The biblical kings and prophets envisioned the Temple as a house of prayer for all nations. Right now, it’s only a house of prayer for Muslims—Jews and Christians are forbidden from praying where Jesus did. Our guest today, David Kiern, is a filmmaker whose passion is to see disciples of Jesus kindle a love for Israel and a passion for the Temple Mount. His newest film, “I Am Israel: The Mountain of the King,” comes out on May 25, and he’s here to tell us all about it.

👉 Takeaways

► Discover the Heart of the World at Jerusalem and the Temple Mount: How did the Temple Mount in Jerusalem become known as the resting place for God’s presence and the place where heaven and earth connect? David Kiern’s film isn’t just a history lesson; it’s an invitation to experience the spiritual energy of this central place and to imagine the fulfillment of the vision for it to become a house of prayer for all nations.

► Unravel the Complex Story of Worship on the Temple Mount: Have you ever wondered why, today, worship on the Temple Mount is limited to Muslims only? If we long for the prophet’s prediction of the Temple Mount as a house of prayer for all nations to come true, then we must reconsider our perspective on the Temple Mount and how we value experiencing God in that sacred space.

► Experience Israel through the Power of Film: Even if travel isn’t possible right now, film can bring Israel’s beauty and deep history to you! The Mountain of the King offers a fast-paced journey through the past, present, and future, with action on horseback, jeep, and helicopter. Immerse yourself in the land’s spiritual significance and discover Israel in ways that will truly surprise you!

► Connect with the Incredible Journey of Aliyah: “If you haven’t yet experienced the first I Am Israel film, be sure to check it out! You’ll be deeply inspired by the stories of Jewish people returning to Israel from around the world – a journey known as “Aliyah.” Witness how these personal narratives connect with powerful prophecies and what it means to see history unfold before your eyes.

🔖 Chapters

(00:00) Meet Filmmaker David Kiern
(5:19) About the I Am Israel Films
(10:12) Making the First I Am Israel Documentary
(20:27) New Film: Response to October 7?
(22:33) The Very First Movie About the Temple Mount
(30:17) Rebuilding the Temple: How Badly Do We Want It?
(35:49) Yeshua’s Perspective on the Temple
(37:48) Fast-Paced Action with Horses, Jeeps, and Helicopters
(45:55) A-List Actor John Rhys-Davies Returns
(52:19) Desired Outcomes of the Films
(1:01:18) Celebrate Jerusalem Day and Watch the Film
(1:04:47) Torah Club Resource and Experience

👉 Resources

I am Israel, The Mountain of the King
https://iamisraelfilm.com/

HaYovel: Volunteer in Israel
https://serveisrael.com/

Cry For Zion
https://www.cryforzion.com/

The New Crusaders Messiah Online Article:
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/the-new-crusaders

Torah Club Commentaries
https://ffoz.store/collections/commentaries

– 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.

The American Messianic Jewish congregational movement as we know it today blossomed in the 1960s and ‘70s. These young congregations borrowed theological ideas from Judaism and from Christianity, but comparatively little work has been done to synthesize a truly original, authentic, relevant, and beautiful Messianic Jewish theology. Our guest today, Dr. Richard Harvey, is the only person in the world with a Ph.D. in Messianic Jewish theology, and in this conversation he discusses how far Messianic Jews have come and how far they have yet to go as they attempt to articulate their most deeply cherished beliefs in a rigorous and systematic way.

👉 Takeaways

► Messianic Jewish theology is unified by two core affirmations: the ongoing election of Israel and the messiahship of Yeshua, allowing for significant diversity beyond these foundations.

► Messianic Judaism seeks to heal the historical fracture between Judaism and Christianity: offering a vision of reconciliation that restores the Jewish roots of Christian faith and fosters mutual respect between Israel and the nations.

► The perseverance of early Jewish believers, often called “Hebrew Christians,” laid the essential groundwork for today’s Messianic Judaism despite facing profound isolation and rejection: their efforts kept alive a vision of Jewish identity united with faith in Yeshua, enabling future generations to build a freer and more robust Messianic Jewish movement.

► Jewish mysticism holds valuable insights for Messianic Jewish theology, but it must be approached with discernment and respect for its historical and theological context: engaging mystical traditions thoughtfully can enrich understanding of God’s nature and deepen the theological framework surrounding Yeshua.

🔖 Chapters

(00:00) Introducing the World’s only PH.d in Messianic Jewish Theology

(09:43) Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology

(14:28) Discovering the Common Ground

(20:05) Imagine if Christianity Had Not Separated from Judaism

(26:57) Trajectory of Messianic Judaism and Israeli Christianity

(35:18) Being Part of Developing Messianic Jewish Thought

(41:22) The Historic Challenges for “Hebrew Christians”

(48:46) The Importance of Education in Growing in Maturity

(51:19) The Value of Jewish Mysticism

(57:47) Books & Blogs

👉 Resources

Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology by Richard Harvey

On This Day In Messianic Jewish History Blog

Dr. Richard Harvey’s Accademia Profile

– 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 centuries, supersessionist assumptions in higher education led generations of academics to assume that Jesus came to abolish the Mosaic Law. Today, a new generation of professors and researchers is producing rigorous, meticulously cited work arguing for a different perspective—that Jesus kept the Torah, valued the Torah, and instructed his disciples to keep the Torah and keep practicing Judaism. We’re joined today by Dr. Logan Williams and Dr. Paul Sloan, who have recently inaugurated a podcast of their own, called Jesus and Jewish Law, where they demonstrate how their research has led them to this pro-Torah view of Jesus.

— Takeaways —

► Jesus' relationship to the Torah is a complex issue with varied interpretations. The traditional view that Jesus came to abolish the law is being challenged by a new generation of scholars who argue that Jesus was Torah-observant.
► Studying ancient Jewish sources like the Mishnah and Tosefta is important to properly understand the legal and cultural debates in Jesus' time. Misunderstandings arise from a lack of familiarity with these sources and the nuances of Jewish law.
► A Torah-observant view of Jesus can have a transformative impact on Christian faith and practice. The Torah contains life-giving principles . They believe that understanding Jesus within his Jewish context can help to overcome negative stereotypes about Jewish law and enrich Christian spirituality.

— Chapters —

(00:00) Meet Our Guests
(01:52) Diverse Perspectives in Academia on Jesus and Jewish Law
(07:41) Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast Perspective Summary
(16:36) Personal Journeys into Biblical Studies
(30:36) Using Rabbinic Literature in Academic Contexts
(39:58) New Testament as Jewish Literature
(42:23) Healing on the Sabbath: Jesus' Perspective
(44:51) Experiencing the Commandments as Life
(01:03:36) Upcoming Books and Research

— Resources —

Jesus and Jewish Law Podcast on Apple Podcast

Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism by Paul T. Sloan

Jesus and the forces of Death: The Gospels’ Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism by Matthew Thiessen

– 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.