In this inaugural episode of Messiah Podcast, pastor Jacob Fronczak discusses his new book, Rethinking the Five Solaé, and answers the tough question, "Is Messianic Judaism compatible with the five foundations of Protestantism?" We also take some time to share what our listeners can expect from Messiah Podcast. This show is brought to you by Messiah Magazine and discusses the teachings and kingdom message of Jesus from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Timecode Guide
0:00 – Meet Ryan and Ruben, the Messiah Podcast hosts.
4:44 – Introducing pastor and author Jacob Fronczak.
9:45 – What are the Five Solae? What are they for?
13:21 – What inspired the writing of this book?
15:59 – What do the Five Solae have to do with Protestant anti-Semitism?
19:19 – Bible-only-ism—why is it problematic?
29:30 – What is behind the Protestant trend toward Catholicism and non-denominational mega-churches?
33:36 – Messianic Judaism has an opportunity to build a historical biblically rooted theology. 
35:20 – Why are the Five Solae and Messianic Judaism incompatible?
40:30 – Ryan and Ruben debrief from their conversation, sharing their own highlights.

Related Resources:
Rethinking the Five Solae: Why Messianic Judaism Is Incompatible with the Five Foundations of Protestantism
http://ffoz.com/the-five-solae-book.html
Yeshua Matters: Putting the Jewish Rabbi Back at the Center of Christianity
http://ffoz.com/yeshua-matters-book.html
Israel Matters: Putting the Jewish People Back at the Center of God’s Plan
http://ffoz.com/israel-matters-book.html
Restoration: Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus
http://ffoz.com/restoration-book.html
Messiah Magazine
http://messiahmagazine.org
Joshua Aaron Music
http://JoshuaAaron.tv


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Is Messianic Judaism Compatible with Protestant Christianity? | Jacob Fronczak

01 – Is Messianic Judaism Compatible with Protestant Christianity? | Jacob Fronczak

Isaiah said that a day would come when the Torah would go forth from Zion. How is that prophetic vision beginning to unfold in the world, and how can you be part of it? First Fruits of Zion founder and director Boaz Michael joins Messiah Podcast to share the miraculous story of the origin of First Fruits of Zion and how the organization has grown and matured through the years from a publisher of commentaries to an international network of Bible study groups that are nurturing disciples of the Jewish Jesus.


Timecode Guide
0:00 – What is compelling and encouraging about the founding of First Fruits of Zion?
2:36 – On the road for the sixteen-week Shalom Tour.
3:52 – The historical context behind the emergence of Messianic Judaism
19:15 – How First Fruits of Zion came to be
37:15 – Torah Rediscovered: A maturing stage
44:03 – Torah Club: Growth and Expansion
54:12 – Future impact and growth of Torah Club
1:03:37 – Ryan & Ruben discuss their takeaways from Boaz’s story


Related Resources:
Messianic Luminary Series from Vine of David
http://ffoz.com/vine-of-david/messianic-luminaries
Messiah Magazine
http://messiahmagazine.org
Joshua Aaron Music
http://JoshuaAaron.tv

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Prophecy, Torah Club, and the Origins of First Fruits of Zion

02 – Prophecy, Torah Club, and the Origins of First Fruits of Zion | Boaz Michael

Should the disciples of Jesus celebrate the holy days of the Bible? Or would that be a step backwards in how we express our faithfulness to Jesus? On this episode of Messiah Podcast, we are joined by First Fruits of Zion Director of Education, D. Thomas Lancaster, to discuss why the holidays of the Bible are important for all disciples of Jesus.

Highlighted Resources
The Holy Days, Returning the Biblical Festivals to the Disciples of Jesus.
http://ffoz.com/the-holy-days-book.html
Restoration, Returning the Torah of Moses to the Disciples of Jesus
http://ffoz.com/restoration-book.html
HaYesod, The Festivals
http://hayesod.org
Messiah Magazine
http://messiahmagazine.org
Joshua Aaron Music
http://JoshuaAaron.tv

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Biblical Festivals and Disciples of Jesus | D. Thomas Lancaster

03 – Biblical Festivals and Disciples of Jesus | D. Thomas Lancaster

Spinning tops and fried potato pancakes are great, but what is the real meaning of Hanukkah? Aaron Eby, First Fruits of Zion Senior Educator, joins Messiah Podcast to share the little-known history of this famous holiday. What happened to make Hanukkah such an enduring holiday? Why did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? And why should his followers celebrate it today? Hint: It involves much more than dreidels, jelly-filled donuts, the menorah, or even a military victory.

– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
6:14 – Happy Hanukkah to Aaron Eby
9:34 – The Children’s Story of Hanukkah Seems Incomplete
13:46 – The Real Hanukkah Story Starting from Israel’s Golden Era
20:21 – The Plot Thickens
32:45 – The Rise of the Maccabees
39:53 – Rededication and the Meaning of the Miracle of the Oil
43:24 – The War of Culture and Identity, Ideas and Values
49:18 – Applications for Messianic Judaism
51:12 – Damian and Ruben Offer Their Takeaways

Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication of First Fruits of Zion is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000543674741

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The Hanukkah Story for Grown-ups

08 – The Hanukkah Story For Grown-Ups | Aaron Eby

Yeshua came proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, but what exactly is the kingdom? What happened to the message of the kingdom? Why did the church lose that hope? Could it have been because the kingdom is too Jewish? This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select lecture by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion.

– Episode Timecode –

0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
2:08 – Introduction to “The Lost Kingdom”
6:33 – What is the kingdom? Is it too Jewish?
16:36 – When is the kingdom? An exploration of eschatology
22:24 – The history of how and why Christianity abandoned the kingdom
44:56 –Why understanding the kingdom is important
50:31 – Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways

– Related Resources –

First Fruits of Zion Friends: friends.ffoz.org

Complete Malchut Lectures: torahclub.org/malchut

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000544910366

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09 – The Lost Kingdom | D. Thomas Lancaster

Have Christians lost the original meaning and intention of first-century baptism? The New Testament treats it as an “elementary principle,” but its purpose and method have been anything but elementary in most of Christian history. A look at the Jewish perspective will cast some important insights on this biblical ritual. This edition of Messiah Podcast features a select article from Messiah Magazine issue 26 by D. Thomas Lancaster, Education Director of First Fruits of Zion.

– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
6:55  – Under the Water, An exposé on the meaning and method of baptism in Messianic Judaism.
21:06 – Damian and Ruben offer their takeaways.

– Related Resources –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate the show and leave us a review. For more Messianic Jewish discussions, subscribe to First Fruits of Zion's Messiah Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this episode on Apple Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messiah-podcast/id1581639534?i=1000546312288

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10 – What Did Baptism Mean In Jesus Day?

What happens after we die? We know that eventually we’ll be raised to life and spend eternity in the World to Come, but what happens before that? What does the soul experience in the moments after death? To answer this question, you’d have to talk to someone who died and came back to life. Well, it turns out there are millions of people who claim to have experienced just that. Our Messiah Podcast Selects article today explores the extraordinary phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDE).

– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your hosts Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
3:44 – What Happens When You Die, by D. Thomas Lancaster
14:48 – Article discussion with Damian and Jacob: The scientific response to NDE.
20:02 – Similarities and distinctions in near-death experiences.
24:46 – Answering Skeptics: Despite brain and heart function ceasing, consciousness remains.
30:52 – Does a near-death experience with visions of heaven challenge the belief in a bodily resurrection?
35:20 – What does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus teach us about the afterlife and sharing the gospel?
43:31 – How do NDEs impact our idea of Jewish evangelism?
51:14 – The aftereffects of near-death experiences.
53:10 – Damian and Jacob offer personal takeaways.

– Related Resources –
First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org
Messianic Teaching for Christians and Jews.

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

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What Happens When You Die

14 – What Happens When You Die?

An Orthodox rabbi fought Nazis in his own government to secure the preservation of the Jewish community in Bulgaria during World War II. After the war, he led them to Israel. He also had a vision of the risen Yeshua and was an outspoken believer without abandoning Judaism. His name is Daniel Zion. Our guest is Brian Reed, the author of an extensive biography on this great Jewish hero.

– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
1:00 – Introducing Brian Reed, the collector and Messianic Luminary enthusiast
4:15 – What made Rabbi Daniel Zion unique?
6:37 – Work as chief rabbi of Bulgaria
11:13 – Rabbi Zion’s passion for Zionism
13:37 –Interfacing with the writings of religious and secular philosophers and thinkers
18:32 – The chief rabbi who met Jesus
23:56 – A miraculous sign
25:32 – The savior of Bulgarian Jewry
31:21 – A friend to all, including Nazi guards and the Orthodox Christian Patriarchy
35:23 – Leading a mass Aliyah to Israel and becoming open as a follower of Jesus
43:16 – Establishing a Messianic Jewish community in Israel
47:48 – Rapid fire: What the people want to know

– Related Resources –
Daniel Zion: Biography and Select Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion
vineofdavid.ffoz.org/resources/messianic-luminaries/daniel-zion

Messianic Luminary Repository
vineofdavid.ffoz.org/remnant-repository

Vine of David
vineofdavid.org

Messiah Magazine: 
messiahmagazine.org

First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

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17 — The Chief Rabbi Who Met Jesus | with Brian Reed

The eruption of war in Ukraine has left millions of civilians displaced and lacking basic necessities. Many humanitarian organizations have tried to help. Our guest is Dr. Michael Schiffman, the executive director of Chevra, an organization that has spent the last twenty-nine years feeding the hungry in Ukraine and the rest of the former Soviet Union. Learn what it means to be the hands and feet of the Messiah to those in need.

– Episode Timecode –
0:00 – Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
4:40 – Introduction to Dr. Michael Schiffman
6:15 – Witnessing the development of the Messianic movement through the years
10:04 – Political state of affairs in Ukraine
13:08 – Effects of the war in Ukraine
18:12 – Anti-Semitism and the history of Jewish presence in Ukraine
23:43 – Chevra: Being the hands that meet people’s needs 
24:58 – Opened doors for humanitarian help
26:34 – Are there any religious strings attached to the aid provided to Ukrainians?
30:41 – The core message of the Torah and true aim of living a godly life of discipleship.
33:55 – Stories: Making a life and death difference
46:44 – Rapid fire: What the people want to know

– Related Resources –
Chevra
mychevra.org

Messiah Magazine: 
messiahmagazine.org

First Fruits of Zion: ffoz.org
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine (messiahmagazine.org). This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

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18 – Messiah's Hands and Feet in Ukraine | Dr Michael Schiffman

For almost two decades, the doctors told her that her son was a lost cause—he would never speak, would never understand, would never function in society. Then, a miracle happened. Our guest today is Katie Asher from The Telepathy Tapes podcast, and her son Houston can read her thoughts. But that’s just the beginning of the story. She’s here today to tell us about Houston’s spiritual journey and what he has taught her about the God of Israel and the Jewish Messiah.

– Takeaways –
• Katie Asher's journey began with her son Houston's diagnosis of Autism Savant.
• The Telepathy Tapes podcast emerged from a documentary project.
• Facilitated communication and spelling helps non-speakers express themselves.
• The emotional toll of raising a child with autism.
• Katie's determination to understand her son led to profound discoveries.
• The revelation of Houston's ability to hear thoughts changed everything.
• Katie realized the power of thoughts and their impact on reality.
• There is a scriptural framework for understanding Houston's abilities.
• God works all things together for good, even pain and suffering.
• Negative thoughts impact a person’s body and spiritual connection to God.
• Faith is about believing God and his promises, not just believing in him. 
• Prayers are forces that assist the spiritual to bring about God’s will in the world.
• Children have a unique connection to the spiritual realm that defies time and space.
• A soul agrees to the path and mission that God gives to it before birth.
• Truth exists beyond materialistic perceptions.
• Jesus is the Lamb of God and the Messiah.
• God’s covenant with Israel and love for her is significant and everlasting.
• God loves the Jewish people and has extended salvation to the Jew first.
• The nature of God's justice is rooted in love and compassion and is greater than our human perceptions.
• We are not a body. We are a soul with a body. 
• Our great challenge and calling is to prioritize love over materialism and ego.

– Resources –
The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Heaven-Story-Outcasts-Broken/dp/1737898608

The Telepathy Tapes Podcast
https://thetelepathytapes.com

Katie Asher’s Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/katie.asher11

Article: I Can Hear Thoughts
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/i-can-hear-thoughts

The Beginning of Wisdom Bible Commentary:
https://ffoz.store/products/torah-club-beginning-of-wisdom-commentary-set-audiobook


Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
 
Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Autism, Telepathy, and Faith

67 – Autism, Telepathy, and Faith | Katie Asher

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On Messiah Podcast, Jesus is Jewish, and that changes everything. Tune in to learn the teaching and kingdom message of Jesus from a Messianic Jewish perspective. We interview thinkers: scholars, pastors, Messianic rabbis, and others who are doing significant work in areas that relate to a Messianic Jewish reading of the Bible. Messiah Podcast is brought to you by Messiah Magazine, a publication of First Fruits of Zion.

67 – Autism, Telepathy, and Faith | Katie Asher

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