Ep. 28 - Bridging the Gap from Old to New Testaments (Featuring: Heather Quiroz)

Send us Fan MailSummaryHeather Quiroz, founder of First Century Youth Ministry, discusses the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of faith and teaching the ancient Near Eastern context of the Bible. She shares her life-changing experience in Israel and the impact it had on her understanding of Scripture. Heather emphasizes the significance of scripture memorization and how it helps to understand Jesus' references to the Torah. She also highlights the importance of studying the Bible in its original context and equipping youth leaders to pass on this knowledge to teenagers. Heather provides practical ways for parents to incorporate ancient traditions into a child's upbringing and discusses her podcast, which explores various topics related to first-century Judaism.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background00:51A Look Back for the Way Forward01:53Discovering the Jewish Roots of Faith02:22Teaching the Ancient Near Eastern Context03:06Life-Changing Moments in Israel05:08The Significance of Scripture Memorization06:16Understanding Jesus' References to the Torah07:14The Importance of Studying Scripture in Context08:10Equipping Youth Leaders for Discipleship09:20The Impact of Discipleship Tours to Israel10:01Addressing the Challenges of Traveling to Israel10:29Teaching Ancient Traditions to Children11:33Closing the Gap in Understanding the Bible12:13Helping Teenagers Navigate Faith Deconstruction13:09Strengthening Faith Through Cultural Understanding15:29Practical Ways to Incorporate Ancient Traditions16:48Exploring First Century Judaism on the Podcast18:16Closing and Contact InformationTo Follow First Century Youth Ministry, click HERE.To join their Facebook Group, click HERE.Start creating your family’s legacy today.Follow us on social media:InstagramFacebook