Messianic worship artist Paul Wilbur came to the Twin Cities this weekend, accompanied as always by the worship and dance group that tries to go with him on his ministry tours. But this time, there was a change. In the name of that group.
For years called “For Zion’s Sake,” the group now goes by the less Hebraic, less “Jewish-sounding” name of “For His Name’s Sake.” Although their performances are beautiful, and their ministry need significant (transporting a team of at least 60 performers and crew around the world isn’t cheap … just consider all the Samsonite luggage alone!) I can’t help but be disappointed in the name change.
I expect mainstream Christianity to do everything they can to “sanitize” their religion of any sign of Hebrew roots. They’ve been doing it for the better part of 2,000 years!
But when the messianic movement starts doing it, too? The messianic movement is in trouble. And worse, because we’re supposed to know better. We worship a Jewish G-d and his Jewish messiah. What’s to be ashamed of?
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