In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra address a listener question, asking, “Are Messianic Jews obligated to obey Jewish tradition established by the rabbis after the Bible was written?” Before they get to the answer, they clarify terms by comparing rabbinic Judaism and biblical Judaism. They also talk about: Some key reasons why Judaism tends to lean heavily on rabbis to interpret the Scriptures The differences and similarities between Jewish and Christian ways of seeking advice and understanding Scripture The good things and the challenges of rabbinic Judaism     Along the Way Along the way, they discuss: When rabbinic interpretation first became so important in Judaism The “fence” around the Law that the rabbis established and why Examples of biblical laws that have transformed into much stricter Jewish tradition The origins of the Orthodox Jewish tradition of men wearing big fur hats and long black coats A surprising Jewish prayer traditionally prayed at Yom Kippur and the unfortunate reasons it came to be An underlying question about whether or not Jewish Believers have an obligation to “stay Jewish” The bottom line for Gentile and Jewish Believers in Jesus and who the ultimate rabbi really is     Words You Might Learn in This Episode The Lost Tribes of Israel, made aliyah, Yeshu, ecclesia (or ekklesia), and rabbi.   Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Jeremiah 25:8–11, Exodus 19:10–12, Exodus 23:19, John 12:32, Matthew 1:21, Luke 1:68, Romans 3:1, Romans 9:4–5, Deuteronomy 7:7, Deuteronomy 9:5–6, Isaiah 43:10, Matthew 19:37–40, Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Leviticus 19:18, Leviticus 24:19–22, Matthew 5:38–39, Romans 11:29, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:30, John 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 17:11, Deuteronomy 4:2, Matthew 5:17.   Previous Episodes Referenced S1 E8                  Indigenous Jewish Ministry, with Troy Wallace S1 E27                Lost Tribes: Reality or Wishful Thinking? S3 E4                  But He Doesn’t Look Jewish S4 E2                   Why Christians Should Care About Messianic Judaism   For more about the rabbi who wrote a note naming Jesus as the Messiah, you might enjoy this Jewish Voice Ministries TV episode: The Mysterious Revelation of the Messiah.               Thanks for listening!   Other Resources for You   Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org, Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/ Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. Share us with your friends. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app.   This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.