By Jonah Doctura | 2017INTRODUCTION In the Scripture, the biblical act of immersing oneself in a natural water source is called T´vilah. In ancient times a stream or river was used, but in modern times a specially constructed pool called a Mikveh is normally used. As believers in the L-RD Yeshua, the term Baptism plays a significant part of our walk with our Messiah. How can the T´vilah and Mikveh of Judaism become important concepts in our lives today? "After our immersion for salvation, we feast publicly to confess that the body of Yeshua was broken and His blood shed for us to atone for our sins." -Bro. Jonah Doctura, Elder-
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By Jonah Doctura | 2017INTRODUCTION The origin of the Parashot (paragraphs) or the Weekly Torah Portion we read every Shabbat dates from the time when the original manuscripts did not contain the chapter and verse divisions in the numbered form familiar to modern readers. "For the Messianic Jew and Ger Toshav, immersion should also be done three times: Once in the name of the Father, once in the name of Yeshua and Once in the name of the Ruach HaKodesh."-Bro. Jonah Doctura, Elder- |
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