Season: 13 Episode: 186
Summary:
In a time of rising global antisemitism and unrest, how do we make sense of the tension surrounding Israel, identity, and the Messiah? In this episode, we unpack the spiritual and prophetic threads woven throughout Scripture—many of which point unmistakably to Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah.
David Brickner shares how he came to believe in Jesus, why even His earliest followers struggled to understand His mission, and why the human condition can’t be fixed with a “do-over.” We explore why God’s ways often clash with human preferences, the deep reluctance some Jewish people feel about being called God’s chosen, and the profound prophecies—like Isaiah 53—that reveal a divine plan stretching back to the beginning of time.
From the parallels between Moses and Jesus to the hope found in God’s new covenant, this episode will challenge, encourage, and equip you with a deeper understanding of God’s heart for His people and His redemptive mission through Christ.
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About David
David Brickner became executive director of Jews for Jesus in 1996 and was the first to succeed founding director, Moishe Rosen. Under his leadership, Jews for Jesus advanced internationally with missionaries in 12 countries, the largest number being in Israel. David comes from five generations of Jewish followers of Messiah Jesus. He had a unique encounter with God in college that prompted him to attend a Jews for Jesus Bible study. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaica from Northeastern Illinois University in conjunction with Spertus College of Judaica. David has a Master of Arts degree in missiology with an emphasis on Jewish studies from the Fuller School of Mission and Theology.
Question One
There has been a global rise in antisemitism in the past year. What do you attribute this to?
Question Two
Why are Jewish people often reluctant to hear they are part of God’s chosen people?
Question Three
Does the Bible predict that all Israel will one day recognize Jesus as the Messiah?
Question Four
You say that Isaiah 53 is the most dramatic and extensive portrait of the Messiah. Why would Jewish people be reluctant to see Jesus as the Messiah from reading this?
Question Five
Why is the idea of God having a Son such a thorny issue for Jews?
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