The Jewish Road Podcast

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 i...

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. G...

On this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast: 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 L...

Ever wondered about the story of Moses and Pharaoh? In this episode of the Jewish Road Podcast, we explore one of the most famous stories from the Bible. We start with a Pharoah who knew not Joseph but came to know Moses, and more importantly, the God who sent him. God demonstrates his power in the plagues of Egypt, but it's not only His power being displayed, but there is also something else God...

The bones of Joseph. Wondering about the story of Joseph and how it connects to Passover? Join us on this episode of the Jewish Road Podcast as we explore the precursor to the Passover story. You’ll learn about Joseph’s life, his request to be buried in the Promised Land, and how that connects to the Exodus story. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the Jewish faith an...

Empires and Kingdoms. A moment to contextualize the moment we find ourselves in, what’s happening in our world today. The stage is being set. The actors are taking their place. The classic battle between allegiance to empire or kingdom is being waged. As we have gone through history, we have seen the Pharaohs building their empire demanding total commitment through oppression against the backdrop...

"Some sort of national security threat is going on." That was the call from the flight tower in Burbank yesterday, and for seven minutes yesterday, planes were grounded. North Korea fired off a hypersonic missile and the surrounding nations scrambled. It's hard to know what's going on in the world, and it seems like every day the news is worse.  It feels like we're living in the end times. Wars an...

Are you looking for a good laugh? We have the perfect solution! We have a bonus podcast episode for you. Our bonus episode is packed with some of our "best of" Jewish humor from season one. How is it possible that we have a "best of" already in the first season? You're asking too many questions! If you want to finish out this tough year with some laughs, then our show is just what your Jewish doct...

Jesus did NOT begin His existence with His birth out of the womb of Mary. He is the eternal Son of God. He “became” flesh in the womb of Mary through the supernatural work of the Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit). It was a miracle from the beginning to end! We want the birth of Jesus to be relevant to our Jewish people as the Messiah intended it to be.  We want to highlight the incarnation through Jewi...

THE MESSIAH WAS TO BE BORN OF A VIRGIN. When we approach the subject of the virgin birth, whether Jew or Gentile, we tend to think about the story we are most familiar with: Mary and Joseph, the baby in the manger, angels and shepherds. Though this miracle is a complicated thing to explain, we are dancing in familiar space in the Christian world. For us Jews, exploring this topic means we have wan...

Question number two in our series is, "When will the Messiah be born?" Knowing WHEN the Messiah (Jesus) would come is important to know whether He has actually already come, is still yet to come, or maybe even both. THE MESSIAH MUST COME WHILE THE SECOND TEMPLE WAS STILL STANDING. “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to...

It's December, and the Jewish people are once again bombarded with confusing messages about Christmas. Instead of trying to make sense of it all, we usually go to the movies and order in Chinese food.   The problem is that many of these messages are not only inaccurate but they also present a false picture of the incarnation and who Jesus really is.   On one hand, when approaching Christmas, the J...

Are you looking for a way to celebrate Hanukkah with your family? Should you as a Christian even celebrate Hanukkah? Is it allowed? The Jewish Road Podcast is here to help. We know that it can be difficult to find the right words and traditions, so we’re going to share some ideas on how you can make this holiday special. You might even discover something new about your faith in the process! Celebr...

Have you ever wondered what happened to the Jewish people during that 400 year gap between the Old Testament and New Testament? The story of Hanukkah is an incredible one. It’s a story of God working behind the scenes in faithfulness to His people, despite another ruler trying to wipe out the Jewish people and the promised seed of David. This podcast tells this incredible story so you may know the...

Many already know about a 400-year gap between what we call Act One (Old Testament) and Act Two (New Testament), Malachi to Matthew, that in the end, waits for a deliverer, who would be Jesus. But there is another 400-year gap we wanted to address that occurs more than a thousand years earlier that sets the stage for a deliverer as well. Join us for our latest episode of The Jewish Road Podcast an...

Have you ever heard of Simchat Torah? Nope, didn't think so. This is a holiday that happens on the Jewish calendar that is unique. In the telling of this holiday lies an important truth: the centrality of the Torah in Jewish life. This is one of the more unique holidays we celebrate as Jews. You won't see a section in Target with all of the latest "Simchat Torah Decor," though it could be fun, jus...

The gospel of John talks about a feast called "the Feast of Booths." This is a festival to celebrate their harvest and remember how God provided and protected them in the desert. His Presence was also "with" the people, and we track the Presence of God throughout the Bible. The Feast of Booths (or Sukkot in Hebrew) is also a time where the Jewish people give thanks for all that God has given them....

Sukkot commemorates the 40 years Moses spent leading Jews out of slavery and into freedom. It takes place on the 15th day of the seventh month on the Hebrew Calendar, Tishri, or Sunday, September 19, 2021. From there it goes on for eight days. Jewish tradition teaches that to remember our time in the desert, we should build a sukkah (booth) at home and decorate it with palm branches and leafy boug...

Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and forgiveness. It is the last day of the Days of Awe, and it's time to take stock in our lives. On this Day of Atonement, we are supposed to live with a spirit of repentance and be thankful for forgiveness. As Jewish followers of the Messiah, our atonement was secured as Jesus was crucified on that cursed tree. There is nothing more we can do to earn ourselves fo...

What do you do with your sins?  Since the beginning, man has been in search of something to do with sin. From the account in Act One with Adam and Eve (Genesis 3) in the garden, to the story of Ananias and Saphira (Acts 5) in Act Two, our first response is to hide from others, but especially an All-Knowing God. During these "Days Of Awe," the 10 days between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of At...

Do you want to know more about the Feast Of Trumpets? The Feast of Trumpets is a fascinating holiday that has been celebrated by Jews for thousands of years. It’s not just an interesting historical event, but there are layers that also point forward to Jesus and His return. This podcast episode will walk you through passages in Act Two and will prepare us for what is to come. So sit back, relax, g...

Do you want to know what the Jewish New Year is all about? The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins on Sunday night. It’s a time of reflection and introspection as we look back at the past year and prepare for the new one ahead. But did you know that Biblically this holiday is not actually the new year and has nothing to do with apples or honey? We call it the Feast of Trumpets, or Yom Teruah in...

The High Holy Days are here! You can find them in the back half of Leviticus 23. In this episode, we’ll explore one parenthetical verse in Leviticus 23. This one verse spans the time between the Spring feast of Pentecost and the Fall feast of Trumpets. It's summer. In 2021, this span of time runs three-and-a-half months. Hidden in this one verse is a call for the church to go into the fields and b...

God loves a good party, but sometimes it can be hard to remember what the feasts of Israel are and why they have any relevance to us today. In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we give you an overview of the feasts found in Leviticus 23. You'll also get some interesting insights into how these celebrations help us see both Act One (the Old Testament) and Act Two (the New Testament) of God's...

Welcome to the Jewish Road Podcast! We help Christians make sense of their roots so they can help the Jewish people make sense of Jesus. We are Messianic Jews. What does that mean? Doesn’t that mean we are Christians? Have we converted? Act One + Act Two The Roman Road + The Jewish Road Check out our website: thejewishroad.com On there you can find out more about what we are up to, be connected to...