In this House of David podcast, Pastor Eric recounts his unexpected journey from pursuing a career in Civil Engineering to answering a divine call to ministry. Despite initial reluctance, he became increasingly involved in church activities, eventually teaching and ministering to Jewish and Gentile believers. Drawing parallels with the apostle Paul, he delves into the complexities of Jewish-Christian relations, emphasizing God's enduring love for both groups. Through personal experiences and scriptural insights, Pastor Eric highlights the interconnectedness of Gentile and Jewish believers, envisioning a unified body of Christ that embraces both identities. Ultimately, he sees the ministry as a catalyst for reconciliation and fulfilling God's prophetic plans for Israel and the nations.
Grafted into Israel |S1:E14|
In this House of David podcast, Pastor Eric examines the promises and blessings God bestowed upon Israel as outlined in Romans chapter nine, emphasizing Israel's significant role in God's plan. He talks about Israel's adoption as God's chosen people, their reception of God's glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, and the priesthood. Pastor Eric clarifies that while salvation comes through faith in Yeshua alone, the eternal nature of God's law remains, with grace now offered to believers through Christ. The text also explores the grafting of Gentiles into Israel, symbolizing their spiritual inclusion in God's promises. Pastor Eric calls for unity between Jews and Gentiles as one new entity in Christ, aiming to advance God's kingdom and provoke Israel to jealousy through sharing the gospel.
One New Man |S1:E13|
In this House of David podcast, Pastor Eric recounts a personal journey of discovery and reconciliation between his Jewish heritage and Christian faith. He grapples with questions about the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, particularly concerning the role of Israel and the church. Through biblical study and historical reading, Pastor Eric came to understand that Christianity is deeply rooted in its Jewish foundation and that the church and Israel are intertwined in God's plan of redemption. The text challenges the notion of replacement theology, emphasizing the unique and irrevocable calling of the Jewish people while affirming the inclusion of Gentile believers as partakers in God's promises. Pastor Eric celebrates the unity of believers from all nations in Christ, rejecting divisions and embracing diversity within the body of Christ.