positive encouragement to continue in the culture and tradition that is normative for them all . Attempts at elitism against the wider Church or a rejection of that “ dead Jewish stuff ,” can be greatly diminished by such a model .
A Jewish believer in a One New Man congregation , worshiping alongside fellow believers from the nations can more easily function in their role as a light to the nations . The depths of a Jewish understanding which aligns with New Covenant realities is what draws Gentiles into Messianic Jewish space . The Jewish believer can fulfill their calling and provide encouragement for their Gentile brethren with the richness of a believing Jewish perspective on Yeshua ( Jesus ). The Gentile believer , who is strong in their own identity , becomes a friend of Israel while not claiming aspects of ethnic and physical Israel . They ( Gentile believers ) are through this , equipped to minister and in being sensitive to their Jewish friends , coworkers , and potential family members if intermarried . Through this , there will never be a sense of boastful arrogance against Jews , but of dear respect , blessing , and a longing for their salvation .
Paul ’ s beautiful vision of the healthy One New Man Olive tree is our vision .
“ But if some of the branches were broken off and you — being a wild olive — were grafted in among them and became a partaker of the root of the olive tree with its richness , do not boast against the branches .
But if you do boast , it is not you who support the root but the root supports you . You will say then , “ Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in .” True enough . They were broken off because of unbelief , and you stand by faith . Do not be arrogant , but fear — for if God did not spare the natural branches , neither will He spare you . Notice then the kindness and severity of God : severity toward those who fell ;
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