Gidon Ariel with Moses Julius Jan. 8, 2025

A conversation between Gidon Ariel of Root Source and Moses Julius from Pakistan, representing Shalom Today Ministries and Light TV. It covers topics such as Moses’ background, his faith journey, and the socio-religious context of Pakistan. Here’s the summary:

1. Introduction: Gidon expresses excitement about meeting Moses and learning about his experiences as a Messianic believer in Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country.
2. Faith and Leadership: Moses shares that he leads a small Messianic congregation in Pakistan, where Christians make up only 3% of the population. He emphasizes the challenges of supporting Israel in Pakistan due to societal opposition.
3. History and Demographics: They discuss Pakistan’s history, including its partition from India in 1947 and the migration of Jews out of Pakistan during that period. Moses confirms that there are virtually no Jews in Pakistan today, aside from a few rare cases.
4. Messianic Beliefs: Moses explains his faith, which blends belief in Yeshua (Jesus) and adherence to the Torah while rejecting traditional Christian practices like Christmas and Easter. His spiritual journey was influenced by his grandfather and his own discovery of Hebrew and biblical teachings.
5. Cultural and Political Challenges: The discussion touches on interfaith relations, historical conflicts, and political dynamics between Pakistan and India, drawing parallels with Israel’s struggles.
6. Personal Faith Evolution: Moses recounts how his desire to understand the Bible in its original language led him to embrace Messianic beliefs, departing from traditional Christian practices.