Tree of Life Messianic Congregation

  I. Introduction   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. III. The Calling of the Non-Jew within Messianic Judaism   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. IV. Elements of Messianic Jewish Identity   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.

  Rabbi Cody Hug - Hakarat HaTov: Beyond Graditude Dr. Steven Spencer - Yeshua: Good Teaching, the Perfect Model Victor Najor - The Miracles in the Careers of Elijah and Elisha

  David Dinwiddie - Vayechi: Finding Vibrant Life in the Narrow Place David Shirley - Diagnosis: Restored Jeff McGarity - Don't Be Deceived

  I. Definition of Talmidut        a. Eph. 4:14,15 (TLV)        b. Psalm 119:9,11        c. Gal. 2:20 II. Disciples of Messiah         a. Yochanan/John 8:31         b. Yochanan/John 13:35         c. Yochanan/John 15:8 III. Disciples of the World IV. Generational Disciples         a. Matt. 28:19a         b. Psalm 78:5-7 V. Yeshua, Our Example         a. Yochanan/John 5:19         b. Yochanan/John 8:28 VI. Counting the Cost         a. Luke 14:26-33         b. Luke 9:23-25

  Isaiah 7:14 (TLV) Luke 1:30-35 (TLV) Luke 2:29-34 (TLV) Genesis 12:2,3 (TLV) Jeremiah 31:31 (TLV)

  PHYSICAL WAR/CULTURE WAR/SPIRITUAL WAR HANUKKAH:  THE HISTORICAL SETTING THREE THEMES OF HANUKKAH THEME #1:  LIGHTS (Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 5:14-16 TLV) THEME #2:  RE-DEDICATION (2 Chronicles 7:16; Yochanan/John 10:22-27 TLV) THEME #3:  ADONAI IS STILL THE GOD OF MIRACLES!

  I. Introduction  II. The Turning Point (Ezekiel 33:21-33)       a. Ezekiel 33:21,22  (all Scriptures in TLV)       b. Ezek. 33:23-29       c. Ezek. 33:31 III. False Shepherds Contrasted with the True Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:1-31)       a. Ezek. 34:1,2       b. Ezek. 34:9,10       c. Ezek. 34:11-16       d. Ezek. 34:17-19       e. Ezek. 34:23-31       f. Yeshua is the One of whom this chapter speaks!       g. Yochanan/John 10:1-5       h. Jeremiah 23:4          1. Tending          2. They will no longer be afraid or terrified          3. Nor will any be missing       i. Yochanan/John 10:6       j. Yochanan/John 10:10-15       k. Yochanan/John 10:16       l. Psalm 100:4,5

  I. Introduction II. A Prophecy Against Tyre (Ezekiel 26:1-21)       a. Ezekiel 26:3-5  (all Scriptures in TLV)       b. Ezek. 26:11,12 III. A Funeral Lament Over Tyre's Fall (Ezekiel 27:1-36)       a. Ezek. 27:3,6,26,27,35a,36a IV. The Pride of the Prince and King of Tyre (Ezekiel 28:1-19)       a. Isaiah 14:3,4a (yes, Isaiah)       b. Isaiah 14:12-15 (yes, Isaiah)       c. Ezek. 28:2-10 V. A Related Prophecy Against Sidon & Yet, Salvation for Israel (Ezekiel 28:20-26)       a. Ezek. 28:21-23       b. Ezek. 28:24-26 VI. A Healing Testimony Arising in Tyre & Sidon       a. Matt. 15:21-28       b. Canaanite woman cried out for several things       c. She faced a number of obstacles       d. Steps of this woman lead us to a definition of "great faith."

  I. Introduction II. A History of Israel's Rebellion (Ezekiel 20:1-44)       a. Ezekiel 20:9  (all Scriptures in TLV)       b. Ezek. 20:23-24       c. Ezek. 20:30       d. Ezek. 20:39 III. The Song of the Sword (Ezekiel 21:1-37)       a. Ezek. 21:5       b. Ezek. 21:8 IV. The Indictment of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 22:1-31)       a. Ezek. 22:17-22       b. Ezek. 22:25-28       c. Ezek. 22:30 V. The Two Sisters (Ezekiel 23:1-49)       a. Ezek. 23:39 VI. The Rusted Cooking Pot (Ezekiel 24:1-14)       a. Ezek. 24:6-13 VII. The Prophet's Wife Dies (Ezekiel 24:15-27)       a. Ezek. 24:15-18  

  Please welcome Senior Pastor Chad Holland from King of Kings Ministries in Jerusalem

  I. Introduction (some review of our Introduction to Ezekiel from a couple of months ago) II. The Parable of the Unfaithful Wife (Ezekiel 16:1-63)       a. Ezekiel 16:4-8  (all Scriptures in TLV)       b. Ezek. 16:15       c. Ezek. 16:20,21       d. Ezek. 16:37-42       e. Ezek. 16:43       f. Ezek. 16:48-50       g. Ezek. 16:59-63 III. The Parable of the Eagles, the Vine and the Cedar (Ezekiel 17:1-24)       a. Ezek. 17:1-4,7       b. Ezek. 17:10       c. Ezek. 17:22-24 IV. The Proverb About Sour Grapes: Individual Responsibility & Reward (Ezekiel 18:1-32)       a. Ezek. 18:1-4       b. Ezek. 18:21-23 V. A Lamentation for the End of the Judean Monarchy (Ezekiel 19:1-14)       a. Ezek. 19:11,12

  Please listen to our Guest Speakers:   1. Gail Levin - The Secret Place   2. Victor Najor - The Caring Shepherd

  Please listen to our Guest Speakers:   David Dinwiddie - Remez: Following the Hints to the Tree of Life   David Shirley   Victor Najor - Who is our Shepherd

  Rabbi speaks from the heart about his current medical issues 2 Kings 20:1-11 (TLV)

  Opening Praise Song – Mountain of the LORD Psalm 47 (TLV) & Welcome Kindling of  the Festival lights Bar’chu, Sh’ma & V’ahavta Mi Kamocha Scriptures & Themes for Yom Teruah/Rosh Hashanah   (Lev. 23:24,25; Nehemiah 8:1-3,8,10; Revelation 20:12,15 TLV) Two Praise Songs – Elohim Lanu Machaseh Va’oz; The Lion of Judah Shemonah Esreh/Amidah Avot – Fathers/Patriarchs G’vurot – Mighty God Kedusha – Sanctification Avinu Malkenu Responsive Reading Two Worship Songs – Returning; Hosanna (Hoshana) Offering/Announcements Final Yom Teruah/Rosh Hashanah Sermon – ‘Confronting the Outbreak of Antisemitism in a Post-October 7th World - Part 2’ “Sounding of the Shofar” “Standing Benediction” Birkat Kohanim (Aaronic Benediction) L’shana

  Cody Hug gives us a d'rash on Parsha Nitzavim Jeff McGarity brings us The Gospel and What we need to Know Victor Najor brings us Ruach Quadesh

  I. Introduction II. Sign-Acts Preparing for Exile (Ezekiel 12:1-20)       a. Ezekiel 12:3-7 (TLV)       b. Ezek. 12:10-12 III. Fulfillment is Near (Ezekiel 12:21-28)       a. Ezek. 12:21-25 IV. False Prophets Will Be Judged (Ezekiel 13:1-23)       a. Ezek. 13:2,3       b. Ezek. 13:17       c. Ezek. 13:18 V. Divided Hearts Rejected (Ezekiel 14:1-11)       a. Ezek. 14:3-5 VI. Divine Judgment Determined (Ezekiel 14:12-23)       a. Ezek. 14:14-20 VII. The Parable of the Worthless Wood (Ezekiel 15:1-8)       a. Ezek. 15:1-8