A) Definition of: Believer –

  B) Definition of: Talmid/Disciple –

  C) Importance & Commitment of Talmidut (Discipleship)

  D) Are You Up to the Challenge?

  E) Three Core Areas in the Ministry (Vision & Lifestyle) of our Community (see below)

II. A Prophetic Overview of the Messianic Jewish Revival Movement

  A) Tree of Life is part of a move of G-D’s Ruach taking place all over the world among the Jewish people. This great spiritual awakening was dramatically prophesied by Ezekiel in his vision of the valley of dry bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14

  B) This two-part salvation of Israel (back to the land, back to G-D) is confirmed by Hosea 3:3-5.

  C) The return to the land of Israel after nearly twenty centuries of dispersion has been called

Zionism.

  D) The return to the G-D of Israel through the Messiah Yeshua has been called Spiritual Zionism or Messianic Judaism.

  E) Though there are various flows and expressions within the Messianic Jewish movement, at its very heart is the local Messianic Synagogue.

  The Story of Ruth – Ruth 1:6-18

    A) Orpah and Ruth – could symbolically represent Christians; they both love the Jewish people.

    B) Ruth’s heart

    C) Ruth was willing to sacrifice by taking a lowly position in Israeli society – but G-D greatly

rewarded her.

  1. Catch the Vision

  2. Biblical Understanding of ‘Who is a Jew?’

  3. Be Involved in the Messianic Synagogue

  4. Messianic Community

  5. Involved in Messianic Movement (including, International movement)

  6. Observe the Biblical Festivals/Seasons

  7. The Shabbat

  8. Jewish Life Cycles

  9. Share the Messiah with Jewish People

  10. Get a Burden and a Love for the Jewish People

  11. Actively Raise up a New Messianic Jewish Generation

  12. Messianic Zionism – Israel

  13. Davidic Worship and Praise

  14. Messianic Jewish Theology

  15. Messianic Terminology

  16. Love for Jewishness and Jewish Culture

  17. Involvement in the Jewish Community

  18. Family and Friends

  19. The Language of Hebrew

  20. Keeping Kosher

  21. Relationships with Other Believers

  22. Rabbinic and Religious Tradition

  23. Jewish Symbols – mezuzah, Jewish art, etc.