Monthly Archives: May 2010

PODCAST: Yeshua in Context – Born from Above

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

When you read the Fourth Gospel in light of its Jewish context, you realize that the focus of this gospel is narrow but profound. John focuses on a mystical theme, the union of heaven and earth, the coming down from … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings of “the Rabbis”

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

Understanding where we came from, as most people realize, is actually quite helpful. Often attitudes toward modern institutions are colored by historical processes set in motion long before the most distant ancestor we can find was born. Long before the … Continue reading →

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J-BOM: A Summer of Jewish Fiction

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

J-BOM means “Jewish Book of the Month.” And Messianic Jews all over are reading together, a communal experience of Jewish literature and history which strengthens our bond, increases our understanding, and gives us shared experience in the great big world … Continue reading →

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Reading and Applying the Gospels, Part 2

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

I am still at the MJRC meetings and busy as can be. The nights are fun though, with time to talk with friends I don’t see often enough. Yesterday, I shared some transforming elements within the gospels, things to look … Continue reading →

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Reading and Applying the Gospels, Pt 1

Posted on May 23, 2010 by

I am at the MJRC (Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council, ourabbis.org) through Tuesday. I am not a member, but I am a candidate this year to be a member (crossing my fingers). I won’t be blogging about the meetings, but will … Continue reading →

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PODCAST: Yeshua in Context – Wicked Tenants, Pt 2

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

The death of Yeshua is not salvation for all in Israel. For some it is a final act of doom. Yet the vineyard will be given to others, the newly constituted leaders of Israel, the twelve who have followed Yeshua … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Messianic Judaism

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Occasionally I am optimistic. Of course I have faith in God and so I always expect that he will keep up his end of things. But what I am saying is that sometimes I am even optimistic about the human … Continue reading →

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