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VIDEO, Where did the gospels come from?

yeshuain — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:35:07 +0000

People make some assumptions based on pious tradition about where the gospels come from. The truth is more interesting.

Video at the Musings Blog: What Was New for Jews in Yeshua?

yeshuain — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:49:05 +0000

At the Musings blog, and as a third video for my class on Introduction to the Apostolic Writings (New Testament), I discuss the significance of what Yeshua did in a Jewish context. What was so revolutionary? See “What Was New in Yeshua for First Century Jewish People?”.

Video at the Musings Blog: Why the New Testament?

yeshuain — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:10:45 +0000

The question has more to it than might appear at first. When the 27 different documents that are now collected into what we call “the New Testament” (or what could be called “the Apostolic Writings”), none of the writers knew they were writing for a collection or that they were writing scripture. What was happening in the Yeshua movement that gave birth to these documents? The gospels in particular have an interesting purpose and origin. The generation of eyewitnesses and apostles were passing away. See more and the video “Why the New Testament?” here at the Musings blog.

Video on the Musings Blog, Reading With Fresh Eyes

yeshuain — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:24:45 +0000

Today at the Musings blog I have posted the first of many videos for a class I will be teaching in January and February 2012 for MJTI. In this first episode, I talk about the need to read the Apostolic Writings (New Testament) with fresh eyes. Click here to read and watch at Messianic Jewish Musings.

Birth of Messiah, Video

yeshuain — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:37:56 +0000

Isn’t it curious that the oldest gospel, Mark, doesn’t include the birth of Messiah stories? Have you considered that the gospels may have been written “backwards”? All of this might help us understand the infancy narratives of the gospels (Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2) all the more. They really have an inspiring purpose and seeing evidence of their purpose makes them all the more important.

Magi’s Gifts, Video

yeshuain — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:09:01 +0000

Matthew sometimes shows the scriptures behind the story of Messiah’s birth and sometimes he expects us to see them in the hints he leaves in the story. What is the Jewish background to the gifts of the Magi in Matthew 2? Click “Read entire article…” to see the video.

Bethlehem Star, Video

yeshuain — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:23:15 +0000

When the very Jewish gospel of Matthew tells us the story of Messiah’s birth, you can bet it will be filled with Jewish themes. In fact, there are little known Jewish themes in the Matthew 2 story of the magi from the east and the star that reveals the place of Messiah’s birth.

What was the star of Bethlehem? What is the Jewish background of the star and the magi?

Bethlehem Shepherds, Video

yeshuain — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:20:29 +0000

This week’s Yeshua in Context Video is timely, as many are starting to think about the birth narratives of Yeshua in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 at this time of year. For the next few weeks, I will explore facets of the birth narratives. Next week: Bethlehem’s Star.

Who were the shepherds of Bethlehem? Why do they figure so prominently in Luke’s birth narrative? What do we learn about Yeshua and his context?

My 1st YouTube: 20 Ways

yeshuain — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:10:51 +0000

Okay, I see much room for improvement in my video presentation in the future. I should have been better prepared and used my notes less. The volume could stand to be a bit higher. This was recorded with my iPhone. I’m hoping soon to have a better camera (on loan from a congregant).

Anyway, First Fruits of Zion is publishing a booklet based on a presentation I gave with Boaz Michael at the “Jewish Gospels Seminar” here in Atlanta in September. This video goes over point #1. The booklet could be available in December 2011. And thank you to two of my kids, Josiah (13) and Hannah (15), who edited and posted my video!