51 – Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews | Daniel Thomas Lancaster

The Epistle to the Hebrews constitutes one of the most difficult sections of the Bible for those of us who have embraced a Messianic Jewish perspective. Thankfully, D. Thomas Lancaster, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, has spent years penning a commentary that will enrich and enlighten you. He joins Messiah Podcast to provide a sneak peek into the premise that unlocked the historical understanding of this important book of the Apostolic Scriptures.

–  Takeaways –

• The Epistle to the Hebrews is a difficult book to interpret from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Daniel Thomas Lancaster's new commentary brings the latest in New Testament scholarship and the oldest of Jewish hermeneutical principles to bear on the biblical text to present a relevant and insightful understanding of the epistle.
• The authorship of Hebrews is uncertain. While it was certainly not the Apostle Paul, it may have been a second-generation disciple of the apostles like Clement of Rome.
• Hebrews emphasizes Yeshua's importance as the gateway to the Messianic Era and warns against turning away from him.
• The hermeneutical method used in Hebrews, known as kol vechomer, establishes the weight of the first matter to make a case for the second matter.
• Understanding the Jewish context and the distinction between Jews and Gentiles is crucial in interpreting Hebrews.

– Episode Resources –

The Holy Epistle to the Hebrews

The Holy Epistle to the Galatians

The Holy Epistle to the Ephesians

– Who is Messiah Podcast? –

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