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NOW AVAILABLE!

In an effort to expand our outreach to the masses who are searching for and needing Messianic instruction, we are now offering online Bible studies, delivered by TNN Online editor J.K. McKee. Every Wednesday a new teaching which deals with pertinent topics for today’s Messianic Believers will be presented. For the most part, these studies will be focusing on specific books of the Bible, but may from time to time deal with critical subjects as well.

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Starting 14 November, 2007:
Galatians Bible Study

Beginning on November 14, we start a lengthy Bible study on Paul's letter to the Galatians. The Epistle to the Galatians is easily the most difficult-to-understand book of the Bible for Torah observant Messianics today. It is often interpreted as meaning that the Law of Moses has been abolished, and possibly that to follow its instructions one has left faith in Yeshua the Messiah. TNN Online editor J.K. McKee will be considering the First Century context of Galatians, including the Jewish background of Paul, the spiritual condition of his Galatian audience, the Influencers in Galatia, and what the issue of "circumcision" actually was. This study will challenge many of us to consider the great relevancy of Paul's words in relation to some current trends in contemporary theology and the emerging Messianic movement and its intended mission

MAY 2008

Dear Friends:

I am very happy that Passover is now over! Although Passover is to be one of the most meaningful times of year for Messianic Believers, and I know I certainly get to learn new things, each year Passover seems to get even more complicated. When we gather to commemorate the sedar, we are supposed to consider the themes of God's deliverance via the Exodus, and also the salvation He has provided in His Son. Unfortunately, every year we usually spend more time debating what is “Kosher for Passover,” or why we as Messianics are better than our Christian brethren, than actually focusing on Passover. We often miss the point of what the season of Passover is all about! Furthermore, Jewish philo-traditionalists such as myself are often finding themselves a “rare breed” in certain quarters, where new and unique (and divisive) forms of the sedar service are emerging. I sincerely pray that over time we can make Passover what the Lord wants it to be: a time when we proclaim of His goodness to the world and are molded into those who can be led to His mountain. I also hope that we will learn to seriously respect the value of tradition, and the cohesion that it can bring to our faith community.

If you did not get a chance, please be sure to read my McHuey Blog posting from this year's Viritual Passover 2008: “Everyone is wrong but me!” I would like to challenge us all to commit for Passover 2009 being something that can properly embody the themes and message of this special time.

The work of ministry, of course, continues well beyond Passover. This month we will see the release of the new workbook The Two Houses of Israel: The Coming Restoration of the Kingdom of God. An announcement will be forthcoming by mid-month as to when you can purchase it. As I have said before, it takes a look at an issue that has caused a storm in the Messianic community, and actually intends to look at it in a “third way” that has yet to be really seen. Rather than focusing on emotionalism or some kind of pseudo-history, questions regarding the promises and prophecies given to Israel, as well as consideration of the mission of Israel, are what are asked. It is my hope that this workbook can present a more fair-minded look at the Two-House teaching, and it will challenge us to truly be that people of Israel who are able to accomplish God's tasks in the world.

I am also continuing to work on A Survey of the Tanach for the Practical Messianic, due for release this Summer, to be followed by an online bonus study early next year.

This month's featured article is entitled “Answering: The Top Reasons Why People Believe in the Pre-Trib Rapture.” While I know many of today's Messianics are not pre-tribulationists, we do nevertheless encounter many of them in our daily interactions. We still need to be on top of what the arguments in favor of the pre-tribulation rapture actually are, so we can respond appropriately and in a spirit of constructivism. I am sure that this article will aid many of you, should you have family or friends who are pre-tribulationists. Likewise, if you are a pre-tribulationist, I am also sure that you will be challenged to rethink some of your views!

Until next month...

J.K. McKee

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