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While the dates on the modern day "church" calendars and traditional Jewish calendars may not line up exactly every year, Pentecost fell on the Feast of Shavuot when Jews from the known world gathered back to Jerusalem, and the Holy Spirit fell on the disciples of Yeshua.  

Explore justice, mercy, grace and the New Covenant with the House of Israel and the House of Judah (Jeremiah 31:31-34) Messiah's fulfilled God's requirements for the forgiveness of the sins  for the Jews and for the whole world. 

While it is biblically significant, many people aren't familiar with the Feast of FIrstfruits. Yet it marks one of the most critical days in Christianity. Once again, the Jewish perspective makes it clear. messianicminutes.com

Jeffrey D. and Ted continue their in-depth discussion of Passover, including the Passover Seder, where Yeshua (Jesus) established Communion. The Feast of Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12 this year. Our co-hosts are conducting in-person Passover Seders at various locations this year. Be sure to check out their schedules at messianicminutes.com

The Feast of Passover begins at sundown on April 12 this year. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted give great insight into the background and significance of what happened to God's chosen people through Joseph and Moses, and what it means for the salvation of all through Messiah Yeshua. Come back for the upcoming episode Passover Part 2, dropping April 1, which will cover more on how Yeshua fulfilled the Passover and how the feast is celebrated today,

Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of Adar on the Hebrew calendar, which falls this year on March 14, beginning at sundown on Thursday, March 13.  It is not one of the seven Levitical Feasts, but it holds great significance in light of antisemitism which still is widespread in the world today. 

In this episode, Part 2 of Hearing from God, Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted continue their discussion of biblical accounts of people hearing from God, plus their own stories of hearing through the still small voice, inward witness, and how the Lord uses His creation and circumstances to speak to us and give us guidance. 

Does God still speak to people today? In this episode Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted share accounts from the bible where God spoke, and they share accounts from ordinary individuals and their own stories of God speaking through the Word and through visions and dreams. Messsianicminutes.com

"Salvation to the ends of the earth," is the promise of God to all who would believe. Listen as Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon bring clarity to the call of the Father upon the Jews, through whom Messiah came, to extend and bring "all who are far off" into His kingdom.

Hanukkah, this year, began at sundown on December 25, 2024. It's unusual for the holiday to fall so late in the year; it will run for eight days through January 2. Also known as the Feast of Dedication and the Festival of Lights, it commenorates the recapturing of the Holy Temple by the Jews after it was desecrated. Listen as we uncover its spiritual significance and relation to life in Yeshua the Messiah.

We want the world to know that the birth of Messiah Yeshua was a Jewish event. Jesus came as a Jew, to the Jews to fulfill the Jewish prophecies and scriptures.

Take a look with us at prophecies about the Messiah. In this episode we also discuss what modern day Jewish people say they belive about the Messiah.

It's been one year since the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas. Israel is the center of biblical activity and the eyes of the world are remain on this tiny country in the Middle East. It is the "Holy Land," set apart by God for His purposes. It is holy because He declared it Holy. messianicminutes.com

Born Again Christian, it's a commonly used designation to depict those who have accepted Jesus the Messiah, as their Savior and Lord. When Jesus said "You must be born again" he asked the Jewish leader, Nicodemus, "Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things?" Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted unveil the concept right from the Hebrew scriptures.

Thank you for listening to Messianic Minutes. Find out more about our history; we've been doing this for more than 31 years with listener support. We want to hear from you and want to send you something you can use to reach out to Jewish people with the good news of Yeshua the Messiah.

The ninth day of the Hebrew Calendar month of Av, Tisha B'Av (beginning at sundown Monday, August 12 through Tuesday August 13th this year) is a day on which repeated historical calamities beset the Jewish people. Most notable among them are the destruction of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem.  It is a day of extreme sadness, even called the saddest day of the year in Israel.

"Of course I'm still Jewish," says Jeffrey D. Miller. In Part 2 of Jewish Realities of the New Testament, Jeffrey D. and Ted take a close look at the calling and ministry of the Jewish Apostle Saul, also known as Paul.  messianicminutes.com

"You're still Jewish when you come to know Jesus."  There is much in the New Testament that authenticates the Jewishness of faith in Yeshua. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted examine both subtle and demonstative illustrations, and even mis-translations that are frequently overlooked. 

In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the momentous revelation that opened the way for Gentiles to hear and receive salvation through Jesus, the Jewish Messiah.

What is antisemitism? Why has it been prevelent in ancient days and current culture? What is the biblical basis for Israel? 

Faith. It's a word bandied about with commonality, often disregarding its significance. Even among believers in the Bible, the concept of faith is sometimes intellectual or logical. Looking into the original language helps to picture what God means about faith. An important Hebrew word for faith (and faithfulness) is emunah. However, like much of the Hebrew language, it really has many meanings. messianicminutes.com

Listen to the amazing story of how the Lord brought Jeffrey D. and his wife Karen together. When they met he was an atheist, and used His Jewish heritage as a way to put off Christians who would try to tell him about Jesus, the Jewish Messiah. messianicminutes.com

Chosen by God, chosen for what? In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the history of the Jews, and the biblical basis for the land of Israel, including the current war with Hamas.

The Birth of the Messiah from the Jewish perspective includes some things that are often left out during Christmas celebrations. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the Hebrew scriptures, prophecies and circumstances surrounding His coming. Also included is the lighthearted dramatization, "Mary was a Jewish Mother."

The eight day feast of Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, December 7, continuing till Sundown on December 15. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss its origins, significance for us today, and some of the present day traditions.  

Listen as we give biblical understanding of what is happening in Israel, the spiritual battle that is behing the war, and the promises of the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Many have asked about how to pray at this time and how can they donate to alleviate the suffering. You'll find both on our website messianicminutes.com

Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles is outlined in the Book of Leviticus 32 "You shall dwell in [a]booths for seven days. All who are native Israelites shall dwell in booths,  that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.' ”  Listen, as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss its significance and how Yeshua used the celebration to proclaim His Messiahship and advance the Kingdom of God.

The Annual Feast of Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 24. It is a day of fasting and attending synagogue services for Jewish people throughout the world. While considered the holiest day on the Hebrew calendar, Yeshua (Jesus) has fulfilled the Day of Atonement through His death, burial and resurrection. 

The traditional Jewish feast called Rosh Hashana begins this year at sundown Friday, September 15. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted explain the great significance of this "Day of Blowing the Shofar."  Listen hear as they present the calls and sound the Shofar!

In Part 2 of the Covenants, Jeffrey D. and Ted dive into the Davidic Covenant, and discuss how the the New Covenant was announced in Jeremiah and enacted by and through Yeshua, the Messiah.

Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss Covenants, the unbreakable promisea of God. 

Listen to their stories! Here's how these two Jewish men came to, as they say, "Love Jesus."

Listen to Part 2 of the discussion of the Book of Malachi. While Malachi is not the best known of the Prophets of Israel, passages are quoted a number of times in the New Testament. 

The book of Malachi or Malachai in the Bible is only 4 chapters, but it was full of significance for the Children of Israel when it was wrtiten and for all believers today. LIsten now to Part 1 and check back for Part 2 coming up soon.

In the context of the world today, how does the verse from Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God" play out in our lives? What is Shalom and the Peace that Yeshua gave to His followers,  "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you . . ."  John 14:27.

In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted take listeners through the pathways God uses to fulfill the blessing He pronounced upon Abraham in Genesis 12:3, "in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."

The events of Passover were set in motion way before Moses. In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the timing of the Feast, how the children of Israel ended up in Egypt, and how the plan of salvation for the Jews and all people is right there in the story of Passover.  The Feast begins this year (2023) on the evening of April 5. Also listen to the upcoming episode on the Passover Seder.

What are the prayers around the family table on Shabbat? Jeffrey D. and Ted cover the origins and traditions of the Hamotzie, Kiddush and other prayers offered around meals and in synagogues during Shabbat (Sabbath) services.

Jewish people all over the world will have a joyous celebration for the Feast of Purim, March 6-7 this year.  While the joy of the holiday, based on the Book of Esther, focuses on God's rescue of His people from annihilation, there is also a stark reminder of Satan's desire to wipe out the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the meaning of the verse and the the call of God upon Jewish people and all believers to be purveyors of God's truth.

What is Messianic Judaism? Who are Messianic Jews? To whom was the New Covenant given? All these questions are answered in this episode of Messianic Minutes. 

In light of the New Year (2023 on the secular calendar) Jeffrey D. and Ted encourage listeners to receive the Peace that Jesus brings.

Prophecies about the coming of Messiah are found throughout the Hebrew scriptures. While the designation of December 25 as the day of Jesus' birth is unlikely, the events surrounding His birth are very significant in understanding His Jewishness and the Father's plan of salvation for all people. 

Hanukkah this year (2022) begins on the evening of December 18 and is celebrated for eight days. While it is not one of the Levitical Feasts outlined in the Torah, it is an historical feast celebrated by Jews worldwide, and even Yeshua (Jesus) recognized it. In this episode Jeffrey D. Miller and Rabbi Ted Simon discuss the history of the feast, it's modern day traditions, and it's spiritual significance for all believers. messianicminutes.com

In Part 2 of The Living God, Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon continue their discussion of the meaning of Elohim Chayim (Living God).  In this episode: Yeshua's encounter with Nicodemus, Yeshua, the Bread of Life, and the Living Word.

What does "The Living God" really mean? The Scriptures refer to our Father as Elohim Chayim (Living God) more than 30 times. Listen as Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon explore the descriptions in the Word and find a depth of meaning which is both intricate and glorious. Part 2 of the discussion will post November 28. 

It's the 30th Anniversary of Messianic Minutes! Listen as Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted reminisce about how it all got started and how the Lord has used it all these years. If you've been listening to the daily radio program or the podcast, reach out to us and let us know where you catch it. messianicminutes.com

The Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, began at sundown on October 9, 2022. You'll find the origin of the Feast in the Book of Leviticus, but as Jeffrey D. and Ted bring to light in this episode, the Feast took on great significance in the time of King Solomon and the dedication of the First Temple. And there's even further fulfillment by Yeshua Himself and the words He spoke during the Feast. 

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins tonight, October 4, 2022 at sundown. Occurring on the tenth day of the seventh Hebrew calendar month, Yom Kippur is traditionally the most important and weightiest of all the appointed times. Leviticus describes this as the one day a year when God forgave the sins of the whole nation of Israel. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the origin and traditions of the Feast Day, and how Yeshua fulfilled it when he paid the atonement price for the sins of the whole world with His sinless blood. Messianicminutes.com

The Feast of Rosh Hashanah, which in the bible is called Yom Teruah - the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, began at sundown on September 25.  In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted continue their lively discussion of the traditions of the Feast, and the Days of Awe which precede the upcoming Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.  Messianicminutes.com

This year at sundown, September 25th, Shofars will sound in synagogues the world over as Jews celebrate the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, Yom Teruah, which is commonly known as Rosh Hashanah. In this episode, the first of a series on the Fall Feasts, Jeffrey D. and Ted elaborate on the traditions surrounding the Feast and its prophetic meanings.