Follow Messiah Ep 5 - The Word of God

Dr Broshi continues his series on the 7 reforms of Rabbinic Judaism. If you were to ask a jewish person if they’re “saved” they would look at you like you fell from the moon. Dr. Broshi discusses some key changes that redefined repentance as more of a political and outward change than what was spoken of by the Torah and Prophets, which is a repentance that starts from the heart. Also we discuss how Reincarnation became such a mainstream idea of God’s judgment when we die. How could Rabbinic Judaism fall so far from the Torah and prophets and adopt such clearly pagan and eastern religions practices.  Below we have references for your study: Astrology in Rabbinic Judiasm: b. Talmud, Shabat 156a The industry of rabbinic religion: אילן שחר, חרדים בע"מ: התקציבים, ההשתמטות ורמיסת החוק, ירושלים, כתר הוצאה לאור, 2000: 207-208. Abraham does not let any one who is circumcised to go to hell: b. Talmud, Iruvin 19a Angels slap babies to make them forget Torah: b. Talmud, Hagigah 30b Reincarnation in Kabbalah:  Rabbi Hayyim ben Yoseph Vital, Sefer Shaʻar Hagilgulim: The Eighth Gate of the Eight, Well-known Gates. https://www.amazon.com/Kabbalah-GILGULEI-NESHAMOT-Hebrew-Reprinted/dp/1722851066 https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/9659176503/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_0/192-1688819-6072524?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=9659176503&pd_rd_r=e74cda7f-16c9-4ae3-8205-42713369a07b&pd_rd_w=LzmYo&pd_rd_wg=5lGOs&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=8WQ6T2JFRMZX088MMT9Z&psc=1&refRID=8WQ6T2JFRMZX088MMT9Z Rabbinic Judaism turning to religion and not God: קימי קפלן ונורית שטדלר (עורכים), מהישרדות להתבססות: תמורות בחברה החרדית ובחקרה, רעננה, בהוצאה: מכון ון ליר בירושלים הקיבוץ המאוחד, 2012: 11-21.  פרופ' אוריאל רפפורט, בתוך: מנחם שטרן (עורך), ההיסטוריה של ארץ-ישראל – התקופה ההלניסטית ומדינת החשמונאים (332 - 37 לפני הספירה), ירושלים, יד יצחק בן-צבי כתר הוצאה לאור, 1981: 270.  פרופ' מרדכי רוטנברג, שבעים פנים לחיים, ירושלים, בהוצאת: מוסד ביאליק, 1994, עמ' 39.

12 Mar 202044min

Coronavirus has caused massive panic worldwide. Travel is restricted, entire countries quarantined and just recently Israel required all incoming citizens and visitors to be isolated in a 14 day quarantine, putting a complete stop on all incoming tourists. These actions have not only stoked fears in a typically unflappable country but severely damaged our tourism industry and economy. Dr Seth Postell shares with us the challenges we've seen in the land of Israel and in our ministry with this crisis, and an encouraging word of how God can use this crisis to bring the Light of God to the world.

11 Mar 202015min

Dr Broshi continues his series on the 7 reforms of Rabbinic Judaism. After the destruction of the Temple, Judaism experienced sweeping reformations and in effect also invented their own “New Covenant” of the Oral law. In this episode Dr. Broshi discusses how the Rabbinic reformation transformed Judaism with Greek inspired philosophy. Extra resources and references: Harari, Yuval, the Sages and the Accult, in: Safrai, S., Safrai, Z. Scwhartz, J. and Tomson, P. J. (Eds.), The Literature of the Sages, part 2, Fortress Press, 2006, pp. 521-564 Shaye J. D. Cohen, From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Third Edition, Westminster John Knox Press, 2014, P. 214  A. Philosophers as Rulers: As mentioned earlier, the wise disciple (תלמיד-חכם) stood at the very top of the hierarchy of the Jewish world. Their deep knowledge of the OL gave them authority to govern the community. In other words, the most essential criterion by which a man could judge and rule was the measure of wisdom he manifested concerning the Talmud.  B. Philosophical Methods of Learning the Oral Law: Rabbinic law and, in fact, the whole literature of the Sages, was influenced by Plato and Aristotelian philosophy, and therefore it is not surprising that the studies in yeshiva are characterized by its endless contradictions, multiple arguments, and vast discussions. The most important and influential encounter between rabbinical Judaism and Greek philosophy probably took place in Alexandria, which prepared the ground for the wisdom of the future sages.  C. Thirteen Characteristics of Learning: The rabbis claim that the thirteen methods by which they interpreted Torah were given to Moses at Sinai. The problem with this claim is that these methods are found in the Hellenistic world. In fact, all thirteen are a duplication of the terminology used by the Greek philosophers and poets for their classical literature, written many generations after Moses and before the time of the Sages. Rabbi Hillel seems to have established the systematic interpretation of the Bible, relying on well known Greek patterns. D. Greek Academia in the Talmudic Yeshiva: Everything mentioned above, the rabbis' rule in accordance with the Platonic model of the utopian state, governed by philosophers, the methods of learning, which is identical to the Aristotelian and Scholastic Philosophical patterns of intellectual investigation, plus the fact that the rabbis urged the study of the Talmud for its own sake (תלמוד תורה לשמה), as a philosophical and moral concept, and as an obligation which carried no other intention than the act itself —all these were done in the context of the yeshiva. E. the Abolishment of Truth: The Talmud’s method “Shakla v’Tatria” (שקלא וטריא) recognizes that the search for truth is never a monologue and is not carried out by an argument aimed at deciding. Instead of achieving agreement, the goal of casuistry is to expand knowledge by the multiplicity of possibilities. This method is remarkably similar to the Scholastic philosophy, which deals with both casuistry and an abstract dialectic negotiation. F. 2 Kings 23:5, which talks about king Josiah abolishing the false worship of the stars (mazal) in the temple

6 Mar 202038min

So Bibi took home the prize it would seem to be, but in Israel, winning the most seats doesn't guarantee victory. Today chances of building a government with these results are sadly even more remote than the last go round. Matan joins us for another special episode to discuss some of the complexities in the Israeli coalition process and how you can pray for Israel in these politically turbulent times.

5 Mar 202021min

Confused on why Israel is having it's 3rd elections in a year?? In this special Pod for Israel report we bring in Matan Ohana, head of our IDF soldiers ministry to help demystify the Israeli elections and inform you on how to pray for the elections happening tomorrow.

1 Mar 202010min

Dr Broshi continues to expound on the 7 reforms of Rabbinic Judaism. After the destruction of the Temple, Judaism experienced sweeping reformations and in effect also invented their own “New Covenant” of the Oral law. In this episode Dr. Broshi discusses how the Rabbis abolished the 3 branches of government and set up their own judicial branch where they are both lawmaker and judge. Notes and references: 1) The dispute between the Yeshiva of God and the Yeshiva of the Rabbis in heaven: b. Talmud Baba Metzia 86a 2) The dispute between R. Joshua and R. Eliezer concerning the oven: b. Talmud Baba Metzia 59b. 3) The tree of knowledge as representing the Oral-Law: R. Meir Eben Gabai, Sefer Avodat Hakodesh, part A, chapter 22. Here's a few more links to some of the books mentioned in the podcast. Amnon Shapiro - אנרכיזם יהודי דתי https://www.steimatzky.co.il/%D7%90%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A9%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%90/%D7%90%D7%A0%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%99%D7%96%D7%9D-%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95%D7%93%D7%99-%D7%93%D7%AA%D7%99.html Rabbinic Judaism Debunked: Debunking the myth of Rabbinic Oral Law https://www.amazon.com/dp/1795804548/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QorrEbC3W8DWP The Beginnings of Jewishness: Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties (Hellenistic Culture and Society) (Volume 31) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520226933/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bA.qEbCQ635KH The Invention of Judaism: Torah and Jewish Identity from Deuteronomy to Paul (Volume 7) (Taubman Lectures in Jewish Studies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520294122/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IA.qEbN9280XB Two Nations in Your Womb: Perceptions of Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages By: Israel Jacob Yuval https://www.amazon.com/Two-Nations-Your-Womb-Perceptions/dp/0520258185 By: www.oneforisrael.org

27 Feb 202025min

Dr Broshi continues to expound on the 7 reforms of Rabbinic Judaism. After the destruction of the Temple, Judaism experienced sweeping reformations and in effect also invented their own “New Covenant” of the Oral law. In this episode Dr. Broshi discusses how the Rabbis created a system to replace the temple sacrifices. Notes and references: 1) "No need for sacrifices any more" (Midrash 'Avot D'Rabbi Nathan', chapter 4).  2) "Yeshiva Students themselves now serve as the redemption for Israel" (Midrash 'Tana Debi Eliyahu Zuta', portion 2). Here's a few more links to some of the books mentioned in the podcast. Rabbinic Judaism Debunked: Debunking the myth of Rabbinic Oral Law https://www.amazon.com/dp/1795804548/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QorrEbC3W8DWP The Beginnings of Jewishness: Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties (Hellenistic Culture and Society) (Volume 31) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520226933/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bA.qEbCQ635KH The Invention of Judaism: Torah and Jewish Identity from Deuteronomy to Paul (Volume 7) (Taubman Lectures in Jewish Studies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520294122/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IA.qEbN9280XB Two Nations in Your Womb: Perceptions of Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages By: Israel Jacob Yuval https://www.amazon.com/Two-Nations-Your-Womb-Perceptions/dp/0520258185

20 Feb 202022min

Dr. Broshi continues to expound on the 7 reforms of Rabbinic Judaism. After the destruction of the Temple, Judaism experienced sweeping reformations and in effect also invented their own “New Covenant” of the Oral law. In this episode Dr. Brosh discusses how the Rabbinic reforms re-interpreted what it means to be an ethnic Jew, and how it effects Jewish believers in Yeshua today. Here's a few links to some of the books mentioned in the podcast: Rabbinic Judaism Debunked: Debunking the myth of Rabbinic Oral Law https://www.amazon.com/dp/1795804548/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QorrEbC3W8DWP The Beginnings of Jewishness: Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties (Hellenistic Culture and Society) (Volume 31) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520226933/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bA.qEbCQ635KH The Invention of Judaism: Torah and Jewish Identity from Deuteronomy to Paul (Volume 7) (Taubman Lectures in Jewish Studies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520294122/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IA.qEbN9280XB https://www.amazon.com/Two-Nations-Your-Womb-Perceptions/dp/0520258185

13 Feb 202019min