What do you think about those who advocate a belief in Jews and Christians becoming “one new man”? This seems to be connected to groups which support Israel, but who consider the Torah to not be that important.
Messianic Lifestyle
Each one of us, who find ourselves attending a Messianic congregation or assembly, brings our own series of expectations, needs, and wants. Jewish Believers in Israel’s Messiah have certain needs—and indeed requirements—as they involve the local Messianic congregation not only being a “safe space” for them to maintain their Jewish heritage and traditions, not assimilating into a non-Jewish Christianity, but most especially as a place where they can bring their non-believing family and friends to be presented with the good news of Yeshua. Non-Jewish Believers called into today’s Messianic movement, from evangelical Protestant backgrounds, bring a selection of needs as they become involved in Messianic congregations.
John McKee delivers the June 2025 Outreach Israel News update. Today’s Messianic people, who are a part of Messianic Jewish congregations and synagogues, do not know how blessed they actually are. Many Messianic people do not have a Messianic assembly to attend, and as such usually have to fellowship in various other ways. Some of this may involve participation in a church, or a small home fellowship. What are some of the difficulties and challenges which need to be recognized, especially as we think about the future?
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses his family’s experiences of being led into the Messianic Jewish movement, full time ministry, and service to the broad Messianic community.
It seems to me as though many Messianic Bible teachers rely on sensationalism. Can you explain why this might be the case?
Some of the most frequent questions I am asked from people are: Why Messianic apologetics? Why is it important? Why do all that hard work?
You should be motivated to pursue Messianic things first and foremost, because the Holy Spirit has convicted you and personally shown you that there is indeed “something” to all of this. Your motivation should be wanting to get the most out of your relationship with the God of Israel, pursuing full compliance with Holy Scripture, and living as a disciple of Messiah Yeshua.
In studying the Bible, many Christians unfortunately find themselves only reading the New Testament or the Apostolic Scriptures. Although these important Scriptures speak of the gospel message, testify to the works of our Lord Yeshua (Jesus), and speak of issues that the First Century Believers had to contend with, these writings comprise less than one-third of the Bible. Those whose focus is almost exclusively in this part of the Bible can have an unbalanced approach to our Creator and His plan for the ages.
I have spent some time around “Messianic Believers,” and all they seem to be focused on is the Law of Moses—yet they tell me that they are trying to live “fully Biblical” lives. Is it true you just focus on the Torah in your Bible studies?
