Jewish
In the Bible, the term "Jewish" is primarily associated with the people of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Jew" itself is derived from "Judah" (Hebrew: יְהוּדָה, Yehudah), which was one of the prominent tribes after the kingdom of Israel split into two (the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah) around 931 BCE. Over time, the term began to encompass all members of the Israelite community, particularly after the Babylonian exile, when the identity of the Jewish people became more defined in relation to their heritage, laws, and cultural practices.In the New Testament, the term "Jew" often signifies not only ethnic identity but also adherence to the Jewish faith. For example, in John 4:22, Jesus states, "Salvation is from the Jews," indicating the importance of Jewish heritage in the context of God's plan for salvation. The Apostle Paul also refers to his Jewish identity in Romans 11:1, emphasizing the continued relevance of the Jewish people in God's covenantal promises. Thus, "Jewish" in biblical terms reflects a complex interplay of ethnicity, culture, and religious identity, rooted deeply in the history and covenantal relationship between God and the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Christian Responsibility to the Jew
By Lance Lambert1.2K57:14MAT 8:10LUK 13:28ROM 11:11EPH 2:11EPH 2:13In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of why the establishment came crashing down upon the people of God. He emphasizes the importance of witnessing and expressing the salvation of God to others, even if they are already considered the people of God. The speaker encourages the audience to pray for Israel and the Jewish people, as well as to dedicate time to learning about them. He also highlights the suffering of the apostles and the need for believers to be witnesses. The sermon references Isaiah 43 and emphasizes the spiritual meaning behind God bringing his redeemed people together.
K-461 Jewish Resistance to the Gospel (1 of 2)
By Art Katz1.3K53:52ISA 2:4AMO 9:12MAT 6:33MAT 25:37In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a woman who was saved after attending a meeting where he spoke. The woman's son had been impressed by the preacher's conviction and shared his experience with his mother. Intrigued, she read the preacher's book and it raised questions that eventually led to her salvation. The preacher uses this story to illustrate the challenges and opposition that believers may face in the last days, particularly when their ideals and humanistic presumptions are shattered. He emphasizes the importance of corporate witness and the need for believers to bear the fury of their people with grace and love, just as Jesus did when he was attacked.
K-462 Jewish Resistance to the Gospel (2 of 2)
By Art Katz1.3K1:10:49MAT 6:33ACT 2:37HEB 5:8In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience at a Yeshiva, a Jewish educational institution, where intense study of Rabbi Schneerson's teachings takes place. He emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the Scriptures, comparing the validity of Rabbi Schneerson's statements to that of Scripture itself. The speaker highlights the need for humility and dependence on God, recognizing that without Him, we are unable to acquire true knowledge or conduct ourselves according to proper principles. He also discusses the significance of the gift of the Holy Spirit in interpreting Scripture and challenges the idea of relying solely on extraneous sources, such as the interpretations of the rabbis.
Pol-01 Kościół Iżydów (The Church & the Jew)
By Art Katz99151:42MAT 25:31EPH 3:10In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that we are living in the last days and approaching the end of the age. He highlights the significance of the Lord's coming, the restoration of His people, and the establishment of His kingdom. The speaker warns that even though we may claim to know the Lord, we often fail to truly understand the gravity of the times we are living in. He challenges the audience to consider their response to the least of these, referring to the Jewish people who will face persecution and rejection in the end times. The speaker emphasizes the need for true righteousness, which requires sacrifice and extends mercy even to those who may not deserve it. He urges the church to live consistently in the righteousness of God and to consider the eternal consequences of their actions. The speaker also highlights the lack of a priestly nation that can call the nations to righteousness, pointing out the decline of moral values in contemporary culture.