Finally, our newest “advanced study class” has begun in my training to possibly someday become ordained in the messianic ministry. This class focuses on apologetics, specifically on answering Jewish objections to Yeshua. My feeling is this will be one of the most important classes I take in preparation for the messianic ministry.
Objections to the gospel are not trivial matters like finding the proper portable water filters. It’s absolutely key to a person’s potential ability to see truth in the good news of Yeshua’s messiah-ship, and must be approached with caution, respect, and a deep understanding of the Jewish mindset.
That’s why I’m glad the author of this particular series of books is himself a Jew who has discovered Messiah Yeshua. He has devoted much of his life to communicating with, debating and seeking to reconcile his recognition of messiah in the person of Yeshua, and the very real and meaningful questions thoughtful Jews have about the good news of the B’rit haDasha.
I’ll have to read closely, come back, and re-read it again and again. I look forward to the journey.
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