The Holy One, blessed be He, created the world with us— all man and the Jewish people—in His mind. As the prophet Isaiah declares, God “formed us in the womb” (Isaiah 44:2), and the Scriptures affirm that “Before He made the earth, the Lord had us in mind, set His love upon us” (Ephesians 1:4, paraphrased). From the very beginning, God desired intimate fellowship with Adam and Eve, walking with them in Gan Eden (the Garden of Eden).
But when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God by eating from the Tree of Knowledge, sin entered the world. This was exactly what God had warned against. The consequence was separation—breaking the holy relationship between mankind and God, just as the Torah teaches that sin distances us from the presence of the Holy One.
Because God is both loving and righteous, He cannot overlook sin. The Torah clearly teaches, “the soul that sins shall die” (Genesis 2:17), and so humanity came under judgment. God’s righteous anger was upon us because sin brings death and separation from God.
Yet in His great love and mercy, God did not abandon His people. He chose to redeem us through a way that would restore our relationship with Him. God sent His only Son, Yeshua (Jesus), to become fully human, to live a perfect Jewish life under the Torah, and to offer Himself as the ultimate korban (sacrifice) on our behalf.
Yeshua bore the judgment that we deserved, paying the price for our sins once and for all. Through Him, God made a way for us to be reconciled to Him—not by our own works or sacrifices, but by His grace and mercy. This is the fulfilment of the promises God made through the prophets—the Messiah who brings healing and restoration.
As Isaiah 53 says, “He was pierced for our transgressions… by His wounds we are healed.” God’s plan was always to bring us back to Himself, to renew His covenant of love with His people.
We have nothing to add to God’s perfect sacrifice—He has done everything for us. Through Yeshua (Jesus), God’s only Son, the price for our sins has been fully paid. Now, we can confidently return to the presence of the Holy One by simply believing in Yeshua and asking Him to forgive us for not trusting Him sooner for our reconciliation with God.
As John 3:15-18 teaches—the beautiful “Love of God” passage—God’s love for the world, including the Jewish people, is so great that He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life:
“That everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life… For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3:15-18, NIV)
God’s desire is not judgment, but salvation and restoration. By faith in Yeshua, we are forgiven, made whole, and welcomed back into a loving relationship with the Holy One.
Summary
1. Created for Relationship
- Genesis 1:26-27 — God created man in His image.
- Psalm 8:4-5 — Humanity’s special place in God’s creation.
- Isaiah 42:5 — God as Creator of all.
- Jeremiah 31:3 — God’s everlasting love for His people.
- John 1:14 — The Word became flesh, showing God’s desire to dwell with humanity.
2. The Problem: Separation
- Genesis 3 — The Fall and introduction of sin.
- Isaiah 59:2 — Sin separates man from God.
- Psalm 51:5 — Sin is inherent from birth.
- Romans 3:23 — “All have sinned.”
- Romans 6:23 — The wages of sin is death.
- Ecclesiastes 7:20 — No one is righteous on their own.
3. God’s Promise of Redemption
- Genesis 3:15 — The first prophecy of the Messiah (the “Seed” to crush the serpent).
- Deuteronomy 18:15 — A prophet like Moses will come.
- Psalm 22 — Messianic Psalm describing suffering.
- Isaiah 7:14 — The virgin birth prophecy.
- Isaiah 9:6-7 — Titles of the coming Messiah.
- Jeremiah 31:31-34 — Promise of a new covenant.
- Micah 5:2 — Birthplace of the Messiah.
4. God’s Solution: Jesus Christ
- John 1:1,14 — Jesus as the Word, fully God and fully man.
- Matthew 5:17 — Jesus fulfils the Torah.
- Romans 5:8 — God’s love demonstrated through Christ’s death.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — Jesus made sin for us.
- Hebrews 9:12-14 — Jesus as the perfect high priest and sacrifice.
- Isaiah 53 — The suffering servant prophecy fulfilled in Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 — The death and resurrection of Jesus.
5. Our Response: Faith and Repentance
- Ephesians 2:8-9 — Salvation by grace through faith, not works.
- Acts 3:19 — Call to repentance.
- Romans 10:9-10 — Confession and belief for salvation.
- John 14:16-17 — The gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Galatians 5:22-23 — The fruit of the Spirit in a believer’s life.
- James 2:17 — Faith demonstrated through works.
6. The Promise: Eternal Life
- John 3:16 — God’s promise of eternal life.
- John 5:24 — Eternal life begins now with faith in Jesus.
- Romans 8:15-17 — Adoption as God’s children.
- 1 John 5:11-13 — Assurance of eternal life through Jesus.
- Revelation 21:3-4 — The promise of a new heaven and new earth, eternal dwelling with God.
Additional Study Notes and Themes
- The Role of the Torah and Prophets:
- Psalm 119 — The beauty and power of God’s Torah.
- Luke 24:27 — Jesus explains the Scriptures about Himself.
- Romans 15:4 — Scripture brings hope and encouragement.
- Messiah’s Dual Nature:
- Fully God and fully human (Philippians 2:6-8).
- Born Jewish, fulfilling Jewish law perfectly (Galatians 4:4-5).
- God’s Covenant and Faithfulness:
- Genesis 17:7 — Covenant with Abraham.
- Exodus 19:5-6 — Israel as God’s treasured people.
- Hebrews 8:6-13 — Jesus as mediator of a better covenant.
Now, we can confidently return to the presence of the Holy One by simply believing in Yeshua and asking Him to forgive us for not trusting Him sooner for our reconciliation with God.
As John 3:15-18 teaches—the beautiful “Love of God” passage—God’s love for the world, including the Jewish people, is so great that He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life:
“That everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life… For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3:15-18, NIV)
God’s desire is not judgment, but salvation and restoration. By faith in Yeshua, we are forgiven, made whole, and welcomed back into a loving relationship with the Holy One.
Here’s a simple and heartfelt Prayer of Faith that you can pray to respond to God’s love and receive salvation through Yeshua (Jesus):
Prayer of Faith in Yeshua (Jesus) to Receive Yeshua as your saviour.
Holy One,
I come before You with a humble heart.
I believe that You sent Your Son, Yeshua, to save me.
I admit that I have not always trusted You or followed Your ways.
Please forgive me for my sins and for not believing in Yeshua for my salvation.
Thank You for dying on the cross for me and rising again to reconcile me to You and give me new life.
Right now, I choose to believe in Yeshua as my Lord and Saviour.
Please come into my life, fill me with Your Holy Spirit,
and help me to live for You from this day forward.
Thank You for Your love, Your mercy, and the promise of eternal life.
In Yeshua’s name, Amen.