Are you curious about what terms like “Messianic Judaism,” “Yeshua,” and “New Testament” mean within a Jewish context? This article will clarify key phrases and concepts unique to Messianic Judaism, helping you understand the fascinating intersections of faith and heritage. Whether you’re new here or looking to deepen your knowledge this concise guide will illuminate the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions.
There can be little question that Jerusalemâs notoriety is directly related to its eschatological role. An essential part of Christian and Jewish belief is the bodily resurrection of all believers.
Jerusalem, this ancient and beautiful city has a significance that both predates and far surpasses its economic value: its rich spiritual importance. Join us as we uncover the rich roots of faith within Jerusalem.
The Ten Commandments are foundational to the Jewish faith and should also be foundational to Followers of Yeshua (Christians). As God gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai after the Exodus, Jacobâs âfamilyâ officially became the ânationâ of Israel. Compare these details with Yeshuaâs answer the scribe who asked Him to define the âgreatestâ commandment. The Lord never referenced the âDecalogue,â the 10 Commandments. Doesnât that seem odd? Hang on, maybe He didâŠ
The Ten Commandments are foundational to the Jewish faith and should also be foundational to Followers of Yeshua (Christians). As God gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai after the Exodus, Jacobâs âfamilyâ officially became the ânationâ of Israel. Compare these details with Yeshuaâs answer the scribe who asked Him to define the âgreatestâ commandment. The Lord never referenced the âDecalogue,â the 10 Commandments. Doesnât that seem odd? Hang on, maybe He didâŠ
Starting from the second night of Passover, the Bible encourages us to all become âPentecostalsâ by initiating a forty-nine-day minor festival culminating on the Day of PentecostââPentecost,â meaning âfifty.â The first fruits festival, known as âThe Counting of the Omerâ or simply âThe Omer,â marks a culmination of three unique historical events and has enormous significance in the life of a disciple of Yeshua – Jesus.
What is the saddest day in Jewish History?
The most solemn day on the Jewish calendar is Tisha BâAvâthe ninth day of Av. It is a time for mourning as a community. On (or around) this day throughout history, many calamities have befallen the Jewish people. Consider some of these dark episodes…
The Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 as the âbirth of the Church.â This language ostensibly implies the start of something new. However, we should be cautious of such terminology lest we fall into the trap of âreplacement theology.â The Pentecost event in Acts was not a replacement of Israel but rather the renewal of covenantal relationship and purpose with a radical expansion.
A Fire that Will Not Die “You will receive power… and you will be my witnesses…Acts 1:4,5,8 – The Resurrected Lord spent forty days with His disciples, preparing them to set the world on fire and carry out the Great Commission. However, He did not immediately send them out. Instead, He told them that they needed to wait and pray. While they knew the Father and spent years getting to know Yeshua, they would now need to receive and get to know the Ruach (the Hebrew word for âSpiritâ).
Shavuot / The Sinai event was several things wrapped in one; perhaps most significantly, the âWord became flesh and dwelt among usâ. In recounting the giving of the Law at Pentecost, Moses said, âAdonai came from Sinai and dawned on Bnei-Yisrael from Seir. He shone forth from Mount Paran, and He came from the holy myriadsâ blazing fire for them from His right hand.â (Deuteronomy 33:2). Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks), also known as Pentecost, is the traditional Jewish celebration of the reception of the Torah. It occurs seven weeks or fifty days after the feast of Passover, hence its name (the Greek word ΠΔΜÏηÎșÎżÏÏÎź â PentÄkostÄ, meaning âfiftiethâ)
