vision statement
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Our vision is to be a dynamic Messianic Jewish Community
"To know the Messiah Yeshua, and to make Him Known, in Cleveland. To the Jew first, and also to the non-Jew.” Romans 1:16
- Messianic in that we desire to be truly Messiah-centered, believing that God sent Yeshua as Messiah to fulfill the historic hopes and destiny of Israel and that He is the focal point of the Jewish Scriptures. Colossians 1:15-20
- Jewish in that we seek the good of our people and embrace our common culture, interests and hopes. We seek to commit to, and grow in, a lifestyle of faith called Biblical Judaism; Reveal first to the people of Israel, and also to the world, the true identity of the Messiah Yeshua; Support Israel and the Jewish people in opposing all acts of hatred against them; Call the brothers and sisters in the Body of Messiah to the proper understanding of G-d's covenant promises to Israel and their restoration.
- Community in that we truly desire to be mishpochah (family). We want to grow a faith community where Jews embrace and strengthen Jewish identity and heritage as believers in Messiah Yeshua. Our primary way of fulfilling this part of our vision is through Havurah groups.
- We hope to share our faith with others, and to see that every person Jewish and Gentile in Northeastern Ohio has the opportunity, by the power of G-d's Spirit, to hear the words of Yeshua and see His works. Jews and Gentiles have been made echad (one) in their embrace of Yeshua as G-d's atoning Messiah who will reign on David's throne. Gentiles embrace Israel, prioritize a Jewish expression of their faith, and serve alongside Jewish believers. Romans 1:16 "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."
