Meal Groups at Crossroads Church

Rabbi Ed brought "The Word" at the Woodbury Campus!!!

Last night, Rabbi Ed Rothman (for more information on Rabbi Ed, see his bio below) came to the Woodbury Campus as part of the Meal Group Continuing Education Program.  As we launched into the Gospel of Luke in our Daily Readings, we thought it would be helpful to get a perspective on the book from the eye of a Rabbi.

The night was broken into two parts.  The first part of Rabbi Ed's visit consisted of an exposition of Luke 1.  You can listen to it by clicking here.  Or, right click here and then click "save link as" to download the mp3 of the lecture.

The second part of the night was an interesting Q & A time.  In this discussion we covered a wide range of times from "the Jewish understanding of Communion" to "how many camels are needed to pay the dowry for a good woman."  You can listen to the Q & A by clicking here.  Or, right click here and then click "save link as" to download the mp3 of the Q & A.

MEAL GROUPS IS SPONSORING A SPECIAL EVENT - THE GOSPEL OF LUKE FROM THE EYE OF A RABBI!!!

HOW JEWISH ARE WE?

Most of the New Testament was written by or about Jewish Rabbis, and the Gospel of Luke (which is coming up quickly in our Daily Devotional Readings) is heavily steeped in Jewish tradition. So, as we read through Luke's version of the biography of Jesus, understanding Jewish roots will help to make the Bible come alive!

This Wednesday, October 22, Rabbi Ed Rothman will be joining us to teach us how to interpret the Gospel of Luke in light of its Jewish origin.

Rabbi Ed is a Messianic Jewish Rabbi (a Jew who believes Jesus/Yeshua is both Lord and the resurrected Messiah). Rabbi Ed was instrumental in starting the first Messianic Congregation in the Twin Cities, and he has been active across the world sharing the Good News that the Messiah has come and is alive today.

He currently serves the Seed of Abraham congregation in St. Louis Park (visit www.mealgroups.org for Rabbi Ed’s complete bio).

This event, held at the Woodbury Campus, is FREE and open to anyone who would like to attend.

Bio for Rabbi Ed Rothman

Rabbi Ed is a Messianic Jewish Rabbi (a Jew who believes Jesus/Yeshua is both Lord and the resurrected Messiah). Rabbi Ed was instrumental in starting the first Messianic Congregation in the Twin Cities, and he has been active across the world sharing the good news that the Messiah has come and is alive today. He currently serves the Seed of Abraham congregation in St. Louis Park.

Ed and his wife Alberta's life message has been to encourage the Jewish people to accept Y’shua (Jesus) as the promised Messiah and all New Covenant believers to understand their Olive Tree Connection (the Jewish roots of their faith in Jesus the Messiah). They believe that should inevitably lead the Church to pray for, share their faith with, and to show G-d’s love to the Jewish people and the nation of Israel (Romans 1:16 & chapters 9-11).

Ed will speak to us about the Jewish roots of our faith and take our questions about Judaism, his life and ministry and whatever else we throw at him.