Many embracing their Hebraic Roots feel a very strong urge to study and follow the Torah or Law of Moses. Indeed, Yeshua the Messiah tells us, "Truly I say to you, until Heaven and Earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18), and certainly not all has been accomplished.

Christianity has generally taught that the Law has been done away with, which is clearly not how the Apostolic Scriptures or New Testament read in full Biblical context. However, it is very important to note that throughout the centuries there have been many Believers who have tried to live a separated life unto God, keeping His commandments as best as they could understand them. Certainly, every born again Believer should want to obey our Heavenly Father, and want His blessings in their life.

The purpose of the Torah is to point us to the Messiah and reveal how sinful we are in the eyes of a holy and righteous God. It shows us the need for a Redeemer, and how we are to properly live our lives within the bounds of what He considers acceptable and unacceptable.

The Two-House community today has to contend with many Torah-related issues. We encounter both legalism and lawlessness. How do we obey the Lord, yet remain fair and balanced in our observances?

A Light to the Nations
by J.K. McKee

posted 11 September, 2006

Galatians 3:24-25:
Are Messianic Youth Properly Trained in the Torah and All the Scriptures?
by J.K. McKee

posted 14 July, 2008

Sadducees, Pharisees,
and the Controversy of Counting the Omer
by J.K. McKee

posted 17 January, 2008

The Song of Moses and God's Mission for His People
by J.K. McKee

posted 01 June, 2008

Torah and the Politics of Israel
by J.K. McKee

posted 15 April, 2003

Torah as Constitution
by J.K. McKee

revised edition
posted 07 August, 2005

What Does "Under the Law" Really Mean?
by J.K. McKee

posted 01 August, 2003