Restoration: A Messianic Synagogue In Seattle

In the community (ekklesia) of the Living God, all leaders must follow the service model laid out in the Torah and by Paul in 1 Timothy 3. It is important to avoid the benefaction model of Ancient Rome, which was based on personal gain and instead use our position as a platform to serve others. The ultimate goal is to become humble servants, rather than behaving like Gentile Lords. This is the "Great Mystery of Godliness" that all followers of Yeshua must keep in mind, as it is crucial to lead by serving others. Watch the message today!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/w5z28jf#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

It is not necessary to be extraordinary or "extra-ordinary" to influence others. In fact, you can achieve this through ordinariness. Living a life of "faithfulness and love and holiness, with sound judgment," and striving to lead a peaceful and quiet life while embodying godliness and respectfulness are the keys to influencing others. It is important to be mindful of your outward conduct and how others perceive you, including those who may be outside of your immediate circle.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/8bzy5bw#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

In 1 Timothy 2, Paul advised Timothy to live with godliness and respect towards everyone. He emphasized the superiority of Yeshua over Artemis in Ephesus, a city dominated by the Temple of Artemis, without ever mentioning her name. Paul warned Timothy that having bad character, even when doing things right, leads to doing everything wrong and having a false sense of righteousness. As Bonhoeffer said, we have to create communities that "Dare To Be Sinners" so we can lead other "great and desperate sinners" back to God. Learn more in this weeks message “Dare To Be A Sinner.”Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/b6yb5kd#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Paul had a realization long before the Oral Torah was codified. He understood that man-made rules are not Torah. While customs, traditions, guidelines, and rules are not inherently bad, they become problematic when people add their own man-made rules to God's commandments and treat them as equal to the Written Torah. Paul found that Messiah is the goal of the Torah and that Yeshua's words are given as Torah! Let us show you how in this weeks message!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/knvm4px#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

In a world where social media has made it challenging to distinguish between real and self-proclaimed experts, it's important to choose battles wisely. Paul's advice to Timothy on fighting the good fight against those misusing the Torah to harm people in Ephesus is a reminder to stand up for what's right without getting caught up in unnecessary conflicts. Let us show you how in the first message in a new series on 1 Timothy called "The Good Fight."Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/nygzm4b#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Everyone knows the Jewish people are chosen by God, but most, including most Jewish people themselves, do not know the purpose of this chosenness. The truth is that we are chosen to make the God of Israel known to the nations. Through Yeshua, Gentiles are also chosen for the same purpose - to make God known. If you want to make a difference watch this weeks message "Make A Difference."Link: https://subsplash.com/restoration/media/mi/+8563bbq#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

The more you learn to live in freedom, the easier it becomes to discover your God-given identity. It's not just about what we feel and think about ourselves, but our identity as defined by the One who created us and formed us in our mother's womb. God knows us better because He made us with certain things in mind for us to be and do. Watch "Discover Identity" as we explore redemption through Yeshua and find your true self.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/m3vmr99#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Humans were made to not be alone, we were created for relationships and connection God and with other people. Having other people in their lives to share experiences, joys, and struggles is crucial for mental, emotional and spiritul well-being. Being a part of a local community where people are seeking to grow in love of God and others is more important than ever! We believe everyone belongs in the family of God and now is a great time for you to "Find Community." Watch the message today and jump in!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/3322hzs#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

God's promises always come with a guaranteed outcome, unlike human promises. We were designed to be different, and this uniqueness is meant to give hope to those searching for their identity. This started with the Jewish people and was extended to the Gentiles through Yeshua. We want to help people know God and find their idenity in Him.Link: #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Rabbi Matt shares the wisdom he gained from his father as the Rosenberg family celebrates Rabbi David Rosenberg's 34 years of ministry and his retirement. Rabbi Matt also talks about Jacob, commonly known as James, and the ancient way of wisdom that he writes about in his letter to Jewish followers of his brother, Yeshua. Check out “Lessons from My Father and The Brother of Jesus” available today!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/ht2t6sm#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Bread symbolizes provision in Judaism. The Apostle Paul emphasized showing gratitude to Jews in Jerusalem for bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles. We need to care for Messianic Jews in Jerusalem, empowering them to share the Gospel throughout Israel among both Jews and Gentiles.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/pnyddr3#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

It's really important to understand the difference between sympathy and empathy when we interact with others. While sympathy is more about feeling sorry for someone, empathy is about understanding what they're going through and connecting with them on a deeper level. As followers of God, we should strive to show empathy to others just as He shows mercy to those who don't deserve it. If you're interested in learning more about empathy, we highly recommend watching "The End," the final message in our Jonah series.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/ms9hpvy#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

God's provision is always better than anything we can provide for ourselves. Even in uncomfortable seasons, we should trust in Him. God will work in all things to get and keep our attention. His desire is to free us from the limitations of our man-made shelters and give us something better: His provisions for us.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/sv27tgn#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Being close to God can help us find goodness even in the worst situations. Mastering our anger means recognizing the difference between good and bad anger, finding the goodness of God in every season of our lives. Watch "The Good Life" as we explore God's goodness and anger in the stories of Cain, Jonah, and the prodigal son. Through their examples we can learn to master our anger and no longer let it control us.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/yyd5pz7#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

It's funny how we tend to compare ourselves to the best people in the Bible, even though they don't always have the most admirable traits. We often ignore the negative qualities of these characters and fail to acknowledge that we possess them as well. This self-righteous attitude leads us to make unfair judgments about ourselves, others, and even God. Instead, what if we learn to have faith in God, who always judges justly? Let us show you how in this weeks message, "Unjust Judgments" part 10 of our Jonah series!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/7hbsbsg#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

God's plan from the beginning was to separate the Jewish people from the nations, so that they could be a blessing to those nations. As a result, the Jewish people have the privilege of welcoming everyone to the family of God, regardless of their background. The God of Jonah and Peter is calling you back to Himself today. His desire is to save all people, Jews and Gentiles alike, who call on the name of Yeshua. Watch Part 9 of our Jonah series, "Same God & Mission", today!Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/fgk87x7#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

So many people seem to be exhausted and drained personally and with all that is happening in the world around us. If there's anyone who deserves to feel that way, it's God. He made promises to people who often forget to remember them. Yet, God continues to keep his word to a forgetful people. In today's message we talk about not losing hope, especially when you are exhausted, because we serve "A God Who Never Grows Weary."Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/hxrtrr5#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

You’ve heard it said, “Mercy is for the weak”, but we say, “It takes great strength to repsond to hard things with mercy!” It's natural for us to feel anger and seek revenge when we are wronged. However, if we consider the mercy that God has shown us, which was undeserved, why would we want anyone to do something to earn mercy? If you're interested in learning more about the way of mercy, check out this week's message.Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/3ryd4ym#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

It's interesting how having knowledge and insight doesn't always translate into applying it to our own lives. The story of Jonah is a great example of this, where he was unable to apply wisdom to himself while in the belly of the fish. It's a reminder for all of us to be self-aware and apply what we know to better our own lives. Watch "Under To Sea" to learn an important Hebrew word that helps us submit to God's wisdom and apply wisdom to ourselves. Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/x3td3b8#thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle