Messianic Judaism Teachings

A couple of months ago, as millions of Ukrainians were fleeing their homeland, I got on a plane.

There were seventy people – eighty, tops. And they probably didn’t know what hit them because nobody saw it coming.

In this Messianic congregation in Rome circa 57 A.D., a Gentile audience listens intently as someone reads a letter. The writer who sent it is a Jewish man from Tarsus, and he’s not telling them what they want to hear.

Scriptures show us that God set apart the Jewish people. He chose them as the people to whom He would reveal Himself and give His Word. He charged them with obeying and preserving His Word throughout all their generations. The Lord selected the Jewish people to be “a light unto the nations” (the Gentiles), bearing testimony of Him to the world (Isaiah 42:6). It was from Israel that God sent the Messiah for all mankind – to the Jew first (Romans 1:16). That’s quite a role for the Jewish people in relation to the Gentiles.

If you’ve read the Jewish Voice mission and vision statement, you’ve probably noticed that our mission – how we carry out our vision - has three focal points.

Jewish Voice exists to transform lives and see all Israel saved. Our mission is to: Proclaim the Gospel, Grow the Messianic Jewish Community, and Engage the Church Concerning Israel and the Jewish People.

It’s been two years now since the world seemed to “shut down” all at once. While COVID-19 is still a daily reality, I have sensed over the past few months a new energy as life slowly grinds closer to “normal.” The same has been true of our ministry work here at Jewish Voice, and I’m so grateful to God for that.

Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis Television Show

Take a look at what’s in store for you on the Jewish Voice TV show as we bring 2021 to a close.

Jonathan and Ezra present some fascinating topics to grow your faith this season. “Messiah and the Old Testament” will reveal the Bible as one continuous redemption story and help you share your faith with your Jewish friends. 

What does it mean to “stand with Israel” and “bless Israel”?

We know that the Bible calls us to “bless Israel,” and a common phrase among Believers beckons us to “stand with” Israel and the Jewish people. But what do those phrases actually mean? It might be easier to understand the answer to this question by first identifying what they don’t mean.

What Standing with Israel Does NOT Mean

Some people misunderstand the idea of “standing with” and “supporting” someone or, in this case, Israel. So, it’s important to note what these concepts do not mean. 

Whether you’re reading this magazine for the first or fiftieth time, you’ve probably discovered that seeing “All Israel Saved” (Romans 11:26) is part of the DNA of Jewish Voice. In fact, it’s the reason we exist as a ministry.

But why is it so important, and even more so, how can you as a Christian personally participate in seeing “All Israel Saved?”

Jewish Voice Ministries International exists to transform lives and see all Israel saved. We do that in three distinct and interconnected ways: 

1. Proclaiming the Gospel to the Jew first
2. Growing the Messianic Jewish Community
3. Engaging the Church Concerning Israel and the Jewish people

Most often we get questions about the second part of our purpose – why is it important to help the Messianic Jewish Community grow?