Messianic Judaism is a worldwide movement of Jewish and non-Jewish believers from all walks of life who believe that Yeshua is the promised Jewish Messiah. As Messianic Jews we hold on to our Jewish identity as we walk out our faith in Yeshua.
Historically it began 2000 years ago during the time of Yeshua. However the modern day messianic movement was birthed shortly after 1967 in the six day war, when Jerusalem was returned into Jewish hands in fulfillment of prophecy after 2000 years. Dan. 9:24-27; Psalm 102:13-18. These prophecies indicate when Jerusalem is restored to the Jewish people it will be God’s appointed time to once again turn His favor upon them. It was soon after this fulfillment of prophecy that there was a great revival where many Jewish people came to faith in Yeshua, some of whom are leading Messianic congregations today ( Jeremiah 23:1-4).
Yeshua. Rabbinic Judaism does not accept Yeshua as the Messiah, however in Messianic Judaism Yeshua is the focus and center of our faith. Rabbinic Judaism follows the teachings of the Tanakh (Torah and the Prophets) as well as the Talmud (oral teachings of Rabbis). In Messianic Judaism we recognize the value of the Talmud but believe the Tanakh and New Covenant to be the only divinely inspired word of Adonai.