Early Yeshua Movement – Part 2
I’m sharing with you the outline overview from The Early Yeshua Movement – Part 2, a teaching that continues to open our understanding of the fullness of the Kingdom in this hour. For those of you who missed the email last week where Part 1 The Broad Overview was attached, it is once again attached in this email.
Steve continues to unpack how the first-century Yeshua movement was deeply Jewish in identity, covenant, and purpose—and how history, culture, and theology gradually reshaped that understanding over time. This outline will help you revisit the key themes, scriptures, and challenges he presented, as we collectively seek to reclaim the original context of the Kingdom and allow the Lord to expand our vision of Jesus, His inheritance, and our role in this age.
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Speaker: Steve Date: November 9, 2025 Series: The Early Yeshua Movement Primary
Passage: Romans 11 Secondary Texts: Luke 21, Acts 1 Big Idea
This sermon explores the historical context of the early Yeshua movement, emphasizing its Jewish roots and how it was later redefined through Greek philosophy and Roman influence. It challenges the audience to reconsider their understanding of the kingdom and Jesus's role in it, urging them to wrestle with these concepts and allow the Lord to reveal deeper truths.
Thesis
The Yeshua movement, rooted in Jewish tradition and covenant, was significantly altered as Gentile influence grew, leading to a redefinition of its core principles and a departure from its original context, which we must understand to correctly interpret scripture and the nature of the Kingdom.
Outline
I. Recap and Introduction to Romans - Key Texts: Romans - Illustration: The upcoming study of Romans will provide a deeper understanding of Paul's theological framework and how it relates to redemption, salvation, and the kingdom. - Application: Prepare for a detailed examination of Romans to uncover misunderstood concepts and recapture the original context of the early Yeshua movement.
II. The Second Temple Period and Literary Sources - Key Texts: Luke 2 - Illustration: The literary sources from the Second Temple Period, including apocryphal writings and the Septuagint, offer valuable insights into the historical backdrop of the New Testament. - Application: Recognize the relevance of these sources in understanding the historical context and avoiding misinterpretations of scripture.
III. The Yeshua Movement and its Jewish Context - Key Texts: Isaiah 49, Matthew 5, Romans 1 - Illustration: The Yeshua movement began as a renewal movement within Judaism, operating under the protection of the Roman government, which recognized Judaism as a protected religion. - Application: Acknowledge the original Jewish context of the Yeshua movement and its protected status, which later changed, impacting the movement's trajectory.
IV. Shift from Hebrew Culture to Greek Philosophy - Key Texts: Romans 3 - Illustration: The shift from Hebrew culture to Greek philosophy led to the redefinition of the Yeshua movement, stripping away its original identity and allowing subsequent generations to interpret it through a different lens. - Application: Be aware of how Greek philosophy influenced the interpretation of the Yeshua movement and strive to recapture its original Hebrew and Jewish context.
V. The Influence of Marcion and the Nicene Council - Key Texts: Deuteronomy 32, Genesis
10 - Illustration: Marcion's teachings and the decisions made at the Nicene Council significantly altered the Yeshua movement by severing its Jewish roots and codifying a new theological framework. - Application: Understand the impact of Marcion's heresy and the Nicene Council on the development of Christian theology, and recognize the importance of maintaining the connection between Jesus and Israel.
VI. Redefining the Kingdom and Jesus's Inheritance - Key Texts: Zechariah 14, Acts 1 - Illustration: The speaker challenges the congregation to redefine the gospel beyond individual salvation, to embrace the big picture of the Kingdom as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. - Application: Consider the broader implications of Jesus's role as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and understand that the kingdom encompasses not just individual salvation but also the restoration of nations.
Call to Response / Ministry Moment
The speaker encourages the audience to wrestle with the concepts presented, to allow the Lord to change and open their eyes to truly understand. He invites them to wrestle with the Lord, not with flesh and blood, and to take ownership of the revelation they are to carry in this age.
Key Takeaways
1. The early Yeshua movement emerged fully within the context of the Jewish world and faith, representing a renewal and continuation of the covenants with Abraham, Moses, and David.
2. The shift from a Hebrew cultural context to Greek philosophical influence led to a gradual redefinition of the Yeshua movement, stripping away its original Jewish identity and particularities.
3. Marcion's teachings and the decisions at the Nicene Council played a significant role in severing the Yeshua movement from its Jewish roots, leading to a reinterpretation of scripture and the establishment of a new theological framework.
4. Paul's writings, particularly in Romans 11, emphasize the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of the faith and the grafting of Gentile believers into the existing Jewish "olive tree," not replacing it.
5. The Western church has often misinterpreted Jesus's inheritance as individual souls rather than the nations of the earth, which is a critical aspect of understanding the kingdom and its eschatological implications.
6. Wrestling with challenging theological concepts, rather than seeking quick and convenient answers, is essential for personal and communal growth in understanding God's plan and purpose.
Quote Section
"If you don't know history, you're bound to repeat history."
"The new covenant is not actually a new covenant. It is not a brand new, never before
seen covenant. It is a renewal and fulfillment of these three preexisting covenants."
"As it was in the beginning, is how we will see many things return in the end."
"The gentile age, while many get saved, salvation is not the foundation. The Church is
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets."
• "It's the glory of the lord to conceal a matter, and it's the glory of kings to search it out."
