
The Rabbi Who Believed
Antisemitism and Belief in Jesus, Messianic Judaism, StoriesIf Yeshua (Jesus) is the Messiah, why don’t our rabbis believe in Him? This is a thought-provoking question, but it begins with a faulty assumption. I want to share with you the story of an Orthodox rabbi who initially rejected the New Testament…

The Story of the Jewish Paul
Messianic Judaism, New Testament Issues, Paul, StoriesHave you heard, “Saul the Jew converted to become Paul the Christian”? This is a common narrative of Paul’s life in Jewish and Christian communities alike.
However, does this characterization of Paul stand up to scrutiny when we read…

Are Christians “the true Jews”?
Antisemitism and Belief in Jesus, Messianic Judaism, Theological IssuesOn October 7, 2023, one of the darkest days in Jewish history unfolded as Hamas brutally murdered over 1,200 Jewish people and abducted more than 240 men, women, and children, using them as human shields. Following this massacre, antisemitism…

Was Jesus a Rabbi?
Messianic Judaism, YeshuaIs there a single word that best sums up the life of Jesus? Many call him “the Savior” because he saves people from being alienated from God. Others call him “the Redeemer” for much the same reason. Perhaps the most common title used…

What Does it Mean to Be a Jewish Follower of Jesus?
Common Questions, Messianic JudaismEver since Jesus' ministry began in Israel, there have been Jewish people who believed in him. Jesus’ first followers were Jewish, and within thirty years of his resurrection from the dead, thousands of Jewish people in Jerusalem alone believed…

Can I Be Jewish and Believe in Jesus?
Common Questions, Messianic JudaismI’d like to introduce you to Jordan, Ronit, and Johnny.
Jordan grew up in a Jewish home, but he hated Hebrew School and flunked out before his bar mitzvah. He was infatuated with the arts and pursued a career in theater. He became involved…