The Ancient Way

Should Christians Celebrate Passover? — Episode 23

Christians celebrate communion often, but did you know it’s directly connected to the Jewish festival of Passover? When Jesus said “Do this in remembrance of me,” it was part of a Passover Seder meal that He was having with His Jewish disciples. What should followers of Jesus do with this biblical holiday? Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Passover and Its Significance 01:42 — The Story of the Exodus: A brief history leading up to Passover 04:37 — Our Passover story begins 05:47 — The First Passover: A Night of Deliverance 07:00 — Jesus, our Passover Lamb 11:50 — Finding Our Story in the Passover 15:12 — Celebrating Passover as Followers of Jesus Takeaways Sukkot is a celebration of God's provision during wilderness seasons. The feast is a reminder to rejoice, even in difficult times. Jesus fulfills the meaning of Sukkot as our salvation. The rituals of Sukkot connect us to God's faithfulness. Celebrating Sukkot helps us remember God's past provisions. The future of Sukkot includes all nations worshiping God. Trusting God in the wilderness is essential for spiritual growth. Sukkot serves as a prophetic reminder of God's promises. The importance of community and family during Sukkot celebrations. Sukkot points to the ultimate redemption and hope in Christ.

The Prophetic Future of Sukkot — Episode 22

In this conversation, Jon and Jim explore the significance of Sukkot, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles, and its relevance to both Jews and Gentiles. They discuss how Sukkot serves as a reminder of God's provision during wilderness experiences, the rituals associated with the feast, and how Jesus fulfills its meaning. The conversation also touches on the prophetic future of Sukkot and the importance of celebrating it as a way to trust in God's goodness and provision, even in challenging times. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to the Ancient Way 00:26 — An Overview of Sukkot 02:04 — God's Provision in Wilderness Seasons 05:18 — Sukkot: Relevant to Gentiles 08:09 — Trusting God in the Wilderness 11:27 — Sukkot and the Wedding Supper of the Lamb 23:33 — Anticipating God's Future Restoration Takeaways Sukkot is a celebration of God's provision during wilderness seasons. The feast is a reminder to rejoice, even in difficult times. Jesus fulfills the meaning of Sukkot as our salvation. The rituals of Sukkot connect us to God's faithfulness. Celebrating Sukkot helps us remember God's past provisions. The future of Sukkot includes all nations worshiping God. Trusting God in the wilderness is essential for spiritual growth. Sukkot serves as a prophetic reminder of God's promises. The importance of community and family during Sukkot celebrations. Sukkot points to the ultimate redemption and hope in Christ.

Sukkot: the Feast of Tabernacles — Episode 21

In this episode, Jon and Jim explore the significance of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, as the culmination of the Fall Feasts in Israel. They discuss the joy and community associated with the celebration, the importance of remembering God's faithfulness during wilderness seasons, and the anticipation of the future Wedding Feast of the Lamb. The conversation emphasizes the importance for reflection on personal stories of God's provision and the eternal promise that lies ahead for believers. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to the Ancient Way 00:26 — Sukkot: A Feast of Joy and Fellowship 07:28 — Looking Forward to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb 11:21 — Trusting God in the Wilderness Seasons of Life 16:40 — Sharing Stories of God's Provision and Faithfulness 22:40 — Sukkot: A Reminder of the Temporary Nature of Life Takeaways Sukkot is a celebration of joy and community. The Feast of Tabernacles represents God's provision during wilderness seasons. Sharing stories of God's faithfulness strengthens our faith. Sukkot serves as a reminder of the future Wedding Feast of the Lamb. The importance of remembrance in our spiritual journey. Wilderness experiences are part of our growth and faith. God's faithfulness is evident in our lives, just as it was for Israel. Celebrating Sukkot can deepen our understanding of God's promises. The temporary dwelling of Sukkot symbolizes our journey through life. This holiday encourages us to look forward with hope

Episode 20: Yom Kippur & The Day of Atonement

In this conversation, Jim and Jon discuss how they celebrate Yom Kippur as Gentile believers in Jesus. They reflect on the significance of Yom Kippur as a day of atonement and how it points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging their sin and relying on God's grace to overcome it. They also discuss the joy and freedom they experience in living out their faith in Christ. Jim shares his personal journey of forgiveness and the transformative power of God's grace. They conclude by looking forward to the celebration of Sukkot and the season of joy. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to the Ancient Way 00:26 — Review of the Fall Feasts of Israel 02:49 — Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement07:14 — Covering and Concealing Sins 11:45 — The Significance of Fasting 15:18 — God's Immense Compassion 19:10 — Transformation and Freedom through Grace 20:56 — Yom Kippur: The Culmination of Atonement in Jesus Christ 24:37 — Looking Forward to the Messiah's Return 26:44 — Living in Light of Yom Kippur: Gentiles and Grace 37:20 — Preview: Sukkot - The Feast of Tabernacles and the Season of Joy Takeaways Yom Kippur is a day of atonement that points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. As Gentile believers, they acknowledge and honor Yom Kippur but celebrate the fulfillment of it in Jesus Christ. They live in the freedom and grace of Jesus' sacrifice, acknowledging their sin and relying on God's grace to overcome it. They emphasize the importance of forgiveness and the transformative power of God's grace in their lives. They look forward to celebrating Sukkot and the season of joy.

Episode 19: Tashlich, The Feast of Trumpets, and the Four New Years

What is the ceremony of Tashlich, often celebrated during Rosh Hashanah? Tashlich comes from a Hebrew word (תשליך) that means: “You will cast.” We think about all the times that we're like an archer aiming an arrow, but missing the mark, missing the way. And as part of this beautiful ceremony, we pick up stones and cast our misdeeds and sins into the sea, watching them fall, never to be found again. There are many times that we may have missed the mark over this last year. But the good news is that Messiah’s death cleanses us and offers us forgiveness. His spirit empowers us to live a life following him and his ways. To helps us not to sin. In some ways, Tashlich is a form of baptism, where individuals cast away their sins into a body of water. It is a deeply personal and intimate experience that symbolizes repentance and letting go of old ways and the importance of having a loving relationship with God. We also briefly discuss the four different New Years in the Hebrew calendar and their significance in relation to the Feast of Trumpets, also known as Yom Teruah. How amazing that this Jewish traditions points us to a God who loves us and also provides a way to remove our sins as far as the east is from the west! Who is a God like you, pardoning the sin and overlooking the crimes of the remnant of his heritage? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in grace. He will again have compassion on us, he will subdue our iniquities. You will throw all their sins into the depths of the sea. —Micah 7:18–19 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to the Ancient Way 00:26 — Tashlich and the Feast of Trumpets 01:29 — The Significance and Practice of Tashlik 14:36 — Exploring the Four New Years in the Hebrew Calendar Takeaways Tashlich is a ceremony performed during Rosh Hashanah where individuals cast away their sins into a body of water. Tashlich is a form of baptism and symbolizes repentance and letting go of old ways. The ceremony of Tashlich is deeply personal and requires a loving and intimate relationship with God. There are four different New Years in the Hebrew calendar, each with its own significance.