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What kind of a leader does God want for Israel?
Theological Issues, Today's Difficult Problems, YeshuaA Crisis of Leadership
Our current news headlines seem to indicate that the world is experiencing a significant crisis of leadership. Almost every day, it feels like we hear stories of political corruption, financial greed, selfishness, incompetence,…

Who Were Jesus’s Women Followers?
Bible, Contemporary Issues, New Testament Issues, YeshuaDid you know that many of Jesus’s followers were Jewish women? Yes, many Jewish women have come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, starting with his first followers two thousand years ago. Today, Jewish women from all around the world,…

The Messiah: The One Who Brings Peace
Reasons to Believe, Today's Difficult Problems, YeshuaWhen we lose a loved one, we recite the mourner’s Kaddish. Oddly enough, in this ancient Jewish prayer, we do not speak of death. Instead, our kavanah (intention) is directed toward God, praising Him and pleading with Him:
“May there be…

Does Christian Antisemitism Disprove Jesus as Messiah?
Antisemitism and Belief in Jesus, Reasons to Believe, YeshuaIf the Messiah is supposed to end antisemitism, make all wars cease, and establish God’s kingdom on earth, then how can Yeshua (Jesus) be the Messiah? His followers have perpetrated antisemitism for centuries, have initiated countless wars,…

Is Jesus the One for Me?
Atonement and Salvation from Sin, Reasons to Believe, YeshuaA casual read through the Bible will show that Jesus was sent by God for all of humanity, but especially for Jewish people. We learn the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1–17) and see that he was not only Jewish but a descendent of both David…

Why Was Jesus a Popular Rabbi?
YeshuaJesus (Yeshua) often found himself surrounded by fellow Jewish people who were begging for his attention and hanging on his every word. He drew crowds with his stories, spoke wisely, and was famous throughout the land because of his miracles.…

How Can I Learn More about Jesus?
Common Questions, New Testament Issues, YeshuaIf you have begun to investigate Jesus and you’re curious to know more, what are some next steps for learning more about him? You have come to the right place! There are numerous ways in which you can grow in your knowledge about Jesus.
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Did Jesus Exist?
Contemporary Issues, New Testament Issues, YeshuaJesus of Nazareth is arguably the most influential person in history. Billions of people around the world know about the God of the Bible (the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) because of Jesus’ life, death, claimed resurrection, and teachings.…

Was Jesus a Prophet?
Theological Issues, YeshuaYou may have heard that Jesus was a teacher who performed miracles and claimed to be sent by God. You may have also heard him being called a prophet. Jesus was indeed a prophet, meaning that, like other biblical prophets, he delivered a message…

What is the Relationship Between God and Jesus?
Theological Issues, YeshuaThings are not always what they seem. Sometimes, discovering this can change everything. The enduring appeal of crime dramas and murder mysteries illustrates how the human mind is eager to uncover what is hidden. Think, for example, of the classic…
