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Many view Christianity and Judaism as separate, but the earliest followers of Jesus were Jewish. In this message, Pastor David Blease traces how the Church distanced itself from its Jewish foundation and calls us back to God’s design for Jews and Gentiles united in the Messiah.

This video examines the connection between the Old Testament Day of Atonement and Jesus' crucifixion, using the metaphor that Hebrew sacrifices functioned like a "credit card" covering sins temporarily while Jesus provided final payment when he declared "It is finished" on the cross. The video clarifies this is a teaching tool and that Jesus' work fulfills rather than nullifies the Old Testament system.

The Book of Romans was written by Paul to address tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers in the Roman church. After Jews were expelled from Rome in 49 AD, the congregation became predominantly Gentile, but when Jewish members returned in 54 AD, conflicts arose between the two groups. Paul wrote this letter to bridge these divisions, emphasizing that the gospel shows no partiality—all believers are equal before God regardless of background. Throughout Romans, Paul calls both groups to embrace unity and live as one body, making this theological work a timeless message of acceptance.

Join David Blease as he explores the transformative Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15, revealing how this pivotal decision allowed Gentile believers to embrace their faith in Yeshua (Jesus) without converting to Judaism. Discover the significance of honoring both Jewish and Gentile identities within the body of the Messiah for true unity in the church!

Many Christians feel that Israel is important, but they don't know where to start. We at Gateway Church have found that prayer is the best place to begin. Put simply: prayer connects your heart to God’s. When you pray for something consistently, you receive a burden for it. When you’re burdened for something, you care about it. And there’s nothing more important than caring about what God cares about. https://centerforisrael.com/downloads/israel-prayer-guide.pdf

In this video, David Blease clarifies the misconception that God changed Saul's name to Paul after following Jesus, highlighting the cultural context that reveals Saul's dual citizenship as a Jew and Roman throughout his ministry.

The “Hosanna” crowd and those calling for crucifixion were likely different Jewish groups, not the same people suddenly changing their minds. Jesus’ trial occurred early morning when his supporters were probably still sleeping, explaining the contrasting responses. Both Jewish followers and opponents of Jesus existed simultaneously—a nuanced reality we must recognize while understanding that God loves all Jewish people regardless of their belief in Jesus.