Jesus, his Hem & his Garment (Matthew 9:20-21)

The New Testament's Jewish Context Series

The Tzitzit and Prophecy

Recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries have given researchers greater access to documents and insights into first-century Judaism, leading many to reconsider their previous skepticism towards the Bible. These findings have not only provided further evidence of the Bible's accuracy but have also deepened our understanding of the historical and cultural context of Jesus' life and teachings. Jesus was a Jewish teacher who used Jewish idioms and teaching methods, reflecting the thoroughgoing Jewishness of his message. Paul admonished the church at Rome that Christianity was never meant to repudiate its Jewish roots, but rather grew out of them (Rom. 11:18). Studies of the early church have revealed new insights into the Jewish nature of Jesus' teachings, including his use of idioms and Galilean teaching methods. These discoveries highlight the essential role of Judaism in the development of Christianity, specifically the Messianic Jewish flavor of the Ne…