Divided We Fall—The Orlando Massacre

Nearly 300 people were gunned down at the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. I’ve visited this place a couple of times while on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota with our ministry partner there. That place and people have never been the same. Now, another massacre has

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Christians in a Culture War

I think many Christians, due to fear, are avoiding taking a loving stand for what they believe. They want to be liked and would rather not have a confrontation. Well, I want it both ways. I am compelled to stand up for what I believe in, but

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Conclusion

Let me conclude by reiterating something from the introduction. I am a Gentile and not a Messianic Jew. What I have learned about the Jewish aspects of the Messiah has been through research. I’ve tried to paint the best Biblical picture I can with the knowledge I

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Lost to This Day

From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. John 6:66 To say that many of the Jews in Jesus’ day were not receptive to Him would be an understatement. Even though Jesus “had performed so many signs in their presence, they

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The Book of Hebrews

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. Hebrew

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Synagogue vs. Church

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. Matthew 9:35 There are no references to synagogues in the Old Testament, but there are many in the Gospels and the book

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First Jew, then Gentile

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 I hope we can agree that all of the Old Testament and the New Testament

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King of the Jews

When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Matthew 27:35–37 When the Magi, or Wise Men, as

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Pass the Matzah, Please

On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” Mark 14:12 As Christians, we remember Jesus’ death

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The Passover Lamb

In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22 To the casual reader—and perhaps to you as well—there are parts of the Old Testament that are hard to understand or are difficult

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