The story of Messianic faith is deeply intertwined with the history and culture of the Jewish people. Understanding its origins requires a thoughtful exploration of the Scriptures, both the Tanakh and the New Testament, within their original Jewish context.

For Christians, understanding anti-semitism is a matter of biblical responsibility. The Scriptures tell the story of God's covenant relationship with Israel, the people through whom the Messiah came into the world. Understanding anti-semitism helps believers recognize prejudice when it appears and respond with truth, compassion, and moral clarity.

Many Christians assume that Christianity and Judaism separated almost immediately after the resurrection of Yeshua. In this common understanding, the apostles left Judaism behind, established a new religion called Christianity, and the Church quickly became something distinct from Jewish life.

The relationship between Paul and the Torah. It has created confusion in the Christian world for centuries. Many readers encounter verses in Galatians or Romans and conclude that Paul opposed the Torah, abandoned Jewish practice, or taught that God's instruction no longer mattered. Others point to Paul's own lifestyle and argue that he remained Torah-observant throughout his life. Which view is correct?

Scripture does not present the resurrection as a miracle floating free from Israel’s story, disconnected from God’s appointed times, or detached from the covenant rhythms that shaped the people of Israel.