JESUS + TORAH? NO CHRISTMAS?! MODESTY, FEAST DAYS, AND MORE! | Faith Q+A
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- Hey friends!!! Today's video is a q+a all about our faith as Torah observant Christians!
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I’ve always considered myself atheist but the more I hear your words the more something resonated within me and I feel the call to explore more religion with an open mind. Thank you ❤️
What a beautiful comment! Yes she presents her faith in an amazing way. God loves you very much, my dear! He is always only a prayer away! Have a blessed and glorious day!!!
The fact that you have an open mind is a priceless thing. Embracing Torah is about a relationship beyond religion.
I'm an atheist but I love watching your faith-based videos. So respectful and informative :)
Me too!
Same!
Yessss everyone asks me if we’re Jewish. Not Jewish, but I just believe the whole bible! 💕
“We’re on the same team” - can I get a yes and amen! How I walk out my faith in Jesus looks completely different, but we’re still one in Christ. Big respect to you and yours.
I thought that you believed that observing the Torah was needed for Salvation..I am so glad you clarified that. So then basically we believe the same thing that Jesus is the ONLY way for Salvation!!❤❤
Ashley, thank you for answering these questions. As a Torah observant believer myself, I know how difficult it is sometimes to articulate our beliefs. You did a beautiful job! When I first found your channel and realized you were a Torah mama- I did a happy dance! LOL Thanks again! And yes, put up those lights for Hanukkah! It is the Festival of Lights! Yeshua celebrated Hanukkah - only place it’s mentioned in our Bibles. Let us do as the Master did!
I don’t know why but when you said people ask you “Why are you trying to be Jewish?” it made me chuckle. While I am a Christian, but not a Torah observant Christian, it doesn’t take long to realize you’re not “trying” to be Jewish and you believe in Jesus. I’m not sure how someone could still think that after watching your videos on this topic. I think it’s really beautiful to listen to you speak of your practice of faith even though it doesn’t look exactly like the way I practice the same faith. Keep doing you girl.
While I’m a Non Denominational Christian, I have absolutely fallen in love with the Torah Observant faith. While at the moment, I’m not feeling called to be completely Torah Observant, I’m slowly diving my feet into certain aspects of Torah Observant Christianity. I also started watching Founded in Truth some time ago, after watching one of your videos. (I cannot remember which one for the life of me 😂) And I have also fallen in love with the teachings from there!
There is so much joy in our Father’s Torah! May each step on your path be a blessing to you, and bring glory to our KING! 💕
“I think what I really want is a maid.” Same. 😂👏
Loved what you said at the beginning... If you believe in Jesus as the Son of God and His death to save us, then we are on the same path, the same core just different roads but we are all walking and making our way to the same destiny (hopefully!)...
I believe in looking for our common ground, not our differences. In this time and age, we should look at each other through love!!
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We are Christians that observe a few Jewish feasts! I love it.. it’s to Glorify God for us. We love to remember and honestly we create our own feasts pertaining to our lives as God helps and blesses us as well! All Glory and honor to him!
I teach at an Orthodox Jewish school. I think that living as a Torah Observant Christians - I saw your Q & A on it and thought the part about lawlessness was quite compelling - is super interesting. Some questions:
1. You mentioned not eating pork or shellfish. Do you keep kosher completely and follow pareve?
2. What do you think about Galatians? (Some former Torah Observant Christians I know stopped because of Galatians. I'm not Christian so I'm not sure what is in there that compelled them to stop.)
3. Do you observe the mitzvahs? (I'm not sure if that's a Talmud thing, lol.)
4. Do you observe the Sabbath similarly to a Jew? (No technology, no machinery at all, etc.)
5. Has becoming a Torah Observant Christian inspired you to want to learn Hebrew? I only ask because Hebrew is mandatory where I teach.
6. Have you heard of the Philia Ministries here on UA-cam? They're also Torah Observant Christians?
7. You mentioned calling Jesus Yeshua, do you call God Hashem?
Fascinating video! I'm agnostic but I think your views are fascinating. :)
Shalom💕 Thank you for taking the time to do this video. This is a great platform you are blessed with to carry out the Lords Kingdom Purpose work and to reach his sheep. So much edification and encouragement to all of us. Love you sister!
Thank you for explaining it all to us! I'm an Evangelical Christian, but even so, we no longer celebrate Christmas in the traditional manner either 😊.
This is a great video! You explained everything so much better than I could! I also headcoverered for almost a year after coming to Torah...actually I started wearing it right before. I believe it was for the same reasons you explained.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I for one would love any videos you care to share going in detail on all things related to your beliefs. Over the years I've been drawn to learning more, so these videos are helpful.
Sho, you did well to get through some heavy issues in such a short space of time - thank you for being so gracious - shalom
10:17 when you mentioned about your kids missing lights on the house, my son said the exact same thing this year. We haven't done Christmas in about 4 years now and that's the only thing he misses. So we said sure we'll put up more lights for Hanukkah :)
Loved hearing all that you had to share! So very informative.
Amazing video Ashleigh! Shalom be upon you and your household.
Ty for this q&a Ashleigh!! I get it now! Makes total sense!!
Thanks for sharing. Our family is still learning about all of the feast days. Very exciting stuff. I agree about shrimp scampi 😉
I’m an atheist but I just love watching your faith related videos..they are very informative and I love that you make sure to pay attention to context and you explain that very well; and although I’m an atheist, faith and religion is something that interests me, especially because you get to know a lot about people and the way others see life and it gives you a sense of respect for others that is the most important thing in life, I believe. Lots of love to you and your family ❤️
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, and I’m so glad you’re here! 💕
ASHLEIGH NICOLE WILSON and I’m very glad to be here ! ❤️ can’t wait for your next videos !
Your answers were abbreviated, yet comprehensive enough to get the main points across. Great job!
Thank you! ❤️
I really enjoyed your life, answers and explanations about on your faith. Looking forward to the next one. May Peace of Christ be with you and yours. X
Thank you so much Ashleigh, you have clarified so much for me. Yes, I think you have answered probably all my questions.
Great video, Ashleigh! Thanks for sharing your faith.
I find your faith based videos so interesting. I was raised Jewish, but am now more Agnostic so your perspective is so interesting. You are not trying to be Jewish, you're practicing how you want and feel is right! We always did lights! Hanukkah is a festival of lights after all and we all need a break from the gray of winter. Happy Hanukkah and L'Chaim to your family.
Thank you for this Q&A!
Really loved this Q&A!! Love hearing about how you love and worship your savior 😊
Thanks for the video, Ashleigh 💕
Thank you for sharing this, Ashleigh! God has had me on the same path as you for many years! God's Word is a joy to obey. There is so much richness and prophetic meaning in the Feasts of the Lord and Hanukkah! I love calling our Messiah Yeshua sometimes too! You did an EXCELLENT job sharing about the Feasts of the Lord and Hanukkah! You sound like me when I try to share these things with others. The Feasts of the Lord are forever!! Thank you so much for your beautiful channel... just found you today... new subscriber! Many blessings to you and your family, my sister in Messiah!
Amazing video, really interesting. Thank you x
Ashleigh, in 2018 the Spirit started speaking & showing me a different way of honoring the Father, Yeshua, and the Spirit. The road has been curvy & I am definitely still learning. My husband, like yours, is open but not necessarily feeling like jumping in with both feet. We did not celebrate Christmas traditionally that year & it was so hard. I didn't make a big deal of it in public or with other family members, but it felt somber. 2019 was definitely easier. I know that I am being led further this year in celebrating the other feasts declared by the Lord. At this time, just before Rosh Hashana, He has been reminding me to pray and think about how best to celebrate the autumn festivals; and He led me to your channel! Thank you for your videos - I am drinking them in & being open to the leading of the Spirit!
Thank you for sharing your beliefs and how you follow God. Very informative and interesting.
HalleluYah sister! Praise Yah! So glad I found your channel!!
Torah observant as well. I love your videos and how well you are able to communicate. I miss fellowship as we have nothing close by so I enjoy watching online but hearing “real talk” is refreshing 🙂
Loved this and would love to see more videos like this. ❤️
Thank you, that was so interesting. X
Very well explained; especially considering how in-depth the topic is. Keep these videos coming. I’m not Torah-observant, but I’m enjoying learning about this!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying these videos! 💕
Okay! So I just watched your Chanukah video and looked up the Maccabeats.... Oh my goodness! Love it! Kids like it too lol
Was so informative :)
I love your faith videos. Myself and my family are also Torah observant Christians💜
Wise Words and I pray Yah will continue to bless you sister.
Yes! More like this please.
The first minute of this video is everything. AMEN. Please tell me where you found your bed frame/headboard. I love it.
I'm an atheist, but love watching your videos about faith. It's so interesting to learn of other's beliefs and I definetly believe that knowledge and understanding, even if you don't believe the same thing, is the only way to make peace happen in this very divided world.
This was very interesting. Please do more in the future
I give this whole video a big 👍. It was humble and informative : )))
I am not religious but I enjoy your infos on your faith! I always learn something new (or many new things! ).
Thank you for this, you always explains things in such a great way. Would love to see a video of scriptures you pull from to justify your interpretation of how you walk out your religion.
I’ll see if I can pare it down to what would be a watchable length! I can’t promise I could do it in the next month, but I’ll certainly get to work on it!
I think this would also be interesting & helpful information! I've started exploring what it means to observe the Torah but haven't said anything to my family (evangelical Christians) because I don't fully understand it yet to properly defend it.
I love the direction you are taking your channel... you can see the peace of you coming to call to the direction God’s has given you and His light shining through...
I am not sure if you have answered this but do you guys observe communion??
Love that you say about tattoos that you don’t know! Well done! There’s not enough of that sort of humility around!
Also, would love to hear more about your Torah observant view of the role of women in church, you say you teach, that surprises me and I’m interested to know more!
Thanks for sharing :)
I don't understand how she doesn't know if she is putting herself under Old Testament law. It talks about not marking yourself in the OT. Also, in the NT it says that Christians should not be worldly.....tattoos are pretty worldly. If she is " Torah Observant" then they need to carefully read Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Regardless of different vies, I know Ashleigh is a Christian and is trying to follow Christ.
Can’t wait for Sukkot!!!!
Great video. I also am a Torah observant Christian. You did a great job explaining 👍 I have a hard time explaining to people what I believe.
Thank you! 😊
I ask Christians who keep Christmas this question: where in scripture or in history does it say that Yeshua was born on that day? Funnier is that December 25 is also the birthday of Sol Invictus (the Roman sun god). I wonder in that was a coincidence.
I'm Christian and celebrate christmas. We know that December 25 is probably not Jesus's actual birthday. Its just the day we have chosen to celebrate. But we are careful not to commercialize Christmas.
www.whychristmas.com/customs/25th.shtml
@Elizabeth Zacharias Every single day! Some do it during Sukkot, some Passover, but I do it every time I walk the way He walked on earth.
I don't celebrate Christmas but my family does in terms of they use the day to honor God. They don't exchange presents or get drunk or party but they use it to remember yeshua birth. I visit and fellowship with them. I don't let my personal beliefs hinder me from spending quality time and a time that is joyful for us where we pray, read the word, sing etc. We don't have the same beliefs about Christmas but God helped me to have humility and see the bigger picture and their hearts.
I would love to join your church it sounds amazing
Is founded in truth the link that you can observe the services? If not could you put up the link? Thank you.
My family would love to find a church like yours. We've had no luck in finding anything torah observant here in Connecticut. We are thinking of moving to Kentucky soon near family but can't find anything there either. Do you have any suggestions of how to find a church like yours?
Another good video
Thanks for the informative video Ashley!
My pastor often says about the Bible "What is described is not prescribed."
The Bible IS clear about it's prescriptions. But just because polygamy, slavery and murder are in the Bible doesn't mean we should do those things.
This was so interesting. Thanks for sharing with us all. I do have a question (just one for today lol)... Does oral Torah play any part in your faith or just the Pentateuch?
Kiki Wylde for the most part that I’ve seen, they stick to the Bible, not oral traditions.
The Oral Torah is not Biblical. So probably not. Or at least not so much
I really really enjoyed this video and I am so curious about how you practice your faith. Does your faith believe in the sacraments and if so which ones (baptism? communion?). Also do you celebrate Easter?
She mentioned that she does celebrate Easter, but through Passover (and a couple other holidays that I missed). So short answer, yes she celebrates Easter, but not on the day that other Christians celebrate Easter.
Think of Baptism as going through the Red Sea as we escape Egypt/the world. The bread and wine as a marriage proposal in a Jewish wedding. The Exodus is a pattern of Salvation and can be seen in the Tabernacle.
I would love to see a video on head covering. I have recently taken an interest in the subject and I am interested in the perspective of all Abrahamic religions. Also, I recently picked up Reza Aslan's "Zealot" and between that book and your videos I have finally begun to understand my own spirituality instead of just claiming that I am an atheist when I was really confused and conflicted by the mess of Biblical stories, cultural and historical factors and practices that is any Church or Christian movement.
God bless
Our church taught on the Liberty of the Conscience because there are gray areas that aren't hard and fast/clear in scripture (such as modesty) and we are called to have grace and understand with our brothers and sisters if you disagree on those tertiary issues as long as you agree on the main issues and some secondary issues. When we look at different cultures and what is offensive there but not in our own culture(ex: in Mozambique it is immodest to show your knees but being topless considered acceptable) also, in our culture some people believe it is unbiblical to eat unorganic foods but having a thankful heart for whatever the Lord has given you is more biblical. Thanks for the video.
do you go out of your way to research all the food to make sure there is no pork products?
Great video!
Thank you so much for sharing😊 We are observant as well & we do the best we can to follow His commands. We don’t really label ourselves as any sect of Messianic Judaism or Christianity (mainly due to the fact that, well it can be messy lol) sadly.
We’re just simple and say we’re Torah observant followers of Yeshua.
We have been on this journey for almost 11 years now and it has been really beautiful, well, once we learned what was legalistic and what was not lol! I mean seriously In the beginning I drove my family crazy with the rules! Rules and more rules. 🤦🏻♀️ after we just took Torah as it is and let the Ruach lead, oh how the freedom came. We’re still learning though. We always will Thank God😊 Anywho, about the lights, we have them up too. They’ve been white, but next year I think we’re switching it up to color. It’s getting a bit mundane looking at the same lights for several years now lol! To add my two cents in about tattoos, well lovingly, here goes.
Leviticus clearly say not to tattoo for the dead or imprint anything on yourself.
Again, we’re all learning and His grace is beautiful. Your shirt says it all.
Again, thanks for the video.
I’ve thought about doing something like this as I have Jewish friends and it would be easier to explain what we’re all about in a quick sit down video.
Thankfully my friends know that I’m not about trying to convert them. That was a big issue I had at first then explained that it’s not my job to convert. If people can’t see The Abba, Yeshua & Holy Spirit though me then I’m not doing my job as a believer. If that makes sense. Have a great day!
Yes girl! I also am a torah observant messianic mom or torah observant Christian! Lol when you came into this faith did you and your husband come into this belief together or did one of you discover it first? Also, lol, do you believe in wearing tzit tzit yourself? I just found found in truth ministries its amazing
I would love to hear more of what you think about Christmas. O am not sure who hisup is or if I am spelling it correctly.
Do you take communion at your church?
I would love to know your thoughts on non-denominational churches and mega churches!
Have you ever read "A Year of Biblical Womanhood" by Rachel Held Evans? It was such an eye opening book to how different yet connected all of us who believe in Jesus are. She took a year to honor the literal things in the bible that some people still today follow. It was such a humbling experience for her, and I cried through most of it realizing how precious some of these traditions and things are.
I haven’t, but I have heard of it! I will add it to my list 💕
Thank you for clarifying that we are all on the same TEAM. I have met some TOC who are down right mean and nasty to "regular" Christians and Catholics. I also appreciate your comments on modesty and headcovering. I have never felt convicted about either. After my husband and I moved and were visiting churches we attended a church that we discovered quickly was very conservative. After the service when we were talking to a woman who was sitting near us she said if we wanted to attend that church I would HAVE to wear a skirt and cover my head. My husband was like "nope nope nope, we are leaving now."
On a different topic - I would appreciate a video on your thoughts on the John MacArthur/Beth Moore drama. I think you would have a very different and interesting perspective.
I belong to a Traditional Catholic Latin Mass Church. We are always told not to tell anyone that they have to wear a skirt and head covering. We do dress that way but it is not our place to scare off anyone away by pushing it on someone else.
I hope you give it a try again 😊❤️ I'm sorry you had a bad experience!
Is there a simple book if I wanted to celebrate with my children biblical feasts? We kicked Christmas also about 5 years ago but my kids asked for lights this year so we're going to put them up as well! We have a birthday party for Jesus with cake and ice cream but I wanted to celebrate the feasts to help us get a clearer picture of Jesus!
There’s a book called A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays that explains all the feast days! It’s big, and not cheap, but you may be able to find it at the library!!
I am sure that you get a lot of push back from Jewish people but as a Jew who raised in a very catholic town. The only Jew in my elementary school class I was always worried that I was taught that Jesus was just a man. What if we are wrong? That has scared me forever. For Jews to just believe they are “the chosen people” is pretty arrogant. I maintain an open mind. Things I know for sure. God is good. God is forgiving. We are not perfect and God forgives for being human. I think Jesus would hate the symbolism like a crucifix, churches in his worship(Jesus) because he believed in God. Knealing to false idols. I am fascinated by your way of worship. I always have been. In my day because I am old enough to be your mother. We called people who were a Jewish who embraced Jesus - Jews for Jesus. Now there is a religion called Messianic a Judaism. Is that your religion?
Loved this! Thank you again for speaking boldly about your faith, Sister!
And I also encourage everyone to go check out Founded In Truth if you are interested! Great teachings of love! (Wished we were close enough to not have to stream it)
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, *My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.*
John 7:17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
_In John __7:16__ Jesus testified that his doctrine was not his own, but [God's doctrine]._
_When Jesus gave us the doctrine of the "great commandment" he indeed gives us God's doctrine._
Matthew 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with *all thy heart, and with all thy soul,* and with all thy mind.
Matthew 22:38 This is the first and great commandment.
Matthew 22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Matthew 22:40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
_Notice the wording within the [first] great commandment; (... _*_love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul,_*_ …) and notice that this exact phrase has already been recorded and established as a doctrine within the old testament._
_Example of what it means to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul._
Deuteronomy 13:3 [...] for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye *love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.*
Deuteronomy 13:4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, *and keep his commandments,* and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
_Example of what it means to love God._
Deuteronomy 30:16 In that I command thee this day *to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments,* that thou mayest live [...].
_Deu 13:3-4 & Deu __30:16__ coveys the message that to "love the LORD your God {EVEN} with all your heart and with all your soul" means to "keep his commandments, and obey his voice" & "to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments."_
_Please remember that Jesus testified in John __7:16__-17_
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, *My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.*
John 7:17 *If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.*
_Now please notice in Luke __10:25__ a lawyer's question to Jesus is; "...What shall I do to inherit...?"_
Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, *what shall I do to inherit* eternal life?
_This question "...What shall I do to inherit...?" is very much like asking; ...What is required of me [to inherit] ...?_
_And this question had already been addressed by God's doctrine, within the old testament in Deu __10:12__-13._
Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, *what doth the LORD thy God require of thee,* but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and *to love him,*
and *to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,*
Deuteronomy 10:13 *To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes,* which I command thee this day for thy good?
_Now again looking at Luke __10:25__ the man's question is first addressed by Jesus in this manner; "... _*_What is written in the law?_*_ ..._
_We know that when Jesus says "What is written in the law" would be referring to something already recorded. As God's doctrine had already recorded in the old testament._
_The man goes on to say; "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul..." which is indeed written in the old testament._
Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, *Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?*
Luke 10:26 He said unto him, *What is written in the law?* how readest thou?
Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
_We can read nearly the same situation (question and answer) again in Mark __10:17__-19._
Mark 10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, *what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?*
Mark 10:18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Mark 10:19 *Thou knowest the commandments,* Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
_In Mark __10:17__ a person asks Jesus, "...what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?_
_In Mark __10:19__ Jesus states; "Thou knowest the commandments..." (Note that the commandments were known by the man because they are already written, in God's doctrine, in the old testament.)_
_In Mark __10:19__ Then Jesus began to recite from the Ten Commandments, which are the words of the covenant. (God's covenant / God's doctrine.)_
Exodus 34:28 And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables *the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.*
Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Jeremiah 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:
Jeremiah 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
_Notice in_ Jeremiah 31:33 *But this shall be the covenant* … [the words of the covenant are the ten commandments Exodus 34:28] … *that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law* [the words of the covenant, the ten commandments Exodus 34:28 & Jeremiah 31:32] *in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.*
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, *My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.*
John 7:17 *If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.*
Curious why your fellowship doesn't meet on the first Saturday of the month?
It started back when the fellowship was 5 families meeting in someone’s home, and we’ve kept it that way (for now) because it gives us one Sabbath a month to truly rest 😊
Let me know if Instagram is the best place to ask this, but I am curious, in more detail, why your family doesn't celebrate Easter? When you explain why you don't celebrate Christmas as we know it today, it makes perfect sense. But in regards to Easter, Paul's writing about "being all things to all people" comes to mind. In my limited understanding it seems that keeping Easter doesn't conflict with being a Torah observant Christian. I'd be curious to hear you expound more in a future video! And when I say "keeping Easter" I suppose I mean recognizing Christ's passion on Friday and celebrating his resurrection with family and church community on Sunday, not necessarily adopting the easter bunny and egg hunts. But I heard you when you said that celebrating Passover encompasses it all and is sufficient for you! I would not know because I have never truly celebrated the Passover, although I do feel inclined to do so more and more.
First fruits is actually the feast day that celebrates His resurrection, and it always falls on the Sunday after Passover (so often it falls on Easter, as well)! And while Passover isn't always on Friday (because of how the Hebrew calendar works) it is all about remembering our Savior's sacrifice that freed us from sin and death. So really, it's simply that, like Christmas, Easter is unnecessary for our family, because God had prepared the mode and days for remembering the death and resurrection of Christ long before they ever happened
@@ashleighnicolewilson Thank you Ashleigh! God bless! I'm so grateful for what you do and so eagerly anticipate all of your videos.
I’m kind of puzzled on how you/your church decides where to draw the line regarding the Law- you talk about eating clean, but not kosher, etc. It seems like segregation during menstruation and ritual bathing (and similar laws) would be hard to keep, but they are part of Torah, as well. You also speak about teaching in church. How do you decide/reconcile those choices? (I hope this doesn’t come off as combative, I don’t mean it to be. I don’t know any Torah observant Christians, and I find it really fascinating)
You are correct, some instructions are not only difficult, but impossible to keep, owing to the fact that there is not a temple. The good news is, we are simply doing what we can as we are able out of a desire to be obedient as a way to show our love to God. (1 John 5:2-4) We know we can’t do it perfectly, no one can, and that’s why we need Jesus! As far as teaching, there is no law against women teaching!
This is why Christians are not commanded to keep the Torah, it was for a different time. Ashleigh is right in that we don't have a temple. That is why I believe that being " Torah Observant" is not for today......you can't possibly keep all those laws that were instructed in the Old Testament.
What's that guys name of the 1800’s making up the bad stuff about Christmas and paganism? Would love to look into that..
Thanks for this crash course informative video of our faith :) love seeing Yeshua's heart in it too!
Hislop. So much of the info we’ve been taught about what’s “pagan” comes from his book (that has zero basis in fact or history). Sad, really.
@@ashleighnicolewilson thanks.. will definitely look into it! :)
❤️❤️ Psalm 119, Amen!
When your children come of age, will they go through confirmation or bar/bat mitzvah? Do you still take holy communion? If so, how often? Do you use holy water in your church services? Great video by the way. 😊😊
I had the same question about communion. 🙋♀️
I'm really curious if you are what they call "replacement theology" believers or what your view is of who Israel was in the Bible, vs now. Thanks! Informative video.
Definitely NOT. There are those who believe that Christians somehow replaced Israel as God's chosen people. Israel remains God's chosen, we are grafted IN to Israel, according to scripture.
Actually, no one believes in "replacement theology". As someone who believes in Covenant Theology, I get accused of it. However, it's a misunderstanding and an absolute insult. Israel is a type of the church, it pointed forward to it. The church did not replace Israel by any means.
Where is your congregation??
We don’t celebrate Christmas either. We do hold a memorial of Jesus death on Nisan 14 but don’t celebrate Easter. We believe that Jesus was the fulfilment of the law. Today we are under the law of love, Jesus said we should love Jehovah our God with our whole soul and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
I have a new question about your faith...do you celebrate holy communion?
thebestwillow I assume that this is Catholic?
You explained very well. The misconception is that you don't believe in Jesus its a struggle to explain due to the fact that many people do not know biblical history or there own history. Every believer needs to dive deep in to there own religion/church and Read the Bible if it doesn't align with God or Jesus exact words leave Egypt. The Holy Spirt will guide anyone who believes in (Jesus)Yahshua. Many Jews don't accept any who believe in Jesus. Some people don't realize that there are jews that believe and others (Christians) want to be disconnected from them. The answer ks in the middle if you love him do what he did. You CAN do all the feast and not be Jewish [Ruth]. That is a way of sanctificating yourself and prepare for his return. You are saved by Grace but to love him do what he did you can not go wrong his life was a template he observed all the feast. The real question is why don't you Keep? "If you love me Keep my commandments" Many more will wake up. Be bless everyone
What is the difference between your faith and being a Messianic Jew?
Some keep more jewish traditions as well but it really depends.
But mostly it because they’re Jewish and we are not
You're on a great path. I encourage you to look into Rabbi Tovia Singer.
What is the Torah?
The Torah is the first five books of the Bible ☺️
What you said in the beginning, if you believe in Jesus and that he died for us and our sins then we're on the same page but how we live our faith and worship I agree with that 100% We may belong to different religions but I think believing that should matter the most out of anything. But I don't think you need to read the bible to believe in the Lord. No hate just my opinion.
Your word is calling to me. I have often wondered why we don’t follow the Torah as Jesus did. Question -I’m a lesbian. What are your thoughts on homosexuality? I have studied the Bible and context of the time. Bottom line I am a Christian and Gos created me and loves me as I am.
I was actually married to a Jewish man in my 20s. I felt very close to God during the holiday celebrations. Some people in my family didn’t understand my marrying a Jewish man but my Grandfather, who extensively studied the Bible, said that Jesus was Jewish, we are born of the Jewish religion, and he thought we should do more studying of the Old Testament.
Excellent point on polygamy. I believe the exact same way . The historical narration is something we can learn from, but not always meant to copy. Yahovah made Adam and then Eve and took bones from Adam and gave to Eve. Adam would have had no bones left if he was a polygamist. 🤣
I just realized what you mean by Torah is to live under Jewish law or closer to it. Good on ya' if you want to do that. I always tell my kids, that there is only 1 heaven and hell issue and that is Jesus, the rest is Semantics and the bible tells us to work out our own salvation.
I didn’t catch the name of your new religion but I don’t celebrate Christmas either. I believe it is very pagan but I don’t judge others if they want to, I just can’t do it myself.
We just consider ourselves Christians, sometime we add ‘Torah observant’ to help clarify 😊
I wonder if it would be possible for you to post your Torah teachings from the services here on UA-cam every 6-8 weeks...
Um, probably?! Services are recorded, so I think i could get those clips!
@@ashleighnicolewilson I'm positive I'm not the only one who would love that!
So I don't believe in god or Jesus or any religion, I am a spiritual person but it has nothing to do with god and religion, and I know nothing of the bible, bearing that in mind, if you don't mind me asking, what's the difference between Judaism and Torah observant Christianity?
Jews are still waiting for the Messiah. Torah observant Christians believe that the Messiah did indeed come, and is Jesus.
From my understanding Jewish people do not believe Jesus was the Messiah, Torah observant Christians do
People who are Jewish follow the Old Testament of the Bible along with their oral law that they’ve passed down through many centuries. Jews believe the messiah who will save them, has yet to come. They do not believe Jesus is the messiah. Torah observant Christians believe Jesus is the messiah and has come to save us from our sins. Along with that, they follow the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Bible. Majority of Christians say we don’t have to follow that anymore but there are some, like Ashleigh, who see the importance and significance of living out the Christian Faith by loving God how He laid out He wants to be loved and worshipped- which is His Torah. I hope that brought some clarity. If not, let me know!
Ahh that makes sense! Thank you!
What's your believe on gay marriage?
Oh my gosh the sister wive comment ahahahahaha