Natsarim

Guardians of the commands, followers of the Messiah.

Who are the Natsarim?

The term Natsarim comes from a Hebrew root meaning “to guard” or “to keep.” It identifies people who guard Yahweh’s instructions and follow His anointed King, Yeshua. Rather than a denomination, it describes a way of life rooted in the covenant.

Distinctives

  • Keeping Yahweh’s commandments out of love and loyalty
  • Confessing the unity of Yahweh while honouring His Messiah
  • Living out faith through justice, mercy and humility (Micah 6:8)
  • Learning directly from the Scriptures with open hearts and minds

Scriptural foundation

Early followers of Yeshua were called followers of the Way and sometimes Nazarenes (Acts 24:5). Isaiah foretold of a “branch” (netser) from Jesse’s stump (Isaiah 11:1). These words echo the idea of something alive, rooted, and fruitful. Natsarim see themselves in this story—grafted into Israel, bearing good fruit.