As I see it, when a person is one with Messiah - that person is no longer a gentile nor a Jew - but a son or daughter of the Most High. A 'gentile' implies 'pagan' ie: of the nations and when one is with Messiah - they are no longer a 'pagan' but a reborn son/daughter of the Most High. Consider Ruth who was a Moabite, yet the ancestor of king David and Messiah - yet she was Israel. Both Jew and gentile were grafted in when Matthew 21:43 is considered.
I try and understand why some Messianics spell God as G_d. I have seen this many times, however I thought it was clear that it was originally a Germanic pagan title for 'diety' which was adopted by later Christians. I see by definition - the Most High, El-Elyon in Hebrew as the Father in heaven, however the Truth that is I Am that I Am is beyond ordinary human definition, and at times I doubt some names ascribed as being His - but just mans definitions - attributions; however by Principles we can understand Him, ie: Eternal Good, Eternal Truth, Eternal Love, Eternal Rightousness, Eternal Freedom etc...
I don't believe as some more radical Messianic Jews have tried to enforce - that we are to keep the 613 commandments in the OT. I believe most of these were nailed on the cross, however the 10 commandments reflect the Eternal Nature and Character of the Most High. In addition, in Isaiah when the new heaven and earth is spoken of; it is clear that the cycle of 7 of the Father in heaven will be kept as Shabbat, where 'all mankind' will come before Him on the 7th day; and kosher diet will be kept and no unclean thing will be before Him.
Regarding feasts - I would rather keep feasts then the pagan holidays of Christmas and easter, however one must honor the intent of another persons heart to honor Messiah because that is all they know and they are doing so from their heart - even though its the wrong time/day - they don't know any better and Messiah honors the intent of their heart. I am in 2 minds about the 'requirement' of keeping all the feasts after the Cross. I believe Paul was speaking of them when he stated 'let no one judge you regarding the Sabbath 'days' - plural, not 'the' Sabbath day - singular. However I do not believe he was condoning we should eat unclean foods - and if he was - then according to the scripture he would be wrong if that was the case, however I believe he was being misquoted and was speaking in the context of 'within a kosher diet'. I still find it desirable to honor the Most High in keeping feasts - some of them, by choice - however although not required it is nice to do so, and not to detract from what Messiah did for us. I believe including Messiah in them would honor Him and the Father ...
At the end of the day, Messiah said the Truth sets you free - and He came to make us complete - and that our joy is complete. If these elements are not occurring, then something is missing and a re-alignment and at-one-ment with Him is necessary as I see it.
I try and understand why some Messianics spell God as G_d. I have seen this many times, however I thought it was clear that it was originally a Germanic pagan title for 'diety' which was adopted by later Christians. I see by definition - the Most High, El-Elyon in Hebrew as the Father in heaven, however the Truth that is I Am that I Am is beyond ordinary human definition, and at times I doubt some names ascribed as being His - but just mans definitions - attributions; however by Principles we can understand Him, ie: Eternal Good, Eternal Truth, Eternal Love, Eternal Rightousness, Eternal Freedom etc...
I don't believe as some more radical Messianic Jews have tried to enforce - that we are to keep the 613 commandments in the OT. I believe most of these were nailed on the cross, however the 10 commandments reflect the Eternal Nature and Character of the Most High. In addition, in Isaiah when the new heaven and earth is spoken of; it is clear that the cycle of 7 of the Father in heaven will be kept as Shabbat, where 'all mankind' will come before Him on the 7th day; and kosher diet will be kept and no unclean thing will be before Him.
Regarding feasts - I would rather keep feasts then the pagan holidays of Christmas and easter, however one must honor the intent of another persons heart to honor Messiah because that is all they know and they are doing so from their heart - even though its the wrong time/day - they don't know any better and Messiah honors the intent of their heart. I am in 2 minds about the 'requirement' of keeping all the feasts after the Cross. I believe Paul was speaking of them when he stated 'let no one judge you regarding the Sabbath 'days' - plural, not 'the' Sabbath day - singular. However I do not believe he was condoning we should eat unclean foods - and if he was - then according to the scripture he would be wrong if that was the case, however I believe he was being misquoted and was speaking in the context of 'within a kosher diet'. I still find it desirable to honor the Most High in keeping feasts - some of them, by choice - however although not required it is nice to do so, and not to detract from what Messiah did for us. I believe including Messiah in them would honor Him and the Father ...
At the end of the day, Messiah said the Truth sets you free - and He came to make us complete - and that our joy is complete. If these elements are not occurring, then something is missing and a re-alignment and at-one-ment with Him is necessary as I see it.