Tree of Life Messianic Congregation

Journey Through the Major Prophets - Ezekiel Chapters 40-43 - The Formation & Filling of the Sacred Space

 
Introduction    a. II Thessalonians 2:1-4 (TLV)    b. Ezekiel 43:10,11    c. Jeremiah 7:1,2,4  
I. Walls & Gates (Ezekiel 40:1-47)    a. Ezekiel 40:1-4    b. Ezek. 40:7,10    c. Ezek. 40:12    d. Ezek. 40:5 (yes, it is out of order)    e. Ezek. 40:38    f. Ezek. 40:45
II. The Inner Sanctuary & Temple's Chambers (Ezek. 40:48 - 42:20)    a. Ezek. 41:4    b. Ezek. 41:6
III. The Glory Returns to the Temple (Ezek. 43:1-12)      a. Ezek. 43:1-7     b. Ezek. 43:12
IV. The Altar of Burnt Offering (Ezek. 43:13-27)

Journey Through the Major Prophets - Ezekiel Chapters 38-39 - Prophecies Concerning Gog & Magog

 
Introduction
 
Play the video link below from the beginning from the 2:53 mark through the 4:51 mark when asked for.
Book of Ezekiel Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2)
I. The Raising Up & Defeat of Gog (Ezekiel 38:1-23)
    a. Ezekiel 38:1-9 (TLV)
    b. Ezek. 38:17
    c. Ezek. 38:21,22
 
II. The Final Disposal of Gog (Ezek. 39:1-29)
    a. Ezek. 39:3
    b. Ezek. 39:4,5
    c. Ezek. 39:6-8
    d. Ezek. 39:9-11
 
III. When is This Battle? 
     a. Zechariah 13:8; 14:2
     b. Zech. 13:1,9
     c. Ezek. 38:11
     d. Ezek. 38:8,11,14; 39:26
     e. Ezek. 39:7 (again)
     f. Revelation 20:8,9
     g. Ezek. 38:22 (again)
     h. Ezek. 39:3,9 (again)
     i. Zechariah 14:4,9
     j. Revelation 20:10

Journey Through the Major Prophets - Ezekiel Chapters 36-37 - Prophecies Concerning Israel's Return & Rebirth

 
Introduction
Book of Ezekiel Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDeCWW_Bnyw&t=174s
I. Salvation Upon the Mountains of Israel (Ezekiel 36:1-15)    a. Ezekiel 36:8-15 (TLV)
II. A Renewal of the Covenant (Ezek. 36:16-38)    a. Ezek. 36:21,22    b. Ezek. 36:24-27    c. Ezek. 36:31,32
Play the video link below from the beginning through the 3:00 mark ('A New Heart' song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nLM50NHXRE&list=PLTM_-ZW9PhrHU67cU3n5B2rOPufQPyTyx&t=0s
III. A Renewed People (Ezek. 37:1-14)     a. Ezek. 37:1-3     b. Ezek. 37:4,5,11     c. Ezek. 37:7,8,12     d. Ezek. 37:9,10,14
IV. A Renewed Unity     a. Ezek. 37:16-23     b. Ezek. 37:26,27,28
Play the video link below from the 3:01 mark ('Dry Bones' song) through the 8:14 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nLM50NHXRE&list=PLTM_-ZW9PhrHU67cU3n5B2rOPufQPyTyx&t=180s

Talmidut Equals Dedication (Part 2)

 
I. Introduction  A) Definition of: Believer –  B) Definition of: Talmid/Disciple –  C) Importance & Commitment of Talmidut (Discipleship)  D) Are You Up to the Challenge?  E) Three Core Areas in the Ministry (Vision & Lifestyle) of our Community (see below)II. A Prophetic Overview of the Messianic Jewish Revival Movement  A) Tree of Life is part of a move of G-D’s Ruach taking place all over the world among the Jewish people. This great spiritual awakening was dramatically prophesied by Ezekiel in his vision of the valley of dry bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14  B) This two-part salvation of Israel (back to the land, back to G-D) is confirmed by Hosea 3:3-5.  C) The return to the land of Israel after nearly twenty centuries of dispersion has been calledZionism.  D) The return to the G-D of Israel through the Messiah Yeshua has been called Spiritual Zionism or Messianic Judaism.  E) Though there are various flows and expressions within the Messianic Jewish movement, at its very heart is the local Messianic Synagogue.
III. The Calling of the Non-Jew within Messianic Judaism  The Story of Ruth – Ruth 1:6-18    A) Orpah and Ruth – could symbolically represent Christians; they both love the Jewish people.    B) Ruth’s heart    C) Ruth was willing to sacrifice by taking a lowly position in Israeli society – but G-D greatlyrewarded her.
IV. Elements of Messianic Jewish Identity  1. Catch the Vision  2. Biblical Understanding of ‘Who is a Jew?’  3. Be Involved in the Messianic Synagogue  4. Messianic Community  5. Involved in Messianic Movement (including, International movement)  6. Observe the Biblical Festivals/Seasons  7. The Shabbat  8. Jewish Life Cycles  9. Share the Messiah with Jewish People  10. Get a Burden and a Love for the Jewish People  11. Actively Raise up a New Messianic Jewish Generation  12. Messianic Zionism – Israel  13. Davidic Worship and Praise  14. Messianic Jewish Theology  15. Messianic Terminology  16. Love for Jewishness and Jewish Culture  17. Involvement in the Jewish Community  18. Family and Friends  19. The Language of Hebrew  20. Keeping Kosher  21. Relationships with Other Believers  22. Rabbinic and Religious Tradition  23. Jewish Symbols – mezuzah, Jewish art, etc.

Guest Speakers

 
Rabbi Cody Hug - Hakarat HaTov: Beyond GraditudeDr. Steven Spencer - Yeshua: Good Teaching, the Perfect ModelVictor Najor - The Miracles in the Careers of Elijah and Elisha

Guest Speakers

 
David Dinwiddie - Vayechi: Finding Vibrant Life in the Narrow PlaceDavid Shirley - Diagnosis: RestoredJeff McGarity - Don't Be Deceived

Moving into Talmidut on the Heels of the Feast of Dedication

 
I. Definition of Talmidut       a. Eph. 4:14,15 (TLV)       b. Psalm 119:9,11       c. Gal. 2:20
II. Disciples of Messiah        a. Yochanan/John 8:31        b. Yochanan/John 13:35        c. Yochanan/John 15:8
III. Disciples of the World
IV. Generational Disciples        a. Matt. 28:19a        b. Psalm 78:5-7
V. Yeshua, Our Example        a. Yochanan/John 5:19        b. Yochanan/John 8:28
VI. Counting the Cost        a. Luke 14:26-33        b. Luke 9:23-25

On the Heels of Hanukkah...

 
Isaiah 7:14 (TLV)Luke 1:30-35 (TLV)Luke 2:29-34 (TLV)Genesis 12:2,3 (TLV)Jeremiah 31:31 (TLV)

Hanukkah 5786 (2025)

 
PHYSICAL WAR/CULTURE WAR/SPIRITUAL WAR
HANUKKAH:  THE HISTORICAL SETTING
THREE THEMES OF HANUKKAH
THEME #1:  LIGHTS(Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 5:14-16 TLV)
THEME #2:  RE-DEDICATION(2 Chronicles 7:16; Yochanan/John 10:22-27 TLV)
THEME #3:  ADONAI IS STILL THE GOD OF MIRACLES!

Journey Through the Major Prophets - Ezekiel Chapters 33-34 - A Prophetic Shift & A Study on Shepherds

 
I. Introduction 
II. The Turning Point (Ezekiel 33:21-33)      a. Ezekiel 33:21,22  (all Scriptures in TLV)      b. Ezek. 33:23-29      c. Ezek. 33:31
III. False Shepherds Contrasted with the True Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:1-31)      a. Ezek. 34:1,2      b. Ezek. 34:9,10      c. Ezek. 34:11-16      d. Ezek. 34:17-19      e. Ezek. 34:23-31      f. Yeshua is the One of whom this chapter speaks!      g. Yochanan/John 10:1-5      h. Jeremiah 23:4         1. Tending         2. They will no longer be afraid or terrified         3. Nor will any be missing      i. Yochanan/John 10:6      j. Yochanan/John 10:10-15      k. Yochanan/John 10:16      l. Psalm 100:4,5