How should Messianic Jews understand the role of Torah, rabbinic tradition, and the leading of the Holy Spirit in their lives and communities? There are multiple Messianic Jewish answers to this question and today we had on Messianic Jewish scholar, Dr. Jennifer Rosner and Messianic Jewish rabbi, Joshua Lessard to discuss their book "At the Foot of the Mountain: Two Views on the Torah and Spirit" where they explore these issues from different perspectives.
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00:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Rabbi Josh's opening Comments
6:10 - Dr. Rosner's opening Comments
11:02 - Is one of the purposes of the Torah to maintain the distinction between Israel and the nations? If so, does the New Testament affirm or overturn this purpose?
30:00 - What place does rabbinic tradition have in the life of a Messianic Jew? Is there an inherent tension between tradition and the Spirit?
45:58 - What might Messianic Judaism look like if it adopted your perspective?
1:03:27 - Can a Messianic Jew be called to church membership rather than the Messianic synagogue?
1:08:10 - How do you understand the New Testament passages that seem to speak harshly about the Torah?
1:17:53 - How does one ensure they are being led by the Spirit? Might the Spirit lead one to not follow a particular Torah commandment?
1:26:36 - Rabbi Josh's parting comments
1:30:02 - Dr. Rosner's parting comments
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