Reconciliation Between the Church and Jewish People
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Yirat HaShem Ministries – exists to build bridges between the Christian and Jewish communities.
Reading the Bible well – in context and culture – helps to build that bridge. Remember the days when you read the Bible and you were told that it said Jesus (Yeshua) got rid of the teachings of the Hebrew Bible and then you read Matthew 5:17-20? Or that Paul formed a new religion but at the end of his life he declared that was still a Pharisee?
The Bible is the story of God’s relationship with Israel, the redemption of mankind and restoration of all things. Yirat HaShem Ministries exists to be a resource to Jewish people who want to understand Christianity and to assist Christians who seek to understand the Jewish root of the faith.
The Bible is the story of Israel and the story of reversing the sin at the Garden of Eden. It is the story of God’s everlasting covenants, and His grace and mercy. It is the story of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) defeating death, the forgiveness of sin for people who repent, and the resurrection. It is the story of the Kingdom of God now and in the future.
The church has misunderstood Judaism and Judaism has been misinformed about the content and meaning of apostolic writings.
The Messianic Fellowship is a place where you gain a new understanding of the Bible through a Jewish / Hebraic framework. That understanding changes your life and then you go and share it with others.
The Messianic Fellowship is a joyful mix of Jewish believers and gentile believers, worshiping God together every Shabbat. We also have two very interactive Bible studies each Saturday, one at 9am and one at 12:30pm. We seek to cling to God by living lives reflecting Yeshua (Matt. 5:17-18, John 14:15, John 17:21).
The Bible comes alive when we read well – that is, from a 1st Century perspective. Jesus (Yeshua) is Jewish and the early believers were Jewish, including the apostles. As you come to appreciate that the context of the Bible is Judaism, the meaning of the text becomes much more clear.
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Wow! So that’s what that means?!
In Torah Club we take a deep-dive into the Scriptures, peeling back the layers and looking at how passages are woven together. You are likely to find yourself having an ah-ha moment each week.
Do you want to learn, grow and fellowship with like-minded believers? Like you, we want grow as disciples of our Messiah Yeshua – and we want to make new ones for the Kingdom! Torah Club meets on Tuesdays. See more here.
“The End of Days” – Torah Club – 5:00pm Tuesdays now through Sept 2026. Discover more and apply at TorahClub.org
Outreach to Churches and Jewish Congregations
What is the Jewish root of the faith? Yeshua (Jesus) is Jewish, His disciples and the apostles were Jewish, and the first Believers at – and after – Pentecost / Shavuot were Jewish.
For Churches: When we understand the ancient theology by becoming Biblically fluent, our understanding of the Bible is enhanced and the text comes alive. Phrases, idioms and theology understood in context bring out meaning we miss as Western thinkers living in 2026. We can then bring it forward to today in a much clearer, meaningful way.
For Jewish congregations: Did Yeshua/Jesus create a new religion? The early followers or disciples of Yeshua were Jewish, creating a sect of ancient Judaism called “The Way”. Paul, when read through a Jewish lens, is never anti-Torah or anti-Judaism. The early Jewish Believers believed Yeshua was the promised Messiah. “The Way” morphed into a different religion under Roman influence distancing itself from Judaism.
Nevertheless, Christianity’s anchor is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Instead of being at odds, Zechariah shows that what we see today – Gentiles wanting to learn Torah from Jewish people – is happening today.
The Covenant Relationship Between God and Israel
More and more people are interested in the message of Yeshua in its proper context and understanding.
We live in amazing times!
The root of our faith is found in the covenants with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The teachings of God to Moses and the Israelites permeate the New Testament / Apostolic writings.
During the last 150 years, there has been a stream of gentile believers within the church who realize that the Jewish part of Body of Messiah must be renewed and embraced.
We believe in One Messiah, One Body and the restoration of the Messianic Jewish Community
Jewish disciples of Yeshua / Jesus yearn to grow in common life, learning in a community, and seek support in each other’s calling in the Spirit.
Faith in Yeshua the Messiah has brought many Jewish followers into diverse faith practices (Messianic, Protestant, Evangelical, Catholic and Pentecostal). Some disciples of Yeshua live in solitude.
We believe the Jewish expression faith has a positive impact within the body of Messiah as expressed in Ephesians 2. The body of Messiah is made up of Jewish and gentile disciples, distinct, complementary and as one. This strengthens everyone who follows Him.
Get Connected and Stay Informed
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- Chris is available to speak to your congregation, Bible study or other group.
Are you a Jewish disciple of Yeshua? If you are looking to connect, meeting up with other Jewish believers, let us know.
You don’t have to go to the Messianic Fellowship to participate!
Mission: Encourage Spiritual Growth
Strengthen your relationship with God and His Messiah Yeshua by transforming the words of the Bible within the historical Jewish context. Transform the world. Internalize scripture. Live out your faith. Tell others about God and Yeshua HaMashiach. Be a disciple of Yeshua/Jesus and make disciples.
Doing something “religious” shouldn’t be going to a second area of our life every once in a while. It is life! It is not separate from life. God needs to be connected to everything we do. That’s where we find joy in life!
God’s presence should be a reality in absolutely everything we do. He created us to make a difference in this world. We want you – no matter where what your relationship is to God – no matter if you’re Jewish or Gentile – to love, serve and have a personal relationship to Him through the Messiah Yeshua/Jesus.
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