Messianic Apologetics

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the significance of what it means for human beings to be created in the image 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.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the inconvenient and uncomfortable topic of male and female celibacy. Many young people across the Messianic spectrum, even into their thirties and forties, are unmarried. How are they to be rightfully valued as members of the Body of Messiah, and the equals of those who are married? 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 Carmen Christi of Philippians 2:5-11. How important is this passage to understanding not only the integration of Yeshua the Messiah into the Divine Identity, but also the service brothers and sisters in the Lord are to demonstrate to each other? 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 challenges caused by single-issue teachers. 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

Today's McKee Moment discusses what may shift, after the 2025 Fall High Holidays and Sukkot.

Today's McKee Moment reviews some of the most significant aspects of the nature of the Messiah.

Today's McKee Moment reviews the faultily of trying to calculate the time of the Messiah's return.

Today's McKee Moment reviews how it has been a full two years, since the tragic attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.

Today's McKee Moment discusses how a major part of our apologetics work, will be seen in alerting many in the Messianic community to the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Ecclesiastes, 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 offers some important thoughts for this year's Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the issue prompted by Zechariah 8:23, and the issue of ten from the nations grabbing old to the garment of a Jew. To what degree is this possibly occurring today, in the experience of present Messianic Judaism? 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 actual meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:8. In light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk and hearing “absent from the body, home with the Lord,” some who promote psychopannchy (“soul sleep”) have been expressing themselves. What was the actual expectation of Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:8? 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 difference between apodictic and casuistic law within the Torah. What kinds of Torah commandments are immutable principles, versus others which may have constituted Ancient Israelite case law? 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 September 2025 Outreach Israel News update. How much do today's Messianic people really know about the Pastoral Epistles of 1&2 Timothy and Titus?

During this special Family Unfiltered episode of Messianic Insider, Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee, and his sister, Jane McKee Ferguson, discuss some of the significant impact the recent death of Charlie Kirk has had on Millennials and Generation-Z.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Colossians 2:16-17. We are in the middle of the Fall High Holidays, meaning that some well meaning person, sooner or later, is likely to tell a Messianic Believer not to “judge them,” as a result of observing the Leviticus 23 appointed times. What was the original context of Colossians 2:16-17, especially in light of the false teaching and false philosophy, in Colossae, which degraded the completed work of Yeshua? 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 John 3:12-13. Does this passage definitively speak against a Believer's consciousness going to Heaven at time of death? Or, is there some context which some have overlooked? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

We have just started the Ten Days of Awe, between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, and with it there is certainly going to be discussion about the future resurrection of the dead. Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses various expectations in the Tanach (OT) regarding death. 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 wishes you all chag sameach for this Rosh HaShanah (Feast of Trumpets)!

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the past experiences he has had, in remembering the Fall High Holidays. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Eitz Chaim Plano, TX - 20 September, 2025 Outreach Israel Ministries director, and Eitz Chaim elder, Mark Huey, gives a testimony on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

With Rosh HaShanah and the blowing of the shofar soon upon us, Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the issue of the “last trumpet.” Many are anticipating the pre-tribulation rapture very soon. How Biblical is 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 reviews the significance of Paul's Epistle of Ephesians, 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 matter of the Star of David, a significant symbol of both Jewish and Messianic Jewish identity. Is the Star of David something to be regarded as having originated in paganism? Or, is the six-pointed star a geometric shape, just like many others? 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 Galatians 4:8-11. Did the Apostle Paul forthrightly condemn the Galatians for observing the seventh-day Sabbath and appointed times? Or, are there some ancient background issues which need to be taken into consideration, when properly reviewing the Galatian 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 some of the possible significance of the assembly of Laodicea, witnessed in Revelation. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Today's McKee Moment discusses how right now, with various tensions in the world, there are many Believers who are just flat afraid.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Exodus 16:22-30 and the issue of Ancient Israel having to keep the Sabbath, before the formal giving of the Decalogue on Mount Sinai. What questions has this raised about the institution of the Sabbath, possibly being something which preceded the community of Israel? 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 Paul's Epistle to the Colossians, 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 the issue of Deuteronomy 12:15-17. Does it actually assume that a man in Ancient Israel could be married to two women at the same time? Or is a closer look required? 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 what I means for non-Jewish Believers to be grafted-in to the olive tree, from Romans 11:16-24. 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 topic of the Lord's Supper or communion. How has this been frequently approached, or not, within much of today's Messianic movement? 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 issue of what is commonly termed “male headship” from Ephesians 5:23. What are some of the differences between those who hold to complementarianism, versus those who hold to egalitarianism? Is it indeed possible that the term kephalē does not mean “authority,” but instead “source” or “origin”? 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 Song of Songs, 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 highly contested issue of 1 Corinthians 11 and head covering garments. Many scholars agree that the the original Corinthian issue, was actually one of male and female hairstyles. If this was the case, then Messianic men wearing the kippah/yarmulke, or women wearing various scarves, would be one entirely of tradition and optional by choice—not prohibited or mandated. 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 “the fullness of the nations” actually is in Romans 11:25. Is it somehow connected to the prophecy of Genesis 48:19? Or is it instead connected to Romans 11:12 immediately preceding? 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 impact that a fundamentalist mode of thought has had, on a great deal of the contemporary Messianic movement. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Today's McKee Moment reflects on the passing of Kimball McKee on September 1, 1992.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the complexities of Colossians 1:15-20. What does this passage communicate about the nature of Yeshua? In what significant way was Yeshua depicted as sharing some of the same qualities as the figure of Wisdom—but also be significantly different than Wisdom? 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 Revelation 6:9-11, and the matter of the “souls under the altar.” Is this to be taken as some sort of metaphor or chorus, or actual disembodied people in Heaven, crying out to God to get on with the future of salvation history? 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 going to happen, when Believers “meet” the Lord in the air at His return. 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 whether or not the term “Gentile” always means “pagan.” Many non-Jewish people within the Messianic sphere of influence find the term “Gentile” to be offensive, and seek various alternatives to be employed such as “nations.” What are some of the dynamics of this which need to be recognized? 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 identity of the “lost sheep of the House of Israel”? Many in the Two-House sub-movement conclude that Yeshua was speaking of the exiled Northern Kingdom of Israel/Ephraim. Throughout a great deal of Messianic Judaism, Yeshua going to the “lost sheep of the House of Israel” is used to support the importance of Jewish evangelism. A more detailed, text conscious review is needed. 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 August 2025 Outreach Israel News update. Is it irrefutably true that the Messiah said that the Kingdom would be transferred from the Jewish people, to the Gentile Church?

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Ephesians 2:15b, and specifically what it meant for the Messiah to abolish “the law of commandments in ordinances.” Was this actually the Torah or Law of Moses? Or was this some kind of a man-made or artificial law, passing itself off as “torah,” which needed to be abrogated? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.