A Stonebriar Community Church Fellowship Class
In this message, Vladimir Pikman, Marathon Fellowship Missionary, teaches from Ephesians 2 that through Jesus, God has reconciled Jews and Gentiles into one body, breaking down every wall of division. He reminds believers that both groups need each other for God’s plan of salvation and urges the church to share the gospel with Jewish people, reflecting the heart of Jesus and the Apostle Paul for Israel.
In this heartfelt farewell message, Vladimir Pikman reflects on the nine months of ministry he and his family have spent in Dallas, sharing the powerful impact of their time at Dallas Theological Seminary and the various ways God has used them to reach both Jews and Gentiles with the gospel. From training Christians to share the faith with Jewish friends to hosting dynamic discussions about antisemitism and the intersection of Judaism and Christianity, Vladimir highlights the significant doors God has opened for their ministry. He also shares the excitement and challenges of returning to Germany, where their work continues to expand, while expressing his deep uncertainty about leaving a vibrant ministry in Dallas. With an invitation for prayers and seeking God’s direction for the next season, this sermon encapsulates a journey of faith, blessing, and bold steps forward.
Vladimir Pikman explores the Jewish roots of the Gospel by connecting Jesus’ death, resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Jewish feasts of Passover, First Fruits, and Pentecost (Shavuot). Using real-life stories of Jewish and Gentile encounters, he demonstrates how sharing Yeshua with Jewish friends can be both relational and transformative. Pikman emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses to all nations, highlighting the continuity of God’s plan through His appointed festivals. The sermon encourages listeners to understand the timing and significance of these feasts, showing how they foreshadow the work of Christ and the ongoing fulfillment of God’s purposes.
Vladimir Pikman explores the evolution of Jewish identity, contrasting modern Jewish self-understanding—shaped by the Holocaust—with the biblical identity as God’s chosen people, defined by the Exodus. He shares his personal journey from a secular Jewish background to faith in Jesus (Yeshua), revealing how this encounter transformed his view of being Jewish and deepened his appreciation for the biblical call to be a light to the nations. Pikman emphasizes that the Gospel is inherently Jewish and was first promised to the Jewish people, urging Christians to share this message with Jews as the King of the Jews. The lesson concludes with a call to engage with Jewish people with love, respect, and an understanding of their unique place in God’s redemptive story.
Vladimir Pikman and his wife share songs of praise and a lesson about Jewish festivals and how understanding the festivals in the Old and New Testaments can help us increase our understanding of the Bible and our obedience to the Lord.
Vladimir Pikman shares his testimony and about his ministry to Jewish people in Germany.