Rabbi Henry's 2011 Christmas rant and more
As a Messianic Jew, I have a major problem with icons because of what the Scripture says. This is not a personal bias. I believe that the Word of the Lord is clear in this matter. I also do not believe that the first Messianic believers would have condoned this practice, based on their observance of the Torah. Here are a list of Scriptures and the basic gist of each verse for you to examine. The entire verse needs to be read in context for the full understanding to be had.
Exodus 20
4“You shall not make for yourself an…
The Lord's standard for revival not ours
Our world deals with its issues in a very subjective manner. The majority of decisions that are made in this world are made based on how we feel at moment. There was an old expression that was used in my generation it went something like this, "If it feels good do it".
This expressed the sentiment of an entire generation, "ignore the facts do what you feel". I’m not here to tell you that our feelings are totally invalid in the decision making process. What I am saying, however, is that feelings should not be our sole foundation and methodology in the decision-making process for the important issues in our life, especially when it comes to making decisions of a spiritual nature.
Messianic Prophesies
Here is a list of some of the Messianic prophecies fulfilled by Yeshua.This list is not comprehensive but these passages are a good place to start in your study of the prophecies.
Order:
Fulfilled Messianic Prophecy
Tanakh (Old Testament) Scripture / Brit Chadashah (New Testament) Scripture
Born in Bethlehem
Micah 5:2 / Matthew 2:5-6
His pre-existence
Micah 5:2 / John 1:1,14
Born of the seed of a woman
Genesis 3:15 / Matthew 1:18
Of the seed of Abraham
Genesis 12:3 / Matthew 1:1-16
All nations blessed by Abraham
Rabbi Henry's 2011 Halloween Rant
Shalom one and all:
So here I go again starting trouble when there is no need to. I always stick my nose into areas that it doesn’t belong, or do I. Well, you all know what time of the year it is? Yes, it is that sinfully wicked holiday of Halloween, and I just refuse to let sleeping dogs lie. You are more than welcome to hit the delete button if you need to, but for those of you who are heartier of spirit, stick with me.
I have decided not to take the traditional approach to the matter by giving all the historical reasons why believers should not celebrate this day. …
Promises to Israel
I am writing to you today to keep you in remembrance of our call to Israel. Please understand this is a word of encouragement not rebuke. Yet, we need to be constantly reminded of these things in a world that is so upside-down that sometimes we ourselves can get confused. In light of what is happening in NY right now at the UN, I present to you these Scriptures and thoughts so that we might not forget.
Psalms 137
5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget her skill.
6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem Above my chief joy.
Koranic Islamic Faith vs Biblical Messianic Faith
Messianic faith teaches its followers to live for God with all of their heart soul mind and strength and love their neighbor as their own selves, Luke 10:27. We are called to impart this faith unto others without encroaching on their free will (Josh 24:15). To seek those who are lost (Mt 18:11) that they might have life eternal with God the lover of their soul. (John 3:15-16)
Koranic faith teaches its followers to live in submission to Allah to the point of embracing death as the highest goal on this earth. …
Come Celebrate Passover With Us
You are cordially invited to a
Messianic Passover Celebration
~
Come celebrate the joy of Passover with Jews and Gentiles
who live in the hope of the Messiah of Israel
Date: April 23, 2011
Time: 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. (approx.)
Where: Knights of Columbus
500 Pleasant Street Canton, MA 02021 781-828-9730
What: A Messianic Seder -
Including a full meal, music, worship, rejoicing!
Cost: Adults— $25.00
Children 7 - 12— $15.00
Ages 6 and under—Free
For More Info Call: Rabbi Henry @
Cell– 508-944-7393 ~ Congregation—781-344-4701
More on Egypt's Revolt
First of all, polls indicate that the majority of those who were involved in this revolt still favor an Islamic style Sharia state; for instance according to a Pew Poll:
Day of Remembrance
On the date of May 1st 2011, Sha'ar Hashamayim will be hosting a march for Yom HaShoa (Day of Holocaust Remembrance). During this event we would meet in the center of Sharon, in a place that would be convenient for all. We will announce that place soon. Then we will march to the gazebo on the lake. We will wear t-shirts and carry banners en route. This march is not for the purpose of protesting. We are marching to attest. Once at the gazebo there will be a time where we would honor Holocaust survivors and their families. …
Egypt's Revolt
Forsake Not The Assembly
What Is In A Word
Everyone knows how important and powerful words can be. Even wasted and careless words show something about our character. In the spoken and written word we have the power of life and death. We have seen this throughout History, especially during war. The Scripture truly shows us the importance of a word and articulates it in many different ways.
Pro 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances. NASB
In other words, a word spoken well is precious and sweet and properly framed in right context. …
Top 10 Reasons Why I Don't Celebrate Christmas
Video: Feeding the Homeless on Thanksgiving
What an amazing time of ministry we had on Thanksgiving in
the streets of Brockton MA. We fed those who were hungry in body and
spirit. I am so proud of my congregation. When it comes to ministry they
really pull it off together as a well oiled team.
What Are We Worth?
Makeing It Up As You Go Along?
Bibles And Bagels Has Expanded
Bibles and Bagels has been such a wonderful time at Sha'ar. So starting in November and until further notice we will be meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 am for an extended time of fellowship and study. It will still be called Bibles and bagels. Nothing has been changed, not even the name to protect the guilty. That's right, you bring the Bibles & bagels, (don't forget the cream cheese) and we will have an extended time to study the word and enjoy some fellowship and nosh together on the Shabbat. …
Christianity or Christian Insanity?
Keeping in the spirit of, 1st John 1:4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world, I have decided to post these 3 videos. They were produced for the purpose of revealing a deception that has gripped the church all over the world, in the supposed new revival movements. There is a spirit of confusion that has intermingled with new age philosophy that has infiltrated the body of believers. This happens so easily now as a result of the Gospel being pulled out of it's Biblical Jewish context. …
Pastor Jobst Bittner and Messianic Musician Ted Pierce to Visit Stoughton, MA!
On the night of November 13th 7:00 pm at our congregation, we will be hosting Pastor Jobst Bittner. Ted Pierce, an internationally acclaimed musician, Psalmist and minister will be joining him also. He might even sing a song or two.
Pastor Bitner of TOS Ministries Intl. in Tubingen, Germany has been active in bringing churches all over the world to host marches on (Yom Ha Shoah) Holocaust Memorial Day. (Saturday, April 30, 2011.) Pastor Bitner pastors a church where the majority of members are children and grandchildren of Nazis…
To Vote Or Not To Vote
The Pagan Roots of Halloween Run Deep
Visions of Success
America The Christian Nation (Continued)
Just Another Day Just Another Rosh Hashanna
False Prophets Still Abound
Who Is a Keeper Of The Law?
The scriptures in Jer 31 say that the law has been put in our hearts. The law has not been abolished it has been put in its proper place, our heart (Mt 5:17), where it was supposed to be all along.
Jer 31. “Behold, days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,
32. “not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, although I was a husband to them," declares the LORD.
I Am Offended
Library Lecture June 2nd
Can a Jew believe in Jesus and still be a Jew?
Given by Messianic Rabbi Henry M. Morse
This will be a most lively and exciting lecture with a question and answer period to follow.
All questions will be taken on the topic if executed in a respectful manner.
Time: Wednesday June 2nd @ 7:00 pm
Where: Stoughton public library 84 Park St.
Stoughton MA, Wales French meeting room.
This lecture is free and will be followed by coffee and light refreshments.
Is America a Christian Nation?
2Ti 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Messiah Yeshua will be persecuted.
2Ti 3:13 But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2Ti 3:14 You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,
2Ti 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Messiah Yeshua.
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
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Bibles and Bagels
We want to inform you of an exciting new time for us to fellowship at Sha'ar. Starting in May and continuing through the summer, we will be meeting the first Saturday of the month at 11:00 am for an extended time of fellowship and study. We are calling it Bibles and bagels. That's right, you bring the Bibles & bagels, (don't forget the cream cheese) and we will have an extended time to study the word and enjoy some fellowship and nosh together on the Shabbat.
Shalom uvracha b'Yeshua
Rabbi Henry
Obamas Summit
Final Installment of Easter vs Passover
shalom one and all:
Did you attend our Passover Seder?
If you attended our Passover Seder on April 3rd, talk about it here!
Easter Vs Passover the Second Edition
My last note about a week ago seems to have stirred up quite a hornets’ nest of controversy. As I suspected, I received a number of notes requesting me to remove them from my list. Any one who has asked to be taken off the list, please be patient as I search for your email and remove it. If I don't get to yours right away just email me again until I find your email. Other notes were sent to me as a rebuke for my “harsh approach”. I have been reproved for condemning the church and warned that I must repent of my behavior. …
Easter Ramblings 2010
And now for another episode of Rabbi’s Ramblings.
This episode features the topic of Passover. Before we start, I would like to preface this with just one statement: If you can give me one Biblical reason I should celebrate Easter, I will give you at least 10 why you should celebrate Passover.
The Topic can be dealt with in short if I do it in the form of a comparative graph. So here goes.
Easter:
1. Invented by Constantine in 325 AD as a substitute for Passover at the council of…