The Modern Messianic Movement Explained with Dr. Dan Juster

The Modern Messianic Movement Explained with Dr. Dan Juster

From Covenant & Conflict by Gateway Center for Israel

February 25, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 33

About this episode

The episode explores the theological foundation and future of the Messianic Jewish movement through a conversation with Dr. Dan Juster.

What is the theological foundation of the Messianic Jewish movement? Should Jewish believers in Jesus remain Jewish? And why does replacement theology continue to distort how the Church reads Scripture? In this deeply important conversation, Preston Benjamin sits down with Dr. Dan Juster, founding member of numerous Messianic Jewish assemblies, unions, and congregations. Today, we explore the history, theology, and future of the Messianic Jewish Movement. Drawing from decades of leadership and scholarship, Dr. Juster shares his personal journey from training as a Presbyterian pastor to helping pioneer the modern Messianic Jewish movement. What began as scholarly research into early Jewish faith within the Church became a lifelong conviction that Jewish followers of Yeshua are called to maintain their Jewish identity and covenantal responsibility within the New Covenant. We discuss: The historical roots of Messianic Judaism Why Jewish believers in Jesus are called to live as Jews• The founding vision behind the UMJC in 1979 What “Jewish life in a concrete historical community” truly means The principle of mutual blessing between Jews and Gentiles The theological dangers of the One…

People in this episode

Host: Preston Benjamin

Guest: Dr. Dan Juster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UMJC

Books & works: Messianic Jewish Movement, replacement theology, One Law movement

Places: Israel

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