Tree of Life Messianic Congregation
Messianic Judaism is a biblically based movement of Jewish people who have come to believe in Yeshua as the promised Jewish Messiah of Israel. Yeshua is the Hebrew name for Jesus, which means Salvation. Today there are tens of thousands of Messianic Jews in the United States alone – some have estimated the number to be as high as 150,000. Messianic Congregations and Synagogues are springing up in almost every major city across the country including San Diego. Other nations such as Canada, England, France, Israel, and Argentina are experiencing a growing movement of Messianic Jews as well.
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Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Just in time for Father's Day, this week's message from Rabbi Joel Liberman focuses on ADONAI and His plan of restoration of us as His children.
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Introduction
a. Luke 15:11-24b. Aspects of the nature/character of ADONAI:
1. ADONAI REGRETS OUR REBELLION2. ADONAI RUNS TO US WHEN WE RETURN3. ADONAI RESTORES US WHEN WE REPENT
Luke 15:25-32
4. ADONAI REASONS AND RESPONDS WHEN WE RESENT
a. Resentment will harden our heart toward othersb. Resentment will blind us to the true nature of ADONAIc. Resentment will make us miss the blessings the Father offers
Conclusion
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Everyone knows the story of the lost sheep. But is there more to the story? How does Yeshua connect to the shepherd and why was this story significant?
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Introduction
a. Luke 14:25-35b. Images and aspects of a real talmid (disciple):
1. A MISHPOCHAH: LOVE YESHUA SUPREMELY
2. A TZLAV: LIVE LIKE A DEAD PERSON
3. A MIGDAL: CONSIDER THE VALUE OF A GOOD FINISH
4. A MILCHAMAH: SURRENDER TO THE STRONGER KING
5. MELACH: STAY PURE TO PRESERVE GOODNESS
Luke 15:1,2
Luke 15:3-10
Parable #1: THE LOST LAMB: ADONAI LOVES US AS AN INDIVIDUAL
a. The saddest experience of life is to be lost.b. Yeshua searches for us in order to save us.
Parable #2: THE LOST COIN: ADONAI HAS GONE TO EXTREME MEASURES TO RESCUE US
a. Yeshua lives to give us light.b. Yeshua died to sweep out our dirt.
Central Theme of Parables #1 & 2: THE JOY OF SALVATION: HEAVEN REJOICES OVER EVERY CHANGED LIFE
a. The happiest experience of life is to be rescued by ADONAIb. We should celebrate what heaven celebrates!
Conclusion
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
We have been invited to a great feast, a party, a wedding. However, many times we have excuses for not accepting the invitation. Are there any legitimate excuses for not accepting the invitation of Yeshua to join Him at the table? We can join the party, invite others, and sit as honored guests of Yeshua's banquet!
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Introduction
a. Luke 14:1-6 - Healing of a man with edema
The Parable of the Seats at a Wedding Feast
a. Luke 14:7-11b. The Problem with Pridec. The Honor of Humility
A Lesson about Inviting Guests & A Parable of the Great Banquet
a. Luke 14:12-24b. The Invitation: Come to the Party!c. The Insult: Excuse Me!d. The Instructions: Invite Everyone!
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
Many times we get bent out of shape, even as followers of Yeshua. Are there times, however, when it benefits the believer. We can be bent out of shape by suffering and legalism, but the joy of ADONAI's kingdom can straighten us out!
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Luke 13:10-21
a. Bent out of Shape by Sufferingb. Bent out of Shape by Legalismc. Straightened out with the Joy of ADONAI's Kingdom
Luke 13:22-30
a. There is only one door to Malchut HaShamayim... and it is narrowb. Malchut HaShamayim's door is knowing ADONAI...by knowing Yeshuac. Destruction or Delight?...Choose your Doord. Malchut HaShamayim's door is open now...someday it will be shut
Luke 13:31-35
a. Yeshua is a Courageous Loverb. Yeshua is a Shielding Loverc. The Prophetic Jewish rejection and ultimate Jewish acceptance of Yeshua's love
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
Join us as Rabbi Joel Liberman takes us through this passage in Luke and teaches on seven matters that Yeshua wanted his disciples, and us, to consider.
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INTRODUCTION
a. Luke 12:49,50
MATTER #1: DEVOTION TO YESHUA MAY ALIENATE YOU FROM OTHERS
a. Luke 12:51-53
MATTER #2: PAY ATTENTION TO ADONAI'S SPIRITUAL FORECAST
a. Luke 12:54-56b. By sharing the Good News so others may receive the treasure of knowing Yeshua
MATTER #3: SETTLE YOUR CASE WITH ADONAI OUT OF COURT
a. Luke 12:57-59
MATTER #4: SUFFERING IS PART OF A FALLEN WORLD
a. Luke 13:1-5
MATTER #5: SUFFERING IS UNRELATED TO GOODNESS
MATTER #6: SUFFERING AMPLIFIES ADONAI'S MESSAGE: REPENT OR PERISH
MATTER #7: ADONAI IS EXTENDING OUR GRACE PERIOD ANOTHER DAY
a. Luke 13:6-9
CONCLUSION
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On Pentecost, God gave the 10 Commandants as well as the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts. Acts 2 is actually a re-enactment of Mount Sinai. The booming of the wind is like the thundering at Sinai, and the tongues of fire over the disciples’ heads are akin to the fire that came out of the mouth of God when He uttered the Commandments. Join us as we hear from Rabbi Joel on the deeper connections and meanings of the giving of the Word and Ruach!
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INTRODUCTION: Deuteronomy 16:9-11 (all Scriptures in TLV)
SHAVU'OT'S MANY NAMES - short discussion
SHORT SHAVU'OT BACKGROUND ON ARK & TORAH, OPEN THE ARK, TORAH PROCESSION (accompanied by worship team song), SH'MA/V'AHAVTA
READINGS: Exodus 19:1-6,11,16-20; Exodus 20:1-17 (The Ten Commandments)
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM - 3 songs
TITHES & OFFERINGS - Deut. 26:1,2,4,9,10,11
SHAVU'OT MAIN MESSAGE -
Romans 8:1-4
Exodus 20:18
Acts 2:1-4
Acts 2:38
Acts 5:32
Luke 11:13
Isaiah 44:3
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
What lessons did Yeshua share when it comes to how we should focus on eternity? What do we carry with us? How do we occupy until He comes? To answer these questions and more, check out our most recent podcast.
INTRODUCTION
a. Luke 12:22-34
LESSON #1: AT DEATH, WE CARRY OUT EXACTLY WHAT WE BROUGHT IN WHEN WE WERE BORN
LESSON #2: IN LIFE, WE ARE TO STORE UP TREASURES IN HEAVEN
a. By showing ADONAI's love through acts of kindness done in Yeshua's Nameb. By sharing the Good News so others may receive the treasure of knowing Yeshua
LESSON #3: JOYFULLY WATCH FOR THE BRIDEGROOM
a. Luke 12:35-40b. Am I excited (and ready) for Yeshua's return?
LESSON #4: PATIENTLY WAIT FOR THE MASTER
LESSON #5: OCCUPY UNTIL HE COMES
a. Am I telling others about Yeshua?b. Can I face the LORD with confidence if He returned TODAY?
LESSON #6: THE TRAITS OF A GOOD SERVANT
a. Luke 12:41-48
LESSON #7: THE MISCALCULATIONS OF A BAD SERVANT
a. Acts as if Yeshua isn't returning soon b. Forgets that there will be a reckoning - someday
CONCLUSION
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
In this episode, Rabbi Joel expounds on three warnings from this scripture portion in Luke: Hypocrisy, the Fear of Man, and Confessing and Denying.
I. INTRODUCTION
II. WARNING ABOUT HYPOCRISY
a. Luke 12:1-3
III. WARNING ABOUT THE FEAR OF MAN
a. Luke 12:4,5
b. Yochanan/John 3:16
c. Luke 12:6,7
IV. WARNING ABOUT CONFESSING AND DENYING
a. Luke 12:8-12
b. The Role Ruach HaKodesh plays in salvation
V. WARNING ABOUT WORLDLINESS
a. Luke 12:14-21
b. Characteristics of a fool:
1. Equates material abundance with success
2. Demonstrates a self-centered attitude
3. Estimates that more wealth will reduce stress
4. Miscalculates the length and meaning of life
VI. CONCLUSION
Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
Join us as Rabbi Joel speaks to how we should grapple with Biblical contrasts. Specifically, light over darkness & sincere obedience over religious hypocrisy. How do we handle these dynamics and how do we avoid the pitfalls of religion and hypocrisy.
I. INTRODUCTION - WORD PICTURES a. Luke 11:33-36
II. WE MUST BE ALARMED AT THE DARKNESS AROUND US!
III. WE MUST BE ALERT TO THE LIGHT WITHIN US!
IV. THE HEIGHT OF JEWISH 'RELIGIOUS' OPPOSITION TO YESHUA - BACKGROUND
a. 'Religious' characteristics which lead to dead spirituality:
1. Our spirituality is dead if outward appearance is more important than inner purity (Luke 11:37-41)
2. Our spirituality is dead if ritual acts are more important than a personal relationship with ADONAI (Luke 11:42)
3. Our spirituality is dead if being seen by others is more important than serving ADONAI (Luke 11:43,44)
4. Our spirituality is dead if rigid rules are more important than love that liberates (Luke 11:45,46)
5. Our spirituality is dead if reliving the past is more important than recognizing ADONAI's present activity (Lk 11:47-51)
6. Our spirituality is dead if preserving a religion is more important than experiencing life (Luke 11:52)
b. Turning the marks of dead religion around!
V. BEWARE OF FRANKENSTEIN!
a. Luke 11:53,54
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
There are only two spiritual kingdoms, HaSatan's (Satan) or Yeshua's. While HaSatan is strong, Yeshua is stronger. As a believer, one cannot stay neutral. Rabbi Joel walks you through how to stand in the midst of a spiritual attack.
I. INTRODUCTION
a. We will be looking at spiritual principles for our spiritual warfare.
II. PRINCIPLE #1: THERE ARE ONLY TWO SPIRITUAL KINGDOMS (Luke 11:14-20)
a. HaSatan's desire
b. Yeshua's desire
III. PRINCIPLE #2: HASATAN IS STRONG BUT YESHUA IS STRONGER (Luke 11:21,22)
IV. PRINCIPLE #3: THERE IS NO NEUTRAL GROUND IN OUR RESPONSE TO YESHUA (Luke 11:23)
V. PRINCIPLE #4: CLEANING UP OUR LIFE WITHOUT FILLING UP OUR HEART CAN BE DANGEROUS (Luke 11:24-28)
VI. PRINCIPLE #5: THE MINISTRY OF YESHUA REQUIRES CHOICES (Luke 11:29-32)
a. Our relationship with ADONAI should be based on faith - not signs.
b. We can only approach ADONAI in repentance.
c. Our generation is more accountable because we have more truth.
d. The Queen of Sheba - prime example of seeking after one who knows the truth.
VII. CONCLUSION