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John McKee reviews how end-time prophecy predictions were very high in 1996. How did this affect our family's early Messianic experience?
John McKee discusses a number of experiences he had a freshman in high school, which affected his later involvement in things Messianic.
John McKee reflects on some of the initial events, which led both his family and himself into the Messianic movement, in April 1996.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee finishes a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Today we close with reviewing the issue of whether or not the doctrine of resurrection was late to Second Temple Judaism. (Part 7 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (Part 6 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:45-50 (Part 5 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:29-44 (Part 4 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:16-28 (Part 3 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:8-15 (Part 2 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a 7-part series on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, taken from our newly updated 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic commentary. 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 (Part 1 of 7) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee concludes the discussion over avoided issues in the Torah, by addressing how far too many Messianic people—even if subconsciously—do think that they are somehow “righteous” via their Torah keeping. How must some of this thinking change, as we look to Yeshua and His salvation alone? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the matter of male and female relations in the Torah, and how things advance in the remainder of Scripture. Was there an equality of man and woman lost at the Fall, which the plan of God has been steadily trying to see restored? This is a definite debate in contemporary theology, which Messianic people need a better handle on. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the extremely difficult topic of genocide, seemingly commanded by God, within the Torah. How is any Bible reader to best sort through this matter? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the arguments commonly presented to support the traditional, Pharisaical method for counting the omer between Passover and Shavuot. Part 2 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the arguments commonly presented to support the alternative, Saddusaical method for counting the omer between Passover and Shavuot. Part 1 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses one matter every Torah reader encounters: animal sacrifice. This is not an easy subject for modern people to sort through, even though it was a feature of both Ancient Israelite and pagan religion. What are some better ways for modern Believers to approach the topic of animal sacrifice? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the ethical dilemmas regarding the matter of lying, or not telling the truth. The reality for Torah readers is that there might indeed be places in the Holy Scriptures, where not telling the entire truth is justified. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the difficult issue of slavery, as encountered in the Torah. How much is misunderstood and lost, because not enough are trying to understand this perspective from an Ancient Israelite audience first vantage point? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the issue of capital punishment, as first seen in the Torah. What is communicated about capital punishment, in relationship to the value of the human person? Is this something to be continued to be practiced in the post-resurrection era? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how human beings made in the image of God, can actually be a frequently avoided issue Messianics encounter in the Torah. What does being made in God's image communicate about human uniqueness, dignity, and respect? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
John McKee delivers the March 2026 Outreach Israel News update. Galatians 3:28 makes one of the most profound statements in the entire Bible. In evangelical Protestantism, Galatians 3:28 is commonly used to promote equality among all Believers, and that one's individual status or identity should not be used as a means to promote rivalry and prejudice. How frequently are the egalitarian implications of Galatians 3:28 understood by people within today's Messianic community?
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what some of the frequently avoided issues actually are, Messianics encounter in the Torah. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews a difficult matter for many within today's Messianic sphere of influence: How does the arrival of Yeshua onto the scene of history—His death, burial, and resurrection—affect the relationship of God's people to Moses' Teaching? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how there are many issues in the Torah, which frequently go avoided by today's Messianic people. How can we better understand some of these matters, not just from the perspective of the Ancient Israelites in the Ancient Near East—but through the effects of the Messiah event? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Leviticus, providing a theological and composition summary. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the old, yet new challenges, with growing anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. How much is today's Messianic community actually discussing the changing tides? Are various non-Jewish Believers making sure that they are standing with Israel and the Jewish people? Or are more feeling various pressures to leave the Messianic community? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee takes a trip down memory lane, thirty years ago to Spring Break 1996. This was the week when his family made the full shift to being committed to the Messianic movement and lifestyle. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the difficulties and challenges contemporary Messianic people have when reading the Torah, the native born and sojourner in Ancient Israel, and what it means for applying Moses' Teaching as God's people today. Part 2 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the difficulties and challenges contemporary Messianic people have when reading the Torah, the native born and sojourner in Ancient Israel, and what it means for applying Moses' Teaching as God's people today. Part 1 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee notes the importance of Micah 4:1-3 and Isaiah 2:2-4 for many of the non-Jewish Believers in today's Messianic movement, who have tangibly embraced their faith heritage in Israel's Scriptures. Are these prophecies at all to be connected with Acts 15:15 and its reference to “the words of the Prophets” occurring? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the Instruction that the nations will seek, from the oracle of Micah 4:1-3; Isaiah 2:2-4. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the deep importance Isaiah 2:2-4 should have to all of today's Messianic people. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the significance of two Tanach (OT) prophecies: Micah 4:1-3 and Isaiah 2:2-4. How important are these prophecies to understand, as we look across what God has been doing in the Messianic movement—with many non-Jewish Believers being Divinely called or summoned by Him into it? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the centrality of the Biblical canon, and the proper place which extra-Biblical literature can have in our theology. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Over the weekend, Operation Epic Fury was launched by the United States, and Shield of Judah by Israel, against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the major events which have transpired, as we are indeed witnessing history unfold, and likely with it, a new Middle East. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Shabbat Weekly Reflection
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how a negative orientation toward One Law/One Torah theology, does not mean dismissing non-Jewish Believers who have embraced things like the seventh-day Sabbath/Shabbat, appointed times/moedim, or a kosher-style of diet. A better way than “one law” or “one statute” has to be found, though. This is something which focuses on the dynamics of the New Covenant, a person's growth in holiness, and furtherance in love for God and neighbor. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the current status of much of the One Law/One Torah sub-movement. How have things developed in the past ten years or so? What developments have taken place within the Messianic Jewish sphere of influence? Why is a ministry like Outreach Israel and Messianic Apologetics seen to be negative, in 2026, to One Law/One Torah theology? What has changed? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the significance of God's Holy Spirit, sanctifying the character and conduct of the people of God. A critical part of the New Covenant, is God supernaturally writing His commandments onto the hearts and minds of His people. How important is this to truly understand, in the debate over “keeping Torah”? How much of this has gone sadly overlooked? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the inflexible and legalistic tendencies, many have encountered and experienced in their dealings with those in the One Law/One Torah sub-movement. A major criticism of One Law/One Torah theology is not encouraging non-Jewish Believers to take their faith heritage in Israel's Scriptures seriously; it is in failing to prevent bad attitudes and judgmental tendencies. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the Greek term proselutos, and whether in the Septuagint it means a formal proselyte convert to Judaism, or had an earlier usage designating a sojourner. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
John McKee delivers the February 2026 Outreach Israel News update. What important lessons are there from Ephesians 4:29? How many of us heard this passage quoted so many times, that we often fail to sort through its significance—especially for a faith community like ours, which faces so many difficulties?
Shabbat Weekly Reflection
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the Hebrew term ger, commonly approached as “sojourner.” This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses a seldom-evaluated factor in the debate over One Law/One Torah theology: the similarities between native and sojourner in Ancient Israel. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
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