[This is not going to be a 'pretty post' with pictures and all but a more "inquiring of others" type....I'll save all the cute kids pictures, Tye's birthday letter, and picks of various deceased small rodents for later.]
Truly, in ALL seriousness...
If you are reading this and you practice the Jewish faith....Orthodox or not, or you used too... please help me!
I am trying to figure some things out.
But I want REAL people answering me...not a website, not wickipedia.com, or youtube.com.
There is SO much information about Judaism to be had online that I find myself questioning what is reliable and what is not.
My first question is.... What part of your faith determines that Jesus Christ is not the Savior mentioned in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and/or within your Torah?
My second question is.....How do you atone for your sins in this modern age?
I have never heard of the Jewish community conducting animal sacrifices as was practiced in the Old Testament. Do you find forgiveness through your observances, and/or holy days now?
Finally.....Is there a different holy book/text/scroll rather than the Christian Bible you have in your faith that explains this belief (that the true Savior has not come yet)? If so, what is it called?
I am NOT looking to debate, or question (in the bad sense), or hound someone who might answer here. I am trying to learn.
My husband and I have a deep respect for the Jewish faith, culture, it's endurance, and it's importance within the Old & New Testaments.
In fact, we feel a sprouting connection within ourselves with the Jewish community. Not that we are changing faiths, but that your belief system is MUCH more integral to our Christ-following belief-system than we realize.
I know that sounds mutually-exclusive but I do not think it is. Thus the questions.
The most reliable resource I can think of is someone within the Jewish faith!
I am looking to LEARN from you.
PLEASE comment if you have firsthand knowledge in regards to the answers of my questions.
Or, if you know someone who does have this knowledge....please ask them to answer here or get the answer and put it here. :)
I am SURE a local Jewish Priest would thank you for helping me with this rather than me walking into his place of worship asking (what is probably) very simplistic questions.
I know I would be welcomed..but...you get my point!
Blessings,
Andrea
(feeling slightly more awake and better today. My PRECIOUS and AMAZING husband created a day for me in which I would experience NO 'hyper-vigilance' moments.
(extreme panic, surprise, over-reaction, startling responses that do not coordinate with what the event was...like me jumping and squealing off the couch when a loud noise happens in the kitchen or me jumping back while taking a huge gasp of breath when someone comes up behind me without me knowing it.)
Hyper-vigilance EXHAUSTS me (and once it starts it is hard to 'stop it' for the rest of the day) ...but today...NOT ONE MOMENT of it. Sweet Relief. How did he do it? Made me stay in bed all day and did not let any kids in the room...ALL DAY LONG! He seriously deserves an award or a day off :)
Okay now...back to my questions above...don't get side-tracked with my cute husband story!
4 PLEASE leave me a comment! I LUV hearing from you!:
One place to look would be a Messianic Jewish Temple in your area...I am sure they would be more than happy to help you with your questions.
Marianne
What about Jews for Jesus? They are obviously just the opposite of who you are trying to talk to, but I think they would have some good reliable info and also provide resources for those who.are 'seeking' that might help explain some of the similarities/differences. Idk, just a thought. I do know that all I can picture as I read your post and anticipate the responses are the pictures in my mind of so many at the wailing wall in Jerusalem when we were there...
The Jewish scriptures are called the Tanakh. They are comprised of the Torah (first five books of the first testament), the writings, and the prophets. Basically this is what Christians call the Old Testament Scriptures. The apocryphal books are not included. The books are in a slightly different order. If you are interested in the Jewish roots of your faith, I recommend a book called Restoration by Thomas Lancaster. Also another great book is Our Father Abraham by Marvin Wilson. Jesus is not recognized as Messiah for two reasons - everyone at that time was looking for an earthly king, not the Lamb, and number two, tradition. It is firmly grounded tradition to reject Jesus as Messiah. Many hurtful, destructive things have been perpetrated against the Jewish people in the name of Jesus. Be very gentle when bringing up this subject with someone of the Jewish faith. Just as there are false teachings under the "Christian" label, there are also false teaching under the "Jewish Roots" label. Be careful and respectful.
Blessings
TY Anonymous...
That was the type of info I was looking for.
I appreciate your insight into being respectful when approaching, etc.
I would like to think I would be but I am not educated on the topic to be positive I am not stepping on toes...so thank you for that caution.
Andrea
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