For centuries, a single line from Paul’s letter to the Romans - “not all Israel is Israel” - has been used to rewrite the story of God’s faithfulness.

But was Paul really declaring that the Church replaced Israel? Or was he weeping over his people, trusting that God’s promises still stand?

This episode takes a deep look into Romans 9–11 and Galatians 6, unpacking what Paul meant by “the Israel of God” and how a single mistranslated conjunction has shaped two millennia of confusion.

We’ll explore the grief behind Paul’s words, the endurance of God’s covenants, and the modern drift that has led Christians to read prophecy as poetry and Israel’s story as metaphor.

As anti-Semitism rises and theology grows foggy, it’s time to recover what the Apostle Paul never meant to erase: that Israel’s unbelief doesn’t cancel God’s faithfulness - it magnifies it.

• Paul’s “anguish and unceasing sorrow” in Romans 9 reveals grief, not rejection.
• “Not all Israel is Israel” distinguishes the nation from its remnant, not Israel from the Church.
• God’s covenants - Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New - remain active and irrevocable.
• “The Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16) refers to Jewish believers, not the Church replacing Israel.
• Translation shifts like changing “and” to “even” have fueled replacement theology.
• The Church’s inclusion in God’s plan never meant Israel’s exclusion.
• When we forget Israel, we lose the storyline of our own salvation.

• 00:00 – Why “Not All Israel Is Israel” Is Misunderstood
• 05:00 – Paul’s Heartbreak and the Faithfulness of God
• 14:00 – Israel’s Covenants Still Stand
• 22:00 – The Real Meaning of “The Israel of God”
• 30:00 – How History and Translation Warped the Story
• 40:00 – Why This Matters for the Church Today
• 46:00 – God’s Faithfulness and the Invitation to Clarity

God’s promises to Israel were never revoked - they’re being fulfilled before our eyes. The story of redemption still runs through Jerusalem. Don’t just listen - learn to read Scripture the way Paul wrote it: with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart.

Explore more resources at thejewishroad.com, join us on the journey to Israel, or become one of The Few - standing with us as we help the Church make sense of God’s story for Israel and the nations.

The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in Bethlehem - it begins in Genesis. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to explore how the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, points to one Messiah and one redemptive plan. His new book, Transformed by the Messiah, invites readers to rediscover the power of Scripture as one seamless narrative rather than two disconnected halves.

In this episode, we trace how the Hebrew Scriptures set the stage for the Gospel: Joseph’s betrayal and restoration, the feasts that frame the Kingdom, and the prophetic rhythms that pulse beneath every New Testament page. Jason shows how the Messiah fulfills - not replaces - Israel’s story, inviting both Jew and Gentile into God’s covenant promises.

We also talk about how this restored vision transforms how we live - rooted in God’s faithfulness, connected to His appointed times, and awakened to a Messiah who holds all of Scripture together. The goal isn’t to add something new but to recover what’s been there all along: the unity, beauty, and coherence of God’s Word from beginning to end.

Key Takeaways

• The Bible tells one continuous story of redemption, not two separate Testaments.

• Transformed by the Messiah helps readers see how every part of Scripture points to Yeshua.

• The Old Testament provides the framework; the New Testament reveals the fulfillment.

• Joseph’s life foreshadows Messiah’s rejection, suffering, and ultimate reconciliation.

• The biblical feasts - especially Sukkot - reveal the shape of God’s Kingdom plan.

• Seeing Jesus through His Jewish context restores depth and meaning to our faith.

• Transformation in Messiah is holistic: spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical - reflecting God’s shalom.

Chapter Markers

00:00—Welcome & Israel tour crossover 01:17—Rabbi Jason’s encounter and journey to Yeshua 08:02—Bridging Old and New without “strange fruit” 15:28—Transfiguration and Sukkot explained 20:02—Numbers, gematria, and the “vav” 27:31—Behind the scenes of The Chosen 32:50—Living Jewish after Oct 7 38:58—Simchat Torah and hostages timing 41:52—Sukkah vs. “roof” (Gog) insight 47:27—End-times drift and loving Israel’s Messiah 49:36—From information to formation: practices 54:15—Book release details & where to find it 57:52—Pre-order and why it matters 58:20—Shalom and close

This episode invites you to read the whole Bible in high definition - seeing Yeshua where the story has always pointed. Explore more resources at The Jewish Road, dive deeper through Fusion Global at fusionglobal.org, and pre-order Rabbi Jason Sobel’s new book, Transformed by the Messiah, to experience how the Jewishness of Jesus brings Scripture - and your life - into full color.

When evil boasts, truth must bear witness. After a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater, we sat down with co-creator, Justin Kron, and Israeli believer, David Boskey, for an unfiltered Q&A. The conversation traces the long arc leading to October 7, why the online narrative flipped overnight, and how followers of Jesus should respond without naïveté or despair.

We talk about the spiritual war beneath the politics, the cost of telling the truth, and the aching question of hostages still in captivity. We explore how trauma can open doors for real hope, and why any durable “peace plan” must deal with ideology and spiritual warfare, not just borders.

Finally, we get practical: where to find reliable info, how to disciple the next generation against propaganda, and why churches must speak with clarity. We end with an invitation to pray, to gather, and to stand with Israel in a way that honors Messiah and blesses the nations.

Key Takeaways

• October 7 exposed not just terror but a global information war; propaganda mobilized campuses within hours.
• Evil is real; Scripture frames this as a spiritual battle against what God blesses - including Israel’s ongoing existence.
• Trauma in Israel is ongoing; hostages and a long war have reshaped daily life.
• Durable peace must confront indoctrination, not merely redraw maps.
• The Church’s silence wounds; loving Israel is part of God’s mission to the nations.
• Disciple your people before the internet does; recommend reliable sources and films.
• Practical next steps: pray, learn, gather, and share this film widely.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00 Welcome + why this night mattered (Lexington’s Lyric Theater)
• 03:35 “This time is different” - October 7 and global reactions
• 06:36 Processing trauma in Israel
• 14:34 “Definitive victory” and the ideology question
• 16:48 Bearing witness when terrorists film themselves
• 21:49 The spiritual war behind the headlines
• 26:17 Are we trending toward the last days?
• 31:32 What’s the soul of Israel right now?
• 32:41 How to help: prayer, discipleship, resources
• 39:09 Where to stream October 7
• 41:57 Sheep and goats, and the Church’s call

Watch the October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre film and host a conversation in your community; explore resources at thejewishroad.com; consider joining us in Israel or becoming one of The Few who sustain this work.