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