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The Gospel Inside The Verses Of Tanakh, The Hebrew Bible

by Christa
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Jews don’t believe in Jesus because they don’t believe in the New Testament. For them, He is only the God of the Christians and doesn’t belong in their religion. But, if we look at their Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, we will discover that Jesus is written among the verses.

Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible

The Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, is not that far from the Christian Bible in content. Their only difference is that the Tanakh only contains the Old Testament while the Christian Bible has both the Old and New Testaments.

Since the Bible is God’s story of His plan of redemption,  therefore, we can also present the Gospel or the salvation of Jesus using the Old Testament verses. Below is an example.

The Gospel Presented From the Old Testament

Isaiah 1:18-20 says, “‘Come now and let us reason together, says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; but, if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.’ Truly the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

We understand God’s desire and love to fellowship with sinful people from the passage. But, it doesn’t mean that God will tolerate sin and unrighteousness. He will still pronounce judgment on it as He is just and righteous.

Because of God’s everlasting love for the sinners, He made a way to save the people as well as declare His justice. He did this through the life of Jesus.

Isaiah 53:5 says, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”

Jesus bore the punishment of sin and paid the penalty for us. In Jesus, God’s justice was demonstrated against evil and His love for sinners. And in Jesus, we receive eternal life and joy.

So, if you have a Jewish friend, you can share still share the Gospel with them because Jesus cannot be denied.

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The Difference Between The Hebrew Bible And The English Bible

by Christa
written by Christa

Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, is the ‘Scriptures’ which Jesus and the disciples referred to in the New Testament. Does this mean that the English Bible which the Christians use today is different from Jesus’ Bible?

Hebrew Bible or English Bible?

The answer is no. Although there are differences between the Tanakh and the English Bible, they are identical in content. Structure and order are the only distinctions between the two.

The English Bible has both the Old Testament and New Testament. In the Old Testament, the books are categorized into five topical groups: the Pentateuch (Moses’ writings), Historical, Poetry, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets. Whereas, the Tanakh contains only the Old Testament which is divided into three parts: the Torah (the Law), the Nebi’im (the Prophets) and the Ketubim (the Writings). Actually, Tanakh is an acronym from these three parts.

The Protestant Bible’s categories and books | Never Thirsty

The Old Testament contains thirty-nine books while Tanakh’s contents are also the same but they are divided into only 24 books. The difference in number comes from the divisions of some books in the Old Testament. Examples are the 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. In the Tanakh, they are combined into one, forming the only book of Samuel. The same goes with the 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.

Structure and Order

Moreover, the obvious difference between the two Bibles is their arrangement and order of books. The Old Testament begins with Genesis and ends in the book of Malachi. However, Tanakh has a more discernible structure, with a clear beginning (Genesis), a middle, and an ending (Chronicles).

The Hebrew Bible’s order of books and division | Never Thirsty

God’s story began in Genesis, from the first couple’s downfall to Abraham’s call, Israel’s exodus and possession of the promised land, followed by David’s dynasty until the eventual exile of Judah. This historical sequence is then interrupted by poetic literature that functions as a pause in the storyline. In it, it also meditates the impact and tragedy of the exile. And then, it closes with Chronicles with hope for the future and the coming Messiah.

 

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Jewish Man Discovered Yeshua Is The Messiah While Reading His Tanakh

by Christa
written by Christa

A Jewish man wanted to have a personal relationship with God, just like what he had read in the Tanakh. But, as he read through his Hebrew bible, he discovered Yeshua resounding in the pages.

Jewish man and his Tanakh

The Jewish man grew up with his family in keen observation of the Jewish holidays and rituals. His father, the president of their synagogue, would always look back to what God had done with their forefathers. He would often wonder, “What is God doing now? Why are we always looking back?”

During his twenties, he began to drift away from the synagogue. He wanted to find purpose and meaning, which he did not see in their religion. So, he looked into different avenues. But, he did not find the answer he was looking for.

He then entered into the shipping business, which took him to different countries. But, everywhere he went, he would bring with him his Tanakh and rabbinic literature.

Until one day, he started reading the Bible. He came upon Genesis 1:26-27, which talked about God creating man and woman. He was confused as to why God was referring to Himself with a plural pronoun. So, he brought this question to the rabbis. But, their answer did not convince him enough.

As a result, he personally studied the God of their forefathers. And he discovered that his ancestors had a personal relationship with God, and he wanted what they had. So, he prayed, “God, I want to know you like our fathers.”

A strong case for Yeshua

As he continued his study with the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Writings, a resume about the Messiah began to develop – his family background, his birthplace, and his time of coming. It provided a strong case for Yeshua, for Jesus to be the Messiah.

So, he once again prayed, “God, if Yeshua is the Messiah and the Savior of the world, please reveal this to me.”

One evening as he drove into the streets, he saw four crosses along the side of the road over the course of the trip. And whenever he would look at the cross, this overwhelming joy and peace would envelop him. From that time on, the name of Jesus would often appear in his mind.

He finally believed in Jesus during an unforgettable experience. He fell asleep one evening while he was reading a book. Then, suddenly in his mind’s eye, he heard, “Yeshua Adonai, Yeshua my Lord.” He woke up with that phrase echoing in his heart and mind.

Although his family rejected his newfound faith, he continued being a Jewish follower of Jesus.

He encouraged everyone to pray for the continuing revival in Israel. “I encourage everyone to pray for the Jewish people to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem,” he said. “And to pray for the salvation of Israel.”

Reading his Tenakh, he came to a startling conclusion!

Reference: One for Israel Ministry

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The Difference Between The Hebrew Bible And The English Bible

by Christa
written by Christa

Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, is the ‘Scriptures’ which Jesus and the disciples referred to in the New Testament. Does this mean that the English Bible which the Christians use today is different from Jesus’ Bible?

Hebrew Bible or English Bible?

The answer is no. Although there are differences between the Tanakh and the English Bible, they are identical in content. Structure and order are the only distinctions between the two.

The English Bible has both the Old Testament and New Testament. In the Old Testament, the books are categorized into five topical groups: the Pentateuch (Moses’ writings), Historical, Poetry, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets. Whereas, the Tanakh contains only the Old Testament which is divided into three parts: the Torah (the Law), the Nebi’im (the Prophets) and the Ketubim (the Writings). Actually, Tanakh is an acronym from these three parts.

The Protestant Bible’s categories and books | Never Thirsty

The Old Testament contains thirty-nine books while Tanakh’s contents are also the same but they are divided into only 24 books. The difference in number comes from the divisions of some books in the Old Testament. Examples are the 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. In the Tanakh, they are combined into one, forming the only book of Samuel. The same goes with the 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.

Structure and Order

Moreover, the obvious difference between the two Bibles is their arrangement and order of books. The Old Testament begins with Genesis and ends in the book of Malachi. However, Tanakh has a more discernible structure, with a clear beginning (Genesis), a middle, and an ending (Chronicles).

The Hebrew Bible’s order of books and division | Never Thirsty

God’s story began in Genesis, from the first couple’s downfall to Abraham’s call, Israel’s exodus and possession of the promised land, followed by David’s dynasty until the eventual exile of Judah. This historical sequence is then interrupted by poetic literature that functions as a pause in the storyline. In it, it also meditates the impact and tragedy of the exile. And then, it closes with Chronicles with hope for the future and the coming Messiah.

 

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A ‘Forbidden Chapter’ In The Hebrew Bible? After Reading It, Jews Acknowledge Jesus As Messiah

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One of the reasons why Jewish people don’t believe in Jesus is because they claim that He didn’t fulfil the Messianic Prophecies. But do you know that there’s a “forbidden chapter” in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) that’s been hidden from many Jews all these years? This could change the lives of hundreds of thousands of Jewish people.

When Jews are asked to read the forbidden chapter in the Hebrew Bible, their reactions are priceless. In the video above from the Yeshua Project, it’s apparent that they acknowledge Jesus is the Messiah and that’s a rare scene!

Isaiah 53 used to be read in the synagogues as part of the Haftarah (yearly reading), but rabbis decided to take it out of the reading. Today it’s considered by many Jews as “forbidden”.

In the video above, when people are asked, “Have you ever heard about it?” most of their responses are, “I haven’t.”

People are curious about what has been hidden from the Tanakh and are quite prepared to read Isaiah 53 out loud. Most Jewish people have never read this chapter since it’s not read anymore in the synagogues. Yet Isaiah 53 is a very important prophecy about who the Messiah would be.

After reading the chapter, they realize the impact it brings. Here are some of their responses:

  • “He took all of the pain, all of the suffering, and all of the diseases upon Himself. And in spite of that, they rejected Him.”
  • “He did good to us, and basically we repaid Him with evil.”
  • “He suffered because of us. Basically, because of our transgressions that we commit – He suffered that pain.”
  • “He gave of Himself for us, suffered for us, took our disease and all our sins upon Himself.”
  • “So basically, they blamed Him for things He didn’t do, and He was punished for it… Interesting.”
  • “He died, but not an honorable death.”
  • “I got it. According to the verses, He will absorb our sickness and evil, and that will heal us. He will basically be a person who is punished, He will take upon Himself all of the…Ok”

It’s amazing to see that people are coming to Christ, even when the truth has been hidden from them. Watch the video to the end to see a surprising twist!

The Yeshua Project

The Yeshua Project was formed out of a partnership between Kehilat haCarmel, Heart of G-d Ministries, and Tree of Life Ministries. Its goal is to share the Gospel with Israelis through quality booklets, videos, and websites, and to equip Israeli believers to share the Gospel more effectively. Visit TreeofLifeIsrael.org to learn more.

This article was written by Le-Jovale Vallejo.

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