Messianic Melting Pot

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Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

POWER: Geithner won't rule out REPLACING more CEOs
Days after GM's CEO Rick Wagoner was forced out by the Obama administration, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner left open the possibility that such moves could happen again.

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

IRS agent admits cheating on his own taxes
An Internal Revenue Service agent who audits taxpayers in California has agreed to plead guilty to cheating on his own taxes. According to the plea agreement, 43-year-old Jim H. Liu sold a property in Pomona in 2002 for a profit of more than $48,000, but reported a loss of $4,200 on his taxes.
Tax Problems for Obama's HHS Nominee Gov. Sebelius
Nominee Kansas Governor Sebelius and her husband paid a total of $7,040 in back taxes and $878 in interest. It's the latest tax issue to hit an Obama administration nominee. His first Health and Human Services nominee withdrew because of major tax problems
Sebelius Admits Errors, Pays $7,000 In Back Taxes
Health and Human Services nominee Kathleen Sebelius has corrected three years of tax returns and paid more than $7,000 in back taxes after finding "unintentional errors" — the latest tax troubles for an Obama administration nominee.
HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius pays over $7,000 in back taxes
Health and Human Services nominee Kathleen Sebelius has paid back taxes and interest of more than $7,800 stemming from "unintentional errors" revealed during her accountant's review of recent tax returns.
Another Obama Nominee Forced to Pay Back Taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Health and Human Services nominee Kathleen Sebelius recently corrected three years of tax returns and paid more than $7,000 in back taxes after finding "unintentional errors"—the latest tax troubles for an Obama administration nominee.
ANOTHER Obama Nominee Has Tax Issues (This makes 6)
Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama's nominee to become Health and Human Services secretary, said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that she made "unintentional errors" on her taxes.
Another Obama Pick Doesn't Know How to Pay Her Own Taxes
So now it's Kathleen Sebelius, Obama's pick for the head of Health and Human Services, who can't figure out how to pay her taxes properly...
Yet ANOTHER Obama Nominee Fails to Pay Taxes!
Oh Snap! Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, President Obama’s nominee for secretary of health and human services, said Tuesday that she and her husband had paid $7,040 in back taxes and $878 in interest after discovering “unintentional errors” in their tax returns for 2005-7.
Obama HHS Nominee Pays $7,000 in Back Taxes
Health and Human Services nominee Kathleen Sebelius has corrected three years of tax returns and paid more than $7,000 in back taxes after finding "unintentional errors" -- the latest tax troubles for an Obama administration nominee.
Obama's health nominee Sebelius reveals tax errors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Kathleen Sebelius, named as U.S. health secretary by President Barack Obama, became his latest nominee to reveal income tax issues, saying on Tuesday she paid nearly $8,000 to settle errors over three years. Sebelius, the...

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Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

There's Oil in Texas. Olive Oil, That Is. - on The Food Chan
Olive Oil from Texas? That’s right, pardner. There are now olive orchards in Houston, Austin, Elmendorf, Wimberley, and Dilley, among other areas of the state. By one estimate, there will be 250,000 olive trees planted in Texas by the end of this year.
Border Security Gets Boost with Top Eye View’s Unmanned Aeri
NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In November 2008, in the Falfurrias and Rio Grande Valley areas of South Texas, representatives from local, state and federal agencies observed a 360° aerial view of six to eight

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Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

US deploys warships as North Korea prepares to launch missil
The US has deployed two warships with anti-missile capabilities in the waters off Japan as tensions mount over North Korea's plans to test-fire a long-range ballistic missile capable of striking Alaska.
US backing for world currency stuns markets
US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner shocked global markets by revealing that Washington is "quite open" to Chinese proposals for the gradual development of a global reserve currency run by the International Monetary Fund.
The senate is worried about College Football?! Tax $ at work
With economy tanking and with all of the other issues they SHOULD be dealing with, the senate is talking about the BCS. Talk about priorities!
UN panel touts new global currency reserve system
"A new Global Reserve System -- what may be viewed as a greatly expanded SDR (Special Drawing Rights), with regular or cyclically adjusted emissions calibrated to the size of reserve accumulations, could contribute to global stability, economic strength and global equity," the panel said.
BREAKING: Guantanamo inmates may be released on U.S. soil
How does this make us more secure?

Links for 2009-03-25 [Digg]

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Facebook could be monitored by the government
Facebook, Bebo, MySpace and other social networking websites could be monitored by the government in an attempt to tackle internet crime and terrorism.
Schwarzenegger Opens Fairgrounds to Residents of Tent City
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said a make-shift tent city for the homeless that sprang up in the capital city of Sacramento will be shut down and its residents allowed to stay at the state fairgrounds.
Job Uncertainty? Start a Consulting Firm
With companies pushing their employees off the plank into the sea of financial and professional uncertainty, one of the best options to take control of one's career is to start a consulting practice. A consulting practice is a good way to regain your self-esteem and an even better way to generate revenue.

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Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Empowering Your Self-Esteem Starts with Taking Responsibilit
Feeling empowered gives you the belief you are in control of where you are. This control is what forms your self-esteem. If you are feeling overwhelmed and powerless to make any changes, it is likely you are looking to someone or something for approval.
Senate Democrats to scrap Obama's $400 tax credit
WASHINGTON - A top Democrat in the Senate announced a budget blueprint Tuesday that would scrap Barack Obama's signature tax cut after 2010, and blends sleight of hand with modest restraint on domestic programs to cut the deficit to sustainable levels. Just another Democrat lying to the sheeple in order to win an election. Yawn.
Singapore cash-for-organs plan raises concern
Plans by Singapore to allow payments to living organ donors have run into opposition from some lawmakers who fear they may draw indebted foreign workers, according to press reports Tuesday.
Analysis: Teleprompter telegraphs 0bama caution
What kind of politician brings a teleprompter to a news conference? A careful one. President Barack 0bama took no chances in his second prime-time news conference, reading a prepared statement in which he took both sides of the AIG bonus brouhaha and asked an anxious nation for its patience. 0bama came before the nation to sell one of the most ...

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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Drug Cartel Violence Spills Into U.S. From Mexico
“At least they didn’t put the gun in the baby’s mouth like we’ve seen before,” Sergeant Azuelo said
Alaska Volcano Observatory
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano has begun erupting.Geologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory say the volcano erupted three times late Sunday and early Monday, with the largest eruption sending a plume of smoke some 50,000 feet above sea level.
Alaska's Mount Redoubt Erupts Three Times
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Alaska volcano Mount Redoubt erupts 3 times - The Associated
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano has begun erupting. Geologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory say the volcano erupted three times late Sunday and early Monday, with the largest eruption sending a plume of smoke some 50000 ...
Alaska’s Mount Redoubt Erupts
After weeks since the initial warning, Alaska’s Mount Redoubt erupted four times Sunday evening, sending an ash plume more than 50,000 feet into the air.
Alaska volcano Mount Redoubt erupts 4 times
Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted four times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air, but the state's largest city has likely been spared from any ash fall.
Pope decries "clouds of evil" over Africa at Mass
LUANDA, Angola - Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass Sunday with an estimated one million Angolans and decried the "clouds of evil" over Africa that have spawned war, tribalism, and ethnic rivalry that reduce poor people to slavery.
Alaska’s Mount Redoubt erupts four times
Mount Redoubt, the much watched Alaskan volcano on the Kenai Peninsula, erupted four times overnight sending an ash cloud nine miles in the air. The volcano had shown signs of life in recent months and geologists had said that an eruption could be imminent.
Alaska's Mount Redoubt Erupts Four Times
Alaska's Mt. Redoubt volcano erupted late Monday and early Tuesday in "four large explosions," sending an ash plume an estimated 9 miles into the air, the Alaska Volcano Observatory reported.
Alaskan volcano erupts!
Mount Redoubt, in Alaska, erupted four times during the night, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles high into the air
Alaska volcano spews 9-mile ash plume
Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted four times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles high into the air, but the state's largest city has likely been spared from any ashfall.
Mount Redoubt
Mount Redoubt volcano erupted four times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air in the volcano's first emission in nearly 20 years.
Redoubt Volcano Eruption
Mount redoubt volcano activity compelled the seismologists and geologists to raise the alert level, about the eruption of redoubt volcano. Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted four times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles high into the air, but the state's largest city has likely been spared from any ashfall.
At least they didn’t put the gun in the baby’s mouth
Tucson is coping with a wave of drug crime the police suspect is tied to the battles between Mexico's drug cartels.
packing for Mexico - What Should You Take?
Wonder what your packing list for Mexico should be?Here are a few suggestions. Mexico is one of our nearest neighbors, but it is still a foreign country.This is why you need to organize your packing list for Mexico with care. The absolutely most essential item you need to think about is your passport. You will need a passport and a tourist
Alaska's Mount Redoubt Volcano Erupts Overnight: Discovery N
Anchorage is spared as Alaska's Mount Redoubt erupts four times, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air.
Alaska Volcano Mount Redoubt Has Finally Erupted!
ANCHORAGE, Alaska–According to the AP, Mount Redoubt has begun erupting. Scientists have said that the Alaska volcano, Mount Redoubt, has erupted at least 3 times late Sunday and early Monday.
'Fusion Centers' Expand Criteria to Identify Militia Members
Hide your guns, they may come looking for them.
Border Security, Not Immigration, On Top of Obama’s Agenda
War against drug-trafficking, cartels’ violence in Mexico to bring federal agents, equipment to border. By Eduardo Barraza | BARRIOZONA Magazine www.barriozona.com
US poised to join Mexico drug war
The US will likely militarize its border with Mexico, either with the National Guard or counter-narcotics agents.
Watch Mount Redoubt Webcam Volcanoes Eruption Live!
Watch Mount Redoubt Webcam Volcanoes Eruption Live! - the webcam to watch the Mount Redoubt eruption. Live webcam images of various Alaskan volcanoes. The Redoubt Alaska eruption was reported in January, Now the Redoubt eruption again.
Eruption of Mount Redoubt
Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted five times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air in the volcano's first emissions in nearly 20 years. (March 23)
UPDATE 1-IMF says clean up banks to tackle dire world crisis
* Economic crisis dire, risk of unrest and war - IMF * Recovery depends on cleaning up bank balance sheets (Recasts, adds quotes, details, background) By Jonathan Lynn GENEVA, March 23 (Reuters) - The world is in a dire economic crisis,...

Excerpt from Beth Yachad

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Purim – The Feast of Lots

The story of Purim (Hebrew for Lots) comes from the Book of Esther and is really the story of good versus evil. It is the only Biblical holiday that is not identified with a Hebrew word. The word Pur is a Persian word.

Purim commemorates the deliverance of God’s people at the hands of Esther and Mordecai from the wicked Haman. He cast Pur (lots) to determine the month and day on which the Jewish people would be killed throughout the Persian Empire. It is celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of the Hebrew month Adar/Nisan (February or March).

Esther (Hadassah in Hebrew) was the cousin of Saul (Sh’aul), the first king of Israel (Esth. 2:5). Haman was a descendant of Amalek through King Agag (Esth. 3:1). Because King Saul did not destroy Agag as God had ordered him to do (I Sam 15:2-3), we have the battle that started in Exodus 17:16 continuing through another generation. Amalek represents anti-Semitism and the hatred of Satan against God’s Chosen People which still continues to this day and will not be wiped away until the fulfillment of the Book of Revelation. God has told us through His Word to destroy ALL of the sin in our lives. Have we done this?

Esther was prepared for twelve months to be a bride before she was ready to be presented to the King (Esth. 2:12), but it would take another three years before she would be granted an audience before him (Esth. 1:3 & 2:16). How long do we prepare before we go before our king, Jesus (Yeshua)?

Mordecai (Esther’s uncle) prepared her for the role of bringing salvation to the Jewish people of the day. He raised her and brought the information of Haman’s plot to her. As with many of us, she did not want do anything with the information at first. But Mordecai responded with a now famous verse of scripture from Esther 4:13-14:
Then Mordecai told {them} to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"

Esther (who was a type and shadow of Jesus) fasted and prayed for three days before she ROSE to seek an audience with the King. She asked the King three times to speak with him BEFORE she made her request (Esth. 5: 1-4, 6-8, 7:2-4). How much time do we spend before we ask our King for something?

Haman decided to sign the decree for the annihilation of the Jews on the same day that Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) would later have His Passover Seder (The Last Supper) (Jn 13:1, Esth. 3:12, Ex 3:12, 12:6).

The Jews were saved physically in Esther, but all of God’s children would be saved eternally by the atoning Blood of the Lamb through Messiah Yeshua. Purim today is a time for feasting and celebration and to remember that God has and always will triumph over evil.

- by Rabbi Harlon Picker

Excerpt from Emmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:37:00 +0000

Yom Kippur - A Practical Guide for Believers in Messiah

Some believers question whether to fast since they are already forgiven in Messiah. True, believers do not fast to obtain forgiveness, yet there are some benefits for fasting, nonetheless.

Yeshua spoke of the blessings of a fast. Although the question of salvation is already settled by faith in Yeshua, believers are still in constant need of returning to a pure walk with the father. We have sins to confess and repent of (I John 1:7-9). Fasting can sensitize our spirits to the heart of God.

Many Messianic Jews and Gentiles fast on Yom Kippur for another reason also. As it is the one day of the religious year on which Jews around the world are packed into synagogues and praying, many believers have found it to be a special day to pray for the salvation of Israel (Romans 10:1).

The evening of Yom Kippur is a wonderful time for a messianic worship service. For those who live near a messianic Jewish congregation, attending a formal Yom Kippur service can be a spiritual highlight. The music, liturgy and message all celebrate the true meaning of the day: atonement in Yeshua the Messiah!

Emmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation
The Gathering Place
6120 Day Long Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029

Phone: 410-531-2093
Email: emjc@godwithus.org

Excerpt from House of Covenant

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:33:00 +0000

We believe that Jewish people (physical descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob, whether through the mother's or the father's bloodline) who place their faith in Israel's Messiah, Yeshua, continue to be Jewish according to the Scriptures. We believe that Gentiles who place their faith in Yeshua are "grafted in” to the Jewish olive tree of faith, becoming spiritual sons and daughters of Abraham.

We believe in observing and celebrating the Jewish Holy Days given by God to Israel, with their fulfillment in and through the Messiah Yeshua. We believe that true "Biblical Judaism," the faith of first century believers, which we seek to practice, acknowledges the continuity of faith in the one true God, revealed throughout the Scriptures and ultimately manifested in God's Son, Yeshua the Messiah. We believe that salvation has always been "by faith," and that works of law, or righteous acts, have never saved anyone.

We believe that the Renewed Covenant body of believers is composed of both Jews and Gentiles who have received Yeshua the Messiah as the Promised Redeemer. We believe that the "middle wall of partition" has been broken down, and now we worship the God of Israel together.

House of Covenant
Messianic Hebrew Congregation
61690 Pettigrew Rd.
Bend, OR 97702

Phone: (541) 385-5439
Email: adam@houseofcovenant.org

Excerpt from Jews and Joes

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:36:00 +0000

The Hebrew Scriptures, a Trustworthy Instrument of History

"A substantial proof for the accuracy of the Old Testament text has come from archeology. Numerous discoveries have confirmed the historical accuracy of the biblical documents, even down to the obsolete names of foreign kings... Rather than a manifestation of complete ignorance of the facts of its day, the biblical record thus reflects a great knowledge by the writer of his day, as well as precision in textual transmission." -Norman L. Geisler, William Nix "A General Introduction to the Bible" 5th Edition (Chicago: Moody Press 1983) p. 253

"Little by little, one city after another, one civilization after another, one culture after another, whose memories were enshrined only in the Bible, were restored to their proper places in ancient history by the studies of archaeologists... Contemporary records of biblical events emphasized by contrast and comparison... Nowhere has archaeological discovery refuted the Bible as history." -John Elder "Prophets, idols and Diggers" (New York: Bobbs Merrill, 1960) p. 16

Email: hanok@jewsandjoes.com

Excerpt from Adat Yeshua Synagogue

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Messiah

"A Messiah, who encourages the Jewish people to not practice Judaism, can NOT be the Jewish Messiah. For nearly 2000 years, Jews who accepted Jesus as the Messiah, were taught to abandon Jewish observance. People have diminished the Torah and Israel's sacred calling in conjunction with Jesus.
...

Although much of the world is not yet transformed by Messiah, the lives of those who embrace Him are transformed in profound ways. To them life has expanded purpose and destiny. Jewish men, women and children, who accept Yeshua as the Messiah, within a Messianic Jewish context, experience new meaning and depth of their Jewish heritage. Yeshua set an example of living a Jewish life with humility before God, which touches and moves people today.

Messianic Judaism offers something new and something old. For those who have dropped out and found God distant, we engender personableness and sharing in lifes journey. For those who accepted Yeshua, but not in conjuction with Jewish practice, Messianic Judaism is the resusitator of their identity and lives as Jews. For those who come from a life of Jewish observance, Messianic Judaism brings the life expansion that only Messiah can offer."

Adat Yeshua Synagogue,
P. O. Box 231117,
New Orleans, La. 70183-1117

Phone: 504-701-4848

Excerpt from MJAA

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:49:00 +0000

The Difference Between a Church and a Messianic Synagogue

"Whereas Gentile churches identify with the worldwide community of believers, Messianic synagogues identify not only with that community but, equally, with the Jewish community worldwide. This is true in spite of the fact that our synagogues are not always embraced by that community. God's perspective is not man's, and He has brought forth Messianic synagogues as the first fruits of the revival and restoration of Israel which Paul speaks of in Romans 11:26.
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written, "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob..."

Gentile churches are called to bless the Jewish people. We are part of the Jewish people they are called to bless, as well as part of the body of believers who are called to do the blessing. That is the special position of the Messianic synagogue."

Rabbi Michael Wolf
Messianic Jewish Alliance of America
PO BOX 274
Springfield, PA 19064

Phone: (800) 225-6522
Email: messianicforest@mjaa.org

Excerpt from His People Community Church

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:56:00 +0000

Relationship Covenant

To maintain the unity of the Spirit and exemplify the biblical pattern of integrity in all our relationships we will seek to . . .

1. Consider one another more important than ourselves.
Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3

2. Use tasks to deepen relationships rather than using relationships to accomplish tasks.
Philippians 2:3-4

3. Speak the truth in love, addressing one another in a manner that ministers grace and builds each other up.
Ephesians 4:25-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

4. Submit to and encourage one another in their strengths while at the same time protecting one another from their weaknesses.
Ephesians 5:19, 1 Peter 1:5

5. Commit ourselves to being the guardians of one another's reputations, and the custodians of each other's character.
Psalms 141:5, Proverbs 3:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:5-7

6. Approach matters of conflict sensitively and constructively - seeking biblical resolution.
Matthew 18:15-18, Ephesians 4:2-3

7. Prioritize the major issues of lifting up Jesus Christ and loving people over matters of individual perspective and preference.
Ephesians 4:1-6

His People Community Church
PO Box 6834
Hendersonville, NC 28793

Ph. 828-273-7598

Excerpt from the Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:53:00 +0000

The Church

We believe that the church began with Moses and the call for Israel to come out from Egypt. This Israel, who came out of Egypt, was comprised of both native-born and gerim—"sojourners" whose clan identity was outside that of the tribes of Jacob (Ex.12:38). Together they stood at Sinai and entered into covenant with Yahweh. According to the Exodus account, the native-born along with the foreigner constituted the covenant people who received the Torah at Sinai (Ex. 19). Collectively they, the native born and the foreigner who accepted the covenant, are referred to as Israel. This Israel is what Stephen referred to as the "church" in the wilderness (Acts 7:38). Those who were outside of Israel's descendants could and would be brought into the covenant community (church) by doing what father Abraham (a goy from Ur of Chaldee) did to become righteous—namely, he placed his trust and faith in the promised Seed (the Messiah). Just as many foreigners became part of Israel then, so today many from the nations are being grafted into the olive tree of Israel by placing their faith in the promised Seed of Abraham, Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah of Israel. Just as the prophet Isaiah foretold (Isa. 56), Yahweh is gathering many from the nations to those whom He already gathered (Israel). Together these individuals comprise the universal church (covenant community of Yahweh). These Jews and Gentiles in Messiah collectively are called Israel throughout the Scriptures. There is no other "church" or covenant community; just one new man, one torah, one Messiah, one Spirit, one God. Some of the physical descendants of Jacob have rejected Yeshua and remain cut off from the covenant community of Yahweh, but are still a part of greater Israel and will be grafted back into the church (covenant community of Yahweh) when they turn from their unbelief and place their faith in Yeshua as the promised Seed of Abraham (Rom. 11). Ethnic status is not altered by acceptance or rejection of Yeshua, but covenant status is. Covenant status is determined by faith in Yeshua the Messiah. In the end, it is not ethnic status but rather covenant status that fulfills salvific history.

Mailing Address
PO Box 29993
Thornton, CO 80229

Phone: 303-761-9948

Excerpt from Rock of Israel

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:09:00 +0000

God's Promise

All people feel lost deep down in their hearts. They wonder why they are here, why so much evil happens in the world. The Bible explains why: we want to run our own lives and do not accept God's help when we need it. This selfishness affects every person, every family, every nation, the entire human race. But God cares. He promised he would send his servant, the Messiah, to free us from ourselves and give us new and joyful hearts. God made this promise first in the Torah, the books of Moses: a promise not only to the Jewish people but to everyone around the world.
That promised Messiah is Jesus -- Yeshua in Hebrew -- who has has transformed the hearts and lives of millions of people. What is more, God has a plan for his people, Israel: to draw them to their Messiah and help change the world. Everyone is included in this plan: Jews and Gentiles, Israelis and Arabs, Russians or Americans or Europeans or Africans: for Messiah obliterates all the dividing lines between people and unites them in God's love.

Rock of Israel
P.O.Box 15443
Philadelphia, PA 19149

Pastor Ilya Berdichevsky
Phone: (215) 333-7242
Email: ilya@rockofisrael.com

Fred Klett
Phone: (267) 679-2671
Email: chaim@chaim.org

Excerpt from the Union of Nazarene Yisrael Congregation

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:51:00 +0000

The UONYC believes that Yahweh is rescuing from the nations and false religions, a redeemed blood washed remnant by Yahshua’s blood, and rebuilding Yisrael. Renewed Covenant Yisrael, is defined as Judah-Yahudah and Ephraim-Yisrael, the two physical houses becoming one again, through our Moshiach Yahshua. Their companions are the minority non-Yisraelites, who by Moshiach’s atonement, join the nation of Yisrael, and become Yisrael but not Jews. We recognize that all Jews are Yisraelites but also that all Yisraelites are not Jews (10 tribes). The Yisrael of Yahweh, Galatians 6:16, includes all children of the promise, through Isaac-Yitzchak and Jacob-Yisrael, and those who join Yisrael. First Peter 2:9, Ezekiel 37:16, Isaiah 56:1-8.

UONYC
C/O Bnai Avraham
Po Box 556
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

Phone: 641-682-0217
Fax: 641-682-1212

NEW Messianic Discussion Forum

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:59:00 +0000

Check out the NEW discussion forum we've added (on the right side of the screen) for those of us looking to engage other messianics from our around the web.

Share you faith.

Find out what others believe.

Make connections.

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Messianic Melting Pot Discussion Forum

NEW Messianic Discussion Forum

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:21:00 +0000

Check out the NEW discussion forum we've added (on the right side of the screen) for those of us looking to engage other messianics from our around the web.

Share you faith.

Find out what others believe.

Make connections.

Have FUN!

Messianic Melting Pot Discussion Forum

Excerpt from Shuvah Yisrael

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:12:00 +0000

We believe that there is one universal body of Messiah, in which all believers, Jewish and Gentile, are united as equal members. The local body is the visible manifestation of the universal body. Whereas entrance to the universal body is immediate upon faith in Messiah Yeshua, entrance to the local body is a duty enjoined upon believers and based on volition.

We believe the promises made by God to the Jewish people in the unconditional covenants of the Tenach remain in effect despite their national rejection of Messiah Yeshua. Ultimately, Israel as a nation will recognize Yeshua as their Messiah and so "all Israel shall be saved."

Shuvah Yisrael
Congregational Leader - Larry Feldman
2151 Michelson Drive Suite 150
Irvine , CA 92612

Telephone: 949.679.1261
Fax: 949.679.1260
Email: info@shuvahyisrael.org
Web: www.shuvahyisrael.org

FFOZ HaYesod Program Prospectus 1of6

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:46:00 +0000

Boaz Michael
First Fruits of Zion
PO Box 649
Marshfield, MO 65706

Phone: (417) 468-2741

Brad Scott - Hebrew Language

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Brad Scott

The WildBranch Ministry
P. O. Box 97
Vernal, Utah 84078

Email: brad@wildbranch.org

Dr. Michael L. Brown on the Trinity

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:45:00 +0000

ICN Ministries
P.O. Box 1446
Harrisburg, NC 28075

Phone: (704) 782-3760
Website: www.icnministries.org
E-Mail: ministry@icnministries.org

Excerpt from Simchat Yisrael

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:09:00 +0000

Is there a difference between Jews for Jesus and Messianic Judaism?

The answer to this question is yes. Jews For Jesus has a singular mission of sharing the good news about Messiah Yeshua with Jewish people. Many people involved with Jews For Jesus see, as their primary focus of identity, the Christian Church. Thus they see themselves as Christians of Jewish decent. Their expression of worship and theology are rooted in the historical Church.

Messianic Judaism sees itself fundamentally as a Judaism. Thus the Jewish people in the Messianic Jewish movement define themselves as Jewish people who believe that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah. They worship in synagogues on Shabbat, celebrate the Jewish Holidays and participate in a Jewish life cycle.

Simchat Yisrael
870 First Ave
West Haven, CT
Phone: (203) 932-9929
Email: synagogue@simchatyisrael.org

Excerpt from Shomair Yisrael

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:56:00 +0000

Who is Yeshua?

Judaism is not some abstract religion, it is the vine Paul spoke of in Romans 11. Our covenant of salvation is based upon the New Covenant which was given to Israel and Judah. Many Christians may be shocked to know that Jesus according to his natural or human nature was not a "Christian" according to his customs. Of course we know that Jesus was God Incarnate.. the Son of God become flesh and dwelling among us. But according to His human nature, He was definitely and beyond any doubt Jewish... He wore tassels on His garments according to the law of Moses, followed the customs of His people, very certainly celebrated Hanukkah, and the Bible he studied was the original testament that by no means is "Old", but merely "Older". The word "Christian" to most Jewish people is synonymous with the idea of the destruction of the Jewish identity and its culture. To become a "Christian" for a Jewish person more than likely means to completely renounce their heritage and customs and align themselves with an "anti-Jewish" religion. It is recorded that many Jews on the way into certain Nazi extermination camps were greeted with the message "You killed our Lord, now we will kill you." There is a great need today for an honest look at things done historically in the name of "Christianity" to the Jewish people and our heartfelt sorrow and apology for them as a result. Church history has re-made Jesus into a Gentile savior and "Christianity" into an anti-Semitic Gentile religion.

The truth is that the vine has never changed.. Gentile believers in Jesus the Messiah are merely grafted as a wild olive branch into a vine they had no part in creating. Paul asks the question in Romans 11, "Then how much more readily will the natural branches that fell away be grafted back into the vine??" And that is the point... what should be a natural fulfillment of Judaism has become transformed into something that is feared, hated, and rejected outright by most Jewish people. This is the message the Church needs to bring to the Jewish people today: accepting Jesus as Messiah does not equate with renouncing your Jewish heritage... it is by all means the absolute fulfillment of everything that is Jewish! This is also the message to the Church: repent of your attitudes and callousness toward the Jewish people and Israel... you are just a wild branch grafted into an olive tree by grace... now go find out about the olive tree that supports you!

Messianic Rabbi: H. Michael Weiner
Worship Location: Knoxville Christian Center,
818 N. Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN.

Phone: 865-414-4527;
Fax: 865-689-1011;
Email: weinerm@attglobal.net

Excerpt from Messianic Hebrews International

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:15:00 +0000

The Ekklesia of Yahweh

According to prophecy, there was a former rain; this was the out-pouring of YHWH’s Spirit on that famous Day of Shavuoth (Pentecost) of 30 A.D. (Acts 2:1-4), marking the birth of Spiritual Israel. But, as usual, Satan conspired with the beast from the sea (the Roman Empire) and the beast from the earth (a religious leader or world religious system), --to whom he gave his power (Rev.13)--, to pervert and silence the Original Message (Gal.1:6-7; 2 Thes.2:2-7; 1 John 2:18-19; Rev.2:15). Already, in the first 50 years of the ekklesia of Yahweh, as recorded by the early apostles, many false workers had crept in and preached different doctrines (Jude 3-4). They mislead a majority of believers and caused many others to drift away from the truth. [They] have strayed concerning the truth... and they overthrew the faith of some," wrote Paul (2 Timo.2:18). Several different doctrines called gospels (spells of god) came out, flourished, and matured in Europe, under the protection of emperors and monarchs and states' legislations. This mystery of iniquity (2 Thes.2:7) is the greatest enigma of the ages, that has baffled generations of people and kept the world under the thickest clouds of ignorance ever, for many centuries.

Temple Elohim
of the Messianic Hebrews International
PO Box 530081
Miami, FL 33153-0081

E-mail: menorah144@hotmail.com

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noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:32:00 +0000

ISRAEL

We believe Israel is God's special people, distinct from the body of Messiah, chosen by Him to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. The election of Israel is irrevocable. Jewish believers in Yeshua have a unique twofold identity. They are the spiritual remnant of physical Israel and at the same time are part of the body of Messiah. We believe the Abrahamic Covenant is an irrevocable, unconditional covenant God made with Jewish people. This covenant provides title to the land of Israel for the Jewish people and promises a descendant (the Messiah) who would come to redeem Israel and bless the entire world. The spiritual blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant overflow to all the nations. God will ultimately fulfill every aspect of the covenant in the Messianic Kingdom, both physical and spiritual. We believe that Israel's eternal covenant relationship with God does not grant atonement to individual Jewish people. Therefore, it is the believer's privilege and duty to tell the Good News of Messiah Yeshua to the Jewish people. (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-21, 17:1-21; Romans 11:1-29; Galatians 3:14-17)

THE ASSOCIATION OF MESSIANIC CONGREGATIONS
5002 East 4th St
Tucson, AZ 85711

Phone: 520-326-2020
Email: bethsarshalom@yahoo.com

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noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:26:00 +0000

A Messianic Perspective
"There is nothing new under the sun" – Ecclesiastes 1:9.

Biblical Interpretation – God’s Word is consistent and harmonious

Our perspective of the Bible determines how we interpret the Bible. A translator’s perspective determines how he translates, and thus steers a reader’s interpretation.

We submit a perspective of one unified Book of Instruction – Genesis to Revelation, from our Eternal Holy Creator. Its message is messianic from creation to the New Earth. The Torah (Pentateuch) is the foundational Word of God. The Prophets build upon the Torah with examples, applications, and clarifications. The Psalms exalt the Torah as glorious and beloved. Finally, the Apostles give further application and clarification, especially showing Yeshua to be the promised Messiah. With this perspective, we find all Scripture to be harmonious, without one portion superseding another. We further find God to be unchanging, all people to be judged equitably by their creator, salvation in all ages to be always by grace through faith that produces fruit, and one continuum of the church and its ordinances from Torah.

Beikvot HaMashiach Congregation
P. O. Box 13031
Seattle WA 98198-1001

Phone: 206-901-1799
Email: david@amen.ws
Web: www.messianic.ws

Excerpt from Family Restoration Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:45:00 +0000

The Home should be the Center of Spiritual Grow

The Church has rejected the model given by God to produce biblical spiritual growth. It is obviously not walking in His ways (Deut. 11:22). In its place the Church has chosen the worldly model of the Greco/Roman theater. The Greco/Roman model teaches that what the church does when assembled is supposed to be mimicked by its members in their homes. This is just the opposite of God's plan. This reversal has produced catastrophic results! Among them, family personal relationships have been replaced by programs. Buildings are now called "the church" rather than the people. In most religious communities, members are no longer "pastured." No time for this today! This has ceased because pastors are too busy managing their churches as if they were theaters. This has led many churches to compete with one another. Insatiable success appetites have demanded that churches plan special events with "big-name" speakers to attract large crowds. Worldly measures are now used to define congregational success. The number of people attending services, financial assets or the number of programs offered now define success. Spiritual growth has given way to "being plugged into" programs.

The Karl Coke Evangelistic Association
PO Box 10285
Charlotte, NC 28212

Phone: 704.568.5235
Fax: 704.532.9990
Email: karlcoke@ixnetcom.com
Email: kceaoffice@aol.com
Web: www.familyrestorationmagazine.org

Excerpt from Torah Perspective

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:55:00 +0000

Test the Spirits - The Replacement Messiah

As for the Holy Spirit's involvement - 1 John tells us to test the spirits. There is only one way to do that. Everything has to line up with Torah. John says anyone who cannot say that Yeshua came in the flesh is not of Yahweh. The qualifier is; who do you say that Yeshua is? If you say HE is not Elohim then you are not of Yahweh. It has been posited by one writer that Messiah is not the Ancient of Days. Elohim is the Ancient of Days. If HE is equally Elohim - and HE is - then HE is the Ancient of Days. HE was not created, HE is the Creator. John 1 and Colossians 1 are just a couple of places you will find this in Scripture. Furthermore, since HE is Elohim, the Son, who is a Torah keeping Son, submitted to HIS Father, HE could not have changed the Torah or broken Torah. If the messiah you profess came in the flesh broke Torah or set up a system that caused men to believe they can violate the commandments of Torah, then HE is not the Messiah and the one who says he is certainly is not of Yahweh. This is the replacement messiah - anti-messiah (anti-christ).

Banner Kidd
Email: bfkidd@ligtel.com
www.torahperspective.com

Excerpt from Voice of the Overcomer Ministries

noreply@blogger.com (AG Martin) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Jesus looks different than I expected!

Speaking the truth sometimes discomforts people. We are much more comfortable with the way things are, and when Truth comes and disturbs the way we are use to believing, the turmoil in our souls can be extreme. But if we truly are seekers of Truth, we will wrestle with it even as Jacob did and not let go until it makes itself known to us.
Many in the church are having this wrestling going on in them today. They hear the voice of their Beloved crying out to them, but He sounds a little different than they thought. He sounds a little more Hebraic than they pictured Him, and who are all these Jewish looking people with Him? So they are frightened, even questioning if this is really Him. Then they remember, if even for a fleeting moment… Wasn’t there something about Him being a Hebrew? … of the Tribe of Judah, … of the House of David? But that so conflicts with the picture we have had of Him, it’s hard for our hearts to not question. But Yeshua is Truth and He will prevail in the hearts of those who are seeking Truth.
Lord, thank you that even if things look a little different than I expected, thank you that you will not quit wrestling with us until we receive your blessing.

Voice of the Overcomer Ministries
P.O. Box 7646
Bend, OR 97708
info@voiceoftheovercomer.org
www.chavah.org

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