Wow! I just heard the amazing testimony of Arie Bar David, whose father is thought to be an original Messianic Jew when the Jewish people began returning to Israel in the early 1900's. While I was somewhat familiar with Arie Bar David and had heard bits and pieces of his story, I had never heard …
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Celebrating Pentecost
At sundown yesterday, Jews around the world launched commemoration of Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), known to Christians as Pentecost. It is the fourth of seven major feasts, all of which point to Jesus, the Messiah. (See Jesus: The Fulfillment of Every Jewish Feast) One for Israel published an article with great insight into Shavuot. Enjoy! …
3 Things You Might Not Know about the Cross
Hi friends! While we, as Christians, view the cross with awe and respect as the instrument of Christ's death that paid for our sin, our Jewish friends view the cross much differently. In fact, here's a hint: you might not want to wear a cross if you are attempting to build relationships with Jewish people. …
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Is Rabbinic Judaism Jewish?
Hi everyone! Through Israel College of the Bible, I have studied things such as the Jewishness of Jesus, and learned of the principles of Rabbinic Judaism (how it started, tenants of the belief system, etc). It has helped me to understand how Judaism subsists without Temple sacrifices and worship, which is what Judaism via the …
