Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis (audio)

Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, includes an intriguing observance. Join Jonathan Bernis and Ezra Benjamin as they discuss the last of the Fall Feasts prescribed by God in Leviticus 23. Discover the meaning behind this Feast and how it can encourage your faith. Jonathan and Ezra share personal memories of celebrating Sukkot and expound on its prophetic element yet to be fulfilled. https://www.jewishvoice.org/

It’s the holiest day of the Jewish year. Jonathan Bernis and Ezra Benjamin discuss Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Join them as they share their personal stories of observing this important day and reveal its powerful connection to your New Covenant faith. You’ll learn the significance of the holy day and how this “appointed time of the Lord” is not only a memorial but also points to the prophetic return of the Messiah.

Discover what the first of the Jewish Fall Feasts – Rosh Hashanah – means to you as a Believer. Rabbi Jonathan and Ezra reveal how the Fall Feasts are not merely Jewish holidays but are also prophetic events relevant to the whole world. Learn how the Feasts of the Old Testament provide a backdrop for Christians and Jewish people alike to understand the full significance of what Yeshua (Jesus) has done for us. Find out why Rosh Hashanah is also called the Feast of Trumpets and why the shofar is an important instrument of worship. https://www.jewishvoice.org/

Could it be that events in recent years are actually following a template presented in biblical history? Jonathan Cahn sits down with Jonathan Bernis to discuss new correlations he’s discovered in Scripture between ancient times and recent headlines. From abortion and COVID to events at Capitol Hill on January 6 to the end of Fidel Castro’s reign, you’ll hear Cahn’s discoveries of remarkable connections to biblical events. Are they coincidence or something bigger? Jonathan Cahn is a New York Times bestselling author of several books.

Was a manger in Bethlehem the first appearance of Jesus on Earth? Who sat down to a meal with Abraham by the oaks of Mamre? Who is the “Angel of the Lord” and “One like the Son of Man”? Rabbi Troy Wallace joins Jonathan Bernis and Ezra Benjamin to reveal some of the mysterious visitors recorded in the Old Testament as appearances of the Messiah before His birth in the New Testament. You’ll see how the Messiah has reached out to mankind in relationship even before His ultimate incarnation as a babe in the manger. Rabbi Troy Wallace is Vice President of Congregation Leadership and Development at Jewish Voice Ministries International. https://www.jewishvoice.org/

Has the body of Believers in Jesus replaced Israel and the Jewish people in God’s eyes? Is the Church the new Israel? Discover God’s everlasting faithfulness as Jonathan and Ezra expose the pitfalls and errors of Replacement Theology. https://www.jewishvoice.org/

Join Jonathan and Ezra as they reveal the powerful meaning of Jesus’ Hebrew name. They discuss the Hebrew meaning of the word "meditation" and share the importance of both guarding the things we take into our minds and speaking forth the Word of God. They also introduce the 10th and final edition of Jewish Voice's Confessing the Hebrew Scriptures series, Adonai Yeshu'ati - The Lord My Salvation.

Jonathan and Ezra take the mystery out of some of the primary articles common to Jewish worship services and homes. You'll see a Torah scroll, tallit, mezuzah and shofar, and learn their meanings, value and uses. You'll also receive encouragement about how the supernatural God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can lead you and meet your needs.

What if much of what you’ve been told about the End Times is off-target? What if you’ve looked for signs of the Messiah’s return in all the wrong places? The Last Days is a complex Bible subject worth studying, but it’s easy to focus too heavily on things yet to come and miss the exciting things God is doing right now to prepare the world for Jesus’ return. Join Jonathan and Ezra for some eye-opening information about the End Times. Discover specific ways you can know we are in the Last Days and how you can join Him in preparing for Messiah’s return.

When all around you is chaotic, dismal and confusing, God's Word offers secure guidance and light. Join Jonathan and Ezra as they share the hope-filled power of God's Word to renew and direct your life. You'll also discover the exciting way that the new Jewish Voice Study Bible can unlock a deeper understanding of Scripture's meaning through the Jewish context it was written in.

In today’s productivity-driven culture, many Believers are missing out on the God-designed blessing of the Sabbath. Jonathan Bernis and Ezra Benjamin share the simple, yet profound, Jewish tradition of Shabbat that you can incorporate into your home every week. They’ll take you through the rich biblical history of Shabbat and explain its relevancy to Believers today. You’ll learn the three cornerstones of Shabbat and how gathering together to honor God and observe a Sabbath meal can transform your relationships and enrich your walk with God.

Once you hear it, it’s unmistakable – the mysterious, rugged sound of the shofar. Ram’s horns have been used as trumpets since Bible times. Discover where this fascinating instrument is found in Scripture and how it was used. Learn the three types of shofar blowing and the purposes for each. Jonathan and Ezra discuss how the shofar isn’t just a historical thing – there’s a day yet to come when the shofar plays an essential role in God’s plans. You’ll see how this biblical trumpet is a wake-up call and represents an invitation to be attuned to the voice of the Lord.

When we hurt, we can't focus on much else. Join Jonathan and Ezra as they discuss Jesus' compassion and how showing compassion toward others makes a powerful difference in their lives. You'll gain biblical insight into some Scriptures through the definitions of some key words. You might be surprised at how they enhance the meaning of the passages. You'll learn about a misunderstanding that can creep into our thinking as Believers and receive encouragement about how much God loves you and wants to shower His compassion on you. www.jewishvoice.tv

The book of Matthew begins with Jesus’ genealogy, but is this the first place in the Bible where we find Jesus? Are biblical prophecies the only place we see Him in the Old Testament? Jonathan and Ezra continue their conversation with Rabbi Troy Wallace, discussing some of the more than 50 appearances of Yeshua before He makes His historic entrance into humanity as a baby in a manger. You’ll see that the Old and New Testaments are one continuous story of God’s interaction with humankind and gain insight into why the Jewish leaders of Jesus’ day were so opposed to Jesus. Rabbi Troy Wallace is Vice President of Congregation Leadership and Development at Jewish Voice Ministries International.

What needs to take place before Jesus returns? Jonathan and Ezra sit down to discuss one thing you may not have heard much about. And if you’re a Gentile Believer in Jesus, it directly involves you! Join them as they share the Church’s role in God’s plan for Israel and the invitation God has offered non-Jewish people. They discuss one unfortunate and often unrecognized mindset of today’s Church that the disciples probably never imagined possible. They explain the meaning of the olive tree illustration Paul used in Romans 11 and share an important example of a “disconnect” between today’s Church and the Church of the first century.

There’s a dangerous misconception floating around today. It may be politically correct, but it’s biblically wrong. And it has to do with what Jonathan and Ezra are discussing in this week’s show. Join them as they talk about what it means to stand with and bless Israel, why it’s critical for Believers in Jesus and how we do it. You'll learn the most vital component to blessing the Jewish people that many Believers overlook because of one major misunderstanding about the Jewish people.

“God is one.” It’s the foundation of Judaism, taken directly from Deuteronomy 6:4. Join Jonathan Bernis and Ezra Benjamin as they discuss how the “triunity” of God does not contradict this fundamental Scripture. You’ll discover the full meaning of the Hebrew word for “one” used in this verse. Hear scriptural examples from the Old and New Testaments of God’s manifestations in more than one form and see the importance of the Father in a new light.

Did you know that Jesus' purpose is contained right in His name? Jonathan and Ezra discuss the Hebrew name of Jesus that reveals His very purpose - salvation - and that the New Testament's message of salvation flows throughout the Old Testament as well. They talk about the biblical meaning of the word "meditation" and share the value of carefully guarding the things we take into our minds and of speaking forth the Word of God to get it deep into our hearts. They also introduce the 10th and final edition of Jewish Voice's Confessing the Hebrew Scriptures series, Adonai Yeshu'ati - The Lord My Salvation.

Join Jonathan and Ezra as they celebrate Shavuot. This particular time of year is set aside on God’s calendar for us to remember how He has blessed us. Shavuot commemorates a time when a harvest offering was brought to the Temple and also celebrates the giving of the Torah and outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit. Discover the historical context, traditional customs, and spiritual significance of Shavuot. And you may be surprised how this Feast of the Lord connects with the book of Ruth. You’ll also learn the exciting connection between Shavuot and Passover and how this multi-dimensional spring Feast signifies God’s love and provision for His children.

When life gets hard, and things like a global pandemic and random violence take away lives at a rate we've never seen before, people start to think about what comes after this life. Join Jonathan and Ezra as they discuss the very real eternal nature of humankind. You’ll hear a key Old Testament verse that clearly identifies the afterlife - and its two options - and what the New Testament reveals about how you can know you’re headed for everlasting life.