How do any of us, in a still-emerging and still-maturing Messianic movement, sort through some of the issues regarding “kosher”? How do we get a little more realistic about what we see among the Jewish and non-Jewish Believers within our faith community, remembering that not all people share the same views as we do, and allow for a little more grace and mercy to come forth—rather than any unfair or unnecessary condemnation? How many of our challenges have been caused by an insufficient or under-whelming handling of Bible passages—versus having been caused by an under-whelming level of spiritual maturity on behalf of too many people?
Posts Tagged: Jewish Tradition
A Summarization of Chanukah Traditions – Articles
Margaret McKee Huey and J.K. McKee The holiday of Chanukah, or the Festival of Dedication, is full of many customs and traditions that give our celebration great life and depth. During this time of year, we have the awesome opportunity to commemorate the work of God from some 2,200 years ago during the time of […]
Anti-Semitism in the Two-House Movement – Articles
Anti-Semitism or anti-Judaism is a significant crime, with devastating prejudices and a poisonous ideology, which has been present in our world since long before the time of Yeshua the Messiah.
Reevaluating the Pharisees – McKee Moment
The Pharisees are not as bad, as many have been led to believe.
Tradition, Role that it plays – FAQ
What role, if any, do you believe tradition should play in our examination and application of Scripture, particularly the Torah?
Torah, division of commandments – FAQ
How am I to appropriately understand the division of the Torah’s commandments?
Torah, command not to “Add to” – FAQ
In Deuteronomy 4:2 we are told not to add commandments to those of the Torah, yet in Judaism, and in the Messianic movement today, we have many people who follow traditions of men that some claim are “commanded,” or at least authorized by God. I am confused.
Tefillin – FAQ
Do you believe that Messianics should wrap tefillin (phylacteries)?
Sabbath Violation, Alleged by Yeshua – FAQ
How do you respond to the various claims that Yeshua broke the Sabbath?
Sabbath, Jewish Tradition – FAQ
To what extent, if any, do you believe that we should follow Jewish tradition in our Sabbath observance?
