08/11/2026
More info & registration here: https://www.mjti.org/programs/panim-el-panim/september-witness-ultimate/
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This September, Discover the Jewish World of Mark’s Gospel.
The Gospel or Besorah of Mark is the earliest account we have of the life and teachings of Yeshua the Messiah and displays much evidence of eyewitness testimony. Often overlooked alongside the magisterial accounts of Matthew, Luke, and John, Mark is ready for rediscovery today, especially within the Messianic Jewish world. It is firmly rooted in the Jewish world of its time, even though it is often thought to be the Gospel for the Gentiles or for the Romans. Mark’s skillful use of story to convey deep theological and moral truths reflects the narrative technique of the Torah itself and is inherently Jewish—as well as deeply fitting for our postmodern times.
Rabbi Resnik will lead a lively, interactive discussion of several highly relevant texts in the Besorah of Mark, based on his recent commentary, Mark: Witness to the Ultimate Jewish Life.
Meet Your Instructor
Rabbi Russ Resnik is a veteran rabbi, teacher, counselor, and writer, currently serving as Rabbinic Counsel of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC). In this role, Russ speaks regularly within the UMJC community, particularly in areas of pastoral care and congregational life; provides consultation and counseling services; and functions as a rabbi to rabbis within the community. He has taught and lectured on similar topics as well as biblical studies throughout the USA and in Israel, Canada, Mexico, South America, South Africa, and Russia, and is currently an adjunct instructor at Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. As a writer, Russ contributes regularly to Messianic publications and websites and is the author of numerous books and articles, including his recent commentary Mark: Witness to the Ultimate Jewish Life. Russ and his wife, Jane, have four children and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he leads Adonai Ro’i chavurah.
Wednesdays in September (September 9th,16th, 23rd & 30th) at 7 PM EDT
