The "Grafted-In" Story
The "Grafted-In" Symbol
has reportedly been discovered, in recent years, on pottery in the Jerusalem area, believed to date from the 2nd Century A.D.
Some experts have concluded that it was an identifying mark of the early Jewish Believers in Yeshua as a symbol that tied
together their traditions and faith in a growing Messianic community.
This sign
speaks of the process that is taking place in the lives of both Jew and Gentile. Even though the original branches were broken
off and the wild olive shoot grafted in, it is a reminder that now Adonai is grafting back in the original branches and bringing
His people Israel back to Himself!
The Menorah at the top represents the Torah,
the fulfillment of the promises to Abraham and that special calling to the people of Israel. The Magen David is a symbol of
the kingdom and a reminder that the son of David, Yeshua the King, will sit on the throne of David. The fish has a rich history
of identification with the believer. It was a common symbol for believers because the Greek word for fish (ICHTHYS) was used
as an acronym for "Yeshua, Son of God, Savior".
This three-part design
beautifully illustrates the truth of Romans 11:17-18, that all believers are grafted into the Jewish Root through faith in
Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel, the Fulfiller of the Torah and the rightful King in the line of David.
You will notice that the symbol is "One" - completely fused together. The middle wall of
partition has indeed been broken down and both Jew and Gentile can now come to the Lord and be reconciled through His Atonement.
As the Lord is grafting us together and making us one people in Messiah, we hope this symbol will inspire believers to share
their faith.
Shalom,
The Olive Branch
