Messiah Magazine #22
Messiah Magazine #22
Winter 2018 (Dec 2018)
The Most Tragic Mistake
Boaz Michael elaborates on the terrible mistake the church made in its early years of forgetting that Jesus is Jewish.
A Holiday for Trees
Learn about Tu Bishvat and the traditional Jewish practice honored today, centered on the environment.
Pray for Rain in Israel
The shortage of natural water is the worst that has been measured in about one hundred years.
In This Issue
Director's Letter
Boaz Michael, founder and Director of First Fruits of Zion, introduces this issue of Messiah Magazine.
Arrivals
This month we are introduced to Matthew from Tennessee and Rabbi Michael and Deborah from Texas.
The Most Tragic Mistake
Boaz Michael elaborates on the terrible mistake the church made in its early years of forgetting that Jesus is Jewish.
The Prostitute, the Hairdresser, and the Wife of Jesus
This article by D. Thomas Lancaster sheds light on the various opinions about who Mary Magdalene was.
Tu Bishvat
Jeremiah Michael explores the background for the Jewish New Year of Trees and offers suggestions for celebrating it in your home.
Beth Emunah
This is an interesting interview with Rabbi Joshua Brumbach about the ministry of Beth Emunah, a Messianic synagogue in Agoura Hills, California.
From Strength to Strength
D. Thomas Lancaster tell the story of a miraculous victory that Israel saw in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Pray for Rain
Israel has had five years of drought. There are some catastophic consequences if it continues. Is climate change the cause or is it something spiritual?
Set a Fire
Camp Tzadi was a huge success last summer. Find out the details in this inspiring article.
Fishers of Men
This is a chapter from the new FFOZ Kids book, Tales of the Messiah.
Fringes of the Garment
Toby Janicki explores the command, the practice, and the prophetic implications of the tassles worn on the four corners of a garment.