Messiah Podcast First Fruits of Zion

The Bible has a lot to say about the end times, and Israel is always at the center of God’s plan. However, Islam has its own apocalyptic narrative. Our guest today, John Harrigan, draws upon his personal experience and theological expertise to help us understand what is fueling the anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic jihad amongst the Arab nations in the Middle East. We’re also joined by First Fruits of Zion’s director of education, D. Thomas Lancaster.
You’re listening to Messiah Podcast, where Jesus is Jewish, and that changes everything. Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion.

– Episode Highlights –
The future of the Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast.
A Jew, a progressive liberal, and a Hamas terrorist walk into a bar. What happens next?
Hamas and Iran are enemies but unite around their common arch enemy of Israel.
A derivative of Marxism is leading the global narrative and identifies all social conflicts as a struggle of the socioeconomically oppressed against an oppressor.
Is the church drifting toward or away from support of Israel?
A shift that is taking place due to a departure from dispensational theology.
Modern progressive politics is causing dramatic shifts in the western church.
What is “realized eschatology” and why is it wrong?
Comparisons of the Greek, Roman, and Jewish eschatological perspectives.
Theological wrestling with the dichotomy between physical and spiritual redemption.
Theological differences result in beliefs about how the promises of the Bible find their fulfillment.
What happens when Christian theology meets with ideas of Jewish people obtaining a homeland in Palestine, Aliyah, Zionism, and the formation of the modern State of Israel?
Dispensationalism is the belief in two separate redemptive programs: one for the Jews and one for the Gentiles.
Apocalyptic expectations within Islam and the establishment of a world caliphate.
The younger Arab generation is seeing a greater secularization due to its interface with the modern western world.
How to bring the gospel to the modern middle-eastern Arab world.
What does God want us to be doing with all the chaos going on in the world?

– Related Resource Links –
Extending Mercy to the Gentiles: The Jewish Apocalyptic Trajectory of Pauline Discipleship
By: John P. Harrigan
https://a.co/d/gu3A3Zi

The Gospel of Christ Crucified: A Theology of Suffering before Glory
By: John P. Harrigan
https://a.co/d/bFOYCUs

Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
https://ApocalypticGospelPodcast.com


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.

The October 7 terrorist attacks in the land of Israel have provoked endless discussion attempting to provide historical context for the current conflict. Whether Israelis or Palestinians ultimately shoulder the blame is the question occupying our minds and television screens right now. Our guest today is Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem. He’s here to give us one piece of the puzzle: Christian supersessionism, its connection to European and Islamic anti-Semitism, and how it has obscured the relationship between the people of Israel and the land of Israel throughout history, denying the right of the Jewish people to exercise sovereignty over the land God promised them.

– Episode Highlights –
Recounting personal family experiences from Jerusalem on October 7.
A spirit of national unity has taken over the State of Israel.
The promises of God to the Jewish people for the physical Jewish homeland.
Does God have a unique chosen people and a chosen land?
Christian supersessionists claim that the Jewish people who have rejected Jesus can no longer lay claim to the geographical land that is known as Israel.
Extra-biblical evidence for the presence of Jewish people in the land of Israel from the ancient time of the Babylonians.
After all the foreign conquerors drove Jews into exile, did Constantine improve the situation for Jewish people in their ancient homeland?
Islam began as a heretical offshoot of Christianity.
Jerusalem has not always been integral to Islamic tradition.
How did Jerusalem and the land of Israel become integral to the Islamic tradition?
How did the Christian Crusades shape modern views of the land of Israel?
What if the Crusaders took back the land of Israel in order to give it to the Jewish people and stand by their side as defenders of the Jewish people’s divine right to the land?
Both Christianity and Islam were established on the basis of supersessionism.
Widespread support of Hamas’ attack on Israel by both Arabs and Christians.

– Related Resource Links –
Dr. Brown Responds to Jeff Durbin and Apologia Radio About Israel and Jewish Identity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_FvfywR9gc

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.

As the people of Israel find themselves yet again at the center of global attention since the terrorist incursion of October 7, the nations are in an uproar. With pressure on Israel from all sides, those of us who stand with the Jewish people are wondering what we can do to help. Our guest today is Joshua Waller, whose organization, HaYovel, is providing real, tangible aid to Jewish people in Judea and Samaria. We’re also privileged to have Boaz Michael, founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, here with us today.

– Episode Highlights –
* What is HaYovel and what is the biblical and prophetic basis for its vision and mission?
* The origin story and inspiration behind the Waller family moving to Israel and working alongside Israeli farmers.
* Is HaYovel a missionary organization disguised as Christian supporters of Jewish people in Israel?
* HaYovel and First Fruits of Zion share a camaraderie in working toward the fulfillment of a positive kingdom-building future outlined by the ancient prophets of Israel.
* Pro-Israel Christians have an opportunity to become active, “boots-on-the-ground” Zionists through involvement with HaYovel.
* Secular Zionists and religious Zionists work side by side.
* In 2023, through HaYovel, the nations helped Judea and Samaria to plant 20,000 new vines and trees and harvested 150 tons of grapes.
* HaYovel is currently the only international organization providing support and aid to the 500,000 Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria and is working tirelessly to increase global support.
* What have Jewish/Arab relations been like in Samaria before Hamas invaded southern Israel, and what are relations like currently?
* How are the Arabs of Judea and Samaria similar to or different from those in the Gaza Strip?
* What and who are the Palestinians? Would a two-state solution solve the problems?
* What is the political landscape of the Arab population in Gaza and Judea and Samaria?
* Boaz and Joshua speculate on the political motivations behind supporters and enemies of Israel.
* Are we moving toward the disastrous biblical prophecies of Armageddon or are the redemption and early fulfillment of the Bible’s positive prophecies possible?
* Israel is facing a war on four fronts: Gaza in the west, Lebanon in the north, Yemen in the south, and Judea and Samaria in the heartland.
* Answering the accusations of Israel’s genocidal aggression against Arabs.
* This is a time to take action and stand up with and for the Jewish people wherever you are, speaking the truth in whatever form possible to combat the lies and hatred coming against God’s chosen people.
* Operation Ittai is an initiative of HaYovel in cooperation with the governors in the Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria to airdrop needed supplies and equipment to the fourth front in the current war—the front in the heartland of the Holy Land.

– Related Resource Links –
Operation Ittai:
https://operationittai.com

HaYovel:
https://hayovel.org

The Israel Guys:
https://youtube.com/@TheIsraelGuys

Messiah Online:
https://ffoz.org/messiah

HaYesod
https://ffoz.org/hayesod

Additional Recommended Donation Links:
OneFamily: https://onefamilytogether.org
Friends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/
United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/
Magen David Adom: https://www.mdais.org/en

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.

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.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, striking soft targets, killing civilians, and sparking a conflict that has left thousands dead. As tensions in the region escalate, the rest of the world is left wondering—what happens next? Our guest today is the founder and director of First Fruits of Zion, Boaz Michael, who is here from Jerusalem to give us the latest.

– Episode Highlights –
The state of the First Fruits of Zion staff in Israel.
The internet is rampant with misinformation that needs to be debunked.
Details of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
Who is Hamas, what is their history, and how did they come to power?
What is the emotional and psychological state of the people of Israel now?
A personal experience of hosting a displaced family and facilitating peace for them.
The nation of Israel rallies together in a spirit of unity.
Stories of tragedy, terror, and heroism.
Disdain for life by Hamas extends beyond Jews, as seen by violent acts and kidnappings against internationals in Israel.
History of some of the kibbutzim and moshavim communities that were attacked.
History of the conquest and surrender of portions of land, including the Sinai and Gaza.
Is “land for peace” a historically viable solution?
The largest reserve call-up in Israel’s history.
Soldiers to pray for who have personal connections with First Fruits of Zion staff.
The nature and character of the IDF as a defense force.
The prophetic, biblical, and spiritual dimensions of current events.
Biblical assurances of Israel’s victory and long-term success.
The redemption process involves a cycle of revelation and concealment.
How can this tragedy be part of the process of redemption?
Signs of the times and steps that will bring about the final redemption.
Redemptive impact regarding the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel.
The enemies of God repeatedly attack the land, the people, or the Scriptures of Israel.
What will be the long-term implications of this war?
Both the land of Israel and the Torah are acquired through suffering.
Strengthening the resolve and rationale of Israelis to continue residing in the land is reflected in the resolve and rationale for Gentiles to attach themselves to the Jewish people and stand up for the people of Israel.
Defending our defenders by being informed with facts and accurate news and spreading truth to your sphere of influence.
How to stand with Israel in solidarity.
How replacement theology has brought us to this point in history and how we can have a direct impact on the global conflict and bring the world one step closer to the final redemption.
Donate to reputable organizations with integrity. Some options are included in the show notes.

– Related Resource Links –

Recommended Donation Links
OneFamily: https://onefamilytogether.org
Friends of the IDF: https://www.fidf.org/
United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/
Magen David Adom: https://www.mdais.org/en

Israel on Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vDmTuGDpgcxpE2KcA

The Dawn of Redemption, Rabbi Ya’akov Filber
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Redemption-Ayelet-HaShachar/dp/965907123X

Messiah Online:
https://ffoz.org/messiah

HaYesod
https://ffoz.org/hayesod

Our Wars Have Names, Boaz Michael
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/our-wars-have-names

In a Time of War, D. Thomas Lancaster
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/in-a-time-of-war

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.

The Old Testament. You’ve heard that it’s irrelevant; you’ve heard that it was superseded by the New Testament; you’ve heard that none of its laws and rituals are relevant today. But what if I told you that the Old Testament, properly understood, is the key to the New Testament and that it reveals God’s plan, his character, and his will to all of his people today? First Fruits of Zion has a small-group Bible study program designed to help you understand the first five books of the Bible on their own terms. It’s called Torah Club, and we have the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and the director of Torah Club, Damian Eisner, here to tell us all about it.

– Episode Highlights –
What is Torah Club?
What makes Torah Club different from every other small-group Bible study?
Is the Old Testament even relevant any longer for Christians in the twenty-first century?
How does knowing the historical context of first-century Judaism help disciples of Jesus?
Understanding the Jewish people is critical to understanding the Jewish Scriptures.
All about the Jewish annual reading cycle.
Join us with a year of learning through the first five books of the Bible with “Unrolling the Scroll.”
How to start a Torah Club or join a Torah Club?
How will Torah Club help make the world a better place?
What can a student hope to take away from a year of study from Genesis through Deuteronomy?


– Related Resources –
First Fruits of Zion
https://ffoz.org

Torah Club
https://ffoz.org/torahclub

HaYesod
https://ffoz.org/hayesod

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (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 (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Have you ever found a Bible verse confusing or frustrating? Or found two Bible verses that seem to contradict each other? Have you ever felt like something was missing from your toolbox during your Bible study? First Fruits of Zion has just rereleased a ten-week course designed to give you the tools you need to interpret the Bible in its original language, context, culture, time, and place. It’s called HaYesod: The Foundation, and the author, D. Thomas Lancaster, and principal instructor, Aaron Eby, are here to tell us all about it.

– Episode Highlights –
The inspiration behind the original creation of the HaYesod discipleship course in the 1990s.
HaYesod means “The Foundation” and is a teaching series that lays a solid foundation of faith with a biblical understanding of the land, the people, and the Scriptures of Israel.
HaYesod is a tool to equip believers to access the Messianic Jewish understanding of the Scriptures and to know Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, better.
What is the benefit of understanding the Scriptures from a Messianic Jewish perspective?
Many elements of traditional Christian interpretation of the Bible contain holes that have created instability in the faith of many believers.
What changes have been made to the new version of HaYesod compared to older renderings?
Why are the people of Israel the foundation of the Bible?
The kingdom perspective of the gospel Yeshua taught.
HaYesod is not designed to turn Christians into Jews.
HaYesod is designed to inspire active discipleship to Jesus.
What is distinction theology as a theological structure within HaYesod?
Does First Fruits of Zion teach that Gentiles shouldn’t keep the Torah?
HaYesod is a course consisting of ten video lessons filmed in a studio and on location throughout the land of Israel. An extensive workbook can be purchased to assist the learning process.
How can students access the course individually or study as a group?
Torah Club is a weekly international Bible study network that is a great way to continue learning after HaYesod: The Foundation.

– Related Resources –

HaYesod
https://ffoz.org/hayesod

Torah Club
https://ffoz.org/torahclub

First Fruits of Zion
https://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.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.