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Imagine that the Gospel was initially thought to be for the Jews only! The first followers of Yeshua were exclusively Jewish. It didn't even occur to them that Gentiles could find salvation just as they did, through Jesus the Jewish Messiah.

Pentecost - It's more than you know! Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted unwrap the roots Pentecost, which is the Feast of Shavuot in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, and Israel Independance Day. These civil holidays in the State of Israel carry importance for the people of the Land as well as the heritage of Jewish people the world over. 

Is this all there is? A firm no, in our perspective and in what the Scriptures present. Join the discussion with your comments and questions. messianicminutes.com

The How of Passover - What is the Passover Seder, and how is the feast of Passover celebrated by Jews the world over? The so-called Last Supper of Jesus was actually a Passover Seder. It is where He established Communion, and elements of the Seder point directly to Him and His blood sacrifice for the salvation of all.

The When, Where, and Why of Passover. The feast begins at sundown on April 1 this year. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted break down the great significance of Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. Be sure to listen next week for Part 2, the  How of Passover, in which they layout the Passover Seder. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."  Romans 1:16  Do you find it hard to share your faith with family? Jeffrey D. and Ted disc...

The Feast of Purim, found in the book of Esther, is a celebration of the overturning of a decree of death to the Jews in the ancient Persian Empire. It's amazing to see the correlation between the plot by Hamen and the current regime in Iran which is intent to annhililate Israel and America. There are not the usual public celebrations of the feast going on in Israel today, due to the current situa...

"We want a king like other nations," the people cried out to the prophet Samuel. And God gave them what they asked for, in anointing Saul to be their first King. Take a walk through the history of Israel, Jerusalem, and the Davidic Covenant with Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted.

On this day the Jewish religion celebrates Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for Trees. The observance is named for its date, the fifteenth of Shevat, the eleventh month on the Hebrew calendar. While it is based on a passage in Leviticus 19 about the timing of eating the fruit from newly planted trees, in modern days it has become Israel's Arbor Day. Yet God's focus on trees goes profoundly beyond Tu B'Sh...

In Part 2 Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted take another look at Jesus' appearance on earth and His return in glory.  We all tend to have an image of Jesus's outward appearance, perhaps influenced by artwork, or an actor who portrayed Him. A clear physical description of Messiah Yeshua, is not to be found in the Scriptures. And it's not an oversight!

We all tend to have an image of Jesus's outward appearance, perhaps influenced by artwork, or an actor who portrayed Him. A clear physical description of Messiah Yeshua, is not to be found in the Scriptures. And it's not an oversight!

Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the Hebrew scriptures, prophecies and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

Uncover the history of this Feast of Dedication. It's not one of the seven Feasts outlined in Scripture, but it was recognized by Yeshua, Jesus our Messiah, and is celebrated by Jews all over the world today. This year, the eight day festival begins at sundown on December 14. 

While the blessing of God's grace, unmerited favor, land upon us as God's gentle lovingkindness, the process of  origination is anything but peaceful and gentle. It takes God's immense power to initiate grace.

Not a baseball hit, but in the life of Jeffrey D. Miller, October 2025 was a triple anniversary! Messianic Minutes, Ministry, Marriage! His wife, Karen, fills in for Rabbi Ted Simon on this episode, as they look back on all the Lord has done, and what it was like to "say yes to God."

The Feast of Sukkot begins at sundown October 6, 2025. It's another feast which has its origin in the Book of Leviticus. It bore great significance in Solomon's day as he dedicated the first temple, and Yeshua even used the traditions of the feast to proclaim God's ultimate plan for all of mankind.

What are the Days of Awe, which lead up to the Feast of Yom Kippur? Beginning at sundown on October 1 Jews all over the world will observe what they call the Holiest day on the Hebrew calendar. Yet this "Holy" day points directly to the One who atoned for the sin of all mankind, Yeshua the Messiah.

Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown on September 22 this year. Traditionally the Feast  is called the Jewish New Year, though in the BIble the feast is Yom Teruah, the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, (the feast of Trumpets.) 

Before the Jewish Apostle Saul became an apostle, he was a Yeshua-hating ultra orthodox Pharisee. His life's mission at that time was to stop what he thought was the apostasy of believing Jesus was the Messiah. The story of what changed him reveals the total Jewishness of the event, as well as highlighting other Jewish realities which help interpret scripture.

Isaiah 55 - let's look closely at the plan of salvation that God laid out for us through the prophet Isaiah, spoken by Yeshua to His disciples, and ultimately lived out by His death and resurrection.

Isaiah 53 clearly speaks of Yeshua as Messiah; yet many modern day Jews are not familiar with the chapter, and until shown otherwise think it is not in their Bible.

Listen to the recent encounter Jeffrey D. had with an Hasidic Jewish man. Learn also about the various types of Judaism and God's desire for all to come to Messiah Yeshua.

What's behind the current military strikes on Iran's nuclear and military by Israel, and the longstanding threats by jihadists to wipe out Israel?