Unite the Messianic Community, what would you do?

How would you go about building unity in the Messianic Community? What resources would you utilize?

Submitted by: TMC, May 27th, 2008 Topic: Community Forums
Tags: community, Community, Differences, differences, problems, Problems, Solutions, The Messianic center, The Messianic Center, Unite

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davidethain commented on November 20, 2008:

I disagree 100% with the conference idea. Christians have conferences...are they united? What we need to do is have a REAL community! Even the Messianic "community" in Toronto is divided already. Rumors, condemnation, in bed with paganism, racism. It just makes us no better than Christians with fringes on our garments. We also need to be rid of this "compromise with evil" attitude. I want NOTHING to do with the names jesus or lord....its YAWEH and YAHSHUA. Also, No idols! Messianic homes and synagogues still have idols....something formed in the image of something else thats in heaven or on earth. A little "Ornament" or "keepsake" or "souvenier" are most likely carved and crafted idols. We are getting rid of the idols in our home...you would not believe the BOXES of things the average believer has! Wrestling dolls, boxing rabbis, statues of dolphins.... all must go. We convict those who miss the 4th commandment, we miss the 2nd! If Yahweh is going to read the Messianic Banner from earth, lets have it read clear! It should say "WE LOVE YOU...we are formed in your image and are being conformed to the mind of Messiah. Shalom Yerushalim" Keep in mind...the above is just one man's humble opinion about how Mesianics need to live. I'm mainly preaching to myself...but I like the community idea. David

Mia commented on November 08, 2008:

I think the answer is right under all your noses start forming actual Messianic communities not messianic Church's build infrastructure such as Kosher markets and schools let people have their different opinions but stand on Torah, quit! all this division on splinter theology, Within Jewish community's all over the world there are different idea's and theology, many Rabbi's and many minds but when it comes to Torah they all stand. Your business of big "I's" and little "you's" has to give way to everyone has something they can bring to the table, You guys are never going to get it figured out until you get together and live it. So far it has been a dream now its time to make it attainable to all who wish to truly live it. This is why so many are turning to disgusting practices of Polygamy and pure junk is because their desires for community are mis guided and the adversary is taking advantage of it leading them into a fallacy of polygamy, patriarchal marriage. Just because God takes and evil and does good with it does not make it good. true Torah commited communities is the only answer in this day. So get off you duffs and get busy doing something real,banded together as you should be. Shalom Mia P.S. By the way I am not a messianic I am praying for you guys though.

Levi commented on September 26, 2008:

Of course this is for everybody....I believe Yeshua has called to the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel and to those from the Nations. In Revelation we see a multitude from every tribe, nation & tongue...welcome aboard!

brandonv commented on September 25, 2008:

Is this for only Jew's who believe or for gentiles who believe they should live as Yeshua did taking on there jewish roots????? If it is only for Jews then there will never be unity.... just asking for clarification. Shalom

matt commented on September 07, 2008:

Most important is avoiding intermarriage. Where does one go for a messianic shidduch? ive seen one or two websites which claim to be messianic but are gentiles only

jerusalemcouncil commented on July 30, 2008:

If I may, JerusalemCouncil.org exists for the very purpose of uniting Messianics at a center for dialogue and discussion on the issues that divide them (in addition to it too being a global networking site for Messianics, and addressing discussions concerning Messianic Halakha head on).

Levi commented on June 14, 2008:

I think TheMessianicCenter.com has the ability to host an on-line forum for a discussion that could be broadcast on-line an then posted on demand...if they can arrange for the time, date and people...it could happen...

Louise Alton commented on June 11, 2008:

Shalom Rabbi DF Eukel, your suggestion for an online conference/forum for the Messianic Outlook Conference and Workshops is a very good one. You are so right to say that we need to find our common values and vision within the Body of Messiah. Communications, discussion of the issues and problem solving, finding solutions, all done in love and respect could bring us much closer to understanding one another. It could then be a great "ice breaker" to have such a conference within one's local community/city with the various Messianic groups participating? It would be wonderful to break down the walls that divide.

Rabbi DF Eukel commented on June 11, 2008:

Shabbat Shalom, again! The initial comments posted May 31 were intended to be brief. However, the brevity may not have achieved the information to inspire. I am strongly suggesting an online conference/forum for the Messianic Outlook Conference and Workshops focused over a day-and-a-half period, archived. "Unity in Community" begins with a common vision and values. "To the Jews first we proclaim the Good News According to Moshe" would be a common vision and values for a one-and-a-half-day conference. The different layers of The Kingdom should be able to express through break-out rooms (ruled by loving respect for one another) how their unique discipling endeavors work as anointed by Ruach HaKodesh. Finally, a summary paper/session brings to the gathered community the strengths to be made stronger and the weaknesses to acknowledge and repair with a realistic action plan to chart progress for the next year's Messianic Outlook and Workshop Conference.

Eliahu bnZohar commented on June 04, 2008:

Two Jews, three opinions? Oy! And we know that two do not walk together unless they are in agreement. But one is Torah observant, the other is not. One is raised in the community and the other is raised in the lap of our diaspora and fed on the breast of our secular society and its mores. But two and more gathered in His Name and intoxicated in his love have at this time the best unity for now.

Louise Alton commented on June 04, 2008:

I would involve all of the Messianics in my area and share the vision and the need for a community centre that would be called their own. It would include a theatre, a day care, a library, a book and resource centre, a Yeshiva, etc. The Messianic community would unite to fundraise and build a place called their own within their own community. This is what I believe is needed to unite the Messianics.

the_bright_hope_of_mankind@yahoo.com commented on June 03, 2008:

As far as resources go, I would strongly recommend the Messianic Israel Alliance. The key to unity is shared identity. The equality of shared identity as Israel (for Jews and "Gentiles") is something that is almost exclusively promoted by the MIA, from an organizational standpoint. The primary Messianic Jewish organizations have resorted to blacklisting and exclusion, which have destroyed our unity. The MIA is the single most inclusive alliance/union in the entire Messianic movement. Their theology is sound, their approach is serious, and their goals are ideal. http://www.messianicisrael.com

dovofthegalilee commented on June 03, 2008:

I can only say that drawing from sixteen years of being in the Messianic circle and being a citizen here in Israel that the problem does lie in theology, good intentions but poor display and no direction at least none discernible. The MM has concentrated on the non-issues e.g. kosher food and they have become blinded like those they have set out to save. A return to a sound foundation is the only way to build a cohesive unity...

Levi commented on June 03, 2008:

To begin with I do believe Theology is an extremely important aspect of our faith, but without some form of reaching out and finding common ground hard hitting Theology up front can simply drive people away and therefore can become useless. But, if we find common ground and can dialog it can go a long way and the expression "iron sharpens iron" can occur and then Theology, from the Word, can rise like cream. It begins with dialog.

Rabbi DF Eukel commented on May 31, 2008:

Shabbat Shalom! "Unity in Community" begins with a common vision and values. "To the Jews first we proclaim the Good News According to Moshe" would be a common vision and values for a one-and-a-half-day conference. The different layers of The Kingdom should be able to express through break-out rooms (ruled by loving respect for one another) how their unique discipling endeavors work as anointed by Ruach HaKodesh. Finally, a summary paper/session brings to the gathered community the strengths to be made stronger and the weaknesses to acknowledge and repair with a realistic action plan to chart progress for the next year's Messianic Outlook and Workshop Conference.

hisamy commented on May 30, 2008:

Our focus needs to be on Yeshua and on building community together regardless of affiliation to one organization. Once we agree to work together in Yeshua, others will see we are a strong group that supports one another as HaShem instructs. If we each live according to the Scriptures as diligently as possible unity will happen. The minute we lose sight of this and follow our own programs and agendas we stumble.

AdonaiEchad commented on May 29, 2008:

I would use the Christian broadcast stations announcing The Messianic Center who we are, promoting our website for Jew and Gentile's that have the same vision and values to join in the online community. There are many Jews who are in Christian churches who want to connect with other Jewish believers that do not know how. By promoting on the air The Messianic Center would bring those listeners both Jew and Gentile to the messianic community and share the same values and vision in building a community within a community.

Janshen commented on May 29, 2008:

Unity is focus on Yeshua, strong in our faith, strong foundation in His teaching, base on Tenakh, less dependency or distraction by other books, practice love among brethren and walk in obedience to the Torah,

MissEmma88 commented on May 28, 2008:

people need to remember what makes us unique, and keep that in focus! Conferences are a great place to learn, grow and meet other messianics.

josiah commented on May 28, 2008:

Unity will come through focusing on our Messianic Jewish identity and uniting under one name, Yeshua. We must stand together, because so many people are trying to bring us down. Jews are burning our Bibles and harassing our fellow Messianics in Israel, and they need to know that they have a strong, unity support system behind them.

Ahava commented on May 28, 2008:

i think to begin building unity requires everyone to be willing to discuss the differences, whether it's in doctrine, worship or lifestyle. And keep everything based on the Bible, because that's where all the answers are

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