Tag Archives: Messiah Journal

The New Mitzvah of Christ, part 2

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

So far, as nearly as I can tell, Jesus and James wanted the Gentile disciples to learn the Torah but not be obligated to it. But then why does Jesus in stating “the great commission” tell the Jewish disciples to … Continue reading →

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The New Mitzvah of Christ, part 1

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

“What you dislike, do not do to your friend. That is the basis of the Torah. The rest is commentary; go and learn!” -Shabbos 31a “Love HaShem your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all … Continue reading →

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Provoking Zealousness

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

When Gentile Christians come into a more Jewish understanding of their faith, the initial response is excitement at the clarity it brings to the Scriptures and the person of Messiah. After a period of time, however, questions of identity arise … Continue reading →

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Intersection

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Due to the sin of murder the Beis HaMikdash was destroyed. -Shabbos 33a Maharal points out that man is distinct and loftier than all other creations. Only man is infused with a heavenly spirit from above. Similarly, the Beis HaMikdash … Continue reading →

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Offering Love to God

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

It is the avoda of davening which brings the comprehension of the brain into the emotional sensitivity of the heart – and (also brings) both of them together into the practical avoda of performing mitzvot with fear-of-Heaven and acquiring fine … Continue reading →

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In the Name of the Lord…Yehoshua?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Moses did indeed write about Yeshua (Jesus) and not just in the verses “there is a prophet coming after me,” etc. (Deut. 18:15-19, similarly Ex. 23:20-22) Moses’ writings about him were not obscure or minimal. In fact, his writings are absolutely … Continue reading →

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Asking the Right Questions: A Brief Review of Messiah Journal 110

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

“A river went out from Eden to water the garden.” There is Eden, and there is the garden. Eden is a place of delight, far beyond the garden, beyond all created things. Yet its river nurtures all that grows in … Continue reading →

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Messiah Journal: Excerpt from “Origins of Supersessionism in the Church, Part 2”

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Before I launch into the second part of my series on supersessionism in the church, I want to make a point of saying that I am not hanging the full weight of replacement theology of all Christian churches everywhere. I know, … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Gentile Believer’s Obligation to the Torah of Moses”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

At the same time, believers sometimes assume that HaShem’s Torah applies only to Jews and not to Gentile disciples at all. Nothing could be further from the truth. Despite the fact that the apostles “loosed” the Gentiles from these sign … Continue reading →

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Review of “Halachic Authority in the Life of the Messianic Community”

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

This leads me to conclude that the Jewish religion has preserved the Jewish people in their long wanderings in the desert of the Gentiles. Some will say that it is not Judaism which has preserved the Jewish people, but God’s … Continue reading →

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