Most of us learned the Lord’s Prayer before we understood what it was doing. It became a ritual, something recited rather than lived.

But when Jesus’ words are returned to their original world - the Jewish people under Roman rule, the long ache for redemption, the hope of a coming kingdom - the prayer opens up in ways most modern readers have never seen. It becomes less a mantra and more a mission.

In this conversation with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson of Walking the Text, we explore why context is not a luxury but a lifeline.

Jesus wasn’t offering a poetic devotional. He was giving His disciples a framework for partnering with God, joining the story that began in the Exodus, and learning to embody the kingdom He announced.

Every line reaches back to Israel’s history and forward to God’s future, shaping a people who would carry His reign into the world.

From the clash of kingdoms under Rome, to the Jewish practice of communal prayer, to the way the early disciples finally recognized the kingdom at Shavuot, this episode invites us to see the prayer not as ancient words but as a daily blueprint.

This is what it means to bring heaven here - to live as a people formed by the Father, trusting His provision, forgiving like He forgives, and resisting the powers that distort His world.

• Context is not extra; it’s everything. Jesus assumed His listeners knew the Jewish, historical, and literary world behind His words.
• The Lord’s Prayer sits at the “center of the center” of the Sermon on the Mount - Matthew’s way of spotlighting Jesus’ mission.
• Every phrase echoes the Exodus story and frames Jesus as the new Moses leading a new Exodus.
• “Daily bread” held layers: Israel’s wilderness manna, Rome’s grain system, and the hope of Messiah’s provision.
• Ancient Jewish prayer was communal, formational, and participatory - not merely expressive.
• Jesus’ kingdom message is not about escaping earth but joining God’s work of renewing it.
• Salvation isn’t the finish line; it’s the starting point for disciples who bring God’s reign into the world.

00:00 — Why Context Changes Everything 01:20 — What the Biblical Writers Assumed We Knew 04:20 — Discovering the Bible in “Technicolor” 06:15 — When the Lord’s Prayer Becomes Personal 09:00 — The Prayer’s Literary Center and the New Exodus 10:20 — Rome, Herod, and the Clash of Kingdoms 14:45 — Why the Disciples Needed to Be Taught to Pray 18:40 — What Jesus Is Really Forming Through This Prayer 21:00 — Kingdom, Salvation, and the Mission of Disciples 26:30 — The Phrase That Transformed Everything 29:00 — Why “For Thine Is the Kingdom…” Isn’t Original 31:50 — The Film, the Book, and the Global Project 38:00 — The Vision Behind Bringing Heaven Here

Explore more resources, teachings, and Israel study opportunities at https://thejewishroad.com.

To connect with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson, and to find the film The Lord’s Prayer and the book Bringing Heaven Here, visit https://thelordsprayer.com - your one-stop hub for the film, book, and upcoming series.

Can you question what Israel’s government is doing and still stand with Israel in a biblical way?

Many Christians feel trapped between blind support on one side and hostility on the other. In a noisy moment filled with slogans and hot takes, the conversation needs more covenant, not less.

In this episode we step back into the big story of Scripture to separate three things most people blur together: Israel’s government, the Jewish people, and God’s eternal covenant.

We look at the prophets, at Jesus, at Paul, and at the Gospel of John to see how the Bible itself models sharp internal critique without ever erasing God’s promises to Israel.

You will come away with a simple “compass” you can use before you tweet, preach, repost, or debate.

The goal is not to tell you what to think about every policy, but to help you think inside the covenant story of God, so that your words carry truth, humility, and hope for both Israel and the nations.

• The Bible gives a long history of covenant insiders critiquing Israel’s leaders while still honoring God’s choice of Israel.
• Nathan with David, Elijah with Ahab, the prophets, and Jesus in Jerusalem all confront sin to call Israel back, not to cancel the covenant.
• Romans 11 holds two truths together: regarding the gospel, Israel is an enemy; regarding election, they are beloved, and God’s calling is irrevocable.
• “The Jews” in John is better understood as “the Judeans” or specific authorities in conflict, not a timeless verdict on all Jewish people.
• Israel’s government is not the same as the Jewish people, and the people are not the same as the covenant; those distinctions really matter.
• Many Jewish people have real zeal for the God of Abraham, yet lack saving knowledge of Yeshua; our posture must be truth with tears, not contempt.
• A simple four-question “compass” can help you speak about Israel in ways that invite repentance, resist double standards, and refuse erasing language.

• 00:00 Plywood palace, welcome, and why this conversation matters
• 04:00 Can I critique Israel and not be anti-Semitic?
• 08:30 Nathan, Elijah, the prophets, and Jesus as covenant critics
• 18:00 Romans 11: enemies, beloved, and irrevocable calling
• 26:30 John’s “the Jews,” Dale Partridge, and dangerous generalizations
• 37:00 Government vs people vs covenant: three crucial distinctions
• 47:00 A four-question compass for faithful critique
• 54:00 Hanukkah teaser, ministry update, and invitation to partner

In a moment when many are either shouting at Israel or defending her without discernment, this episode offers a biblical path that refuses both contempt and confusion.

Listen in, explore more resources at thejewishroad.com, consider coming with us to Israel, and prayerfully ask if God is inviting you to be one of The Few who regularly support this work.

There’s a rising chorus of voices - some hostile, others simply misinformed - claiming that modern Jews aren’t the same people God called His own in Scripture.

In this episode, we sit down with Messianic teacher Mottel Baleston to dismantle the Khazar conspiracy and explore the deeper theological question behind it: Are the Jewish people of today truly the covenant people of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

Baleston traces the Jewish story through Scripture, history, and even modern genetics to show that God’s promises have never been revoked.

The Jewish people remain central to His plan of redemption, not as spiritual relics, but as living proof that God keeps His word.

This isn’t just about disproving bad history - it’s about recovering biblical clarity for the Church and real love for Israel.

• The Khazar theory is a debunked 20th-century myth rooted in antisemitism, not scholarship.
• Scripture defines Jewish identity through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - not conspiracy or culture.
• There have always been Jews in the Land of Israel - always.
• Modern DNA studies (Stanford & Wayne State) confirm genetic continuity with ancient Israel.
• The myth that “the Church replaced Israel” contradicts Romans 11, where Paul warns Gentile believers not to boast.
• Being “chosen” is not about superiority - it’s about responsibility to reveal God’s glory to the nations.
• Every believer has a calling: to reject antisemitism and stand with God’s eternal covenant people.

• 00:00 – Welcome & intro to Mottel Baleston
• 03:20 – The real question: Are modern Jews biblical Israel?
• 08:15 – Who is a Jew? Scripture’s definition
• 10:30 – The three Jewish diasporas: Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Mizrahi
• 18:40 – The rise of the Khazar myth
• 26:00 – DNA, history, and debunking conspiracy
• 36:00 – The spiritual roots of antisemitism
• 45:00 – God’s covenant faithfulness in Romans 11
• 48:30 – Where to learn more from Mottel Baleston

Explore more resources and join the journey at thejewishroad.com. Dive deeper into Mottel Baleston’s teaching at messiahnj.org or on YouTube by searching “Mottel Baleston”- and discover how God’s promises to Israel still shape our faith today.

Why would God restore Israel to the Land if they don’t believe in Jesus? That’s the question many Christians wrestle with - and the one Ezekiel 36 answers head-on.

In this wide-ranging conversation with filmmaker and Bible teacher Stephen Briggs of Hatikva Films, we explore the prophetic timeline of Israel’s restoration, the continuity of God’s covenant with Abraham, and the flaws in replacement theology that blur the story of Scripture.

Together we trace how the Hebrew nuances of Genesis 12, the promises of Ezekiel 36, and the disciples’ question in Acts 1 all reveal the same truth: God’s faithfulness comes before Israel’s faith.

Stephen shares insights from life in Jerusalem, stories from the “Blessing, Curse, or Coincidence” film series, and a clear-eyed view of what God is doing in our generation.

Whether we’re talking about prophecy, politics, or discipleship, the message is the same - the restoration of Israel is the greatest evidence that God keeps His promises.

Key Takeaways

• God’s covenant with Israel is unconditional and still active.
• Ezekiel 36 sets the divine order: regather first, renew next.
• Israel’s unbelief magnifies God’s grace, not His absence.
• Replacement theology collapses when read against Scripture’s storyline.
• Modern Israel’s return is the stage for future spiritual renewal.
• Believers are invited to pray, comfort, give, and go.
• God’s faithfulness to Israel confirms His faithfulness to us.

Chapter Markers 00:00 – Cold open + welcome 02:10 – Introducing Stephen Briggs: filmmaker, Jerusalem resident 07:35 – God’s faithfulness and the modern return of Israel 13:20 – Genesis 12 and the Hebrew meaning of “bless” and “curse” 18:55 – Ezekiel 36: the order of restoration and renewal 26:40 – The flaw in replacement theology 33:25 – The “Israel Effect” and history’s witness 39:45 – Acts 1: the disciples’ question and God’s timeline 47:10 – Practical response: pray, comfort, give, go 52:00 – Closing reflections and resources

If you’ve never seen the Bible in full color, it’s time to walk the ancient paths yourself. Join us in Israel this March 21–31 and experience the story where it all began. Stand where the prophets spoke, where Yeshua walked, and where God’s promises are still unfolding. Space is limited - visit thejewishroad.com/israel to learn more and reserve your spot.

Want to see how God’s promise to bless those who bless Israel is playing out in history? Watch the full film America and the Israel Effect - free from Revelation Media. Go to get.revelationmedia.org/watchtheisraeleffect.

To explore more of Stephen Briggs’ work and the Blessing, Curse, or Coincidence series, visit israel-matters.com or follow the Israel Matters podcast on YouTube and Spotify.

Why did Paul end his masterpiece in Romans with a promise that “all Israel will be saved”? What does that mean - and has it already happened, or is it still to come?

In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Michael Brown, author of Our Hands Are Stained with Blood and host of The Line of Fire, we trace how Romans 9–11 reveals the continuity of God’s plan for Israel and the nations.

Dr. Brown unpacks Paul’s argument verse by verse, explains why replacement theology opened the door to antisemitism in church history, and clarifies how “all Israel” refers to a future national turning to Messiah - not merely a cumulative remnant.

We also talk about the surge of antisemitism after October 7, the confusion in the modern church, and why believers must recover a biblical vision of Israel’s role in redemptive history. This isn’t a side issue. It’s the center of the gospel’s story of mercy.

Key Takeaways

• Romans 11 completes the gospel logic: if Israel’s rejection brought salvation to the world, her acceptance will bring life from the dead.
• “All Israel” means a future national turning, not just a historical remnant.
• The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable - for Israel and for the Church.
• Replacement theology helped pave the way for centuries of antisemitism.
• Understanding Israel clarifies the gospel’s continuity from Abraham to today.
• The Church’s calling is to provoke Israel to envy, not erase her identity.
• God’s covenant faithfulness guarantees Israel’s future redemption.

Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro + welcome to Dr. Michael Brown 05:00 – Antisemitism and replacement theology after October 7 09:30 – Romans 9–11 overview - Paul’s logic for Israel’s future 15:40 – “All Israel will be saved”: what Paul actually meant 18:00 – Grafted in vs. replaced - understanding the olive tree 24:00 – How the Church lost its Jewish roots 31:00 – The rise of antisemitism in a TikTok generation 36:00 – What believers can do now - pray, speak, stand 44:00 – Dr. Brown’s upcoming debates & resource

Romans 11 ends with worship because God’s mercy story ends in faithfulness. “All Israel will be saved” is not wishful thinking - it’s covenant reality. Listen to the full episode, explore more resources at The Jewish Road, join our Israel trip (March 21–31), and become one of The Few who help us bring clarity to the Church and comfort to Israel.

For centuries, a single line from Paul’s letter to the Romans - “not all Israel is Israel” - has been used to rewrite the story of God’s faithfulness.

But was Paul really declaring that the Church replaced Israel? Or was he weeping over his people, trusting that God’s promises still stand?

This episode takes a deep look into Romans 9–11 and Galatians 6, unpacking what Paul meant by “the Israel of God” and how a single mistranslated conjunction has shaped two millennia of confusion.

We’ll explore the grief behind Paul’s words, the endurance of God’s covenants, and the modern drift that has led Christians to read prophecy as poetry and Israel’s story as metaphor.

As anti-Semitism rises and theology grows foggy, it’s time to recover what the Apostle Paul never meant to erase: that Israel’s unbelief doesn’t cancel God’s faithfulness - it magnifies it.

• Paul’s “anguish and unceasing sorrow” in Romans 9 reveals grief, not rejection.
• “Not all Israel is Israel” distinguishes the nation from its remnant, not Israel from the Church.
• God’s covenants - Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New - remain active and irrevocable.
• “The Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16) refers to Jewish believers, not the Church replacing Israel.
• Translation shifts like changing “and” to “even” have fueled replacement theology.
• The Church’s inclusion in God’s plan never meant Israel’s exclusion.
• When we forget Israel, we lose the storyline of our own salvation.

• 00:00 – Why “Not All Israel Is Israel” Is Misunderstood
• 05:00 – Paul’s Heartbreak and the Faithfulness of God
• 14:00 – Israel’s Covenants Still Stand
• 22:00 – The Real Meaning of “The Israel of God”
• 30:00 – How History and Translation Warped the Story
• 40:00 – Why This Matters for the Church Today
• 46:00 – God’s Faithfulness and the Invitation to Clarity

God’s promises to Israel were never revoked - they’re being fulfilled before our eyes. The story of redemption still runs through Jerusalem. Don’t just listen - learn to read Scripture the way Paul wrote it: with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart.

Explore more resources at thejewishroad.com, join us on the journey to Israel, or become one of The Few - standing with us as we help the Church make sense of God’s story for Israel and the nations.

The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in Bethlehem - it begins in Genesis. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to explore how the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, points to one Messiah and one redemptive plan. His new book, Transformed by the Messiah, invites readers to rediscover the power of Scripture as one seamless narrative rather than two disconnected halves.

In this episode, we trace how the Hebrew Scriptures set the stage for the Gospel: Joseph’s betrayal and restoration, the feasts that frame the Kingdom, and the prophetic rhythms that pulse beneath every New Testament page. Jason shows how the Messiah fulfills - not replaces - Israel’s story, inviting both Jew and Gentile into God’s covenant promises.

We also talk about how this restored vision transforms how we live - rooted in God’s faithfulness, connected to His appointed times, and awakened to a Messiah who holds all of Scripture together. The goal isn’t to add something new but to recover what’s been there all along: the unity, beauty, and coherence of God’s Word from beginning to end.

Key Takeaways

• The Bible tells one continuous story of redemption, not two separate Testaments.

• Transformed by the Messiah helps readers see how every part of Scripture points to Yeshua.

• The Old Testament provides the framework; the New Testament reveals the fulfillment.

• Joseph’s life foreshadows Messiah’s rejection, suffering, and ultimate reconciliation.

• The biblical feasts - especially Sukkot - reveal the shape of God’s Kingdom plan.

• Seeing Jesus through His Jewish context restores depth and meaning to our faith.

• Transformation in Messiah is holistic: spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical - reflecting God’s shalom.

Chapter Markers

00:00—Welcome & Israel tour crossover 01:17—Rabbi Jason’s encounter and journey to Yeshua 08:02—Bridging Old and New without “strange fruit” 15:28—Transfiguration and Sukkot explained 20:02—Numbers, gematria, and the “vav” 27:31—Behind the scenes of The Chosen 32:50—Living Jewish after Oct 7 38:58—Simchat Torah and hostages timing 41:52—Sukkah vs. “roof” (Gog) insight 47:27—End-times drift and loving Israel’s Messiah 49:36—From information to formation: practices 54:15—Book release details & where to find it 57:52—Pre-order and why it matters 58:20—Shalom and close

This episode invites you to read the whole Bible in high definition - seeing Yeshua where the story has always pointed. Explore more resources at The Jewish Road, dive deeper through Fusion Global at fusionglobal.org, and pre-order Rabbi Jason Sobel’s new book, Transformed by the Messiah, to experience how the Jewishness of Jesus brings Scripture - and your life - into full color.

When evil boasts, truth must bear witness. After a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater, we sat down with co-creator, Justin Kron, and Israeli believer, David Boskey, for an unfiltered Q&A. The conversation traces the long arc leading to October 7, why the online narrative flipped overnight, and how followers of Jesus should respond without naïveté or despair.

We talk about the spiritual war beneath the politics, the cost of telling the truth, and the aching question of hostages still in captivity. We explore how trauma can open doors for real hope, and why any durable “peace plan” must deal with ideology and spiritual warfare, not just borders.

Finally, we get practical: where to find reliable info, how to disciple the next generation against propaganda, and why churches must speak with clarity. We end with an invitation to pray, to gather, and to stand with Israel in a way that honors Messiah and blesses the nations.

Key Takeaways

• October 7 exposed not just terror but a global information war; propaganda mobilized campuses within hours.
• Evil is real; Scripture frames this as a spiritual battle against what God blesses - including Israel’s ongoing existence.
• Trauma in Israel is ongoing; hostages and a long war have reshaped daily life.
• Durable peace must confront indoctrination, not merely redraw maps.
• The Church’s silence wounds; loving Israel is part of God’s mission to the nations.
• Disciple your people before the internet does; recommend reliable sources and films.
• Practical next steps: pray, learn, gather, and share this film widely.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00 Welcome + why this night mattered (Lexington’s Lyric Theater)
• 03:35 “This time is different” - October 7 and global reactions
• 06:36 Processing trauma in Israel
• 14:34 “Definitive victory” and the ideology question
• 16:48 Bearing witness when terrorists film themselves
• 21:49 The spiritual war behind the headlines
• 26:17 Are we trending toward the last days?
• 31:32 What’s the soul of Israel right now?
• 32:41 How to help: prayer, discipleship, resources
• 39:09 Where to stream October 7
• 41:57 Sheep and goats, and the Church’s call

Watch the October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre film and host a conversation in your community; explore resources at thejewishroad.com; consider joining us in Israel or becoming one of The Few who sustain this work.