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To: missyme
Why would Jesus say spread the GOSPEL to all? he never said leave the Jews alone?

Please do not misunderstand this, but "Christians" need to approach Jews in the humility of a younger brother appropaching an older brother. This is not meant to be demeaning, but many "Christians" approach "evangelization" of Jews in a very arrogant way, such as "You USED to be the people of God, but now WE are - we have the truth now, let us TEACH you." Such "Christians" have no idea the depth of spiritual insight to be found in Judaism. Instead, they would do well to approach in all humility like this:

In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.'"

Then maybe those "Christians" will learn, and be able to then teach. I am not negating the Master's commands - I am begging for humility, not arrogance. If a "Christian" says they love the Jewish people, instead of hitting them with "the Gospel", they need to ask them if they can sit at their feet and learn a little from them. They may be surprised at what they learn - and their posture will be far better accepted to those who one may want to "reach". Go ahead and preach, but first be willing to learn.
121 posted on 08/02/2004 8:21:26 PM PDT by safisoft
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To: safisoft

So do you ever see a day coming that will bring Jews and Christians together that will confront the issue about Jesus and his intent to bring Jew and Gentile alike a understanding of who he is and how he was to bring all mankind reconciliation with GOD through his death and resurrection?


127 posted on 08/02/2004 8:39:23 PM PDT by missyme
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