Lecture Notes: Who is the House of Jacob?

Introduction

• Speaker: Eddie Chumney of Hebraic Heritage Ministries
• Part of the Hebraic Heritage Ministries Yeshiva Discipleship Program
• Focus on understanding the Hebrew roots of Christianity
• Key topic: Understanding the term "House of Jacob"

Terminology and Context

• Judaism: For those identifying as Jewish in faith
• Christianity: For those believing Yeshua is the Messiah
• Misunderstandings can arise when reading the Bible without understanding the term "House of Jacob"

The House of Jacob

• Literal House of Jacob: Descendants who entered into covenant at Mount Sinai
• Redeemed House of Jacob: Believers in Yeshua as Messiah, not necessarily physical descendants

Key Points of the Teaching

1. Believers should see themselves as redeemed from Egypt
2. The literal House of Jacob included descendants and a mixed multitude
3. Redemption was by grace through faith, symbolized by the blood of the Lamb
4. One law (Torah) for both the descendants and the mixed multitude
5. Division into two kingdoms: Northern Kingdom (House of Israel) and Southern Kingdom (House of Judah)
6. The House of Jacob likened to an olive tree
7. Northern Kingdom also known as Ephraim, House of Joseph, Samaria
8. Modern-day Jews are from the House of Judah
9. All Jews are Israelites, but not all Israelites are Jews
10. Northern Kingdom exiled by Assyrians; Southern Kingdom by Babylonians
11. Messiah's role to restore and regather both houses
12. The redeemed House of Jacob likened to an olive tree
13. Constituents: literal descendants and people from nations
14. Jews and Christians today seen as the literal and redeemed Houses
15. Elijah's ministry: restoration and unification
16. Unification and return to Israel in the end times
17. Messiah to rule over united House of Jacob

Detailed Insights

• 1 Corinthians 10:1-4: Paul teaches believers to see themselves as coming out of Egypt
• Deuteronomy 29:12-15: Covenant includes both those present and future generations
• Passover Commandment: To tell future generations they were brought out of Egypt
• Exodus 12: Mixed multitude included in the House of Jacob
• Numbers 15: One Torah for all
• John 10:16: Yeshua's mission includes both houses, forming one fold

Historical Context

• Division after King Solomon’s reign
• Hosea’s Prophecy: Restoration and uniting of the tribes
• Judgment of Northern Kingdom: Scattering, losing identity, but prophesied return

New Covenant

• Jeremiah 31:31: New covenant with House of Israel and House of Judah
• Romans 11: Olive tree concept, wild and natural branches grafted in

Conclusion

• House of Jacob: Term for the covenant family of God
• Redeemed House of Jacob includes Jew and non-Jew believers in Yeshua
• Importance of understanding the biblical identity and covenant relationship

Key Takeaways

• The House of Jacob encompasses both the literal descendants and those who accept Yeshua
• Understanding one’s identity in the covenant family aids in comprehending scripture fully
• 1 John 2:6: Walk as Yeshua walked, keeping his commandments

Shalom in Yeshua the Messiah. Amen.