“Remembering the Root” is a timely, passionate, and sobering message from Simon Obert that calls the Church back to the heart of God by honoring the Jewish roots of our faith. As we recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day, Simon invites us into a deeper awareness of the spiritual, historical, and theological connection between the Church and the people of Israel.
With clarity and conviction, Simon exposes the dark legacy of antisemitism that has plagued Church history—including the shocking influence of Martin Luther’s anti-Jewish writings on the Holocaust. But this message is not just about pain—it’s about promise. Through Scripture and prophetic insight, he shows how the Jewish people were chosen by God to be a kingdom of priests, a holy nation meant to reveal God to the world. He reminds us that, whether Jew or Gentile, all who follow Yeshua are grafted into that same root, called to stand with Israel, shine His light, and minister as agents of reconciliation and revival.
This episode challenges the Church to reject replacement theology, intercede for Israel’s salvation, and walk in bold, Spirit-empowered love for our Jewish brothers and sisters. As Simon shares from his own encounters in Israel and powerful moments of prayer, he ignites a fire to remember our identity, our calling—and our root.
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