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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…
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…
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…
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…
Singing and dancing are a central part of Jewish culture and religious life, and how much more exciting for those who can rejoice in their relationship with the Messiah! Music as joyful worship is an essential part of biblical life. Psalm 95:1 encourages us to…
How do you define Messianic Music? I used to define Messianic music as Jewish in flavor and apostolic in doctrine. I no longer define it that way because it left out the element of communal location. I now favor this definition: “Messianic music is music that is Jewish in…
In the following interview, David, a Jewish missionary with Chosen People Ministries in Israel, talks about how he came to faith in Jesus, his and his wife Viktoria’s ministry among Tel Aviv’s young, secular Jewish population, and how believers can pray for ministry in Israel. Can you…
For several years now, we have coordinated a vibrant global ministry to young Israelis as they travel the world after their mandatory army service. Their post-military year is a key transitional time for twenty-something Israeli men and women before they embark on a path…
For thousands of years, Jewish people across the world have eaten matzah (unleavened bread) during Passover to remember God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. However, this practice has sometimes been challenging. In certain times and places, procuring matzah and other supplies for Passover has proved tricky.
As we continue our study of Micah chapter 4, we will examine the promise of Israel’s future restoration. Micah wrote, “As for you, tower of the flock, hill of the daughter of Zion, to you it will come—even the former dominion will come, the kingdom of the daughter of…
MosesMessiahMoses survived the slaughtering of infant males at the hands of Pharaoh (Exodus 1:15–22).Messiah survived the slaughtering of infant males at the hands of Herod, who was targeting the newborn King he heard about (Matthew 2:3–18).Moses’ parents hid him for three months after…
In Rabbinic Literature The concept of a future redeemer similar to Moses is common in rabbinic literature dating to the seventh century. The rabbis who compiled the Talmud and other key Jewish texts in the Middle Ages assumed the final messianic redeemer would follow the pattern of the…