Is God’s Law only for ethnic Israel? Scripture repeatedly states there is one law for the native‑born Israelite and the sojourner. This teaching traces this theme through Deuteronomy 4 and Isaiah 2 and 56, showing that the Torah was intended as wisdom for all nations. Those who join themselves to YHWH are expected to keep His Sabbath and covenant.
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In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Shelach, we see how, in Numbers 15:15-16, the Torah was given to everyone. It is one law for all, both the stranger/sojourner and the native born Israelite.
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This teaching responds to the claim that Gentiles are 'freed from Jewish law.' It shows that Gentile believers are grafted into Israel and invited to keep YHWH’s commandments alongside natural-born Israelites.
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This study of the Jerusalem Council explains the circumcision controversy, the four prohibitions, and the meaning of the Apostolic Decree for Gentile believers. It shows how Peter, James, and Paul upheld salvation by grace while expecting ongoing obedience to God's law, including Moses being read every Sabbath.
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In All That I Have Commanded You, we explore whether Yeshua commanded his disciples to teach the Torah to the nations. By examining Matthew 28:19–20 in context with Matthew 5:17–19, we show that the Great Commission includes teaching God’s commandments. Key Scriptures: Matthew 28:19–20; Matthew 5:17–19; Deuteronomy 4:5–8; Isaiah 2:2–4 Takeaway: Yeshua’s Great Commission continues the Torah’s mission to bring God’s instruction to all nations. Hashtags: #AllThatIHaveCommanded #119Ministries
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