, in its modern day observance of Passion Week, it jumps from there right to the crucifixion. Palm Sunday → Good Friday. That is the result of the early church deciding not to follow the Jewish calendar. That decision was made at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD (It was a symptom of a deeper problem). What actually happened after the Triumphal Entry is that He went back and forth from Bethany to Jerusalem every day, and entered into dialogue (confrontation-attack) with four different groups:

The Sadducees (Matthew 22:23-33)

A third confrontation was from the Sadducees…

This confrontation was a question of THEOLOGY. It had to do with the Resurrection

Entering Jerusalem as He did isn’t the end of the story. Unfortunately, in its modern day observance of Passion Week, it jumps from there right to the crucifixion. Palm Sunday → Good Friday. That is the result of the early church deciding not to follow the Jewish calendar. That decision was made at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD (It was a symptom of a deeper problem). What actually happened after the Triumphal Entry is that He went back and forth from Bethany to Jerusalem every day, and entered into dialogue (confrontation-attack) with four different groups:

The Pharisees and the Herodians (Matthew 22:15-22)

A second confrontation was from the Pharisees and the Herodians…

This confrontation was a question of POLITICS.

Entering Jerusalem as He did isn’t the end of the story. Unfortunately, in its modern day observance of Passion Week, it jumps from there right to the crucifixion. Palm Sunday → Good Friday. That is the result of the early church deciding not to follow the Jewish calendar. That decision was made at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD (It was a symptom of a deeper problem). What actually happened after the Triumphal Entry is that He went back and forth from Bethany to Jerusalem every day, and entered into dialogue (confrontation-attack) with four different groups:

The Priests and the elders

The Pharisees and the Herodians

The Sadducees

The Pharisees (take one more shot)

The Priests and the Elders (Matthew 21:23-22:14)

So, the first line of attack comes from the priests and the elders and the question that is at issue is His AUTHORITY.

And it’s worth our time to pause for a moment and ponder the question of authority.

Does the Passover lamb in the Old Testament connect to Jesus as the Passover Lamb in the New Testament?

In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the connection that gives away the entire reason Jesus came, to give His life as a ransom for many. We bridge the gap between Act One (the Old Testament) to Act Two (the New Testament), tracing the story of the Passover lamb to Jesus. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

And by the way, you don’t have to be a religious scholar to appreciate this podcast. We may go deep, but we try to keep things fun and friendly. We provide insightful commentary on scripture that will make you think about your faith in a new way.

Listen to our latest episode of The Jewish Road Podcast now!

Isaiah 11; Matthew 26, 1 Corinthians 5; John 1, 13-17

Does the Passover lamb in the Old Testament connect to Jesus as the Passover Lamb in the New Testament?

In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the connection that gives away the entire reason Jesus came, to give His life as a ransom for many. We bridge the gap between Act One (the Old Testament) to Act Two (the New Testament), tracing the story of the Passover lamb to Jesus. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

And by the way, you don’t have to be a religious scholar to appreciate this podcast. We may go deep, but we try to keep things fun and friendly. We provide insightful commentary on scripture that will make you think about your faith in a new way.

Listen to our latest episode of The Jewish Road Podcast now!

Isaiah 11; Matthew 26, 1 Corinthians 5; John 1, 13-17

Does the Passover lamb in the Old Testament connect to Jesus as the Passover Lamb in the New Testament?

In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the connection that gives away the entire reason Jesus came, to give His life as a ransom for many. We bridge the gap between Act One (the Old Testament) to Act Two (the New Testament), tracing the story of the Passover lamb to Jesus. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

And by the way, you don’t have to be a religious scholar to appreciate this podcast. We may go deep, but we try to keep things fun and friendly. We provide insightful commentary on scripture that will make you think about your faith in a new way.

Listen to our latest episode of The Jewish Road Podcast now!

Isaiah 11; Matthew 26, 1 Corinthians 5; John 1, 13-17

Ever wondered why the plagues of Egypt are recounted in the Torah?

In this episode of the Jewish Road Podcast, we take a deep dive into the plagues of Egypt. In the creation narrative, God brings order from chaos. We see in the plagues, that these are not just "bad things" that happen to Egypt, but God is reversing the creation narrative, moving from order to chaos, and then back to order again. God is demonstrating His power so not only all of Egypt would know He is God, but so would Israel. And even more so, that we would know He is God.

Join us as we explore this fascinating topic! Each plague has its own unique story and message. You won't want to miss this episode!

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Genesis 1; Exodus 7-9

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of Passover?

On this episode of the Jewish Road Podcast, we explore Exodus 12 and the command to Israel, and subsequent generations, to observe the Passover. We focus on the instructions concerning the lamb and the blood on the doorposts. This was the only means of salvation and would later point to Jesus, the Lamb of God, our only means of salvation.

You will gain a deeper understanding of one of Israel’s most important holidays. The podcast is filled with insightful commentary that will make you think about this holiday in a new way and give the background from the Old Testament (Act One) to set up as a precursor to the New Testament (Act Two).