The Jewish Road Podcast

The Triumphal Entry Of Jesus

There's more to the scene than what you may know. What you know is that Jesus gets aboard a donkey and rides into Jerusalem while the people cheer on a coming king and deliverer from Roman occupation. What you may not know is that Jesus, the Passover Lamb, came with a different mission: Suffering Servant, not Conquering King.
They were hoping Jesus was fulfilling the Feast of Tabernacles and the kingdom on earth while Jesus was actually fulfilling the Passover.
What if the same day the Jewish people were supposed to separate their lambs in Egypt for Passover to be inspected, scrutinized, and watched was the same day Jesus rode into Jerusalem almost 1,500 years later to be inspected, scrutinized, and watched.
Starting today, and every day this week, we will have a podcast release walking you through the Passion week through Jewish eyes, from the Triumphal Entry to the Feast of First Fruits. This is an incredible opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus as seen through a Jewish lens.
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Exodus 12, Matthew 21, Zechariah 9

Jesus The Passover Lamb

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

The Undoing Of Creation

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!
Listen to our latest episode on the plagues of Egypt now!
Genesis 1; Exodus 7-9

The Blood Of The Lamb

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 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).
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Exodus 12

A God Of Power & Precision

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 shows of Himself, and it's the very thing Pharoah seems to be interested in.
Join us on this journey as we explore one of history's most famous stories and discover what lessons we can learn from it today.
Listen to this episode now on our website or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Exodus 1-12

The Bones Of Joseph

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 and its connection to history.
Key Passages:
Genesis 50
24 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” 25 Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here.” 26 So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
Exodus 13
18 But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle. 19 Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, for Joseph had made the sons of Israel solemnly swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones with you from here.”
Joshua 24
32 As for the bones of Joseph, which the people of Israel brought up from Egypt, they buried them at Shechem, in the piece of land that Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of money. It became an inheritance of the descendants of Joseph.
Hebrews 11
22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.

Purim - The Fast Of Esther

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 of a God leading His people through the wilderness, like a shepherd leads His sheep. We have seen empire rear its ugly head: Nebuchadnezzar and the empire of Babylon, Herod and the empire of Rome, Hitler and the Third Reich.
This week we’ve seen Vladimir Putin demand allegiance to the Russian empire.
 
“Do not think to yourself that in the king’s palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
By their wit and wile – though behind the scenes orchestrated by God – Esther and Mordecai foiled Haman’s plot. Following Haman’s execution and the deliverance of the Jews, Esther and Mordecai established a feast for future generations to celebrate their people’s survival for “their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration” (Esther 9:22).
And Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews… obliging them to keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same, year by year, as the days on which the Jews got relief from their enemies… that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and gifts to the poor. (Esther 9:20-22)
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Outro music by Joshua Royal (@joshuaroyalwathen). 
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All Eyes On Israel - Middle East Update - January 12, 2022

"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 and rumors of wars, natural disasters, economic instability. . .
With tensions between the nations coming to a boil, missiles being tested turning up the heat, where is God at, and how does all of this impact the Biblical calendar and God's plan for the nation of Israel? 
In a special breaking podcast episode, we talk through God's eyes on Israel and what in the world is going on.

The ”Best Of” Jewish Humor From Season One

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 doctor ordered. You’ll be laughing out loud in no time!
Sit back and relax as we take care of all your laughter needs for today! 
And if you missed any of our other episodes, this is the perfect time to check them out. 
See you for season TWO coming Spring 2022!

Who Is This Child, Born Of A Virgin?

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 Jewish eyes and provide an understanding of what this word, incarnation, could mean if you are a Jew reading this.
We want the birth of Jesus to be relevant to our Gentile Christian brothers and sisters as we reclaim the Jewishness of Jesus, especially in His birth. 
We’re not telling you to throw away the tree and get rid of the presents, but to faithfully examine Scripture and your remembrance of the birth of Jesus, and celebrate it for what it truly is, not for what it has become. We’re not going to be any more prescriptive than that, but to ask you to bring deep meaning to the annual celebration. 
Wherever you may find yourself during this season, our hope is that you find yourself getting curious. This means for many of us we will begin to challenge our preconceived notions and traditions, and seriously contemplate what the birth of this baby, the Promised Messiah of Israel, means for us today.
To read our eBook, "5 Questions Every Jew Should Be Asking About Christmas" go to our website at thejewishroad.com/christmas to download it for free.
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Check out our website: thejewishroad.com On there you can find out more about what we are up to, be connected to our blogs, upcoming speaking events, donate to the outreach, and stay up to date on our Instagram @thejewishroad.
Any questions or requests for us to come to you or anything else, reach us at shalom@thejewishroad.com
Intro and Outro music by Joshua Royal (@joshuaroyalwathen). 
Audio mixing and mastering by Noah Davis (@noahdavisproductions)