A Return to the Church Yeshua Actually Built If we are serious about following Yeshua, then we have to be honest enough to ask a simple question. Are we following the Church He built… or the versions that came later? Yeshua did not leave behind a vague spiritual movement or a collection of competing traditions. He said plainly, “I will build My church, and the gates of the grave shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). That means something very concrete. It means that what He established did not disappear. It was not lost, replaced, or overruled. It continued. So if Yeshua was not mistaken, and He was not, then the faith He lived, taught, and handed to His disciples still exists in the world today. The tension is this. Much of what is called “church” today does not look very much like what we see in the Gospels and Acts. So it is worth slowing down and asking. If Yeshua were physically walking among us today, what would He actually be teaching? What would His communit...

Did Yeshua Teach a New Law? A Look at Torah and the Messiah Let’s start with a simple but profound statement from Yeshua: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) At first glance, this seems straightforward—love for Yeshua is demonstrated through obedience. But obedience to what? Some claim Yeshua brought a brand-new law, something separate from the Torah given at Sinai. But if we listen carefully to His own words, we find that’s not the case. “Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.” (Matthew 5:17, TLV) The Greek word here for “fulfill” (πληρόω, plēroō ) doesn’t mean “to end” but rather to bring to full expression, to uphold, or to properly teach. In other words, Yeshua wasn’t dismantling the Torah—He was clarifying its true intent. He rebuked those who nullified God’s commandments with their traditions (Mark 7:6-9) and made it clear that the Torah still stands: “Whoever therefore breaks one of the least o...

Have you ever pondered on the parallels between the teachings of Yeshua HaMaschiah, commonly known as Jesus Christ, and the profound wisdom enshrined in the Torah? Through a careful examination of their teachings, this article will shed light on the interconnectedness and disparities in their messages, as depicted in the revered King James Version of the Bible. Unlocking the Teachings Yeshua HaMaschiah's teachings are often viewed as an extension or fulfillment of the principles laid out in the Torah. His profound messages often mirror the ethical and spiritual standards inscribed in the ancient scriptures. Let's delve into some key teachings exemplifying this connection. Love Your Neighbor Yeshua's emphasis on love transcends mere words and is deeply rooted in actions towards one's neighbors. In the book of Matthew 22:39 , he states, "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." This teaching resonates with the Torah's emphas...