A Stonebriar Community Church Fellowship Class
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5; 11:11
Vladimir challenges us as Gentile Christians to share our faith with Jewish unbelievers, making them jealous of what we have in Yeshua. Why? We were offered salvation after His own refused His generous offer. Still He loves them dearly.
Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32
Rabbi Vladimir Pikman explains significance of the Day of Atonement and its fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah.
Vladimir Pikman teaches on the eschatological significance of Sukkot and the Jewish view on the afterlife as related to the Bible.
Scripture: Hebrews 11
Drawing from Hebrews 11, Vladimir Pikman explores how God responds to the failures of His people, reminding us that even the most faithful figures in Scripture were deeply flawed yet still celebrated for their faith. He challenges believers to extend grace to those who fall, just as God graciously restores His own.
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Vladimir Pikman shares his journey from Jewish atheism in Kyiv to faith in Jesus, illustrating how the gospel is the power of God for salvation. Drawing on Romans 1:16, he emphasizes that the good news is meant for the Jew first and also for the Gentile, calling believers to speak, live, and share the gospel faithfully.
Vladimir Pikman teaches on true forgiveness from the words and examples of Jesus and Stephen.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1
Vladimir Pikman teaches from Genesis 1:1 about the creation and provides a Messianic Jew’s perspective.
Vladimir Pikman highlights God’s unwavering faithfulness to the Jewish people, using the story of Purim and the book of Esther as a vivid example. He emphasizes that the gospel is first for the Jews, yet extends to all nations, calling believers to pray for and share the Messiah with the Jewish people.
Valimir Pikman reflects on God’s enduring faithfulness to Israel, the complexities of ministering to the Jewish people, and the life of Martin Luther—highlighting both his contributions to the Reformation and his tragic anti-Semitism. He exhorts believers to study Scripture carefully, confront their own biases, and demonstrate love and patience in sharing the gospel.
Scripture: Genesis 1-2
In this sermon, Vladimir Pikman explores the creation account in Genesis 1–2, emphasizing how God made humanity in His image, singular and plural, and the complementary nature of man and woman. He highlights how marriage reflects the unity of God, illustrating that strong, God-centered relationships reveal His mysterious oneness to the world.