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Messianic Apologetics addresses the theological and spiritual issues of the broad Messianic movement.

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    2026 Looking Forward – Messianic Insider 31 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 43:16


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee looks back at some of the things our ministry has done in 2025, and looks forward to 2026. What are going to be some of the anticipated theological and spiritual matters, which we might not be totally ready for? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Composition of Exodus – Messianic Insider 30 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 54:24


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Exodus, 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.

    1 Peter 2:9-11: Jewish and Non-Jewish Believers in the People of God – December 2025 Outreach Israel News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 45:04


    John McKee delivers the December 2025 Outreach Israel News update. 1 Peter 2:9-11 has significant Tanach intertextuality as it concerns descriptions of Ancient Israel applied to both Jewish and non-Jewish Believers in Israel's Messiah. How does this specifically affect our understanding of the people of God?

    A Balancing Act – Messianic Insider 24 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 67:52


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the challenges many people, across the Messianic spectrum, have when it comes to different matters of Torah. There could be some significant difficulties in store for today's Messianic community, if we do not better align ourselves to the mission of God. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    What Does It Mean to Have a Torah Foundation? – Messianic Insider 23 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 60:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how many people who rightfully stress that we all need some kind of a “Torah foundation” in our theology, actually do not know what this means. There is a wide variance of what a “Torah foundation” actually could be: ranging from a stress on Biblical continuity Genesis-Revelation, the Torah as a living document for one's ethics and morality, to looking at the Torah as the only relevant Holy Scripture. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Status of Torah – Messianic Insider 22 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 79:33


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the approaches witnessed to God's Torah, across the broad Messianic spectrum. What are different matters witnessed both inside and outside 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.

    A Survey of Messianic Theology – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 76:04


    All Flesh Observing the Sabbath: Isaiah 66:23 – Messianic Insider 19 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 43:29


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the implications of Isaiah 66:23 and “all flesh” observing the Sabbath. In the future Millennial Kingdom, the entire world will be observing the seventh-day Sabbath. Are some of these realities starting to break into the present today? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Versions of the Apocrypha – Messianic Insider 18 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 34:21


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the major English versions available of the Apocrypha. Hopefully this will assist you during a Chanukah season, navigating the Books of Maccabees. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Significance of the Messiah Event – Messianic Insider 17 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 80:52


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the Messiah event. The death, burial, and resurrection of Yeshua is the most important event in human history. How does it affect the relationship of God's people, to various aspects of the Torah of Moses? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Current and Future Expectations: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 16 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 43:04


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. What is still to be anticipated in regard to the New Covenant? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    What Has Changed?: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 15 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 69:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Is there anything different about the era of New Covenant, with possible changes or new spiritual realities now in place? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Our Place in the Congregation – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 46:59


    A Renewed Covenant?: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 12 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 34:54


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. It is common in Messianic circles to hear that the b'rit chadashah is actually a “renewed covenant”—but is this actually true? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Ministry of Death Versus the Ministry of the Spirit: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 11 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 53:05


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. What is intended by the 2 Corinthians 3 discussion on the ministry of death, versus the ministry of the Spirit? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Casting Out the Bondwoman: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 10 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 44:32


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. How is the New Covenant related to the Galatians 4 issue of casting out the bondwoman, the Mosaic Covenant? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Hebrews 10:14-18 What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 09 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 55:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Hebrews 10:14-18 reiterates the significance of the Jeremiah 31:31-34 New Covenant. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Hebrews 8:8-13 What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 08 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 76:27


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Hebrews 8:8-13 includes the longest Old Testament quote in the New Testament: from Jeremiah 31:31-34. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Contours of Jewish Evangelism – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 72:38


    Ezekiel 36:25-27: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 05 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 52:49


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. The idea of a new heart/mind and spirit is substantiated in Ezekiel 36:25-27. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Jeremiah 31:31-34: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 04 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 52:12


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. The idea of the b'rit chadashah first appears in the famed Jeremiah 31:31-34. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Romans 3:1-2 and the Oracles of God – Messianic Insider 03 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 36:48


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what is intended by Paul in communicating that the Jewish people have been entrusted with “the oracles of God”? Is this just to be taken as the Holy Scriptures / Tanach (OT) proper? Or, could this also be extended to various (oral) explanations of how the Scriptures are to be followed? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Isaiah 24:5 and the Everlasting Covenant – Messianic Insider 02 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 49:54


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what is communicated by Isaiah 24:5. The world at large stands in violation of the “everlasting covenant”? What are the actual implications of this? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    December Matters – Messianic Insider 01 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:56


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how difficult the month of December can be to many people within the Messianic sphere of influence. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    December Matters – Messianic Insider 01 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:56


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how difficult the month of December can be to many people within the Messianic sphere of influence. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Luke 6:1-5 – Messianic Insider 26 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 42:37


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Luke 6:1-5 (Part 3 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Luke 6:1-5 – Messianic Insider 26 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 42:37


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Luke 6:1-5 (Part 3 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-8 – Messianic Insider 25 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Matthew 12:1-8 (Part 2 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-8 – Messianic Insider 25 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Matthew 12:1-8 (Part 2 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Mark 2:23-28 – Messianic Insider 24 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 91:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Mark 2:23-28 (Part 1 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Mark 2:23-28 – Messianic Insider 24 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 91:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Mark 2:23-28 (Part 1 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Acts 15:15-18: The Tabernacle of David – November 2025 Outreach Israel News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 46:21


    John McKee delivers the November 2025 Outreach Israel News update. What is actually communicated by the Tabernacle of David, and what it details about the Kingdom of God? This analysis is then followed with a teaching on “Headcovering Garments.”

    Acts 15:15-18: The Tabernacle of David – November 2025 Outreach Israel News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 46:21


    John McKee delivers the November 2025 Outreach Israel News update. What is actually communicated by the Tabernacle of David, and what it details about the Kingdom of God? This analysis is then followed with a teaching on “Headcovering Garments.”

    Kosher and Torah-based Means of Grace – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 82:22


    Kosher and Torah-based Means of Grace – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 82:22


    The Fourth Commandment – Deuteronomy 5:12-15 – Messianic Insider 21 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 69:31


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Fourth Commandment in Deuteronomy 5:12-15. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Fourth Commandment – Deuteronomy 5:12-15 – Messianic Insider 21 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 69:31


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Fourth Commandment in Deuteronomy 5:12-15. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Fourth Commandment – Exodus 20:8-11 – Messianic Insider 20 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 62:01


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Fourth Commandment in Exodus 20:8-11. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Fourth Commandment – Exodus 20:8-11 – Messianic Insider 20 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 62:01


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Fourth Commandment in Exodus 20:8-11. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Circumcision – Messianic Insider 19 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 71:03


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the difficult subject of circumcision for today's Messianic people. How has this commonly been approached within our faith community? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Circumcision – Messianic Insider 19 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 71:03


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the difficult subject of circumcision for today's Messianic people. How has this commonly been approached within our faith community? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Paul's Rule – Part 2 – Messianic Insider 18 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 58:39


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the significant questions raised by 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and “Paul's rule in all the assemblies (churches).” Is the “calling” in view a vocational calling, or a calling to salvation and sanctification? What are some of the translation differences witnessed among English versions? How much have some possibly missed, by not really going deeper into the text? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Paul's Rule – Part 2 – Messianic Insider 18 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 58:39


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the significant questions raised by 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and “Paul's rule in all the assemblies (churches).” Is the “calling” in view a vocational calling, or a calling to salvation and sanctification? What are some of the translation differences witnessed among English versions? How much have some possibly missed, by not really going deeper into the text? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Paul's Rule – Part 1 – Messianic Insider 17 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 112:28


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the significant questions raised by 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and “Paul's rule in all the assemblies (churches).” Is the “calling” in view a vocational calling, or a calling to salvation and sanctification? What are some of the translation differences witnessed among English versions? How much have some possibly missed, by not really going deeper into the text? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Paul's Rule – Part 1 – Messianic Insider 17 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 112:28


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the significant questions raised by 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and “Paul's rule in all the assemblies (churches).” Is the “calling” in view a vocational calling, or a calling to salvation and sanctification? What are some of the translation differences witnessed among English versions? How much have some possibly missed, by not really going deeper into the text? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Shabbat, the Appointed Times, Jewish Holidays – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 68:56


    Shabbat, the Appointed Times, Jewish Holidays – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 68:56


    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? – Part 2 – Messianic Insider 14 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 54:10


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversies raised by Matthew 23:2-3. What did Yeshua mean by saying that the Pharisees sat in the seat of Moses? Were they to be followed in all theological and religious matters? Or were they to be respected and consulted, but also disregarded when they were in substantial error? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? – Part 2 – Messianic Insider 14 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 54:10


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversies raised by Matthew 23:2-3. What did Yeshua mean by saying that the Pharisees sat in the seat of Moses? Were they to be followed in all theological and religious matters? Or were they to be respected and consulted, but also disregarded when they were in substantial error? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? – Part 1 – Messianic Insider 13 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 86:06


    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? - Part 1 - Messianic Insider 13 November, 2025 Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversies raised by Matthew 23:2-3. What did Yeshua mean by saying that the Pharisees sat in the seat of Moses? Were they to be followed in all theological and religious matters? Or were they to be respected and consulted, but also disregarded when they were in substantial error? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? – Part 1 – Messianic Insider 13 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 86:06


    Who Sits In the Seat of Moses? - Part 1 - Messianic Insider 13 November, 2025 Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversies raised by Matthew 23:2-3. What did Yeshua mean by saying that the Pharisees sat in the seat of Moses? Were they to be followed in all theological and religious matters? Or were they to be respected and consulted, but also disregarded when they were in substantial error? 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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