Issue 21 - Summer/Fall 2006
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The Summer/Fall 2006 edition of Kesher is a theme issue dedicated to outreach in the context of Messianic Judaism. Some articles focus on the biblical teachings and theology of outreach, while others center on the practical outworking of outreach. All the articles take into account the individual and communal dimensions of outreach and provide insight into the current state of outreach in the Messianic Movement today.

Table of Contents
Abraham, Hospitality Man Abraham, Hospitality Man (This article is based on a message given at the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregation's annual conference in 2006.) On the Jewish calendar, today is Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath before the 9th of Av. On Shabbat Chazon, it is traditional to...
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Say to the Cities of Judah, "Behold your God" - The Hebrew Bible, Outreach and Messianic Judaism Say to the Cities of Judah, "Behold your God" - The Hebrew Bible, Outreach and Messianic Judaism Messianic Judaism[1] is currently undergoing a reappraisal of its modes and philosophy of outreach. In some sectors of the movement, traditional paradigms of evangelistic outreach are being reaffirmed.[2] In other sectors new paradigms about the ...
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Postmissionary Messianic Jewish Outreach Postmissionary Messianic Jewish Outreach Missionary statesman and missiologist Lesslie Newbigin suggests we think of mission as "an action in which the Holy Spirit does new things, and brings into being new obedience."1 This dynamic insight challenges those who name the name of Yeshua to as...
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Outreach and Jewish Missions in the 21st Century Outreach and Jewish Missions in the 21st Century The reflections in this paper represent my personal pilgrimage in the wonderful field of traditional Jewish missions. Yes, missions. I believe we might be post certain aspects associated with traditional Jewish missions, but there are still many ...
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Outreach In Israel Outreach In Israel It would be very interesting to do an objective survey on outreach in Israel with all the proper sociological-statistical controls. To my knowledge, there has been no such survey, only a statistical study on Israeli Messianic Jewish congregations...
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Indigenous Expressions of Biblical Faith Indigenous Expressions of Biblical Faith The nation of Israel was originally established having already from the outset a primary destiny and calling to bless and be a light to the nations . This destiny and calling is evident in each of the covenants made with Israel . It is not merely a r...
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A Sketch Of A Better Tomorrow: Reaching And Retaining The Next Generation A Sketch Of A Better Tomorrow: Reaching And Retaining The Next Generation Shacharit begins with the words, "Ma tovu ohalekha Ya'aqov, mishkenotekha Yisra'el ." "How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob, your dwelling places O Israel." This opening line of Birkat Hashachar is taken from Num 24:5 and has been interprete...
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Messianic Jewish Outreach: Reaching Out Or Reaching In? Messianic Jewish Outreach: Reaching Out Or Reaching In? Messianic Judaism[1] has always been committed to outreach, and it is outreach that is often defined as the primary purpose for the existence of Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries. This heavy emphasis on outreach to fellow Jews, and poo...
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Outreach On Long Island Outreach On Long Island Being effective in Jewish outreach is not a strategy; it is a lifestyle. Genuine care and concern for others is the foundation for sharing the good news about Messiah.
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Book Review
John W. Miller, How The Bible Came To Be: Exploring The Narrative And Message
(Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 2004. 188 PP.) John W. Miller, professor emeritus at Conrad Grebel University College/ University of Waterloo in Ontario and author of The Origins of the Bible: Rethinking Canon History, 1 has produced a simple prop...
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Book Review
Daniel Gruber, The Separation Of Church & Faith, Volume 1:Copernicus And The Jews
 (Hanover, Nh: Elijah, 2005. 332 PP.) Daniel Gruber's recent work, The Separation of Church & Faith, Volume 1: Copernicus and the Jews, provides us with a fascinating and controversial discussion of a subject that the vast majo...
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