I. Introduction
A) Definition of: Believer –
B) Definition of: Talmid/Disciple –
C) Importance & Commitment of Talmidut (Discipleship)
D) Are You Up to the Challenge?
E) Three Core Areas in the Ministry (Vision & Lifestyle) of our Community (see below)
II. A Prophetic Overview of the Messianic Jewish Revival Movement
A) Tree of Life is part of a move of G-D’s Ruach taking place all over the world among the Jewish people. This great spiritual awakening was dramatically prophesied by Ezekiel in his vision of the valley of dry bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14
B) This two-part salvation of Israel (back to the land, back to G-D) is confirmed by Hosea 3:3-5.
C) The return to the land of Israel after nearly twenty centuries of dispersion has been called
Zionism.
D) The return to the G-D of Israel through the Messiah Yeshua has been called Spiritual Zionism or Messianic Judaism.
E) Though there are various flows and expressions within the Messianic Jewish movement, at its very heart is the local Messianic Synagogue.
III. The Calling of the Non-Jew within Messianic Judaism
The Story of Ruth – Ruth 1:6-18
A) Orpah and Ruth – could symbolically represent Christians; they both love the Jewish people.
B) Ruth’s heart
C) Ruth was willing to sacrifice by taking a lowly position in Israeli society – but G-D greatly
rewarded her.
IV. Elements of Messianic Jewish Identity
1. Catch the Vision
2. Biblical Understanding of ‘Who is a Jew?’
3. Be Involved in the Messianic Synagogue
4. Messianic Community
5. Involved in Messianic Movement (including, International movement)
6. Observe the Biblical Festivals/Seasons
7. The Shabbat
8. Jewish Life Cycles
9. Share the Messiah with Jewish People
10. Get a Burden and a Love for the Jewish People
11. Actively Raise up a New Messianic Jewish Generation
12. Messianic Zionism – Israel
13. Davidic Worship and Praise
14. Messianic Jewish Theology
15. Messianic Terminology
16. Love for Jewishness and Jewish Culture
17. Involvement in the Jewish Community
18. Family and Friends
19. The Language of Hebrew
20. Keeping Kosher
21. Relationships with Other Believers
22. Rabbinic and Religious Tradition
23. Jewish Symbols – mezuzah, Jewish art, etc.
