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Well I really get bogged down in this one. We discuss many topics because of the important ideas brought up in these otherwise simple lines:
Exodus 19:
5Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6youa will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”
As is often the case in Torah study, simple does not mean simplistic or easy… or lacking in depth and meaning. So please enjoy the class and if after listening you have any questions or comments please post your thoughts below.
Also, while making this class podcastable (yes I can make up words), I was inspired to do dedicate a whole hour on my Ultimate Issues podcast to the subject of exceptionalism. You can check it out here.
MCHuey your issue is really with the Apostles, and not with Messianic Judaism (which, for whatveer strange reason and as a Two House advocate you seek to redefine in your own image shaped by your personal experiences as a non-Jewish person outside of the mainstream MJ.)Your so called Messianic Chapter 2 is not based on the reality on the ground nor scripture it’s just your personal theory nothing is coming in the years to come to bring your egalitarian vision about within the mainstream MJ. It will have to stay within the pages of your website.The Apostles’ ruling is clear on whether Jews and Gentiles in the Body are subject to exactly the same set of laws and statutes? (is ANYONE subject to the SAME rules?):