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Many embracing their Hebraic Roots feel a very strong urge to study and follow the Torah or Law of Moses. Indeed, Yeshua the Messiah tells us, "Truly I say to you, until Heaven and Earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18), and certainly not all has been accomplished.

Christianity has generally taught that the Law has been done away with, which is clearly not how the Apostolic Scriptures or New Testament read in full Biblical context. However, it is very important to note that throughout the centuries there have been many Believers who have tried to live a separated life unto God, keeping His commandments as best as they could understand them. Certainly, every born again Believer should want to obey our Heavenly Father, and want His blessings in their life.

The purpose of the Torah is to point us to the Messiah and reveal how sinful we are in the eyes of a holy and righteous God. It shows us the need for a Redeemer, and how we are to properly live our lives within the bounds of what He considers acceptable and unacceptable. God's Instruction is to be written onto the hearts of His people via the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-33; Hebrews 8:8-12), as they love and obey Him via the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Messianic community today has to contend with many Torah-related issues. We encounter both legalism and lawlessness. The Two-House sub-movement, even though believing that Israel is in the process being restored, often frowns upon traditional forms of Torah observance from Judaism. How do we obey the Lord, yet remain fair and balanced in our observances? How do we honor our Jewish spiritual and theological heritage, and also recognize varied Christian traditions that have held to a high view of God's moral law?

Addressing the Frequently Avoided Issues Messianics Encounter in the Torah
by J.K. McKee