The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
Published: May 1, 2023
This course dives into the Jewish roots of Christianity with our captivating online course! Across 14 dynamic lessons, we'll delve deep into the Old Testament foundation from which the Christian faith emerged, uncovering the rich tapestry of God's covenant with Abraham and its profound fulfillment in Jesus. Explore Messianic prophecies, unravel the significance of the feasts of Israel, and discover the timeless truths that bind Judaism and Christianity together. Join us as we explore the geographical and historical context of Jesus' life, uncovering the enduring relevance of his message in the land of Israel. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Christianity's Jewish heritage and its profound implications for believers today!
Total course time: 2 hours and 32 minutes
- 111:42Dr. David Mishkin
Lesson 1 : God's Plan for the Jewish People
This lesson will discuss God’s Covenants with Israel, including the Abrahamic, Mosaic and the New Covenant. - Watch video-lecture#1 - Read "A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith", Ch. 1 (God's Plan for Israel) - PDF posted in this Lesson* - Complete reading report - Complete Quiz#1 * The readings from this book are posted in Lesson 1 and 2, but please order your own copy now so you can complete the readings for the rest of the lessons in this course: [A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith, co-edited with Craig A. Evans, Peabody: Hendrickson, 2019](https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Jewish-Roots-Christian-Faith/dp/1683071646) - 29:42Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 2 : God's Plan for Israel
This lesson will bring to light the often neglected truth that God has a plan for the Gentile (non-Jewish) world, just as He does for the people of Israel. - Watch video-lecture#2 - Read "A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith", Ch. 2 (God's Plan for the Nations) - PDF posted in this Lesson* - Complete the reading report - Complete Quiz#2 * The readings from this book are posted in Lesson 1 and 2, but students need to have their own copy for Lessons 3-14. A Kindle version is available on amazon.com [ A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith, co-edited with Craig A. Evans, Peabody: Hendrickson, 2019](https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Jewish-Roots-Christian-Faith/dp/1683071646) - 312:28Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 3: Messianic Prophecy
This lesson will address the passages from the Old Testament that point ahead to the coming Messiah, as well as the different ways New Testament authors used passages from the Old Testament. - 411:07Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 4: The Feasts of Israel
This class will discuss the seven feasts of the Biblical year from Leviticus 23, and show how they point to Jesus. - 510:16Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 5: Tabernacle and Temple
This lesson will focus on God’s plan for atonement, beginning with in the Old Testament, then moving on to the life and ministry of Jesus. Here are the images in the lectures   - 612:16Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 6: The Jewish World of Jesus
This lesson is about the Jewish background of the Gospels, specifically the literature, people groups and institutions. - 79:01Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 7: The Jewish Life of Jesus
This lesson addresses the Jewish customs and life cycle events in the life of Jesus and his family. - 811:00Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 8: Thew Jewish Land of Jesus
This lesson surveys the geography of the regions of Galilee, Samaria, Judea, and then Jerusalem during Jesus’ final Passover. - 912:05Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 9: The Jewish Teaching of Jesus
This lesson focuses on the Sermon on the Mount, his parables and his ‘I am’ statements. - 1011:49Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 11: The Jewish Paul
This lesson studies his Jewish background, his Jewish life after coming to faith in Jesus, and his views on the law. - 1110:25Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 12: The Jewish New Testament
The authors and how their writings compared with other Jewish literature of the day will be addressed in this lesson. - 128:23Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 13: The Jewish Message of the New Testament: Resurrection
This lesson will highlight the concept of resurrection in the OT, extra-biblical writings and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. - 1310:56Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 14: The Parting of Ways
This section will focus on the historical and theological origins of the split that would emerge between Judaism and Christianity. - 1411:05Dr. David Mishkin
Lecture 10: The Jewish Disciples
This lesson surveys the original twelve, the expansion of the movement, and James the leader of the Jerusalem congregation.
