In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: Jews Don't Need Jesus
Sep 2, 2025
Avi Synder, the Director of Jews for Jesus in Europe and author of 'Jews Don't Need Jesus and Other Misconceptions', engages in a thought-provoking conversation about faith and identity. He discusses the historical misconceptions about Jesus within the Jewish community, the emotional struggles faced by believers, and the significance of open dialogue between cultures. Synder emphasizes that believing in Jesus can be a profound expression of obedience rather than apostasy, urging compassion and understanding in faith-sharing conversations.
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From Anger To Commitment
- Avi Snyder describes growing up in a traditional Jewish home and wrestling with anger toward God before searching Scripture.
- He recounts receiving a Jews for Jesus tract and later praying March 14, 1977, committing his heart to Yeshua after intense personal struggle.
College Confrontation Turned Invitation
- A caller recounts Avi's 1982 campus talk where hostile students and a professor confronted him, yet many stayed to hear the gospel.
- The encounter turned into an opportunity for conversation and gospel presentation without fundraising.
Start With Hebrew Scripture When Appropriate
- Gauge a Jewish person's openness before using New Testament texts and start with Hebrew Scriptures if that's safer.
- Don't fear presenting evidence that points to Jesus when the person is ready to consider New Testament claims.
