What Is Messianic Judaism?
Messianic Judaism is not a new movement. It is the resurgence of a very old movement. Messianic Judaism was the movement of the Schle'him "Apostles" and the community of Jewish and non-Jewish believers who were "followers of Yeshua the Messiah" in the first three centuries of church history.
Messianic Judaism is regarded by its followers as the lastest stage in the development of authentic biblical Judaism. It is the faith and "the form of worship" followed by Moshe (Moses), David and the Nevi'im (Prophets). It was brought to fulfillment through the coming of Yeshua the Messiah.
Messianic Judiasm Differs From Traditional Judaism
Traditional Judaism teaches that the Tanakh and the Talmud are G-d's Eternal Word. However they also believe the B'rit Hadashah lacks this authority and that Yeshau is not the Messiah of Israel.
Messianic Judaism teaches that the Tanakh and the B'rit Hadashah together are G-d's Eternal Word, and that the Talmud lacks this authority. Messianic Judiasm also proclaims that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel and the world.
How Messianic Jewish Synagogues Meet the Needs of Jewish People
The Jewish people are called by G-d to be a distinct and enduring people according to Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah 3135-36.
"This is what ADONAI says, who gives the sun as light for the days, who ordained the laws for the moon and stars to provide light for the night, who stirs up the sea until its waves roar---ADONAI-Tzva'ot is his name: "If these laws leave my presence." says ADONAI, "then the offspring of Isra'el will stop being a nation in my presence forever."
It is important for Messianic Jews to maintain their Jewish identify and pass their heritage to the next generation.
Messianic Judaism Differs From Traditional Christianity
Traditional Christianity teaches that Yeshua came to establish a new religion. They do not view the B'rit Hadashah as a continuation of the Tanakh. The teachings of the Gentiles take over the blessings that G-d bestowed on Israel.
Messianic Judaism teaches Yeshua did not come to establish a new religion but to fulfill an ancient one as written in Mattit'yahu 517 (Matthew 5:17)..."Don't think that I have come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete"
Messianic Judaism upholds the view that the B'rit Hadashah is a continuation of the Tanakh as written in 2 Timothy 316... "All scripture is G-D-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting sin, correcting faults and training in right living;"
Messianic Judaism emphasizes G-d's love and faithfulness to the Jewish people...Romans 11: 1-36.
Messianic Judaism teaches Gentiles share, NOT TAKE OVER the blessings that G-d bestowed on Israel...Romans 15:27.
Messianic Judaism emphasizes Jewish people who follow Yeshua do not convert to another religion, but remain Jews...Collossians 4:11.
Why Gentiles Join Messianic Synagogues
A special characteristic of Messianic Synagogues through out the world is the significant number of members who are not Jews.
The non-Jews share in all their Jewish brothers' spiritual blessings (Romans 15:27) and are full participants in every aspect of Messianic life (Ephesians 2:19). By worshiping with Jews, non-Jews return to the historical and spiritual roots of their B'rit Hadashah faith. Finally, by joining Messianic Synagogues, they are able to bless the people whom G-d used to bless them.
Why Gentiles Feel Welcome
- Messianic Synagogues provide a community context in which gentiles can be received into the congregation of Israel.
- Messianic Synagogues provide life cycle services.
- Messianic Synagogues provide leadership that imparts vision, knowledge, wisdom, discernment and counsel in regard to biblical faith and Jewish lifestyle.
- Messianic Synagogues follow and annual cycle of events referred to in the Tanakh as "the appointed festivals of the Lord". Vayikra 23 (Leviticus 23).
- Messianic Synagogues encourage members to keep biblically Kosher.
- Messianic Synagogues provide an environment where men can wear Kippa, tzitzit and tefillin.
Join us at Congregation Baruch HaShem Messianic Synagogue
The world needs the depth of Torah and the depth of life presented through understanding Torah. We need a way of learning which bores so deeply into the root of Torah that it flows together with the root of our life. This is the river, the river of living water, which will flow out of Yerushalayim to revive the world.
Come experience the river of living water, the Torah in your life, and be revived at Congregation Baruch HaShem Messianic Synagogue where we celebrate Jewish Holidays from a traditional and Messianic perspective. Our goal is to providing solutions for Jewish and non-Jewish blended families.
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