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12 December, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

06 December, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

22 November, 2025

22 November, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15 November, 2025

15 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Weekly Reflection

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

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.

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.

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.

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.