The Jewish Mindset During The Ministry Of Jesus
Let’s review a couple of fundamental truths. Jesus was Jewish. The disciples were Jewish. The prophets who had said he was coming for centuries were Jewish. The early church made up of the first ”Christians” were Jewish. Christianity is rooted in Judaism, but many people don’t know this. If you’re like most people, you may say that Jesus was a Christian and that the early church was started by Christians. And while that isn’t totally incorrect, there is a nuance that is missing from that statement that removes the Jewishness from Jesus, His disciples, and the beginnings of the early church. It’s a Jewish story, and viewing the story from this lens changes everything. Too often, the Christian faith is separated from its Jewish roots. This can lead to a misunderstanding of the Bible and of Jesus Himself. At the Jewish Road Podcast, we are starting a new series that explores ”The Jewish Roots of the Early Church.” In this first of five episodes leading to Shavuot (Pentecost), we take a look at the story of the Good Samaritan and learn how Jesus was truly a Jew who came to fulfill all of Israel’s hopes and dreams and give you a perspective on this popular story you might not have heard before. Tune in!