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Most believers need a clearer understanding of the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective. Explore more about our faith in Jesus from this angle and other topics, including evangelism, Israel, antisemitism, biblical festivals, the international Jewish community, Jewish roots of Christianity, personal testimonies, and prophecy.
Without question, the present growth and maturing of the believing community in Israel is the work of God. As we consider the history of ministry in Israel, we can learn some important lessons about how the Holy Spirit works. Since the rise of the modern Messianic movement in the 1970s,…
The Bible teaches us our circumstances should not impact our attitude of gratitude. Godly thanksgiving is, in fact, a powerful witness to others, especially when life is hard.
Shalom New York Every year, your prayers and support allow Chosen People Ministries to accomplish a summer mission outreach called Shalom New York. This year, we had a team of thirty Chosen People Ministries staff members and volunteers from around the country hitting the streets and subways of New York…
Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Needs The terrorist attacks by Hamas have heavily affected one of our congregations. The grandson of one of the leaders of the Holocaust survivors’ club we partner with was wounded at the desert party where 260 people were killed, some of them were his close…
You might be ready for the next step—to acknowledge Yeshua (Jesus) as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah. Here are some simple steps to take as you continue your journey. Repent God is holy and we are not! We frequently behave in ways that separate us from Him, and we need His forgiveness.
“Why, God, why? The pain is more than I can bear!” Almost everyone has asked the question about why we suffer. But is there an answer to this heartfelt question? Many well-known people from the Bible have even asked the question, including Jonah and King David. Perhaps the Bible also…
Illness is often the source of our deepest suffering. You might ask yourself, “Where is God in the midst of this seemingly endless suffering?”
Christians from diverse backgrounds converged to intercede for Israel on Pentecost. Yet, amidst the spirit of unity and support, opposition emerged from a small segment of the religious Jewish community. How—and why—should we respond?
Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Jewish festivals, including the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). He is the consummation of the holiday as He is God in the flesh who “tabernacled,” or lived, among us. As John wrote, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory,…
MARTY GOETZ “For Zion’s Sake”: An Interview with Marty Goetz Marty Goetz is a Messianic Jewish musician who has been recording songs since 1985. Some of his most famous songs are “O Lord, Our Lord” and “He Is My Defense.” In addition to writing and recording music,…
Music permeates the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, we read about Jubal, who “was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe” (Genesis 4:21). Moses and Miriam sang, as did Deborah, Hannah, and David. The psalmist calls upon all the earth: “Sing to the Lord…
Worshiping the Messiah through music has been a crucial part of life for followers of Jesus (Yeshua) since the first century. Paul exhorts believers in Messiah to be filled with the Spirit and speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual music (Ephesians 5:18–19). Honoring God with…