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Category Archives: Judaism
PODCAST: Yeshua in Context, Kingdom Concepts
Kingdom is a word more people have been using to describe the essence of Yeshua’s message in the last decade. What is it about beyond generalities? A few of Yeshua’s sayings on the matter are well-known. A few are rarely … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Gospel, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Yeshua, Yeshua In Context
Tagged Kingdom, Podcast
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Not Jewish yet Drawn to Torah, Part 2
In yesterday’s post, I attempted to start afresh on a topic much discussed on Messianic Jewish Musings in the past. The topic needs some fresh air. The movement of Torah-seeking gentiles needs some good fruit. The relationship between churches and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Gentiles, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Torah
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Not Jewish yet Drawn to Torah, Part 1
If you are new to the discussion of non-Jews who are attracted to things like Passover and Sabbath and dietary law, welcome. You should know that there are two main types of people in this situation. Some are in churches … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Gentiles, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
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Matthew 11, Law vs. Kingdom?
Anachronism is reading history out of order. Many examples of popular anachronisms exist. The religious art of Europe is a well-known anachronism. Biblical characters are depicted wearing plate armor at times or Renaissance fashion (or posing nude, in spite of … Continue reading
Conversations About Law and Grace, 5
Chris was about the show Jude some Paul verses that sound like all of Jesus’ followers are law-free, but something else occurred to him. Chris: There are just so many little pieces of evidence on my side. I don’t think … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Theology, Torah
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Getting Matthew 5:17-20 Right
One of the blind spots in historic Christian theology is the ongoing significance of the Law of Moses. Early on, in an environment of anti-Semitism that is well-documented, church fathers decided both that Israel had been replaced in God’s promises … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Gentiles, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Torah
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Both-And vs. Either-Or
I’m convinced that a both-and philosophy instead of an either-or philosophy would solve many tensions in biblical interpretation. This topic came to me after reading what seems to me a ridiculous statement by an otherwise great scholar, Dale Allison, in … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Replacement Theology, Supersessionism
Tagged Dale Allison
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Why Orthodox Jews Should Believe in Yeshua, 1
I want to say at the beginning, and I will be accused of contradicting this principle, I am sure, that I mean no disrespect to people who belong to Orthodox synagogues. Recently I had online “opponents” from OJ (Anonymous and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Yeshua
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Conversations About Law and Grace, 3
Chris and Jude continue their discussion about pepperoni after the game. Chris: So, I have the feeling that although you keep these rules like “don’t eat pepperoni,” you don’t expect me to keep them. Jude: Right. Chris: Is that because … Continue reading
Conversations About Law and Grace, 2
Chris (the Christian) and Jude (the Messianic Jew) are about to watch a game together and decide to order pizza and then continue their conversation about law and grace. Chris: Really? You won’t eat a pizza with pepperoni? Jude: No, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Judaism, Theology, Torah
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Conversations About Law and Grace, 1
Meet Chris and Jude, a Christian and a Jewish follower of Jesus discussing the role of Torah (the commandments of the Pentateuch) in Jesus-faith. Chris: I’ve really enjoyed meeting you, but there are a few things I don’t understand. Since … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Judaism, Theology, Torah
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Prayers and Sukkot: A Quick Survey
There are some wonderful traditions of prayer surrounding Sukkot. The most interesting is the waving of the lulav. To get the full effect, gather a few hundred thousand people in Jerusalem surrounding the Temple. Have them all waving palm branches … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
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Sukkot Laws: A Quick Survey
I’ll be sharing a cornucopia of plentiful Sukkot delights over the next 8 days or so. I do hope you keep the Feast in love with family and friends. If you are Jewish and have not discovered the joys of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
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Atonement: Participating and Anticipating
Aime Palliere was a Frenchman, a Catholic, who became a Noahide, a non-converting adherent to Judaism. In other words, he rejected the Jesus of his own family and Catholic faith because he was drawn to things he saw in Judaism. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, The Cross, The Messiah, Theology, Yeshua
Tagged Aime Palliere, Yom Kippur
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Classic Reprint: Yom Kippur as the Sabbath of Sabbaths
This is an old post re-posted. A few perfect thoughts for the season. Philo lived in the days of the New Testament (20 B.C.E. to 50 C.E.) in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria had a huge Jewish population, about … Continue reading
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How Some MJ is Like Coffee
Rabbi Joshua Brumbach scores an A+ on this excellent short essay. And who doesn’t enjoy a good Starbucks analogy? http://yinonblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/messianic-judaism-and-coffee.html
Posted in Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
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Superman, Judaism, Yom Kippur
A new blog by an experienced rabbi. And after Sukkot, there will be a wider variety of offerings. Right now, it’s hard to find Rabbi Paul Saal’s blog. He and I will work on fixing that later in the month. … Continue reading
A Study Life for Busy People
So, you’re busy. You work 50-60 hours per week (I know, some more), you have 2.1 kids and a dog, you have to keep up with House, CSI, Smallville, or whatever (no condemnation, I watch them with gusto). Oh yeah, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Education, FFOZ, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
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Yom Kippur Sentiment in the New Testament
From the brother of Yeshua, reported in Josephus and other sources to have been a respected and righteous man in his time: Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify … Continue reading
Elul Meditation: Even Mother and Father
Psalm 27 is read morning and evening throughout this month of Elul and to the end of Sukkot. Perhaps the most poignant verse in Psalm 27 is vs. 10. It is odd in its surrounding of petitions. Is it an … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holidays, Judaism, Love, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism
Tagged Elul, Psalms
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The Difference Yeshua Makes
Someone asked me a good question last night. He’s been to a few Messianic synagogues now and is trying to understand from a Christian point of view what Jewish life in Messiah is all about. He said, “Do you guys … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian, Faith, Judaism, Life to Come, Love, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Theology, Yeshua
Tagged Ein Sof
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Elul Meditation: To Gaze, To Contemplate
Psalm 27 is read morning and evening throughout this month of Elul and to the end of Sukkot. There are two reasons David gives for his desire to have ready access to dwell in the sanctuary (Tabernacle, later the Temple): … Continue reading
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Tagged Elul, Psalms
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