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In Part 6 of his series on the Book of Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the relationship of David & Jonathan, some keys to true friendship, and how Jonathan looked beyond David to the ultimate Son of David, David's Son who became David's LORD.

In Part 4 of his series on Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Calling of David to be King, where God bypasses his 7 older brothers, for God does not look upon the outward appearance as man does, but the LORD looks upon the heart.

In Part 3 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Saul and the Amalekites and Samuel removing the kingship from Saul for his disobedience, and we look at how in our own life we can resist self-deception only if we fully acknowledge the LORD as our King.

In Part 2 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Philistine's capture of the Ark and the LORD's defeat of Dagon, the Philistine god, using this as a template for how we can experience God's Presence and draw near to Him, through Yeshua, the ultimate embodiment of the Ark […]

In this new series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at Hannah's surrendering everything to the LORD and the birth of Samuel, who anoints David as King, and the parallels to Miriam and the birth of Yeshua.

Fallen humanity has many ideas about how to live a moral life. Let's look at how the Bible says believers are to live a moral life. Philippians 1:9–11.

In the 26th & final part of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of resisting the devil, with a focus on how the devil gains a foothold in our life through our sins, and we close these open doors to the Enemy through our true heart repentance.

In the Messianic movement the Christian idea of the “Rapture” is often met with hostility. However, the idea has Jewish roots and much practical significance for our life. So, let's talk about it.

In Part 25 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the theme of arming yourself with the Gospel and the Scriptures so that you may die to sin and live for righteousness.

In Part 24 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at Peter's statement that the End is Near, and how we should live in light of Messiah's soon return, and in particular our call to love each other deeply from the heart, for love covers a multitude of sins.

In Part 23 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of how to handle suffering, seeing it as a fiery ordeal by which your faith is proven and refined, as by fire.

In Part 22 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the themes of Immersion & Resurrection in I Peter 3, focusing on the connections between the waters of Noah and the waters of baptism, and what the Resurrection tells us about the Gospel and the Kingship of Y'Shua.

In Part 21 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the command for husbands to honor their wives; to walk in self-sacrificial love toward them; to put their needs above your own; and to nourish and cherish them as your greatest earthly treasure.

In Part 20 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the roles and husbands and wives, focusing on Peter's instructions for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to exercise their headship according to Y'Shua's role model of self-sacrificially laying down their lives for their wives

For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the idols of our heart, our idolatry, as the ultimate sin behind the sin. We don't commit outward sin unless we've first created an idol in our heart that competes with the LORD as King of our heart!

For Erev Yom Kippur 2024, Rabbi Schiller looks at Psalm 51, the steps of Repentance, including seeing your sin; confessing your sin; mourning your sin; hating your sin; and turning from your sin, the ultimate motivation of which is abiding in the joy of our salvation in Messiah Y'Shua

For Rosh Hashanah Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the 2 debtors, Simon the Pharisee and the Immoral Woman, in Luke 7, where the immoral woman ends up with her sins forgiven, and not Simon, as she acknowledges the depths of her sin and the costliness of her salvation, and gives all to […]

For Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the 2 sons and the Parable of the Vineyard in Mth 21, focusing on themes of repentance, that we're tenants, not owners, in God's vineyard, and that we're in need of radical grace.

In Part 19 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the of Y'Shua, and its forensic, final, and voluntary nature, as well as its results of bringing you to God, that you might die to sins and live for righteousness.

In Part 18 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at our role vis a vis authority, including govt authority, and our calling to live as both free in Messiah, but also servants of all, and how to maintain this biblical balance.

In Part 17 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 2 and the theme that we all are called to do Gospel Ministry, and we're equipped as Prophets, Priests, and Kings to do so, looking to Y'Shua, our precious Cornerstone, for the power and motivation to enter into this ministry.

How Adonai is moving on the hearts of Israelis in the Land today with personal testimonies.

Vladimir shares his own story of the emptiness he felt and how he came to recognize Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah and find joy and happiness. He then reflects on how you can effectively tell your Jewish family and friends about Yeshua.

In Part 16 of his series of I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the corporate Body of Messiah, and how we are corporately to display God's Glory and Gifts, through the power of His Grace.

In Part 15 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the Priesthood of all Believers, where we're called to be fitted together into a spiritual house, offering spiritual sacrifices, empowered as we properly relate to Y'Shua, our Chief Cornerstone.

In Part 14 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y'Shua as our Cornerstone – our life's foundation; our federal head; our most precious pursuit; and the love of our life.

In Part 13 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the manner, marks, and means of spiritual growth, contrasting it with mere mechanical, outward morality, and focusing on being purified by the Word and love for fellow Believers, especially those different from you.

In Part 12 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the issues of Practical Holiness – how we can walk in holiness and the fear of the LORD, how the LORD judges a Believer's works, and how we're to follow David's example, who cried out, “Create in me a clean heart, O […]

In Part 11 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the battle for the heart, and the signs of a circumcised heart, especially a life transformed by love of God which produces obedience not to get things or avoid punishment, but rather because you love the LORD, in and […]

In his special Shavuot message, Rabbi Schiller looks at the 10 Commandments and the controversial topic of our God being a Jealous God, likening it the relationship of a husband and wife, where the LORD demands an exclusive marriage-like relationship with us of Priority, Fidelity, and most of all, Intimacy.

In Part 10 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller continues looking at the theme of Holiness, focusing today on girding up the loins of our mind, dedicating our entire cognitive thought and reason to the LORD.

In Part 8 of his series on 1 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Peter defines Grace, as initiated by God based on what Y'Shua has done; where He come in and invades your life; and you understand and receive the grace of God that's amazing, shocking, counter-intuitive, and threatening, and it changes you forever.

In Part 7 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Gospel as an imperishable seed with penetrating power that must be planted in your heart, which only happens when you see the overarching story running throughout the Word of God, and meet the Hero of the Story.

How only Yeshua can heal us from the uncleanliness of our sin.

In Part 5 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the supernatural New Birth promised us in Y'Shua, which give us a Living Hope that can never perish, and which only grows stronger with suffering, for the suffering drives us deeper into Y'Shua, who is the source of our joy!