Articles tagged with "The Messianic Center"

Should the Pope Remove his Cross at the Western Wall?

Submitted by: josiah, March 27th, 2009 Topic: Israel Forums

n light of Pope Benedict’s announcement that he is planning on visiting Israel in May, yesterday we posted a question on TMC’s Twitter profile: Should Pope Benedict be forced to remove his cross when visiting the Western Wall in Israel? What do you think? 4 comments



Scholar Claims Dead Sea Scrolls "Author" Didn't Exist

Submitted by: josiah, March 16th, 2009 Topic: Israel Forums

Biblical scholars have long argued that the Dead Sea Scrolls were the work of an ascetic and celibate Jewish community known as the Essenes, which flourished in the 1st century A.D. in the scorching desert canyons near the Dead Sea. Now a prominent Israeli scholar, Rachel Elior, disputes that the Essenes ever existed at all — a claim that has shaken the bedrock of biblical scholarship...



Sharon Wilbur - American Idol Interview!

Submitted by: MissEmma88, February 27th, 2009 Topic: Music Videos

Messianic recording artist, Sharon Wilbur, had the opportunity to audition for Season 8 of American Idol in Jacksonville, FL. Her story was highlighted on the local Fox 10 news station, along with other fellow Floridians who tried out.

 

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Kristallnacht and Its Aftermath within the German Church

Submitted by: Ahava, February 25th, 2009 Topic: Israel Forums

The horrors of Kristallnacht were a moment of rejoicing for Bishop Martin Sasse, head of the Protestant church of Thuringia. A night that brought riots, looting, beatings and widespread destruction of synagogues and Jewish property seemed to fulfill Sasse’s hopes: the Nazi regime was finally ridding the Reich of Jews.



Sincere questions that I would appreciate input :)

Submitted by: Robin, February 25th, 2009 Topic: Messianic Forums

Would anyone be able to explain "Messianic Dance", whether it’s your own experience or just know what it is….other than dancing very festively to "Hava Nagila (one of my favorite songs just for the sheer happiness it instantly brings), I would love to know more. 5 comments



Yad L'Achim Calls Messianic a "Dangerous Cult"

Submitted by: Ahava, February 19th, 2009 Topic: Messianic Forums

Asked to name the most dangerous cults in Israel, Rabbi Kluger said, “Messianic Jews, Scientology, and Je-hova’s Witnesses. They target religious and non-religious Jews all over the country, and we must be vigilant.” 1 comment



An Objective View on Messianics...from a Jerusalem Post Writer

Submitted by: josiah, February 18th, 2009 Topic: Messianic Forums

A thousand Messianics, many of them Jews born to Jewish mothers and fathers, were gathered at night in a kind of safe house, singing to Jesus. They didn't seem threatening, they seemed innocent and vulnerable. Out of the public's sight, they were giving voice to their freedom of religion... 3 comments



Praying until Jesus returns at Adat Adonai Messianic Jewish Synagogue

Submitted by: Eliyahu, February 15th, 2009 Topic: Community Forums

A small Messianic Jewish congregation just north of Toledo is marking the second anniversary of a prayer vigil that has continued around the clock, seven days a week, since 12:01 a.m. on Valentine's Day, 2007. One member termed it a miracle that the congregation has been able to keep the vigil going nonstop for so long. 1 comment



Church & Worship / Encountering Anti-Semitism

Submitted by: Robin, February 13th, 2009 Topic: Messianic Forums

Funny things can happen when people, sometimes close to you, or not, find out that you’re jewish, eventhough you are worshipping as any other born again believer.  At times, I have felt that I need to tone down my jewish pride, then think that I’ve been a sell out in doing so.  At present, I’m worshipping at a Pentecostal church with my gentile boyfriend and have found the people to be quite welcoming for the most part. 2 comments



The Israeli Elections Today

Submitted by: MissEmma88, February 10th, 2009 Topic: Israel Forums

As far as the Believers in Israel are concerned, the Prime Minister is not nearly as important as who ends up being Interior Minister. The Interior Minister sets policies/priorities for the police and also for issues concerning visa applications, citizenship requests, etc.



Introduction

Submitted by: Lizzie , February 9th, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum

My name is Elizabeth, Liz for short, and though this may not be a very long introduction, I did not want to go to sleep without at least introducing myself.. I am a mother of two good girls, and have always known that there was a GOD, I believe Jesus is the messiah, and have been drawing nearer and nearer to this faith.



Prayer Request from Israel for Gaza War

Submitted by: Ahava, December 30th, 2008 Topic: Israel Forums

I received this prayer request yesterday from a man named Aaron living in Israel..."Thank you all for praying about the situation here in Israel. There are some other areas that need prayer but I need to give you some background so you'll know what's really going on. I urge you to take the time to read this. It'll only take a couple of minutes and it's actually kind of important...

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Happy Chanukah - The Feast of Dedication!

Submitted by: josiah, December 21st, 2008 Topic: Messianic Forums

Hanukkah (Hebrew: חנוכה‎, Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights...



What is the role of Mary, the Mother of Jesus?

Submitted by: MissEmma88, December 18th, 2008 Topic: Community Forums

Jesus is very clear in Luke 4:8 when he says, "You shall do homage to the Lord your God; Him alone shall you adore." Catholics are famous for their devotion and intercessions to Mary, the mother of Jesus. What role or place does Mary server in your life? How do you view her significance in the Gospels?



Messianic Jews Detained at Airport

Submitted by: josiah, December 14th, 2008 Topic: Israel Forums

A Messianic Jewish couple spent more than eight hours in detention at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport Sunday, charged with alleged missionary activities.Jamie Cowen, a US immigration attorney, and his wife, Stacy, in Israel to visit their two daughters, were not freed until they signed a document promising not to engage in missionary activities...



Faith-Healing Parents Let Infant Die Now Face Charges

Submitted by: Ahava, December 11th, 2008 Topic: Community Forums

A couple accused of letting their infant daughter die by relying on prayer, rather than medicine, today asked that the charges be dropped, arguing that they infringe on their freedom of religion and their right to raise their children in their own way. 4 comments



What Have Others Said about Jesus?

Submitted by: MissEmma88, December 8th, 2008 Topic: Community Forums

Napoleon said, "I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creation of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men...




Is Messianic Judaism Dying in Israel?

Submitted by: TMC, November 6th, 2008 Topic: Israel Forums

A look at recent discriminatory activity in Israel by Jewish citizens will reveal that they have never been more against the Messianic activities occurring in parts of Israel, reports TheMessianicCenter.com, a social networking website dedicated to uniting the worldwide Messianic community. 3 comments



Signs of the End Times

Submitted by: Ahava, November 5th, 2008 Topic: Messianic Forums

With the current situation in the Middle East and a noticiably high level of natural disasters occuring around the world, these events have many people wondering if the end times signs are falling into place. In Judeo-Christian religions, the End times are often depicted as a time of tribulation that precedes the appearance or return of the Messiah, Yeshua...



Biblical Perspective on the U.S. Elections

Submitted by: josiah, November 4th, 2008 Topic: Community Forums

"Today, the American people are not voting for any one man; we're voting to preserve the moral fiber of our nation, for U.S. soldiers on the battlefield, for the persecuted church in faraway lands, for millions of unborn children, and for the memory of the men and women who died so that our ballots might count," the FRC stated. 1 comment