Why We Celebrate the Jewish Holidays.
As a Messianic Jewish Congregation we believe it is important that we maintain our Jewish identity in celebrating the holidays and in our lifestyles. Of course, we realize that that expression can be seen in various levels in our different homes and even among messianic congregations across this nation and around the world. Why is it important? First, because we are a Jewish congregation. So it is quite normal for Jewish people to live as Jews.
But more importantly, we recognize the spiritual benefit and blessing in observing G-d’s word in celebrating the holidays. G-d had a reason for each holiday. We need to understand that reason so that we can enjoy the benefit of celebration. We find it a joy not a burden to be able to follow G-d’s word in these areas. These things are an outward expression of what G-d has done in our hearts.
Third, as believers in Yeshua, we want to follow His example and the example of His disciples. They all lived an observant Jewish lifestyle. Yeshua and his disciples never stopped being Jewish. Neither do we have to.