The Jewish Life of the Messiah

“At a definite period of its history, Jesus of Nazareth, a Jew, spoke to and moved among Jews in Israel. It is absolutely necessary to view His life and teaching in all the surroundings of place, society, popular life, intellectual and religious development. This perspective forms not only the frame on which to set the picture of the Christ but the very background of the picture itself.”

- Dr. Alfred Edersheim: The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah (Paraphrased)

The basis of the study will be the four Gospel accounts of the Messiah’s life. These records of the Messiah’s life, speech, and actions will be studied simultaneously and harmonized into one continuous, chronological story. As a result, it is recommended for each student to use the textbook, A Harmony of the Gospels: NASB Version by Thomas and Gundry, in addition to the notes provided. Similar harmonies already owned by the student can be used. The Harmony of the Gospels textbook is available through retail stores and websites. We have ordered a limited quantity of these textbooks and will offer them at our cost of $15. When you register, please indicate that you want this book so we will have one for you while supplies last.

The Jewish Life of the Messiah is a class of approximately 32 sessions that will present a thorough look at Jesus the Messiah through the eyes of His First Century, Jewish contemporaries. New students are welcome and encouraged to join at any time during its presentation.

Your life will be changed forever as you drink in the glory of God, witness the magnificence of His Messiah, and examine His life and ministry from this important and unique point-of-view.

To register online to attend this class in person, please visit our contact us page, fill out the form, and select the check box for The Jewish Life of the Messiah. If you are unable to attend classes in person because you live outside of the Orange County area, you may follow along with us online following our first class on September 6th.

 

Class Information

When: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 to conclusion
Where: Fellowship Hall, Irvine Community Church
Address: 14804 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618 (Sand Canyon and I-5)
Cost: Except for a suggested donation of $25 for the class notebook and $15 for the textbook, there is no charge for the class. Free-will offerings may be made at any session to offset the ongoing costs of HaDavar.
Time: Morning Class—9:30 to 11:00 AM, Evening Class—7:00 to 8:30 PM
Questions: 949-559-1701 or HaDavar@hadavar.org
Teacher: Pastor Robert Morris, HaDavar Messianic Ministries

   

   

   

Robert Morris, Director of HaDavar Messianic Ministries and a Jewish believer in Jesus, will take you through the text comprehensively from a Jewish perspective.

   

   

   

How to Pray

Whether we happen to be new believers or those who have walked with the Lord for many years, our Heavenly Father has given us the joy and privilege of praying to Him. However, we all seem to struggle with this gift of prayer, often treating prayer less as a privilege to enjoy and more as a chore to neglect. When we do pray, distractions can easily crowd our minds, and our requests can become more about what we want than about what God wants. No wonder, then, that God would feel so distant when we pray.

So where should our focus be when we pray, and what should we ask for? This class will seek to recapture the joy and privilege of God-centered prayer, using Jesus’ own teaching on prayer as our inspiration and guide. As we explore the amazing depth of Jesus’ teaching on prayer, we’ll see how incorporating His teaching into how we pray will draw us nearer to the very heart of God and His glory. Be ready to dig deeply into God’s Word and see our lives transformed to be more like Christ as we learn to pray God’s way and for God’s glory. In this class, we’ll see how God invites us, through His Word, into an intimacy with Himself that goes beyond all that we can ask or think.

Are you ready to draw near to the heart of God through prayer? Are you ready to be on fire for the glory of God? Are you ready to leave behind mediocre and selfish prayers and rise up as a prayer warrior for the Kingdom of God? Then join us on Wednesday night, where we’ll have Jesus Himself be our teacher through His Word.

Class Information

When: Wednesdays, January 18th to conclusion
Where: Fellowship Hall, Irvine Community Church
Address: 14804 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618 (Sand Canyon and I-5)
Cost: Other than the cost of materials, the class is free of charge. To offset the additional costs of HaDavar, a free-will offering may be made at each session.
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Questions: 949-559-1701 or HaDavar@hadavar.org
Teacher: Micah Chung, M. Div.

   

   

A pianist with a passion for putting God's Word to music, Micah Chung has been involved in music ministry for almost a decade.  He has taught English in China and previously served as youth minister at a Chinese Baptist Church in Orange County. In 2010 he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary.  Micah loves helping others glorify God through worship that is heartfelt and grounded in theological truth.

   

   

   

Intermediate Modern Conversational Hebrew

This class focuses on Hebrew fundamentals, learning the aleph-bet (the Hebrew Alphabet), learning basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. You will learn to read short paragraphs geared toward your level of skill and passages from the bible in Hebrew. Since Modern Hebrew is printed without vowels, you will be quickly acclimated to printed Hebrew without vowels so that you will be able to be proficient. The students also present dialogues on a regular basis to encourage development of their verbal skills.

In addition, you will watch films about Israel, and Israeli culture. Holidays are incorporated into the lectures, including discussions about the history of the holidays, songs sung during the holidays and foods eaten during the holidays.

Your understanding of the Bible will deepen as you read and understand the original language God used to bring His revelation to man. Your appreciation for and comprehension of the Jewish people and the modern State of Israel will expand and be illuminated as you study this miraculously preserved language.

Class Information
Class enrollment is limited to the first 20 registrants.
When: Thursdays, January 5th to March 29th
Where: Office Classroom, Irvine Community Church
Address: 14804 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618 (Sand Canyon and I-5)
Cost:$130 for the 13 class Beginning Hebrew series. Tuition payable to Racheli Morris when class begins. For notebook donation, please make checks payable to ICC/HaDavar.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Questions: 949-559-1701 or HaDavar@hadavar.org
Teacher: Racheli Morris, M. Ed.

Racheli Morris, M.Ed. received her masters from Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. She specialized in teaching Hebrew to non-native speakers who immigrated to Israel. In order to teach Hebrew outside Israel, Racheli did an additional year of training in techniques for Hebrew education, including Jewish studies and culture. In 2002, Racheli began teaching Hebrew in the United States. She was part of the experiment in new teaching theories in Hebrew for students. She incorporates the three leading methodologies of Hebrew learning in her teaching. Her classes use a combination of regular dialogues, reading short stories with questions to test reading comprehension, writing short essays to promote fluency, all the while incorporating grammar lessons. She was also the author of a monthly column in Jewish magazines writing about Jewish traditions. Racheli has been an educator since 1994 and has been an instructor at UCI for six years.

   

   

   

Introduction to Apologetics

Why do you believe what you believe? What evidence or reasons can you show to validate your worldview? How do you know what you believe is true? Apologetics is the study that shows how and why the Christian faith is grounded in truth through reasons and evidences which bring down the walls of unbelief, skepticism, and uncertainty.

As Christians we should have compelling and grounded answers for our own intellectual integrity as well as sharing with non-believers. Here is an opportunity for you to know how Christianity is grounded in history, science, philosophy, and reality. Learn the truth claims of Christianity and how you can be intellectually justified. We will discuss how the philosophical underpinnings of the Christian faith make sense and are compelling for the rational person.

The class is meant for the Christian and non-Christian who hopes to deepen his understanding of why and how Christians believe the things they do. Topics include biblical, scientific, philosophical, theological, experiential, and cultural apologetics. The class will benefit all who are seeking, struggling, or even skeptical. It will especially benefit those with teenage children who will be subjected to the pervasive pluralistic worldviews in a secular and postmodern culture.

Apologetics allows direct access to Jesus by removing intellectual barriers. Learn how Christianity corresponds with reality better than any other worldview or set of beliefs.

 

Class Information

When: Thursdays, January 5th to conclusion
Where: Fellowship Hall, Irvine Community Church
Address: 14804 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618 (Sand Canyon and I-5)
Cost: Other than the cost of materials, the class is free of charge. To offset the additional costs of HaDavar, a free-will offering may be made at each session.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Questions: 949-559-1701 or HaDavar@hadavar.org
Teacher: Jeremy David Livermore, M.A.

   

   

   

Jeremy Livermore received his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He hosts the Apologetics radio show weekly on 99.5 fm KKLA, writes articles, and speaks on apologetics internationally.

   

   

   

   

Jewish Outreach

The Bible is clear about our relationship to the Jewish people. As early as Genesis 12, God makes a covenant with the Jewish people through Abraham. God’s “foreign policy” as it comes to Israel is clear when He says: “I will bless him who blesses you and I will curse them who curse you”.

The best way to bless the Jewish people is by giving them the gift of the Gospel. But we must realize that sharing our faith with Jewish people requires different approaches and methods.

The “Jewish Outreach Class” is designed to equip believers to share with their Jewish friends and family members in a sensitive yet non-compromising way. Topics for this 10 session class will include:

• A Brief Survey of Jewish History
• Jewish Demographics
• Who Are The Jewish People? (who is a Jew, Gentile, Christian, Messianic Jew, Spiritual Jew and more)
• The Gospel to the Jewish People: Why?
• The Gospel to the Jewish People: How? (Misconceptions, Objections, Unacceptable Doctrines)
• Messianic Prophecies
• Gospel Presentation from the Tanakh
• Terminology
• Role playing

 

Class Information

When: Wednesdays, January 4th to conclusion
Where: Office Classroom, Irvine Community Church
Address: 14804 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618 (Sand Canyon and I-5)
Cost: Other than the cost of materials, the class is free of charge. To offset the additional costs of HaDavar, a free-will offering may be made at each session.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Questions: 949-559-1701 or HaDavar@hadavar.org
Teacher: Olivier J. Melnick, Missionary, Chosen People Ministries

   

   

   

Olivier Melnick's passion is to see Jewish people throughout the world receive Yeshua as their promised Messiah. He serves in Southern California as part of the Chosen People Ministries staff. He and Ellen have two children, J.D. and Klaire.