worshiped Jesus as their Savior and God, the Jewish believers also knew him as their rabbi. As Jesus’ disciples, they knew their obligation was to memorize his words and live according his halakhah, his interpretation of how God’s Word teaches us to live. Nowadays, it seems only natural to wonder about Jesus’ Jewish cultural setting. Why haven’t we asked those questions in the past? A stroll through the aisles of my local grocery store suggests one answer: Sushi. Gyros. Kimchi. Tahini.