As tensions continue to ferment in the Middle East, God has called some from among his flock to bring the gospel of the kingdom to the Muslim world. Our guest today, Stephanie Quick of the Emmaus Table, is a writer, teacher, songwriter, recording artist, cinematographer, filmmaker, and fierce advocate of Israel with rare and unusual political equilibrium, and a true and loyal friend to dogs everywhere. She's here to tell us about how the Emmaus Table is proclaiming the gospel in its original apocalyptic Jewish context to audiences in the Middle East and around the world.

👉 Key Discussion Points:

► The Gospel’s Jewish Context in the Muslim World: Stephanie emphasizes the importance of proclaiming the “gospel of the kingdom” within its original apocalyptic Jewish context, even to the Muslim world.

► Founding of the Emmaus Table: After years with Frontier Alliance International (FAI), Stephanie helped transition their public-facing efforts into “The Emmaus Table.” The new collaborative “dinner table” model provides a free and growing resource library, including films, teaching, and music.

► The Covenant and Controversy Framework: A central theme of her work is navigating the “controversy of Zion.” She posits that God’s faithfulness to his everlasting covenant with Israel is the foundation for a Christian’s personal security; if God were to renege on his promises to the Jewish people, believers would have no basis to trust his promises to them.

🔖 Chapters

00:00 Living through Conflicts with Iran

05:52 Journey to the Middle East: A Personal Calling

11:10 Missions and Filmmaking in the Muslim World

22:16 The Emmaus Table: A Collaborative Initiative

29:29 Understanding the Gospel of the Kingdom

37:10 The Incomplete Gospel and Its Implications

42:44 The Wire: Geopolitics through a Maranatha Lens

45:16 The Inkwell: A Devotional and Teaching Platform

48:26 The Global Bible Study: Weekly Teachings and Insights

49:48 Death + Kingdom: A Musical Exploration of Resurrection

👉 Resources:

► Emmaus Table

► Covenant and controversy: The Great Reign

FFOZ at the Emmaus Table

https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/ffoz-at-the-emmaus-table

https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/drawn-from-flame-and-water

https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/sojourners-and-exiles

SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION

https://www.facebook.com/theemmaustable.world

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Music Albums to explore on your favorite streaming service

► The Death of Death: Death + Kingdom Vol. I

► Ballads of Song of Solomon

– Who is Messiah Podcast? –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

For those of us who read the Bible from a Messianic Jewish perspective, 1 Peter presents a problem. On the surface, Peter seems to be telling an audience of Gentiles that they, and not Israel, are now the chosen people. Dr. Kelly Liebengood has recently released a manuscript called Reading 1 Peter after Supersessionism, in which he shares his research on Peter’s inclusive language. Gentile followers of Jesus have always faced a challenge when forming a new identity, but the nature of this new identity does not preclude the continuing status of Israel as the people of God. Join us as we wrestle through post-supersessionist scholarship to find the message of Peter that applies even today.

👉 Key Discussion Points:

► The Concept of “Gentile Israelhood” is a concept Dr. Liebengood uses to express that Gentile believers are invited into a shared identity where they belong to the God of Israel. Dr. Liebengood argues they are “grafted-in” to Israel’s story without erasing their own Gentile identity or stealing the unique status of the Jewish people.

► The Challenge of Audience Identification in 1 Peter is a scholarly tug-of-war. A Jewish audience fits the letter’s “national” language but contradicts descriptions of the readers’ former pagan ignorance; conversely, a Gentile audience risks supporting “replacement theology” unless read through a post-supersessionist lens. How can this tension be resolved?

► A post-supersessionist reading of 1 Peter underscores the trustworthiness of God. The debate over 1 Peter is ultimately about the character of God. If God were to abandon his specific promises to Israel to start over with a new group, he would be fundamentally untrustworthy. A post-supersessionist reading ensures that God is seen as a faithful promise-keeper to all.

🔖 Chapters

00:00 Kelly's Journey to Post-Supersessionism

13:22 1 Peter and the Significance of Audience

07:56 Understanding Suffering in 1 Peter

19:03 Theological Implications of Audience Interpretation

26:29 Understanding “Israelhood”

31:42 Challenges of Gentile Identity Formation

34:21 Viewing Peter's Audience as Converts

39:48 Dating 1 Peter

44:32 Suffering in 1 Peter

48:10 Ecclesiology and Gentile Identity

51:24 Future Directions in Scholarship

1:00:20 Theological Implications for Gentile Followers

1:05:10 Re-narrating the Bible’s Bigger Picture

1:07:57 The Need for Dialogue in Scholarship

👉 Resources:

► Reading 1 Peter after Supersessionism, Dr. Kelly Liebengood

► Dismantling Replacement Theology

► Biblical Blueprint of Peoplehood

► Israel – Forgetfulness

– Who is Messiah Podcast? –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

Can a stay-at-home mom with a gift of gab change the way the world views the Jewish Jesus? The viral @HelloMrsRachel, a third generation Messianic Jew joins Messiah podcast to reveal the David-and-Goliath reality of being a Messianic creator today. From dealing with heresy-hunting hate-watchers to answering deep theological DMs from curious Christians and searching Chasidic Jews, Rachel shares how she balances viral success with a heart-centered faith that refuses to get stuck in the "heady" world of theology.

👉 Key Discussion Points:

► The Struggle of the “In-Between": Messianic Jews often experience a unique form of double-rejection from both the Christian and Jewish communities. Rachel found that sharing this specific tension on social media resonated deeply with others who feel they don't fit into traditional boxes.

► Jewish Identity as a Testimony of God's Faithfulness: Retaining Jewish identity and traditions after following Jesus is seen as a living testimony that God keeps his promises. Rachel argues that if God were to "break" his specific promises to the Jewish people, it would undermine the security of his promises to all believers.

► The David and Goliath Mindset: Rachel views her platform as a way to confront demonic lies and misinformation about Messianic Jews and about Israel. This gives her purpose in being a small voice for truth against big mobs.

🔖 Chapters

00:00 Meet @HelloMrsRachel: Breakout Content Creator

02:30 Third-Generation Faith: Rachel's Upbringing

08:28 Parenting and Passing the Torch to the Fourth Generation

10:24 Marriage Dynamics: When Two Messianic Jews Disagree

11:16 The "Niddah" Conversation in a McDonald's Drive-Thru

14:12 Raising Children in an Interfaith/Christian World

16:10 How to Become a Messianic Social Media Mogul

21:09 Impact over Numbers: The Responsibility of Influence

24:30 Christians Asking the Big Questions About Jewish Roots

28:24 Head vs. Heart: Balancing Theology with Simple Worship

32:43 Dealing with Hate-Watchers and Misinformation

36:56 Why Modern Jews Shouldn't Have to Assimilate

41:50 God's Promises: Why Jesus Being Jewish Changes Everything

46:51 Rachel's Favorite Messianic First Fruits of Zion Resources

👉 Resources:

Hello Mrs. Rachel Social Media Accounts:

YouTube / Instagram / Tiktok

HelloMrsRachel Article on Messiah Online

FFOZ Reacts to a React to Hello Mrs. Rachel

Educational Materials for Kids
The Sabbath Table Prayer Book

– Who is Messiah Podcast? –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.