Jealousy. What exactly are we to do with it and how is it painted on the canvas of how we are to reach the lost? Many still do not comprehend how to function in this role. First, we must look at the word to understand its origin. Jealousy comes from the Greek verb zeo, meaning…
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Many people in New York go apple picking in the fall. It is a wonderful time to get outside, get into nature, and enjoy some of the last of the nice weather. People arrive at a farm, get their baskets, and head to the trees to find the best, juiciest apples. Imagine, however, when they…
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“Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.” (Isaiah 62:10) As you have read part one of this article last month and are now reading part two, please continue to be prayerful as we focus on some delicate and sensitive issues which we need to face…
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What is Messiah’s Mutual Mandate? In Part One I used the term “Messiah’s Mutual Mandate” to describe the biblical mandate God has given Israel to be a blessing to the nations (Genesis 12:3). Likewise, God has provided the Gentile church a biblical calling to bless Israel and the Jewish people (Romans 11:11, Romans 15:27). I…
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In the last forty years that my wife, Kate, and I have been blessed to serve in the same Messianic congregation (Beth Am Messiah) in New City, NY. Much has changed locally and in other parts of the country regarding our relationship with the Church. Reflecting on the history of Messianic believers reveals a nearly…
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