Jesus Was Not a Christian (featuring Scott Volk)

Jesus wasn’t a Christian. He was a Jew. That truth alone is enough to unravel centuries of misunderstanding - and stir up the spiritual resistance of our age.

In this powerful episode, Scott Volk shares his deeply personal journey from being an "ignorant Jewish pastor" to leading a global ministry that blesses both Jews and Arabs in the name of Yeshua. 

With passion and clarity, Scott dismantles replacement theology, calls the Church to awaken from its apathy, and reminds us that Israel holds the key to God’s redemptive plan for the world.

From heartfelt humor to prophetic fire, this is more than theology. It’s a wake-up call for the Church to embrace the Jewishness of Jesus, God’s eternal promises, and the unity He desires among all people.

Key Takeaways

• Jesus was never a Christian. He was, is, and always will be Jewish - and understanding that reshapes everything.
• The Church is missing a crucial piece. Without Israel, we don’t just miss context - we miss God's plan.
• Ignorance isn’t innocence. Even well-meaning pastors can miss the heart of God without revelation.
• God chose the weak - not the worthy. Israel isn’t superior. It’s chosen to showcase God’s glory.
• Anti-Zionism often masks anti-Semitism. Scott draws a straight line from Haman to Hamas.
• We need a four-fold response: Pray. Provoke. Proclaim. Provide. This is how the Church blesses Israel biblically.
• Revival hinges on Israel. Romans 11 calls the salvation of the Jewish people “life from the dead.”
• True unity doesn’t erase ethnicity. It celebrates the One who redeems every tribe, tongue, and nation.
• God gets the glory - not Israel, not America, not us. Humility is the only posture for this moment.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00 – Meet Scott Volk: joy, fire, and a Jewish heart
• 01:36 – Media vs. the Bible: how your lens changes everything
• 04:57 – One new man: the mystery of Israel and the nations
• 08:40 – Jesus: the Torah-observant Jew who never stopped being Jewish
• 13:32 – “Jesus Was Not a Christian”: why this phrase gets people fired up
• 15:23 – God’s promises to Abraham - and why they still matter
• 17:50 – Biblical priority, not ethnic superiority
• 20:50 – God chooses the barren, broken, and unlikely
• 21:51 – 77 times: “Then they will know that I am the Lord”
• 24:45 – Israel’s need to cry out: blessed is He who comes
• 28:35 – From ignorance to awakening: Scott’s personal journey
• 33:08 – Together for Israel: how it began with underprivileged kids
• 36:14 – Why revival is tied to Israel’s return to Yeshua
• 39:09 – If you don’t get Israel, you don’t get the Bible
• 40:03 – Free Palestine Christians and the corruption of governments
• 43:51 – Scott’s 4 biblical calls to action: Pray, Provoke, Proclaim, Provide
• 47:00 – Rahab vs. Edom: two gentile responses, two legacies
• 52:48 – Don’t get lost in the headlines - focus on the return of the King
• 54:28 – Final charge: come low, exalt Jesus, love Israel, embrace the nations

Want to go deeper? Let this episode be your first step, not your last.

• Explore more at thejewishroad.com
• Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottyvolk
• Support the work at Together for Israel
• Subscribe to Scott’s weekly podcast: Portions: A TFI Podcast

This is the story of God’s faithfulness to Israel - and His invitation to the nations to join in.