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    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.

    Composition of 2 Corinthians – Messianic Insider 12 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 44:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Epistle of 2 Corinthians, 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.

    Composition of 2 Corinthians – Messianic Insider 12 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 44:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Epistle of 2 Corinthians, 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.

    Composition of 1 Corinthians – Messianic Insider 11 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 42:17


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Epistle of 1 Corinthians, 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 reviews the significance of the Epistle of 1 Corinthians, 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.

    Composition of 1 Corinthians – Messianic Insider 11 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 42:17


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Epistle of 1 Corinthians, 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 reviews the significance of the Epistle of 1 Corinthians, 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.

    Biblical Calendar – Messianic Insider 10 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 53:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee continues discussing the issue of the Biblical calendar, for people across the Messianic spectrum. Specifically reviewed is the summary provided in the Messianic Apologetics Second Statement. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Biblical Calendar – Messianic Insider 10 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 53:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee continues discussing the issue of the Biblical calendar, for people across the Messianic spectrum. Specifically reviewed is the summary provided in the Messianic Apologetics Second Statement. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Shabbat Shalom! 08 November, 2025 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 3:47


    Shabbat Weekly Reflection

    Shabbat Shalom! 08 November, 2025 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 3:47


    Shabbat Weekly Reflection

    Biblical Calendar – Messianic Insider 07 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 40:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversy and division present, within the Messianic sphere of influence, over the religious calendar employed. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Biblical Calendar – Messianic Insider 07 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 40:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the controversy and division present, within the Messianic sphere of influence, over the religious calendar employed. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Eating Meat at an Idolator's Private Home – Messianic Insider 06 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 106:23


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the difficult subject addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 10, about possibly accepting an invitation to eat at a non-Believer's home. (Part 2 - 1 Corinthians 10:25-33) This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Eating Meat at an Idolator's Private Home – Messianic Insider 06 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 106:23


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the difficult subject addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 10, about possibly accepting an invitation to eat at a non-Believer's home. (Part 2 - 1 Corinthians 10:25-33) 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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