What is antisemitism? Why has it been prevelent in ancient days and current culture? What is the biblical basis for Israel?By Jeffrey D. Miller

Faith. It’s a word bandied about with commonality, often disregarding its significance. Even among believers in the Bible, the concept of faith is sometimes intellectual or logical. Looking into the original language helps to picture what God means about faith. An important Hebrew word for faith (and faithfulness) is emunah. However, like much of t…

Listen to the amazing story of how the Lord brought Jeffrey D. and his wife Karen together. When they met he was an atheist, and used His Jewish heritage as a way to put off Christians who would try to tell him about Jesus, the Jewish Messiah. messianicminutes.com

Chosen by God, chosen for what? In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the history of the Jews, and the biblical basis for the land of Israel, including the current war with Hamas.

The Birth of the Messiah from the Jewish perspective includes some things that are often left out during Christmas celebrations. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the Hebrew scriptures, prophecies and circumstances surrounding His coming. Also included is the lighthearted dramatization, "Mary was a Jewish Mother."…

The eight day feast of Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, December 7, continuing till Sundown on December 15. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss its origins, significance for us today, and some of the present day traditions.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Listen as we give biblical understanding of what is happening in Israel, the spiritual battle that is behing the war, and the promises of the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Many have asked about how to pray at this time and how can they donate to alleviate the suffering. You'll find both on our website messianicminutes.com…

Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles is outlined in the Book of Leviticus 32 "You shall dwell in [a]booths for seven days. All who are native Israelites shall dwell in booths, that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.’ ” Listen, as Jeffrey D. a…

The Annual Feast of Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 24. It is a day of fasting and attending synagogue services for Jewish people throughout the world. While considered the holiest day on the Hebrew calendar, Yeshua (Jesus) has fulfilled the Day of Atonement through His death, burial and resurrection.…

The traditional Jewish feast called Rosh Hashana begins this year at sundown Friday, September 15. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted explain the great significance of this "Day of Blowing the Shofar." Listen hear as they present the calls and sound the Shofar!By Jeffrey D. Miller

In Part 2 of the Covenants, Jeffrey D. and Ted dive into the Davidic Covenant, and discuss how the the New Covenant was announced in Jeremiah and enacted by and through Yeshua, the Messiah.

Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss Covenants, the unbreakable promisea of God.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Listen to their stories! Here's how these two Jewish men came to, as they say, "Love Jesus."By Jeffrey D. Miller

Listen to Part 2 of the discussion of the Book of Malachi. While Malachi is not the best known of the Prophets of Israel, passages are quoted a number of times in the New Testament.

The book of Malachi or Malachai in the Bible is only 4 chapters, but it was full of significance for the Children of Israel when it was wrtiten and for all believers today. LIsten now to Part 1 and check back for Part 2 coming up soon.By Jeffrey D. Miller

In the context of the world today, how does the verse from Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God" play out in our lives? What is Shalom and the Peace that Yeshua gave to His followers, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you . . ." John 14:27.By Jeffrey D. Miller

In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted take listeners through the pathways God uses to fulfill the blessing He pronounced upon Abraham in Genesis 12:3, "in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."By Jeffrey D. Miller

The events of Passover were set in motion way before Moses. In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the timing of the Feast, how the children of Israel ended up in Egypt, and how the plan of salvation for the Jews and all people is right there in the story of Passover. The Feast begins this year (2023) on the evening of April 5. Also listen to t…

What are the prayers around the family table on Shabbat? Jeffrey D. and Ted cover the origins and traditions of the Hamotzie, Kiddush and other prayers offered around meals and in synagogues during Shabbat (Sabbath) services.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Jewish people all over the world will have a joyous celebration for the Feast of Purim, March 6-7 this year. While the joy of the holiday, based on the Book of Esther, focuses on God’s rescue of His people from annihilation, there is also a stark reminder of Satan’s desire to wipe out the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.…

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the meaning of the verse and the the call of God upon Jewish people and all believers to be purveyors of God's truth.…

What is Messianic Judaism? Who are Messianic Jews? To whom was the New Covenant given? All these questions are answered in this episode of Messianic Minutes.By Jeffrey D. Miller

In light of the New Year (2023 on the secular calendar) Jeffrey D. and Ted encourage listeners to receive the Peace that Jesus brings.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Prophecies about the coming of Messiah are found throughout the Hebrew scriptures. While the designation of December 25 as the day of Jesus' birth is unlikely, the events surrounding His birth are very significant in understanding His Jewishness and the Father's plan of salvation for all people.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Hanukkah this year (2022) begins on the evening of December 18 and is celebrated for eight days. While it is not one of the Levitical Feasts outlined in the Torah, it is an historical feast celebrated by Jews worldwide, and even Yeshua (Jesus) recognized it. In this episode Jeffrey D. Miller and Rabbi Ted Simon discuss the history of the feast, it'…

In Part 2 of The Living God, Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon continue their discussion of the meaning of Elohim Chayim (Living God). In this episode: Yeshua's encounter with Nicodemus, Yeshua, the Bread of Life, and the Living Word.By Jeffrey D. Miller

What does "The Living God" really mean? The Scriptures refer to our Father as Elohim Chayim (Living God) more than 30 times. Listen as Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon explore the descriptions in the Word and find a depth of meaning which is both intricate and glorious. Part 2 of the discussion will post November 28.…

It's the 30th Anniversary of Messianic Minutes! Listen as Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted reminisce about how it all got started and how the Lord has used it all these years. If you've been listening to the daily radio program or the podcast, reach out to us and let us know where you catch it. messianicminutes.com…

The Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, began at sundown on October 9, 2022. You'll find the origin of the Feast in the Book of Leviticus, but as Jeffrey D. and Ted bring to light in this episode, the Feast took on great significance in the time of King Solomon and the dedication of the First Temple. And there's even further fulfillment by Yeshua Himself…

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins tonight, October 4, 2022 at sundown. Occurring on the tenth day of the seventh Hebrew calendar month, Yom Kippur is traditionally the most important and weightiest of all the appointed times. Leviticus describes this as the one day a year when God forgave the sins of the whole nation of Israel. In this episo…

The Feast of Rosh Hashanah, which in the bible is called Yom Teruah - the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, began at sundown on September 25. In this episode, Jeffrey D. and Ted continue their lively discussion of the traditions of the Feast, and the Days of Awe which precede the upcoming Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Messianicminutes.com…

This year at sundown, September 25th, Shofars will sound in synagogues the world over as Jews celebrate the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, Yom Teruah, which is commonly known as Rosh Hashanah. In this episode, the first of a series on the Fall Feasts, Jeffrey D. and Ted elaborate on the traditions surrounding the Feast and its prophetic meanings…

In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted continue their discussion about the opposition Jesus recieved during his earthly ministry, not only from among religious leaders but from his own family and community.By Jeffrey D. Miller

While multitudes sought after and followed Yeshua, Jesus, during His earthly ministry, He was rejected by most of the religious leaders. In this episode Jeffrey D. and Ted bring insight into the culture of the Pharisees.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Jesus came as a Jew, to the Jews, to fulfill the Jewish prophecies and scriptures. His ministry was particularly and esentially Jewish. The biblical evidence is overwhelming.By Jeffrey D. Miller

The Mourners Kaddish, a very important part of Jewish litergy, is recited at traditional prayer services and funerals. But as discussed in this episode, the prayer is really about life and God's Glory and Majesty.By Jeffrey D. Miller

As you may know, Jeffrey D. Miller was an atheist for twenty-four years. Although born and raised Jewish, he had no true sense of God growing up, and in Synagogue at the age of twelve, he decided God didn’t exist. It was obvious to him that no one could prove He was real. Reality to him was intellectual certainty. There’s an arrogance about that at…

Pentecost - Feast of Weeks - Shavuot! In this episode Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon connect the dots between the Feast outlined in Leviticus and the outpouring on the disciples in Acts, Chapter 2.By Jeffrey D. Miller

Listen and learn about the Feast of Passover, how it is commenorated in the Passover Seder, and the plan of salvation through Messiah Yeshua. The feast begins this year at sundown on Friday April 15. The Children of Israel were told to apply the blood of the Lamb without blemish to the doorposts of their houses. Exodus 12:13, “When I see the blood,…

Perhaps Purim, the Feast of Esther, is the most joyous of all the holidays on the Hebrew Calendar. While it is not one of the Levitical Feasts commanded by God, it is based on Esther 9:21, where the tradition to celebrate is advanced by Mordecai, one of the main characters in the Book. The feast this year falls on March 16-17. messianicminutes.com…

While the first promise of the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob was given by God repeatedly in the Book of Genesis, it is restated numerous times throughout the Tanakh. It is further referenced in the New Testament. Clearly it is God’s will for the Jewish people to have Israel as their homeland. http://www.messianicminutes.com…

While the first promise of the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob was given by God repeatedly in the Book of Genesis, it is restated numerous times throughout the Tanakh. It is further referenced in the New Testament. Clearly it is God’s will for the Jewish people to have Israel as their homeland. http://www.messianicminutes.com…

The feast of Hanukkah begins this year at sundown on Sunday November 28. The Hanukkah Menorah is an integral part of the holiday observance, since it represents the miracle of one day's supply of sacred oil burning for eight days in ancient Israel. Amazingly, the nine-stemmed Menorah is a symbol of Jesus, the Jewish Messiah. Messianicminutes.com…