Scribes: Possessing the Scriptures without Possessing Salvation | Pastor Bruce Mejia

Scribes: Possessing the Scriptures without Possessing Salvation | Pastor Bruce Mejia

In this episode of The Engrafted Word, Pastor Bruce Mejia examines the role of the scribes and lawyers in the New Testament, men who possessed, copied, taught, and interpreted the Scriptures, yet often rejected the very Christ those Scriptures testified of. Join the Rooted Tier Membership! http://ko-fi.com/brucemejia/tiers [http://ko-fi.com/brucemejia/tiers]

Origins of the Pharisees: Forerunners of Rabbinic Judaism| Pastor Bruce Mejia

In this episode, Pastor Bruce Mejia examines the historical rise of the Pharisees, their connection to the Second Temple period, their influence over the synagogues, and their role in opposing Jesus Christ and His gospel. Though they claimed to defend Moses and preserve biblical religion, Christ exposed them as hypocrites, blind guides, and false spiritual leaders who exalted tradition over the commandments of God. Join the ROOTED TIER MEMBERSHIP: http://ko-fi.com/brucemejia/tiers [http://ko-fi.com/brucemejia/tiers]

Incantations, Spells, and Amulets (The Talmud) | Pastor Bruce Mejia

In part two of this series on the Babylonian Talmud, we examine its teachings on demons, incantations, amulets, superstition, magical remedies, and other esoteric practices. We also compare these passages with the occult and religious customs of ancient Mesopotamia and consider how the Babylonian environment may have influenced the traditions later preserved within rabbinic Judaism. Support the work here! https://ko-fi.com/brucemejia [https://ko-fi.com/brucemejia]

The Babylonian Talmud | Pastor Bruce Mejia

In part one of this series, we examine the origins and structure of the Babylonian Talmud, explaining the difference between the Mishnah and Gemara, why it is called “Babylonian,” and how it became one of the most influential texts in rabbinic Judaism. ROOTED INTENSIVE COURSE 2: REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY https://ko-fi.com/s/920b475fb3 [https://ko-fi.com/s/920b475fb3]

The False Religion of Judaism Part 2 | Pastor Bruce Mejia

In part two of this series, Pastor Bruce Mejia continues examining Judaism from a biblical perspective. This episode explains why Judaism is distinct from biblical Christianity, how its leaders rejected the Christ of whom Moses wrote, and why any religion that elevates human tradition above the Word of God must be rejected as false. Register for the Rooted Intensive Course on Replacement Theology: https://ko-fi.com/s/920b475fb3 [https://ko-fi.com/s/920b475fb3]