Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In recent discussions online, Joel Webbon and Jake Shields have raised questions about whether Jesus should actually be considered Jewish. In this video, I respond directly to those claims and examine what the Bible itself says.
Was Jesus ethnically Jewish?
Did the New Testament present Him as a Jew?
And what do the Old Testament prophecies say about the Messiah’s lineage?
We’ll walk through key passages from both the Old and New Testaments showing:
• The Messiah had to come from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David
• Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew and Luke
• The testimony of the apostles about Jesus’ Jewish identity
• Why denying Jesus’ Jewishness undermines the biblical narrative
This isn’t about internet controversy—it’s about fidelity to Scripture and understanding the historical and theological context of Christ’s mission.
If we want to defend the Christian faith faithfully, we must begin where the Bible begins.
Scripture matters. History matters. Truth matters.
📖 Key passages discussed:
Genesis 12, Genesis 49, 2 Samuel 7, Isaiah 11, Matthew 1, Luke 3, John 4, Romans 9
Subscribe for more discussions on theology, culture, and defending the historic Christian faith.
In this video, I play Michael Brown.
Unpeeling the Layers of Christian Tradition: youtube.com/shorts/eYdPuTgDARI
Who are the Real Jews? youtube.com/watch?v=G9aVjAf3oOk
I also reference this X thread: https://x.com/billroach_/status/2032070696092783069
Engagement with Joel Webbon: drbillroach.substack.com/p/jesus-was-jewish-responding-to-joel
In recent discussions online, Joel Webbon and Jake Shields have raised questions about whether Jesus should actually be considered Jewish. In this video, I respond directly to those claims and examine what the Bible itself says.
Was Jesus ethnically Jewish?
Did the New Testament present Him as a Jew?
And what do the Old Testament prophecies say about the Messiah’s lineage?
We’ll walk through key passages from both the Old and New Testaments showing:
• The Messiah had to come from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David
• Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew and Luke
• The testimony of the apostles about Jesus’ Jewish identity
• Why denying Jesus’ Jewishness undermines the biblical narrative
This isn’t about internet controversy—it’s about fidelity to Scripture and understanding the historical and theological context of Christ’s mission.
If we want to defend the Christian faith faithfully, we must begin where the Bible begins.
Scripture matters. History matters. Truth matters.
📖 Key passages discussed:
Genesis 12, Genesis 49, 2 Samuel 7, Isaiah 11, Matthew 1, Luke 3, John 4, Romans 9
Subscribe for more discussions on theology, culture, and defending the historic Christian faith.
In this video, I play Michael Brown.
Unpeeling the Layers of Christian Tradition: youtube.com/shorts/eYdPuTgDARI
Who are the Real Jews? youtube.com/watch?v=G9aVjAf3oOk
I also reference this X thread: https://x.com/billroach_/status/2032070696092783069
Engagement with Joel Webbon: drbillroach.substack.com/p/jesus-was-jewish-responding-to-joel
