In Hebrew Gospel Pearls #11 Plus, Matthew 4:17-22, Nehemia and Keith discuss the Jewish understanding of the “kingdom of heaven”, the steps involved in repentance, and proclaiming the “good news” in the Hebrew context.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #10, Nehemia and Keith reveal how the pope tried to change the Bible by tampering with an ancient Hebrew manuscript, how translators tried to change the map of Israel to fit their misinterpretations, and how Herod’s forbidden marriage contributed to the Protestant Reformation 1,500 years after his death.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #9 (Matthew 4:1-11), Nehemia and Keith discuss the temptation of Yeshua, why it was acceptable for Gideon to test God but sinful when the Israelites did it, and how different scribes wrote God’s name in the Hebrew manuscripts.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #8, Nehemia and Keith discuss Old Testament passages about the Davidic Messiah being God’s son, the Hebrew word that indicates Yeshua got soaked in the Holy Spirit, and which Tanakh verses were attributed to the Holy Spirit at Yeshua’s baptism.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #7 (Matthew 3:7-12) Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss an independent Hebrew witness to the words of John the Baptist, a possible Hebrew solution to the “Synoptic” problem, and a threefold Hebrew word pun around the name of Abraham.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #6, Nehemia and Keith discuss what the voice in the wilderness called out, the significance of John baptizing people, and the Hebrew mystery surrounding the color of his belt.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #5 (Matthew 2:16-23), Nehemia and Keith discuss why the verse “he shall be called a Nazarene” can’t be found in the Tanakh, whether Jeremiah prophesied about modern Israeli prisoners of war, and the mystery of Rachel’s tomb.

In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #4, Nehemia and Keith explore what the New Testament means when it says Yeshua fulfilled an Old Testament prophecy and the importance of understanding the Jewish methods of interpretation Peshat and Derash.

In this episode, Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #3, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson explore how Herod’s concept of Messiah differed from that of the Jews of his day. They also look at why some Jews believe the name of the Messiah predates Creation and the connection between American Independence Day and Psalm 118.

Nehemia and Keith examine the Jewish perception of Jesus, the Hebrew significance of the name Yeshua, and what Matthew means when it says a prophecy in Isaiah was “fulfilled”.