It's sad it went so far. Reading this little essay is the first time I have ever seen the English transliterations of the Hebrew names. I have little idea how to pronounce many of them. Yet, I've always been solid that Yeshua is the Jewish Messiah. I am appalled at how the institutional church drove out that truth shortly after they pushed the Holy Spirit out of the institutions. The death of man-made doctrine will be such a joy. Soon we'll be with our Groom, helping Him as He rules the kingdom of Israel. Sometimes, like this morning, I can hardly wait to meet everyone in person. I'm especially looking forward to meeting Bezalel and Oholiab.
Is the Tree of Life version good?I have a copy. My wife bought it. Maybe that should be my next version. All my current paper bibles are getting fully highlighted.
I have three Bibles that I keep for regular reading the complete Jewish study Bible, the tree of life and the Israel scripture research version. They all have their nuances, but I love i them all ❤️
OK, I’ve got the Tree of Life bible and one called The Complete Jewish bible from Messianic Jewish publishers. TLV is double column large type (and I really dislike two-column designs). The CJV is single column but the type is very small (maybe 8 pt) and the line length is so long that it’s actually worse than the 2-column. It’s running 18 words per line compared to six for TLV (as opposed to the 9-12 words per line for comfortable and easy to comprehend best practices standard). So, I’m probably going to buy a new one regardless—assuming there’s even a good reading bible available. What would you suggest? I prefer the original RSV and the NASB. Both of which use the newer versions of the original languages.
Sorry to be a pest. but Pat and I both loved Bibles and even though I gave away several copies to Pat’s friends after she died, I’ve still got well over 2 dozen bibles (bound in leather). In my case, I have fought for good readable book design for so many years that I can hardly stand to read anything else.
It is wonderful here, to see a refreshing view that looks at the heart of true Christianity and how we who are among the few can find ways to improve. What I mean is that there are true followers of Christ out there that have his heart of love that isn't "nailed" to their institution or its traditions even though they sit in those pews. And the Lord is faithful to those who still hear him! I think of how often we speak not to the true Christ followers because we are so busy speaking to their leaders who are busy holding axes and chopping away. I do love this so much because this is something to be followed and worked through to discover more! I do see how it could be seen as faulty - the message here - as lacking something -because it doesn't address the wolves, but the sheep. Thank you, Sergio, it is nice to be spoken to and addressed in love. That is muchly appreciated.
I love the article because it is the same teaching the Holy Spirit has been giving me. Thank you!
The article rightly exalts Jesus as the bringer of the New Covenant, but it overlooks the broader purpose of His fulfillment—the restoration of the Jewish people and, through them, all humanity. This restoration was not merely about establishing a new covenant but about ensuring that everyone, Jew and Gentile alike, has an equal opportunity to return to the Father as prodigal sons and daughters. Through Jesus, humanity is no longer bound by the corruption of Adam but is instead restored to the original purpose of the Garden before the Fall.
This shifts the focus from simply covenant transition to God’s ultimate plan of renewal and reconciliation for all creation.
Paul warned Gentiles:
“Do not be arrogant toward the branches… the root supports you” (Romans 11:18),
reminding them that they were grafted into Israel’s covenant, not replacing it. The article affirms this truth, stating:
“They were meant to reflect God’s love back to the Jewish people, a humble thank-you for joining their covenant. But somewhere, Gentiles drifted, and there’s a longing to see this healed together.”
However, what traditional doctrine did went even further than a simple drift—it did not just display arrogance toward the branches; it redefined the entire tree. Over time, creeds and councils severed the Jewish connection and replaced the olive tree with a new system, centered around a misplaced identity of Jesus as the tree itself.
Picture this scene in the Temple: "The High Priest stands before the altar, offering the blood of the sacrificial lamb, just as he does every morning and evening, ensuring atonement for Israel. This sacred act was meant to restore the people’s relationship with God, so that He could dwell among them as their Father, and they as His children.
But now, imagine the people turning their eyes away from the One to whom the sacrifice was meant to reconcile them. Instead of seeing the offering as a means of restoration, they fashion a new idol—a golden lamb, cast in bronze, and placed at the doorsteps of their homes.
Day after day, as they come and go, they kneel before the golden lamb, bowing in reverence, offering prayers, and paying homage. They no longer seek the Father—only the image of the sacrifice itself.
The lamb that was meant to bring them back to God has become their new 'golden calf.'"
Not only did supersessionism alter doctrine, but it also changed the very purpose of the covenant itself.
This is a complete tangent. I love seeing complete anomalies in AI graphics. I like the graphic used for this article, but the concept of adding a carved six-pointed star on the surface of the tree with no damage to the bark makes me laugh. It looks good, but the amount of work it takes to clean up error like this is huge.
It's sad it went so far. Reading this little essay is the first time I have ever seen the English transliterations of the Hebrew names. I have little idea how to pronounce many of them. Yet, I've always been solid that Yeshua is the Jewish Messiah. I am appalled at how the institutional church drove out that truth shortly after they pushed the Holy Spirit out of the institutions. The death of man-made doctrine will be such a joy. Soon we'll be with our Groom, helping Him as He rules the kingdom of Israel. Sometimes, like this morning, I can hardly wait to meet everyone in person. I'm especially looking forward to meeting Bezalel and Oholiab.
I love that, David, I am right there with you. I am never really ok listening to or reading a regular English bible; I keep a tree of life close by!
Is the Tree of Life version good?I have a copy. My wife bought it. Maybe that should be my next version. All my current paper bibles are getting fully highlighted.
I have three Bibles that I keep for regular reading the complete Jewish study Bible, the tree of life and the Israel scripture research version. They all have their nuances, but I love i them all ❤️
OK, I’ve got the Tree of Life bible and one called The Complete Jewish bible from Messianic Jewish publishers. TLV is double column large type (and I really dislike two-column designs). The CJV is single column but the type is very small (maybe 8 pt) and the line length is so long that it’s actually worse than the 2-column. It’s running 18 words per line compared to six for TLV (as opposed to the 9-12 words per line for comfortable and easy to comprehend best practices standard). So, I’m probably going to buy a new one regardless—assuming there’s even a good reading bible available. What would you suggest? I prefer the original RSV and the NASB. Both of which use the newer versions of the original languages.
Sorry to be a pest. but Pat and I both loved Bibles and even though I gave away several copies to Pat’s friends after she died, I’ve still got well over 2 dozen bibles (bound in leather). In my case, I have fought for good readable book design for so many years that I can hardly stand to read anything else.
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It is wonderful here, to see a refreshing view that looks at the heart of true Christianity and how we who are among the few can find ways to improve. What I mean is that there are true followers of Christ out there that have his heart of love that isn't "nailed" to their institution or its traditions even though they sit in those pews. And the Lord is faithful to those who still hear him! I think of how often we speak not to the true Christ followers because we are so busy speaking to their leaders who are busy holding axes and chopping away. I do love this so much because this is something to be followed and worked through to discover more! I do see how it could be seen as faulty - the message here - as lacking something -because it doesn't address the wolves, but the sheep. Thank you, Sergio, it is nice to be spoken to and addressed in love. That is muchly appreciated.
Love this Linda, Thank you for your heart. Toda raba mikhol ha-lev!
I love the article because it is the same teaching the Holy Spirit has been giving me. Thank you!
The article rightly exalts Jesus as the bringer of the New Covenant, but it overlooks the broader purpose of His fulfillment—the restoration of the Jewish people and, through them, all humanity. This restoration was not merely about establishing a new covenant but about ensuring that everyone, Jew and Gentile alike, has an equal opportunity to return to the Father as prodigal sons and daughters. Through Jesus, humanity is no longer bound by the corruption of Adam but is instead restored to the original purpose of the Garden before the Fall.
This shifts the focus from simply covenant transition to God’s ultimate plan of renewal and reconciliation for all creation.
Paul warned Gentiles:
“Do not be arrogant toward the branches… the root supports you” (Romans 11:18),
reminding them that they were grafted into Israel’s covenant, not replacing it. The article affirms this truth, stating:
“They were meant to reflect God’s love back to the Jewish people, a humble thank-you for joining their covenant. But somewhere, Gentiles drifted, and there’s a longing to see this healed together.”
However, what traditional doctrine did went even further than a simple drift—it did not just display arrogance toward the branches; it redefined the entire tree. Over time, creeds and councils severed the Jewish connection and replaced the olive tree with a new system, centered around a misplaced identity of Jesus as the tree itself.
Picture this scene in the Temple: "The High Priest stands before the altar, offering the blood of the sacrificial lamb, just as he does every morning and evening, ensuring atonement for Israel. This sacred act was meant to restore the people’s relationship with God, so that He could dwell among them as their Father, and they as His children.
But now, imagine the people turning their eyes away from the One to whom the sacrifice was meant to reconcile them. Instead of seeing the offering as a means of restoration, they fashion a new idol—a golden lamb, cast in bronze, and placed at the doorsteps of their homes.
Day after day, as they come and go, they kneel before the golden lamb, bowing in reverence, offering prayers, and paying homage. They no longer seek the Father—only the image of the sacrifice itself.
The lamb that was meant to bring them back to God has become their new 'golden calf.'"
Not only did supersessionism alter doctrine, but it also changed the very purpose of the covenant itself.
Truth! That will be a new article :) Only so much the fingers can handle Lol.
This is a complete tangent. I love seeing complete anomalies in AI graphics. I like the graphic used for this article, but the concept of adding a carved six-pointed star on the surface of the tree with no damage to the bark makes me laugh. It looks good, but the amount of work it takes to clean up error like this is huge.
That's the designer in you; now, I might have to fix it! Lol.