I. Introduction A) Definition of: Believer – B) Definition of: Talmid/Disciple – C) Importance & Commitment of Talmidut (Discipleship) D) Are You Up to the Challenge? E) Three Core Areas in the Ministry (Vision & Lifestyle) of our Community (see below) II. A Prophetic Overview of the Messianic Jewish Revival Movement A) Tree of Life is part of a move of G-D’s Ruach taking place all over the world among the Jewish people. This great spiritual awakening was dramatically prophesied by Ezekiel in his vision of the valley of dry bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14 B) This two-part salvation of Israel (back to the land, back to G-D) is confirmed by Hosea 3:3-5. C) The return to the land of Israel after nearly twenty centuries of dispersion has been called Zionism. D) The return to the G-D of Israel through the Messiah Yeshua has been called Spiritual Zionism or Messianic Judaism. E) Though there are various flows and expressions within the Messianic Jewish movement, at its very heart is the local Messianic Synagogue.

III. The Calling of the Non-Jew within Messianic Judaism The Story of Ruth – Ruth 1:6-18 A) Orpah and Ruth – could symbolically represent Christians; they both love the Jewish people. B) Ruth’s heart C) Ruth was willing to sacrifice by taking a lowly position in Israeli society – but G-D greatly rewarded her.

IV. Elements of Messianic Jewish Identity 1. Catch the Vision 2. Biblical Understanding of ‘Who is a Jew?’ 3. Be Involved in the Messianic Synagogue 4. Messianic Community 5. Involved in Messianic Movement (including, International movement) 6. Observe the Biblical Festivals/Seasons 7. The Shabbat 8. Jewish Life Cycles 9. Share the Messiah with Jewish People 10. Get a Burden and a Love for the Jewish People 11. Actively Raise up a New Messianic Jewish Generation 12. Messianic Zionism – Israel 13. Davidic Worship and Praise 14. Messianic Jewish Theology 15. Messianic Terminology 16. Love for Jewishness and Jewish Culture 17. Involvement in the Jewish Community 18. Family and Friends 19. The Language of Hebrew 20. Keeping Kosher 21. Relationships with Other Believers 22. Rabbinic and Religious Tradition 23. Jewish Symbols – mezuzah, Jewish art, etc.