The Messianic Feast

Initial Note from Matt:

Thanks… FYI… that may be the best theological book I’ve read in 20 years—and that says a lot, as I read 3–5 books per week! 🙂 I loved your book! We’ll talk soon, as your book leaves me with many questions… and that is a good thing!

Later, Matt added:

This book amazed me and left me in awe! I have not received such a wonderful scriptural revelation in 20 years. Mr. Tennent has truly done his research here—laying out and building truth upon truth, just as the scriptures say: “line upon line, precept upon precept.” He builds an undeniable case in my heart and mind for this precious, refreshing, and religiously freeing truth about our Lord’s true intention for what many refer to as The Last Supper—for anyone who will read this book with an open heart… if you dare!

I once heard someone say, “Most men and women have not had a new thought since puberty.” I’d say a hearty amen—especially about the religious and Christian world. Too many of us, for far too long, have never questioned anything we’ve been taught by the clergy or church leaders. Could this be why the Church has become so anemic and weak in bringing about any significant, positive change in our world and culture over the last 200 years?

I applaud Mr. Tennent’s willingness to lay aside bias and preconceived ideas to flesh out this groundbreaking truth. We need more spiritual pioneers and trailblazers like him to bring the Christian world into greater power and freedom.

If you read this book with an open and curious heart (and I pray you do!), it will transform you. It will free you in new ways. God will use this book to help you move from religion into relationship—with Him and with His Church!

—Matt

There are so many things your book inspired me to see, I hardly know where to begin to comment on them. So please bear with me if I seem all over the place!

For a start, I found The Messianic Feast to be the most overall enlightening book I’ve ever read—second only to the Bible. I’ve read it through about three times, with certain chapters many more. It is heavily red-lined and starred! Many of the subjects you covered were already being investigated by me, but some were new, or provided missing pieces I needed for better understanding.

About six years ago, I began to pray diligently for God to reveal and lead me into more truth—no matter where it took me. He has done that in a big way! And your book has played a significant part in that. One of the areas I really wanted to understand was just who Jesus was and what role he played in the Father’s overall plan. As with you, I don’t believe he pre-existed before being begotten in Mary by the Father’s Spirit.

Your explanation of “logos” in John 1 made it so clear. Many have attributed so much of the Old Testament references to “YHWH” as being Jesus. I believe all the mentions of YHWH refer to the Father. The misinterpretation of logos has been the basis for much of that misunderstanding.

Another eye-opening subject was how the breaking of bread refers to spiritual fellowship within the body of believers. This was totally new to me. Course 12 is one of my favorite chapters—preparing us for future events and presenting the wonderful transformation that awaits us.

Ever since I read your book the first time, I intended to write and tell you what an impact it had on me—but I kept putting it off, as I wasn’t sure how to express it adequately. And each time I read it, I absorbed more. This letter might not be doing it either, but I hope you will sense what an inspiration and revelation it has been to my spiritual life. And I thank you for that.

I could cite so many more examples of enlightenment from your book, but this letter is getting long enough!

I watched your IPPY award interview and so enjoyed seeing you “in person.” You seem like a humble, sincere man. Thank you for your quest for truth, your diligence in all of your research, and your willingness to step out of the box of traditional Christianity and share your findings. I hope many will read and respond to what you wrote.

With warm regards,
Marcia E.

I can’t imagine putting that much research and study into your excellent book, The Messianic Feast. You did such a thorough job, no one with an open mind can help but change their mind and pray for God to move—to bring about His love feast He longs for His Bride to experience.

Thank you for your labor of love. Certainly, God chose the right person to take on and complete a book that is ready for God to use—to give His people the knowledge they need to freely experience what He wants to give. You have done your job, and I, along with others, will pray for all those hungry hearts out there—searching for more—to find the answers they need in your book to enter into what God has for them.

Thank you, Al. I feel privileged to get a copy of your book. I believe it to be a masterpiece. I especially liked all the scriptures that were typed out and not just referenced. It was easy to read and kept my attention throughout the book. I was going to just “skim through it,” but ended up reading every word. Excellent job! Every pastor needs this book, but I fear most are not ready. Al has done his part; now I pray God will prepare His Bride to receive it. He knows who they are.

(I long for the Body of Christ to come into fellowship with one another in His Spirit, as it is so lacking in most churches—and in my opinion, they don’t have a clue about “the Communion.”)

Blessings,
Barbara