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The Jews for Judaism Counter-Missionary Survival Seminar
In this audio portion of the 12 Part Counter-Missionary Survival Seminar, Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses Micha 5, Zechariah 12, and Isaiah 9:6. Rabbi Skobac refutes popular Christian missionary claims and sheds new light on the age-old arguments of trying to prove that Jesus was the messiah. You will learn to respond confidently to any Christian missionary who challenges your Jewish beliefs.
Zalman Kravitz
Why I Am Converting To Judaism - Part 2
This is part 2 of a 3 part series by Angela Dekort about why she converted to Judaism. You can read Part 1 and Part 3 as well. After doing a lot of research on the internet, I learned about the Messianic movement. One website in particular was instrumental in my thinking: www.jewsforjesus.com. Messianics call themselves Hebrew Christians or, more commonly, Messianic Jews. They observe a lot of modified Jewish rituals and customs in their synagogues, which are often sponsoring Baptist or Pent
Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 24 - THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
Continued from Chapter 23 (Jeremiah 23:5-6) In their effort to substantiate the belief in a triune deity, Christians have alleged that a prophecy given by Jeremiah supports their contention. The prophet declares: Behold, the days are coming says the Lord, that I will raise up for David a righteous branch, and he shall reign as king and prosper, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is his name by whic
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Isaiah 7:14 - A Virgin Birth?
Many Christians and professional missionaries like to quote the following verse as a proof-text. “Behold the Lord Himself will give you a sign, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son and she shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 . Are there differences - Christianity vs Judaism? Let's find out They claim that this passage prophesies the miraculous virgin birth of the Messiah and that Jesus is the only one who could have fulfilled it. They also point out that the name Immanuel literally m
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What is meant in Isaiah 53:8 by: "For he was cut off out of the land of the living"?
What is meant in Isaiah 53:8 by: "For he was cut off out of the land of the living"? Read on to find out. Answer: "For he was cut off out of the land of the living" is not to be taken as a literal description of the death of an individual. Metaphors of this type, used to describe deep anguish and subjection to enemies, are part of the biblical idiom. Similar metaphorical language is used, for example, in Ezekiel 37 to express the condition preceding relief and rejuvenation following the end of
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Does Isaiah 53:10 (If he would ...) apply to Jesus?
In Isaiah 53:10, God's promises concerning the suffering servant are conditional: "If he would . . . he shall see. . . ." Does this apply to Jesus? Answer: According to the New Testament, Jesus had specific knowledge of his mission on earth and his destiny in heaven. For example, in the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "I . . . came down from heaven" (John 6:51) and "I know where I came from, and where I am going" (John 8:14); in the Gospel of Matthew he told his disciples that he "must go to Jerus
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Who is the suffering servant of the Lord?
Who is the suffering servant of the Lord? Let's find out. Answer: The fact is that the identity of the servant has already been established by Isaiah in PREViously stated passages. In Isaiah 41 :8-9; 44:1-2, 21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:3 the prophet identifies Israel as the servant. Moreover, the history of Israel, down through the ages shows that the servant is, none other than Israel personified. Chapter 53 reiterates this fact by providing an historic overview of the tragedies and triumphs of the
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