Category Archives: Christian

Jewish Adventures in Church-Land

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Derek Leman

Many of you will remember Benjamin from Metropolis (not a real name, of course, as Metropolis is the city of Superman). Benjamin is a new follower of Yeshua from a religious Jewish background. He lives in a city that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Judaism, Replacement Theology, Supersessionism | 54 Comments

How to Be a Messianic Congregation, #2

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Derek Leman

When I founded Tikvat David a little over ten years ago, I readily admit I had only the slightest idea what I was doing. My Jewish education was inadequate. My Christian education was lacking breadth. How do you form something … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Congregational Life, Judaism, Judeo-Christian, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism | 10 Comments

Torah and New Testament, #1

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Derek Leman

…an eternal and final law–namely, Christ–has been given to us, and the covenant is trustworthy, after which there shall be no law, no commandment, no ordinance. -Justin Martyr, Dialogue With Trypho the Jew, ch. 11. This, we might say, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian, Gentiles, Judaism, Talmud and Tradition, Torah, Yeshua | 8 Comments

CLASSIC REPOST: Reverse Galatianism

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Derek Leman

Back in September of 2008 I wrote about “Reverse Galatianism.” I think it is an important way of expressing ourselves to Christians who misunderstand what Messianic Judaism is about. As you will see at the beginning of this re-post, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian, Gentiles, Judaism, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Replacement Theology, Supersessionism | 23 Comments

Judeo-Christians, Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Derek Leman

It’s an identity thing. And though the following observations sound basic, when there is confusion, basic affirmations are often needed: (1) It is not “better” to be Jewish. (2) It is a good thing to be Irish, Nigerian, Indonesian, and/or … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Judaism, Judeo-Christian, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism | 23 Comments

Why is Passover so Christian-ly Popular?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Derek Leman

I’m not sure when the practice started, the practice of churches inviting in Jewish-Christian speakers to talk about Passover and the Last Supper of Jesus. I’m guessing that it sort of started with Jews for Jesus in the 70’s. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian, Holidays, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Passover, The Cross | 2 Comments

Communion Under the Anglo Jesus

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Derek Leman

God has friends and servants in all kinds of places. The face of Messiah looks different and yet the same. I’ve had a number of encounters with beautiful people and communities on the road recently. Humble shepherds, selfless servants, devoted … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | 30 Comments

Teaching Faith to Youth

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Derek Leman

I’ve been doing a short series on Sabbath afternoons with the youth of our congregation talking about faith. I didn’t have any when I was a teenager and was not raised in any sort of religious environment. So I find, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abraham Joshua Heschel, Atheism, C.S. Lewis, Christian, Faith, Judaism, Judeo-Christian | 4 Comments

Not Jewish Yet Drawn to Torah, Part 7

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Derek Leman

It has been a long series, but this post will be short. I said in “Summary and Perspective on Part 5” to some of those who were dubious about my views: “If you, as Jews, do not understand the spiritual … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian, Gentiles, Judaism, Judeo-Christian, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Torah | 8 Comments

Congregations of Yeshua (Jesus)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Derek Leman

I know readers are waiting for Part 7 of “Not Jewish Yet Drawn to Torah” and also for me to revive the “Conversations on Law and Grace” series. They are coming. I appreciate your patience. Believe it or not, I … Continue reading →

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