THE

SHOFAR

of

The Association of Messianic Congregations
 

 

 

 


Issue 7

Sivan-Tammuz  5767  *  June  2007

We believe in Moses, the Prophets & Yeshua the Messiah!!

The Association of Messianic Congregations
5002 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711
Email:
Office@MessianicAssociation.org

Phone: (520) 326-2020


Visit our Central Website! http://www.messianicassociation.org
Visit our European Website! http://www.amceurope.org
European Office Email:
contact@amceurope.org

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* CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS, RABBIS, PASTORS: PLEASE PROMOTE THIS TEACHING TOOL AMONG YOUR FLOCK *

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SUMMER
CONFERENCE
INFO
BELOW
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SHOFAR MENU

WE BELIEVE: Satan and Demons   * Norman Manzon *

RULES OF INTERPRETATION   * Dr. David L. Cooper *

THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL IN THE CHURCH AGE
*  Steven C. Ger  *

HELP ME UNDERSTAND, PLEASE!  *  David Brickner  *

MESSIANIC ROOTS: Michael Solomon Alexander
*  Dr. Alan Poyner-Levison  *

AMC EUROPE CONFERENCE REPORT  
*  Dr. Alan Poyner-Levison  *

 

 

THE PRAYER CLOSET

??? WHAT'S SO FUNNY !!!

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES: MORE KOSHER LINKS

AMC SUMMER MESSIANIC CONFERENCE INFORMATION

SPECIAL INVITATION

CD's FROM PAST AMC CONFERENCES

AGAINST HERESY

RECOMMENDED BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES

BLOWING OUR SHOFAR
 

* SPECIAL FEATURE *
 


In honor of the 59th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem on June 5, 1967, the AMC presents
 

"HATIKVAH" RECORDING BY
BERGEN-BELSEN INMATES, 1945


Y
ou may have to paste this link into your browser:
http://www.hadassah.org/page
frame.asp?section=news&page=
Hatikvah.html&header=per&size=0

The Declaration

of Israel's Independence,

May 14, 1948


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WE BELIEVE: Satan and Demons
Part 1: The Nature and Positions of Satan and His Demons
* Norman Manzon, Editor *
This is our seventh study in a series that provides scriptural underpinnings
for each of the points in our AMC doctrinal statement.
To view our study,
enter here.
 

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HERMENEUTICS: The Science of Understanding the Bible

SOME BASIC RULES OF INTERPRETATION

* Dr. David L. Cooper *

"The purpose which we should cherish is to learn exactly what is said,
to arrive at the precise idea of the inspired writer." - D. L. Cooper, Rules of Interpretation

 
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THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL IN THE CHURCH AGE:
Theological and Practical Considerations for the Church
Part 1: The Remnant in Judaism and the Scriptures
*  Steven C. Ger, Th.M.  *

Director, Sojourner Ministries

"...to demonstrate the faithfulness of God." Enter.

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 HELP ME UNDERSTAND, PLEASE!
*  David Brickner  *
Executive Director of Jews for Jesus

"When someone makes an appeal for Christians
to show their love for Jewish people...."

Enter

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MESSIANIC ROOTS:
Michael Solomon Alexander

* Dr. Alan Poyner-Levison, European Director *

"The church he built in Jerusalem, Christ Church, is still at the heart of evangelism."

Enter

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AMC EUROPEAN CONFERENCE REPORT

*  Dr. Alan Levison-Poyner  *

European Director

Enter

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THE PRAYER CLOSET

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much - James 5:16
Prayers and praises welcomed. Please see Guidelines on Prayer Closet page.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving - Psalm 100:4

 

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An old Jewish man went to the races....

??? WHAT'S SO FUNNY !!!

Enter at your own risk!

 

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MORE KOSHER LINKS: Understanding the Times

"The men of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel needed
to do
" - 1 Chronicles 12:32


*  You may need to paste some of these links into your browser *
 

Amazing Video on Israeli News on Israeli Messianic Believers (English subtitles).
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6244392868781886952

U.S., Israel Prep for Strike on Iran Nuclear (?)
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=13043

Hamas Captures “King’s Ransom” of Intelligence in Gaza Coup
http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=4309

Photo Essay: Herod’s Tomb Discovered in Gush Etzion
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/122397

Arabs Lay Refugee Problem at Arab Doorstep:
* *  Historical Arab Quotations * *
http://www.eretzyisroel.org/~jkatz/quotes.html

Paul Liberman of IMJA New Publisher
http://www.messianictimes.com/AboutUs.php

Israel Pleased with New French President
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?
tabid=178&nid=12635


Author Claims Bible Made Irrelevant in Israeli Schools
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?
tabid=178&nid=12492


Jewish Theological Seminary Welcomes Homosexuals
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/121958


30-50 Million Pages of Holocaust Documents to Be Publicized
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/121805

Chassidic Makeovers: “It Isn’t a Mitva to Be Ugly”
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?
tabid=178&nid=11943

     
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AMC MESSIANIC CONFERENCE

" Shepherding In Messiah’s Love "
 

Hampton, VA - July 16 to 18, 2007
near Newport News
*   *   *
Monday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 18
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Designed to equip leaders & volunteers in Messianic congregations, our three day conference will be focused on building healthy, Messiah centered Messianic Jewish congregations.

* * * When you register with Hampton Inn and Suites, ask for the AMC group rate * * *
and check on their shuttle bus schedule between the hotel and the airport.

* * * Check our Conference Web Page for the most up to date information. * * * 
 

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*  *  *  SPECIAL INVITATION  *  *  *

You are cordially invited to attend the conference of The Lausanne Consultation
on Jewish Evangelism, which will be held in Hungary from August 19-24, 2007. 
Further information may be obtained at this
Link.
 

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* * *   CD's FROM PAST AMC CONFERENCES!   * * *
 

Missed the AMC LA 2006 Conference?
Don’t miss the CD set!

> Handling Controversial Subjects in the Body
> Justice and Judgment
> Living in the Truth
> Knowing God
> Messianic Judaism: How God Views Us
> Rightly Dividing Yeshua's Comments on Purity
> True and False Treasures
> Fulfilled in Messiah's Love for Israel
> Fulfilled in Messiah's Light for Israel
> The Mosaic Laws
> The Remnant of Israel

To receive this CD - in MP3 format only -
donate or send $20.00 plus shipping
- your estimate - to:
AMC, 5002 E. 4th. St., Tucson, AZ 85711

Inquiries: 520-326-2020 or
President@MessianicAssociation.org
 

Missed the AMC 2005 Conference?
Don’t miss this CD set either!

Containing 6 CDs with major topics such as:

> Why The Good News Must Be to the Jew first.

> Why There Must be Messianic Congregations

> Why Gentile Believers Must Be Involved in Messianic Congregations

> Why the Messianic Movement Must
Have a Jewish New Covenant Orientation

> The Two House Theory

> Messianic Identity


6 CDs for only $29.95
in the USA
or £15
in the UK and Europe
 

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AGAINST HERESY  *

These articles appear on the AMC web site
or have appeared in previous editions of The Shofar.

* RECOMMENDED BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES *

  • AMC Web Site
    Messianic Studies by AMC Leaders
    and Supporters

     

  • Ariel Ministries
    Over two hundred studies in many formats
    by Dr. Fruchtenbaum and associates

     

  • Biblical Research Society
    Hermeneutics and other first rate studies by
    Dr. David L. Cooper and Burl Haynie

     

  • E-sword
    A marvelous, multifaceted, free,
    easy to use, downloadable
    Bible study program
     

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