The first post on this subject is here. Nazarene Goals
Something I ran across recently again is the misunderstanding of the "Whole House of Israel".
It's interesting in the first verse in Yaakov 1:1 (James 1:1) then he stated in his address; "Yaakov, a servant of YHVH and of The Messiah Yeshua, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."
Here Yaakov the Tzadik(James the Just)knew the goal of the Netzarim was to be about the restoration of the Whole House of Israel. We must look for all of Israel.
Messiah said it best. Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go you into all the world, and preach the full message to all creation."
Why didn't he just say go tell the Jews. Its real clear all the tribes, all twelve. Restoring them to Yahweh!
As Netzarim that is our goal or you're not netzarim. You are likely just messianic, and hence need to learn more.
Yah's Blessings and Shalom!
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It is interesting to see Ya'akov addressing 'The Twelve Tribes' and not just 'the Jews' ... my history is a little iffy - but I am remembering somewhere that the term 'Jew' didn't surface until long after Ya'akov had died. Could be wrong - guess I'd better go and check.. :0D
ReplyDeleteWell it was used by regarding the southern Kingdom during the time of Mordica in Ester.
ReplyDeleteYaakov was address the twelve tribes because this letter was sent out to all the tribes. They knew where they were.
There is even a 29th chapter of Acts that tells of Rabbi Shual(Paul) going to England and meeting with the Sages there. They were able to prove to him how they were Israel.
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