Yeshua taught from within Israel's Scriptures. Follow his answer in Mark 12 back to Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19, then use five questions that turn context into faithful practice

Elizabeth Shulam. all rights reserved Copyright 2026 The Bible's story unfolds among real people living in real places. They spoke particular languages, remembered family histories, celebrated appointed times, faced war and exile, prayed together, argued about Scripture, and waited for God to fulfill His promises. Much of that world was the world of Israel. God called Abraham and promised that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him. Abraham's descendants b

Forgiveness begins with the character of God. This Scripture-rooted teaching looks at mercy, confession, cleansing, and how living forgiven reshapes the way we treat others.

The Temple was central to Jewish life, worship, memory, and expectation.

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.

Messianic Judaism is a movement of Jewish people who believe that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah of Israel while continuing to embrace their Jewish identity, heritage, and connection to the Jewish people. It seeks to live out faith in the Messiah within a Jewish framework rather than abandoning Jewish life and culture.

In the Margin is a weekly reflection from Netivyah International focused on Scripture, discipleship, Israel, and thoughtful faith in everyday life. Monday mornings!!! Notifications, news, schedules, stress. Most people jump into the week without slowing down at all. So before the noise takes over, here’s a moment to pause. In this week’s In the Margin newsletter, you’ll find a new blog post, a ministry we support, a Blue Heart Movement reminder, and one resource from our stor

The New Testament does not leave covenant behind. It carries covenant language forward to explain belonging, loyalty, and life in Messiah.

Elizabeth Shulam Yeshua. Our Passover lamb. Each year, as Passover approaches, Jewish homes begin to prepare. Tables are set with intention. The story of the Exodus is not simply recalled; it is retold as if we ourselves walked out of Egypt. Scripture does not frame this as distant history. It invites participation. In Exodus 12, the instructions are given with remarkable precision. A lamb without blemish is selected, kept, and then slaughtered at twilight. Its blood is place