About us - Menorah -Menorah Ministries
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About us - Menorah -Menorah Ministries
Menorah - M e n o r a h M i n i s t r i e s - ...is a local, Colorado, and international Messianic missionary ministry of the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. We are called to be Front line, personal witnesses, proclaiming the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ, primarily in face-to-face situations. Our reason for existing is not to build our organization, but to glorify God through making disciples of Jesus Christ. We also serve as a resource and referral ministry, helping people know how to understand and witness to Jewish and other friends. We are available to preach and teach at retreats, conferences, local churches, and other groups. Topics include Understanding Jewish Culture, Evangelism, Israel, Prophecy, Early Christianity, Biblical Hebraic Roots of the Church, Christ in the Passover and other Biblical Feasts. Menorah is not a part of any specific church or other ministry, and is dependent totally on the faithfulness of Christian friends prayer and financial support. We publish The Menorah Light, a periodic newsletter and other Messianic materials. These contain useful information on the Gospel, Biblical Hebraic roots of Christianity, our mission news, inspiring salvation testimonies, and Biblical articles. They are sent free to all who request them. We actively witness to the Jewish and Gentile communities, plus distribute thousands of Gospel tracts, Bibles, and other materials monthly. We also take small study groups on Biblical, cultural 14+ day trips to Israel, which include living inside the Old City walls of Jerusalem and on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Menorah is a nonprofit (501-[c]-3), independent tax exempt corporation registered in Colorado & overseen by an independent board. The Menorah The Tabernacle's golden Lampstand, the Menorah (Sh’mot/ Exodus 25:31-40) was a constant testimony to the priests that they must not walk in the light of man's wisdom or human nature but that they could fulfill the service of God only as they walk in the light provided by Him. The seven post menorah was both a light and a light bearer, a symbol of faith and hope. The Menorah is a symbol of the Church as a light bearer in the world. Our Lord Yeshua/ Jesus said: You are light for the world. Mattityahu/Matthew 5:14 Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit. Luke 12:35 … among whom (the world) you shine like stars in the sky - Philippians 2 :15 Believers in Jesus the Messiah are to reflect His light, even as He was and is the Light. The Menorah is a perfect, fitting and divine symbol of our Lord. This was the true light, which gives light to everyone entering the world. Yochanan/John 1:9 David in Tehillah/Psalm 36:9 says, For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Whether direct light from Jesus, or diffused light through the Christian, all light is given to us for perception. In Jesus the Messiah's light, we shall truly see light! Menorah is a witness for God's salvation and the light of Jesus Christ. We are called to be a true and faithful witness for Him... to the Jew especially, but equally to the Gentile. Romans 1:16-17a As Jewish and Gentile Believers in Yeshua we have the joy of celebrating our Jewish roots in our Savior. With a servant's heart, we strive to proclaim God's love, redemption and salvation in Messiah Yeshua. Isaiah 12:2-3 © Menorah - Menorah Ministries - Proclaiming Messiah Jesus __ Since 1986 __ P. O. Box 460024 Denver, CO 80246-0024 303-355-2009 fax: 303-339-0365 [email protected] Resource Witness Web Page: www.menorah.org Our logo is very special and unique …. The M e n o r a h and S h e e p …. as it represents the lost sheep of Israel making tishuvah (repentance from one's own ways, path, sin) and turning to follow God's way! The 7 branch Biblical Menorah is the symbol of that correct way. (see back) The mission was founded in 1986 per a vision of the present director. WE BELIEVE OUR OUTREACHES OUR VISION Full Doctrinal Statement Available We actively pursue personal evangelism. On college campuses... Auraria College Campus Denver University A student Club is established at each campus. Outreach/Fellowship/Discipleship/Training. Jewish/Gentile Community USA - Israel - Other Teaching/Preaching/Speaking Evangelism, Jewish topics, Bible, Biblical Hebraic roots of Christianity and Israel, Christ in the Passover Seders, Jerusalem Jesus For Jews-Jesus For All Distribution of Gospel tracts, Bibles & other materials. College campuses, the streets, public gatherings, Tent Ministry, programs and activities Israel Study Tours Small group Biblical 14+ day study trips to edify Believers & Israel. Old Jerusalem, etc. Internet Resource A Messianic witness resource and referral ministry about the Messiah, helping others to know Him, the Bible, Biblical Jewish roots of Christianity, Israel, Jesus (Yeshua), and God's plan of eternal redemption/salvation To reach the Jewish and all nations with the Gospel message of Jesus the Messiah. To freely distribute Bibles and Gospel materials in many languages. To train Believers in evangelism. To promote the richness of the Biblical Hebraic roots of Christianity and Israel. To edify the Church and Believers, providing avenues for others in ministry. To facilitate starting of Messianic & other congregations & mission groups. To minister in the USA and Israel. The Bible, both Old and New Covenants, to be the only complete, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. In one God, eternal, existing, and manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ, God's only Messiah & Savior, His only begotten Son, our sole mediator. We believe further in His deity, His pre-existence, His incarnation, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His substitutionary atonement, His bodily resurrection from the grave, and His personal, visible, imminent, pre-millennial return. In the Holy Spirit, His personality, and His activity in regeneration, sanctification, and preservation. That people were created in the image of God, we all sinned in Adam, and that we are now sinners by nature and by choice. In salvation by grace only, through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from human merit, works, or Ceremonies. No unconditional Eternal Security. That the church is the spiritual body of which Christ (Messiah) is the Head. In the resurrection of the human body, the eternal existence of all men, either in heaven or hell, in divine judgment, rewards, and punishments. That we are under obligation to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints (Y’hudah/Jude 3) and to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to all nations. (Acts 1:6-8) For I am not ashamed of the Good News, since it is God’s powerful means of bringing salvation to everyone who keeps on trusting, to the Jew especially, but equally to the Gentile. For in it is revealed how God makes people righteous in His sight…. Romans 1:16-17a One-By-One ..... One-On-One We are a front line personal witness. As an independent mission we present the Gospel primarily in face-to-face situations HOW TO KNOW GOD When you seek me, you will find me, provided you seek for me wholeheartedly; Yirmeyahu/Jeremiah 29:13 Adonai your God is compassionate and merciful; He will not turn his face away from you if you return to Him. Divrei-Hayamim Bet/ 2 Chronicles. 30:9b To Life! You can accept Messiah Yeshua–Jesus by faith through prayer. Prayer is talking to God & is a good way to express your faith. This prayer can express your decision to trust Messiah Jesus: " Messiah Jesus, I admit that I have sinned. I believe that you have provided the blood of atonement for me. I receive you as my Messiah, Lord & Savior. Thank you for forgiving my sins & coming into my life as you promised. " Yechezk’el/Ezekiel 36:25-27 says: Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your uncleanness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit inside you; I will take the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my Spirit inside you and cause you to live by my laws, respect my rulings and obey them.