That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Connecting the Dots Between the Old and New Testaments with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1022
Dec 11, 2025
Rabbi Jason Sobel, a Jewish-born rabbi and spiritual advisor to The Chosen, dives deep into his faith journey and the profound connections between the Old and New Testaments. He shares insights on Jewish culture, explains the significance of the number eight, and explores the cultural context surrounding Jesus' birth. Rabbi Jason also discusses the meaning of the magi's gifts and women's vital roles in redemption narratives. His new book, Transformed By the Messiah, reveals these biblical connections in an enlightening way that will change your perspective.
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Vision That Changed A Life
- Rabbi Jason Sobel describes a mystical meditation where his soul left his body and he saw a king he recognized as Jesus calling him to serve.
- That vision, plus a friend's pointing to Isaiah 53, provoked his journey from Jewish upbringing to faith in Yeshua.
Twofold Expectation Of The Messiah
- Many Jews expect a David-like warrior who establishes earthly peace, so Jesus' first coming as suffering servant didn't match expectations.
- Rabbi Jason argues Jesus first comes as 'son of Joseph' to suffer and will return as 'son of David' to reign.
Old And New Give High Definition
- Connecting Old and New Testaments gives fuller clarity, like turning standard definition into high definition.
- Rabbi Jason says the full inheritance is seeing Scriptural 'treasures new and old' together.
