Beth HaDerech; Messianic Jewish Congregation, Toronto, Canada

Emuna (Faith) in Mashiach

Tehellim 2:7 I will tell of the Chok (decree)… 2:12 Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon-be-kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. We need to understand that with regard to the question of logic versus faith, we have to realize that in the Hebrew Bible, logic and faith always work together. In the Hebrew Bible we encounter that we need to consider all things in the plain sense, in the practical level.? But also we need to consider that Faith (which is a Chok / Statute) is a higher level of relationship with our Creator. We understand what we can, but we also have to know that above all else, there is faith, and that God reveals and conceals things from those He chooses. As it is written in Devarim (Deuteronomy) 29:29 The secret things belong to HaShem our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this Torah. This is reflected in the meaning of the word in Hebrew for Chok (Statute) Every mitzvah has a purpose that adds meaning to our lives (believing and learning about Mashiach is a Mitzvah “commandment” above all others). The rationale of the Chok, however, is kept from us, demanding our unquestioned commitment, regardless...