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Testimonies: What does it mean to be a Jew?

Now I am not a Jew but my belief is that i am of the dispersed which makes me your brother,even-tho are houses be separate(EZE 37) we will be joined someday(do not we both show blood in the face).So let me respond to this as your brother who is 40 something.And to me it means seeking God and his word as best we can, it means loving the law as best we can it means shining a light on sin not just lighting candles.It means helping others full time not just once a year Tu B'Shevat,as best you can.Everything in the law points the way.and to me that way is Christ.Christ does not destroy Judaism he fulfills it.And to me all the prophets pointed to him and all the law.Being a Jew should mean that your heart as well as your body is circumcised.Now i am having just a little trouble understanding why my brothers reject Christ but I know there is certain that always cause trouble,as you may even consider me one of them.But from what I know of the Old Testament the law and the prophets is that Christ has fulfilled every requirement and the ones you do not believe he did,He has promised to when he returns.So to recap being a Jew or of Israel means being one who can be used of God, not use God.And if I be not of Israel where are they?

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