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Torah, or “the Law,” often raises questions about its connection to love. Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching series with a song reference, What's Love Got to Do With It, to emphasize his determination to reveal how the giving of the Torah by our Creator and our unwavering obedience to it are intrinsically linked to love. While we may have previously understood love in a certain way, Rabbi Berkson delves into the diverse aspects of love as depicted in our scriptures. Rabbi Berkson examines how the English translation of the Bible often misleads us in using the word “love.” He explores how we can comprehend 'love' from the teachings of the New Testament. Rabbi Berkson begins by examining Matthew chapter 22, where Yeshua highlights the two primary relationships: our connection with the Creator and our relationship with each other. He questions those who argue that the Law/Torah is obsolete, as their argument lacks the means to fulfill the two great commandments. This teaching series promises to provide valuable insights that will support your spiritual growth as you journey toward the Kingdom of Elohim, becoming the kind of person He desires to live with forever. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Are our friendships important to God? How do we build deep, meaningful friendships rooted in faith and Scripture? I'm excited to explore these questions today with Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj. In his recent book, Dr. Szumskyj reflects on how we can cultivate godly friendships, drawing inspiration from the bond between David and Jonathan in Scripture. He also shares his perspective on Pronomian (pro-Law/Torah) theology, and his experience advocating for this this view within the academic world. I hope you're blessed by the discussion.

Daily Dose of Hope August 21, 2024 Day 4 of Week 21   Scripture:  2 Samuel 21-23; Psalm 18; Romans 3   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan.  It's Wednesday so that means it's Recharge day!  If you are available tonight, we would love to have you join us for community, worship, prayer, and small groups.   I love Recharge – it is a time of refreshing my soul in the middle of the week.  It starts at 6:30pm in the Garage (on the Moon Ave side of campus).   Let's get into our Scripture for today.  We begin with 2 Samuel 21.  Let me start by saying that I'm struggling with this chapter.  There is famine in the land, three years worth, and King David is concerned.  Thus, he inquires of the Lord what is causing the issue.  One year of drought and poor food production would not be unusual for that part of the world but three years is unusual.  David obviously suspects that this was a curse for something the nation of Israel had done.   Remember, the law given to Moses and Israel included 613 laws, both blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.  God confirms that this famine was a result of something Saul did during his reign, when he slaughtered all the Gibeonites.  Who were the Gibeonites?  They were descendants of the Amorites, a group of people from Canaan who deceived the people of Israel.  Read through Joshua 9 to get the full story but essentially the Amorites pretended to be people from a distant land to get the Israelites to make a treaty with them; the treaty ensured that the Amorites would not be harmed.  Remember, this was at the time that God's people were conquering one group after another in order to claim the promised land.  When it turns out the Amorites were simply part of the people of Canaan, there was not much the Israelites could do.  An oath had been made.  Thus, the Amorites were spared but became subject to the people of Israel.   Saul, in his “zest” for Israel, decides to slaughter the Amorites' descendants, the Gibeonites.  This means that Saul broke the oath, something which very much displeased God.  Thus, the curse of the famine was God's response.  As a way to atone for the deaths of the many Gibeonites who were killed, David promises to kill seven descendants of Saul.  The men chosen were sons of one of Saul's concubines and sons of one of Saul's daughters.  In the eyes of Torah-believing Jews, this was fair.  An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.  These men sacrificed their lives so that things could be made right.  And I struggle with this.  I struggle with reading about one of the mothers, Rizpah, mourning her boys.  I struggle with why God would allow this.   And then I think about Jesus Christ.  God himself gave his life as a sacrifice for us.  In doing so, this system of blessings and curses could be done away with forever.  We can rest in the forgiveness and grace of Jesus.  I think I have to simply rest in that. In 2 Samuel 22, we find a poem by David.  While this poem is found later in the book of 2 Samuel, chronologically it actually should be much earlier.  It was written after David had been king a few years and been delivered from the hands of Saul.  The whole poem is very similar to Psalm 18 (which is our psalm reading for today).  The main difference is that Psalm 18 was structured for use in worship and this poem was strategically placed here in 2 Samuel to demonstrate the religious foundation of the king of Israel.   I find it interesting that it was placed so far into 2 Samuel, as the religious fervor of the king seems to actually be fading.  As we've seen over the last few chapters, David rarely inquires of the Lord and his life and nation are beginning to spiral.  And yet, whoever put this book together found it important to add this poem here, maybe as a reminder of what was or what should be.    The poem itself states the main point of the Law/Torah–obedience to God will lead to blessing.  More specifically, David's point was that his obedience to God meant he was rewarded and delivered from his enemies.  This God is worthy of praise.  I'm grateful that we live on the other side of the cross, under the New Covenant.  The wholes ystem of blessings and curses has been put aside for something so much better–the grace of Jesus Christ.  And I say, yes, this God is worthy of praise.   Let's head over to chapter 23.  The first seven verses of this chapter comprise David's prophetic oracle.  It is intended to commemorate a faithful king whose life is guided by the faithful God Almighty.  Clearly, David is the most Godly of the kings and this poem highlights this.  But it also has some messianic prophecy.  David is not just speaking of himself.  There is something deeper, more eternal about the oracle.  Reread the first seven verses and see which stand out to you as speaking to the coming Messiah.   The second part of the chapter details the men who supported David, those who were his brave and mighty warriors.  God was on David's side clearly but there had to also be human men who caught the vision that God had for King David.  Over and over again through 2 Samuel, we have seen David's men make huge sacrifices and often save him from stupid, short-sighted decisions.  Each of these men were real people who stood alongside David and said yes to their calling from God.  Thus, let's pay attention to their names and think about the legacy that each left.   Think about the people who have stood by you. If you are a leader at the church or another organization, you know the value of having a team of people to support you, guide you, and protect you from stupid or rash decisions!  Name those people in your own life and give thanks for them.   Our New Testament reading is Romans 3.  Paul continues to discuss the sinfulness of human beings.  No one is righteous, no matter one's religious upbringing (Jew vs. non-Jew), occupation, or station in life; every single person is a sinner.  It sounds a bit hopeless but Paul is leading up to something very important.  Yes, all people are sinners and all people fall short of God's standard BUT we can be saved through the gift of grace that comes with believing in Jesus Christ.  It's pretty incredible really.  We are all a broken mess.  We are born inclined to sin and this sinfulness creates a barrier between God and us.  But Jesus' sacrifice on the cross atoned for our sins.     What in the world does that mean?  When Jesus died on the cross, our sins and the sins of all humanity died up there with him.  If you think back to the Old Testament sacrificial system, Jesus was the final, perfect sacrifice.  As God himself, Jesus was holy and totally without sin.  He gave his life to be the sacrifice to end all sacrifices.  His death on the cross created a bridge between God and us.  No more barrier.  If we have said yes to Jesus, then when God looks at us, he doesn't see our sinfulness but rather Jesus' sacrifice.  The blood of Jesus essentially covers us or atones for us.   Now, because of Jesus' sacrifice, we are free to walk hand in hand with a holy God.  And we did nothing to earn this or deserve it. As Paul writes, it was a gift of grace.  Grace is God's unmerited, amazing love that is freely given to all those who believe.  "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me..."   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Seri Faithful Presence Law, Torah and Nomos (Matius 5:17-20) Pdt. Joshua Lie

Another daily devotion, based on King Josiah's reign. He was a king at 8 years old! He did righteousness in the sight of The LORD! Hilkiah the high priest found the book of the Law (Torah) in the House Of God. Let's keep the Torah in our minds in hearts and embrace the New Covenant! Repent and live!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jarvis-kingston--1517583/support.

Previously, in Part 1, we heard from California Attorney Iver Bye, who spoke about American Law and how it often relates to what is found written in the Bible. In today's program, Part 2, Attorney Iver Bye will talk more about the definitions of legal words. He will also take us on a brief journey into the backstory of the U.S. Constitution and a little about the framers and founders who brought us this essential document that defines the United States of America. Attorney Iver Bye has been active in courtroom trials and criminal law since graduating from law school in the late 1970s. However, what sets this attorney apart from many others in his legal profession is that over the past many decades, Iver has remained devoted to Biblical teachings and how they relate to us in everyday life. Let us now continue with where we left off from our last program.

Lesson 6 Notes Reading the Law takes work – Sometimes it's just weird (Lev 11:20-23) – Sometimes it's tedious (Ex 26:7-9) – Important to focus while reading – Eliminate distractions – Read aloud if you can – Keep track of things (underline, highlight, write notes in the margin) The books of the Law (Torah) 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy Four categories of Law 1. Holiness 2. Sacrifice 3. Justice 4. Sacred time Sinai and the giving of the Law – God came down on the mountain and spoke audibly (Ex 19:16-21) – The people agreed to obey and then “stood at a distance” while Moses went up and received the rest of the Law (Ex 20:18-21) Tabernacle – The 2nd half of Exodus contains meticulous instructions on how to build the tabernacle and everything that went outside and inside of it. – The tabernacle is where God dwelled and where the people made animal sacrifices. – Inside the tabernacle was a lampstand, table, bread, alter of incense, and ark of the covenant. Outside of the tent stood the bronze basin and the bronze altar for sacrifices. Numbers – Organization of the camp – Tabernacle was in the center, surrounded by Levites – the Levites set up, tore down, and transported the tabernacle (Num 18:21-24). – Later on, David commissioned the Levites to sing and play instruments to praise God (1 Chron 16) – A man named Korah instigated a rebellion that resulted in disastrous judgement with God showing that he wanted only the Levites to serve him through the tabernacle worship system. Leviticus – Priests maintained the inside of the tabernacle. – They butchered animals and offered them on the altar. – They managed cleansing ritual when someone became unclean for touching a dead person, touching the carcass of an unclean animal, nocturnal emissions, monthly menstruation, childbirth, bodily discharges, and skin diseases. – Israel => Levites => Priests => High Priest Types of sacrifices (Lev 17:11) – Burnt offerings – Grain offerings – Peace (well-being) offerings – Sin offerings – Guilt offerings – Holy day offerings Covenantal structure of Deuteronomy 1. Preamble (Deut 1:1-5) 2. Historical review (Deut 1:6-4:49) 3. Individual laws/requirements (Deut 5-26) 4. Deposit of the text (Deut 31:9, 24-26) 5. List of witnesses (Deut 4:26; 30:19) 6. Blessings and curses (Deut 27-28) 7. Ratification ceremony (Deut 29) 8. Exhortation (Deut 29-30) Deuteronomy – Second telling of the law to the next generation – Shows so much of God's heart – Apodictic laws: general commands (ex. 10 Commandments) – Casuistic laws: specific scenarios (ex. Deut 22:6-7; 23:15-16) Dealing with embarrassing or sexist laws – God gave the Law to move the people of Israel forward. – Comparisons to other ancient near eastern (ANE) law codes (like the Code of Hammurabi) show how the Torah curbed abuses and protected the vulnerable. – On first reading, a law (ex. Deut 21:10-14) may seem bizarre or barbaric, but when you consider the historical setting and the options available in a patriarchal society, the wisdom of the Torah shines through brilliantly. – Two books that can help you make sense of confusing laws include Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan and How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball. Why the Law matters to you – The Torah teaches you who God is and what his preferences are. – The new covenant includes many of the same prohibitions and commandments as the old covenant. – The Law shows how highly God values holiness over syncretism. – Understanding the Pentateuch is necessary for understanding the rest of the Bible. – You can extract ethical principles from laws even when the particulars don't line up. Review: – The Torah or Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, though much of these books contains narrative. – The Law was God’s gracious covenant with Israel, detailing how he wanted them to live and be different than the nations around them. – The tabernacle was the worship facility God had his people construct. Under King Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem replaced the tabernacle. – God set apart the tribe of Levites to manage the tabernacle and the offerings made there. They didn’t receive a land inheritance; instead, the people supported them financially. – God set apart the priests, a subset of the Levites, to manage the sacrificial system, maintain holiness, and cleanse those who became unclean. – The high priest was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in the tabernacle on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). – Deuteronomy contains the clearest expression of the covenant God made with Israel, updated for the second generation. – Although some of the laws contained in the Torah seem backward or offensive to us, they limited abuse and protected vulnerable people amid a patriarchal and unequal society. – Although most of the specifics of the Torah don’t apply to Christians today, it’s critical to understand to know God better and understand other parts of the Bible.The post 6: How to Read the Law first appeared on Living Hope.

In Matthew 24:12 Yeshua taught that because of the increase in lawlessness, the love of many will become cold–what is the love that's connected to the Law (Torah)? When Yeshua said, “But he who shall have endured to the end…”–what is meant by “to the end”? Moving from there to the parable of the talents, Matthew 25:13-29, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains the idea of possessing and not possessing, entering into the joy of the Master, and how critically connected these concepts are to salvation, belief and works. Rabbi Steve then takes us to the second chapter of James (Ya'akov) where we see a direct connection of belief in Messiah Yeshua to works. What is it that Ya'akov calls the “Law of freedom”? Does a person's “belief” save them? In this teaching Rabbi Steve Berkson continues clarifying our understanding about the relationship between salvation, faith and works, with a subtopic of guarding the commands and possessing the Witness. Take advantage of new teachings every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our YouTube Channel every Saturday at 1:15 pm and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 pm, eastern time.

The Book of Hebrews is a well-crafted “word of exhortation.” That's what the final chapter calls this book (13:22). For this author, a word of exhortation is a mixture of careful exposition of the Old Testament, as well as direct exhortations to the audience about how to live in light of what God has done in Christ. Thus far, we've seen exposition of Christ's supremacy over the angels, his rule over the cosmos as the perfect man, and his help for sinners as the son who suffers and dies for us. We've also received one direct exhortation: “We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (2:1) As this sermon unfolds, we'll see these themes amplified, extended, and woven together. The author, as he develops his arguments, picks up themes, words, phrases, and uses them again, combining them in fresh ways to deepen our understanding of God and Christ and the new covenant, and to call us forward into obedience and faith. The present passage contains exposition and reflection on the Old Testament as well as introduces a key passage that will anchor the next two chapters. But the heart of this section is the exhortation in the first verse: “Consider Jesus.” In fact, if I were ever going to write a commentary or exposition of the book of Hebrews, I think I would call it “Consider Jesus.” That's the overarching theme of the book, from the opening verses “in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” to the final chapters “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” The author again and again wants us to consider Jesus, listen to Jesus, look to Jesus. But – and this is crucial – he wants us to consider Jesus in light of God's works in the past, as revealed in the Old Testament. When we consider Jesus, he intends for us to have a rich, full vision of what God has done in the past and what he's promised to do, so that we see Christ in his fullness and marvel at his works and his person. That's part of why we chose Hebrews after preaching Leviticus, so that with the Levitical system fresh in your minds, you'll be able to consider Jesus with new eyes.The first part of the verse is condensed and distilled from the previous chapters. He addresses his audience for the first time: “Therefore, holy brothers.” As Pastor Jonathan noted last week, Hebrews 2 identifies us as children of God (2:13-14) and as brothers (and sisters) of Jesus. “That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying, ‘I will tell of your name to my brothers;'” (2:11-12) And not just brothers, but “holy” brothers. This language comes from 2:11, “For he who sanctifies [makes holy] and those who are sanctified all have one source.” So he's picked up those elements and carries them forward.The same is true of the next phrase, “you who share in a heavenly calling.” What is this heavenly calling? Well, it's what he's mentioned in the previous chapters. God is “bringing many sons to glory” (2:10). He intends for man to be crowned with glory and honor (2:7, 9). He is subjecting the world to come to us (2:5). This is our heavenly calling. Going forward in the letter, this heavenly calling will be described in terms of “Sabbath rest,” and “the city is to come,” and “heavenly country,” and “the kingdom that cannot be shaken.” And this is a good opportunity to summarize and bring together a few items from the last few weeks, and connect them to what we saw in Leviticus. We want to sanctify our imaginations so that we can really consider Jesus. A few weeks ago Pastor Kenny noted that God created man with a heavenly destiny. In creating man, he made us a little lower than the angels for a little while. He used a staircase analogy to help make this clear. And here in this room, we have a staircase.Recall also that the tabernacle was built like a mobile mountain. To move in is the same as moving up. And again this room can help orient us. So imagine that behind me is the summit of the mountain, the top of the staircase, the holy of holies where God dwells. On this platform is the realm of the holy angels, and at the bottom of the stairs is where God places man–a little lower than the angels.Now God intends for man to ascend higher than the angels. They start lower, but are destined for higher. The plan is that the older/higher will serve the younger/lower. But man stumbles on the stairs. He falls and he can't get up. Now the way up the mountain is blocked by angels with flaming swords. We cannot ascend the hill of the Lord. And so, God the Son, leaves the throne (behind me) and descends, being made lower than the angels. He partakes of flesh and blood (2:14); he is made like his brothers in every respect (2:17). He shares our full humanity, willingly enduring suffering and death, so that we might share in his victory, so that we too might be crowned with glory and honor. That's the movement: Christ shares our flesh and blood, so that we might share his heavenly calling. In doing this, Jesus becomes our merciful and faithful high priest and deals with our sin, so that we can climb the stairs, ascend the holy hill, and enter the holy place. It's not angels that he helps to do this, but us. And therefore, to us, to Christ's holy brothers, to those who now share in his heavenly calling, the author of Hebrews gives a clear exhortation: “Consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” Christ is an apostle, because he was sent on a mission with a message. He is to bring many sons of glory through suffering and death, and declare to them a great salvation (2:4). The language of high priest reaches back to 2:17, and it points forward to the exposition to come in 4:14-5:9, and again in chapter 7. “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (4:14-16) But the word that the author keys in on now is the word “faithful” (2:17). And this word invites a comparison and contrast between Jesus and Moses. Why does this word lead to Moses? To understand, we need to turn back to Numbers 12. In Numbers 12:7, God says that Moses “is faithful in all my house” (quoted in 3:5). That's why the word “faithful” is here (4 times in 2, 5, 6), and why the word “house” (or household) is emphasized (7 times in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). The author wants us to “consider Jesus” in light of this section of the book of Numbers.The people have set out from Mount Sinai to pass through the wilderness on the way to the Promised Land. And they're already sick of manna, and they complain that they have no meat. So God sends them an abundance of quail, and a plague, as a discipline for their grumbling. And then Miriam and Aaron grumble against Moses, because he has married a non-Israelite. Numbers 12:2–9, “And they said, ‘Has the LORD indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?' And the LORD heard it. Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth. And suddenly the LORD said to Moses and to Aaron and Miriam, ‘Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting.' And the three of them came out. And the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the entrance of the tent and called Aaron and Miriam, and they both came forward. And he said, ‘Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the LORD make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. Not so with my servant Moses. He is faithful in all my house. With him I speak mouth to mouth, clearly, and not in riddles, and he beholds the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?' And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed.” The point of this passage is that Moses is special; God doesn't just send him dreams and visions at a distance; he speaks to him face to face. And as a result of their complaint, Miriam is struck with leprosy for seven days and is only healed because of Moses's intercession. Now before we return to see the comparison and contrast with Jesus, I want to insert a parentheses about how this author wants us to read the Old Testament. The end of our passage today is Psalm 95, which is a reflection and meditation on this section from Numbers, specifically Numbers 13-14. We'll explore what the Author does with Psalm 95 in more detail in the coming weeks. For now, I want you to understand the way that he reads his Old Testament, because we need to learn to read the Old Testament this way.Here's the simple statement: The Author reads Moses through Prophetic Eyes. The Old Testament was divided into three basic divisions: Law/Torah, Prophets, and Writings (Psalms). The Torah is foundational for Israel, telling the story of creation and the fall, as well as God's promises to Abraham and his offspring, the deliverance from Egypt, and the giving of the law and the establishing of worship in the tabernacle. That's the foundation.The Prophets and the Writings, then, look back to those foundational events and see in them a pattern and a promise. The Torah, the Pentateuch, and the Law sets the pattern. And the Prophets and the Psalms take up the pattern and extend it into the future as a promise.We've already seen one example of this in Hebrews 2. God creates man and gives him dominion in Genesis 1-2. That's Moses, the Pentateuch. Then Psalm 8 celebrates man's dominion. And the Author of Hebrews reads Genesis through Psalm 8 and draws a conclusion: “At present, we don't see everything in subjection to him. But we see Jesus.”In the coming passage, the Author will read Numbers 13-14 and the promise of rest in the Promised Land, in light of Psalm 95 and the word “Today.” Later he'll draw attention to the Levitical priesthood, established in Leviticus, but then read it in light of Psalm 110 and another priesthood after the order of Melchizedek. And he'll draw the conclusion that the Levitical priesthood was insufficient; we need something more. The same will be true of the Old Covenant sacrifices (Leviticus) and the New Covenant promises (Jeremiah). Those promises testified that those sacrifices were insufficient. We need something more, something greater, something more excellent. So as a recommendation for next week, I recommend that you read the story of Israel in Numbers 13 and 14. They send the spies into the land, who come back with a report. Ten spies discourage them from entering because of giants and fortified cities, while Joshua and Caleb exhort them to go up and take it because God is with them and for them. But the people rebel and refuse, God threatens to wipe them all out, Moses intercedes based on God's character and name, God pardons them, but still brings consequences. “Then the LORD said, ‘I have pardoned, according to your word. But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD, none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the test these ten times and have not obeyed my voice, shall see the land that I swore to give to their fathers. And none of those who despised me shall see it.'” (Numbers 14:20-23) Back to Hebrews 3. Here we see a comparison and a contrast between Jesus and Moses in relation to God's house. And I think this comparison fits the pattern. Numbers 12:7 is clearly here. But 2 Samuel 7 is also on the table. The author quotes part of 2 Samuel 7 in chapter 1: “I will be to him a father and he shall be to me a son.” But here's a larger section from God's words to David. “When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son.” (2 Samuel 7:12–14) Note the language of house-building. David's son will build God a house. That's the connection to Numbers 12. Again, we are reading Moses through prophetic eyes, Numbers through the lens of 2 Samuel. So what's the comparison? Both Moses and Jesus are faithful to God. That's the similarity. Moses was faithful to the one who appointed him. So was Jesus. But then there's the contrast. Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses. Why? Because the builder of the house receives more honor than the house itself. Jesus isn't just part of the house. He's the builder of the house. That's the point of this proverbial saying: “Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.” Jesus, the Son of God, is the radiance of the glory of God, the exact imprint of his nature. So Moses is faithful in God's house, as a servant. The word for servant here is an unusual one. It's not used very often. In fact, the main person that is called this word is Moses. “Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.” (Exodus 14:31) “So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord,” (Deuteronomy 34:5) “He sent Moses, his servant,and Aaron, whom he had chosen.” (Psalm 105:26) This is the most common term assigned to Moses. He is the servant of the Lord. And in particular, he is a servant who testifies to the things to come.In contrast, Christ is faithful over God's house, as a son (2 Samuel 7:14). And the son is greater than the servant, just as his name is more excellent than the ministering spirits that we call angels. And what is the house? We are. And this gets at the double character of the term “house.” “House” can refer to a physical structure (like the tabernacle or temple). But it also refers to “household,” as in the people. And Moses was a part of the people, as a servant. And Jesus is also a part of the people; he shares in flesh and blood and is our brother. But he's also over the people, over God's house. ApplicationSo what do we do with this passage today? Two things. First, we need to be God's house. We are his house, his household. And we should labor to build our own households into God's household. We do so, remembering that “unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain” (Psalm 127). In other words, every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. God is calling each of us to be faithful in our house and in his house, to build our house and to build his house. And to do so in the strength that he supplies, since he is the true builder of all things. Here's a good prayer to come out of today's sermon. “Father, make me faithful like Moses in my house and in your house.” Husbands, pray that God would strengthen you to establish your house in the Lord. Wives, pray that, like the wise woman of Proverbs 14, God would empower you to build up your house and not tear it down. Kids, pray that you would be found faithful in your house. If you're unmarried, pray that God would prepare you to build your house, and even now to be faithful in God's house. We are his house, and we want to be found faithful.And how do we do this? What is one crucial element of being God's house? Holding fast our confidence and our boasting in hope. This is a call to perseverance, one of the main themes of the letter. In 3:14, we see an echo and amplification of this passage. “For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.” Sharing in Christ equals sharing in a heavenly calling. Holding fast our confidence equals holding our original confidence firm to the end. And this is not always easy. Beginning is sometimes easy. Finishing is often hard. In the original context of this letter, the temptation for this audience was to abandon Jesus and return to Judaism. That's the temptation. Go back to the sacrificial system, to the temple, to Levitical priesthood. Think about it this way: the background noise for the original audience was 2nd Temple Judaism. If they drifted, they drifted back to the sacrificial system. For these Christians, that felt more real than Christianity, than Jesus. That's why this letter was written. In our day, that's not our temptation. That's not our background noise. We're not tempted to drift into Judaism or animal sacrifice. But we are tempted to drift. We are tempted to loosen our grip, and our confidence and boldness diminishes. This Thursday, at The North Church, I'll be giving a free lecture called Puddleglum's Faith in which, with C.S. Lewis's help, I'll try to describe our modern background noise and the way that it can cause us to drift from Christ and put us under a spell. If you struggle with doubts about Christianity, or if you know someone who does, I want to extend a special invitation to you. I think it will be helpful to you. The lecture is free, but RSVPs are helpful, and you can find information at citieschurch.com/events. For now, I want to close with how we can be God's house by holding fast to our confidence. And that's by clinging to Jesus, considering Jesus. Which brings us to the Table.The word “consider” here means “contemplate, meditate, fix your attention on.” It's a word of focus. And the Author takes us to Psalm 95 and quotes the last few verses. I want us to focus on the first 7: “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!For the LORD is a great God,and a great King above all gods.In his hand are the depths of the earth;the heights of the mountains are his also.The sea is his, for he made it,and his hands formed the dry land.Oh come, let us worship and bow down;let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!For he is our God,and we are the people of his pasture,and the sheep of his hand.” The exhortation here is to worship, to bow down, to sing, and to make a joyful noise with gratitude to God. And then two truths about God are highlighted. In verse 3-5, he is a great God, a great King, the maker of heaven and earth. We ought to consider how vast his power and his might. He upholds the universe by the word of his power. Contemplate that greatness, extending to the heavens and the galaxies, and extending to the atoms and the molecules. Both the size of the cosmos and the detail are incomprehensible, and he made it and holds it. But then, second, he is “our God.” We are “his sheep.” He is our great Shepherd and he cares for us and watches over us and is concerned with our welfare. His attention is not exhausted by keeping the planets in orbit, or holding atoms and molecules together. He sees you and he knows you. And he is available to help you. This is the God who reveals himself in Jesus, and he does so at this Table.At this Table each week, we are invited to consider Jesus. In his suffering and death, and in his triumph and life. So come and welcome to Jesus Christ.

Are Old Testament laws still relevant to your life? Should you be responsible for following God's laws? Even those laws that seem weird? In today's episode, Patrick looks at Deuteronomy 22:1-12 to share how to apply God's laws to your life. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Deuteronomy 22:1-12

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso talks with Dr. John Collins about the meaning of νόμος (Law or Torah) in Paul. A native of Ireland, Professor Collins was a professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Chicago from 1991 until his arrival at Yale Divinity School in 2000. He previously taught at the University of Notre Dame. He has published widely on the subjects of apocalypticism, wisdom, Hellenistic Judaism, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and he has numerous scholarly accolades that would take far too long to enumerate. Here, we primarily discuss his book “The Invention of Judaism: Torah and Jewish Identity from Deuteronomy to Paul.” Kevin and John discuss various scholarly positions on Paul and the Law/Torah, the significance of apocalypticism, the Law of Moses vs. the Law of Christ, diaspora Jews vs. Palestinian Jews on Torah, Torah for Jews vs. Gentiles, the Messiah and Torah, and much more! As always, this episode is brought to you by Biblingo, the premier solution for learning, maintaining, and enjoying the biblical languages. Visit biblingo.org to learn more and start your 10-day free trial. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a review. You can also follow Biblingo on social media @biblingoapp to discuss the episode with us and other listeners.

Following Jesus is not for wimps. Why? Because Jesus expects us to live His word as HE intended it to be lived and following His commands (the right way to live God's Law/Torah) is a “life or death” choice (Matthew 7:13-20). It's easy to follow our desires, but more difficult to reject those desires to follow Jesus' way.Visit High Beam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!

So you say the Law ( Torah ) is done away with ???

A Kingdom includes a King, a Law (Torah), a people, geography, values, and a mission and vision. In this teaching, Pastor Mark will focus on the Law or Torah of the our King and His Kingdom. This Torah of King Jesus is for all those who have entered the Kingdom. It is what identifies and defines us. It is the way of life that King Jesus has given to us. So, let's jump in and begin to live it out. It is who we are!

In this episode, Truth Barista Jay and Amazing Larry talk about where the Law/Torah came from, how it developed, how Jesus taught it, and how the Resident Rabbi (the Holy Spirit) helps us follow it.Visit High Beam Ministry, The Truth Barista

Truth Barista Jay and Amazing Larry continue their Bible study on Jesus and the Law. What IS the Law/Torah? What was God's purpose for the Law/Torah? What does it mean to “build a fence around the Torah?” To answer those questions, Truth Barista Jay takes us to the ancient and 1st c. Jewish context of the Law/Torah.Visit High Beam Ministry, The Truth Barista

Part 2 of the series Has the Law (Torah) been Abolished? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jesus-goyco/message

Reaching for the Kingdom; Deut 5; Ten commandments; Sabbath; Making God happy?; Recognizing metaphors; Freedom of choice; Tree of Life; Keeping the commandments; Not-love; Bondage of Egypt; Lk 22:25-27; Cutting yourself off from the Holy Spirit; Covenants; Gods many; Oaths; beit-resh-yod-tav; Faith in a house of authority; Debt; Cognitive dissonance; Covetous practices; Militia; Habakkuk - 8th of 12 minor prophets; The Just shall live by Faith; Unchanging God; Jewish Christians; Jesus: King and High Priest; Burden of Habakkuk; Finding the faithful; FDA resignations; Following media; VAERS; 1 Sam 8:18; Why God doesn't hear you; Befriending unrighteous mammon; "Incense"; Insurrection - against God; Sabbath pretenders; Usury; Habakkuk - crying out, but not being heard; Kenosha riot story; Who are the righteous?; Habakkuk 1:4; Law = Torah; Wicked authority; College funding story; Chaldeans; Golden calf; Owning your children; Freedom will take a miracle; "Violence", Binding your salvation; Evening wolves; Tav-vav; Connecting/separating faith; Giving up your right to decide/choose; The help that will save you; Who's your "god"?; Hab 1:12 - prayer; Facing hard times - for correction; Join the e-mail network; And the Living network; Become God's peculiar people; Wicked devouring righteous; Inflation; Temple of Ephesus - a bank; Apostolic treasury; The benefit snare; Are YOU seeking His kingdom and righteousness?; Praying to the world; Repent - think a different way; Organize yourselves into Tens, Hundreds and Thousands; Rejecting the lie is not enough - receive the truth.

A day of rejoicing over the Law (Torah)? Have you heard of Simchat Torah? Join us as we discuss this celebratory Jewish holiday with returning guest, David Barker.

GEMS: · The “new” covenant is not new, it is the same covenant God has been wanting to make with us from the beginning. · The new covenant is not to be confused with the New Testament, as the term “new covenant” first appears in Jeremiah. It only appears in the New Testament, in Hebrews, when the author quotes the Jeremiah text. · The “new” part refers only to the reaction of the people, which accept the covenant this time and will realize its promises. They do not reject it as the Children of Israel did the first time God extended to them the proposal. There is nothing that was wrong or flawed with the covenant on God's part. He didn't have to come up with a plan B. · The “Law” (Torah) which is to be written into the hearts of those accepting the new covenant, is not a checklist of items. It is not what is referred to as “the 10 commandments”, nor is it 9 commandments, or 613 commandments, or anything finite that can be written down, but rather it is a mindset born from a relationship in which we become completely aligned with God's order for His universe. Our thoughts and actions come into complete harmony with Him. · The covenant is an intimate relationship with God that is offered to us by Him. We accept the proposal and enter into the covenant relationship by our choice to put God first and foremost in everything and when we allow Him to cleanse us, essentially putting on the white wedding garment. · The covenant is extended to all who choose to come under God's sovereignty, just as the servants of Abraham's household that were under his umbrella, even though they were “bought with money” and not related to him, were included in the covenant. Gal 3:28-29: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/from-the-top-ministries/message

People from all over the world commemorate the day of Pentecost on this very weekend. Pentecost has a rich history in both the Old and New Testaments. The term Pentecost comes from a Greek word that means 50. In this case, we are talking about the 50th day after the Passover. In the Old Testament, we know that Passover was the time that God delivered the nation of Israel from the bondage of slavery in Egypt. Approximately 50 days after that, Moses received the Law (Torah) from God and gave it to the people (Exodus 20-23). In the New Testament, Jesus is our Passover Lamb who gave His own life so that we could be delivered from our bondage to sin. Fifty days after this Passover we read where God poured out His Holy Spirit in order to write His Law (Torah) on the hearts of those who believe (Acts 2). We commemorate the outpouring of the Spirit and all that comes with His presence in our lives. As a Pentecostal church we not only celebrate what has happened, but we seek God for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives, that what He did through the early disciples He would do through us. According to Jesus in John’s Gospel, the Holy Spirit is a river that flows through the lives of believers to bring life that can only come from Him. Today, we are believing that rivers of living water would begin to flow in greater measure through all of us!

Love and Torah – what’s love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Continuing in Psalm 119, Rabbi Steve Berkson shows us from the writings of King David the love he had and expressed toward the Law/Torah. As we look at King David’s writings, what becomes apparent is the range of emotions he expresses toward Yahweh and His commandments, statutes and ordinances. Rabbi Berkson shows how to see ourselves in the actions and feelings of those we read and hear about in the scriptures. Not only to see ourselves, but also how to conduct ourselves possibly in a different, better way. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtoiworldwide We are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website wwww.mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or call us at 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE Streamed on our Main YouTube Channel every Shabbat at 1pm (EST) and every Tuesday for Torah Study Live Stream at 8pm (EST)!

Torah, or “the Law” – what’s love got to do with it? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching series with that song reference in order to make a point that he is determined to reveal how the giving of the Torah by our Creator and our guarding and obedience to it absolutely is connected to love. In the past, we’ve probably understood love in a certain way, but in this teaching Rabbi Berkson explores the different facets of love as spoken of in our scriptures. How does the English translation of the Bible do us a disservice in using the word ‘love’? How can we understand what is said in the New Testament? Going first to Matthew chapter 22, Rabbi Berkson show us how Yeshua brought out the two main relationships, us and the Creator and us with each other, and then connects the present to the past with the two great commands. Those who teach that the Law/Torah is done away with lack something that would allow them to carry out the two great commands – what is it? This teaching series will be packed full of vital information that will help you in your spiritual growth as you walk toward the Kingdom of Elohim, becoming the kind of person that He wants to live with forever. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtoiworldwide We are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website wwww.mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or call us at 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE Streamed on our Main YouTube Channel every Shabbat at 1pm (EST) and every Tuesday for Torah Study Live Stream at 8pm (EST)!

In this episode, Matthew and Cory chat about the command to practice the Sabbath in the 10 commandments, and it leads into a deeper conversation about how we are supposed to read the Law/Torah through the lens of Christ. Also included: Its Cory's 46th birthday, we chat about whistling, and Cory learns to say the word “both” without a hidden “L”.

The Love of the Law/Torah; Who is My Neighbor? Please enjoy this series on the essential New Testament book, Hebrews! Please visit our webpage:  http://www.cornerfringe.com

Justification has two implications: one legal (we are not guilty but declared righteous) and the other relational. Here in Galatians 4:25-4:7 we are looking at the relational aspect that comes with justification by faith. To the Jews, their distinctive identity and justification surrounded the Law (Torah) and their heritage (that they were Abraham's offspring by circumcision). In response, after dealing with the true purpose of the Law, Paul is now arguing that being a true offspring of Abraham is not based on ethnicity or works (circumcision), but rather faith in Christ. Therefore, justification by faith leads to a whole new relational identity with God and with one another as adopted sons and daughters of God. In addition, we become heirs through Christ to all the promised blessings to enjoy for all eternity. We will explore this glorious truth of adoption given by grace and promise.

Justification has two implications: one legal (we are not guilty but declared righteous) and the other relational. Here in Galatians 4:25-4:7 we are looking at the relational aspect that comes with justification by faith. To the Jews, their distinctive identity and justification surrounded the Law (Torah) and their heritage (that they were Abraham's offspring by circumcision). In response, after dealing with the true purpose of the Law, Paul is now arguing that being a true offspring of Abraham is not based on ethnicity or works (circumcision), but rather faith in Christ. Therefore, justification by faith leads to a whole new relational identity with God and with one another as adopted sons and daughters of God. In addition, we become heirs through Christ to all the promised blessings to enjoy for all eternity. We will explore this glorious truth of adoption given by grace and promise.

Justification has two implications: one legal (we are not guilty but declared righteous) and the other relational. Here in Galatians 4:25-4:7 we are looking at the relational aspect that comes with justification by faith. To the Jews, their distinctive identity and justification surrounded the Law (Torah) and their heritage (that they were Abraham's offspring by circumcision). In response, after dealing with the true purpose of the Law, Paul is now arguing that being a true offspring of Abraham is not based on ethnicity or works (circumcision), but rather faith in Christ. Therefore, justification by faith leads to a whole new relational identity with God and with one another as adopted sons and daughters of God. In addition, we become heirs through Christ to all the promised blessings to enjoy for all eternity. We will explore this glorious truth of adoption given by grace and promise.

Justification has two implications: one legal (we are not guilty but declared righteous) and the other relational. Here in Galatians 4:25-4:7 we are looking at the relational aspect that comes with justification by faith. To the Jews, their distinctive identity and justification surrounded the Law (Torah) and their heritage (that they were Abraham’s offspring by circumcision). In response, after dealing with the true purpose of the Law, Paul is now arguing that being a true offspring of Abraham is not based on ethnicity or works (circumcision), but rather faith in Christ. Therefore, justification by faith leads to a whole new relational identity with God and with one another as adopted sons and daughters of God. In addition, we become heirs through Christ to all the promised blessings to enjoy for all eternity. We will explore this glorious truth of adoption given by grace and promise.

Some of the topics covered are: • Managing the chaos of life • What is it that needs to be “restored” in Heaven? • Who’s mind is in you? By who or what are you influenced? • Are apostles and prophets for today? • Was the Law/Torah nailed to the cross? … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • INfocus: You’re Still Wrong https://youtu.be/V9SU20AM5B8 • Discovering Your Identity https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX9sYCl1svmfxY2AfKCmf8H4 • INfocus: A Thought About Psalm 119 https://youtu.be/fkSxvsVXMkE • The Armor of Elohim https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8dWvXnu5lScQDt1YW2soUB Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply put; The more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching session, you need answers as more thoughts and questions consume you in your spiritual growth. Rabbi Steve Berkson, director of MTOI, provides an opportunity for the Afterburn to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taught as well as answering questions from the local congregation and those watching the live stream. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on the "LIKE" button if this teaching has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: @mtoiworldwide Follow us on Twitter: @mtoiworldwide We are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website wwww.mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or call us at 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE Streamed on our Main YouTube Channel every Shabbat at 1pm (EST) and every Tuesday for Torah Study Live Stream at 8pm (EST)!

Along with special guest hosts JoeyG and Ricky Brown we discuss how people who claim to represent religion express blasphemy on the TV airwaves. We discuss how these individuals claim that the independence of Haiti was successful due to Haiti making a pact with the devil. We also discuss the Bible in which the Old Testament is broken down into 3 parts: The Law (Torah), The Prophets (Nevi'im) The Writings (Kethuvim). Listen to the podcast on JoeyG radio, Spreaker, Anchor, YouTube, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Soundcloud, IHeart, and TuneIn Radio. Search for TruPlayaz Podcast on these platforms.

Along with special guest hosts JoeyG and Ricky Brown we discuss how people who claim to represent religion express blasphemy on the TV airwaves.  We discuss how these individuals claim that the independence of Haiti was successful due to Haiti making a pact with the devil.  We also discuss the Bible in which the Old Testament is broken down into 3 parts: The Law (Torah), The Prophets (Nevi'im) The Writings (Kethuvim).  Listen to the podcast on JoeyG radio, Spreaker, Anchor, YouTube, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Soundcloud, IHeart, and TuneIn Radio. Search for TruPlayaz Podcast on these platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dominick57/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dominick57/support

The 'Short Questions, Short Answers' series has been rebooted! On March 10, 2018, once a week, Tetze Torah Ministries began conducting live Internet studies of eBible's original questions along with the links to our short answers. The ongoing live Internet shows will be turned into short, info-graphic PowerPoint YouTube videos, longer, complete iTunes podcasts, as well as audio files on our website. We will also post links to the recordings in the Weekly Messianic Newsletter. Learn more about our Live Internet Studies: http://www.tetzetorah.com/live-internet-studies Follow the ongoing "Short Questions, Short Answers" series on my personal Torah teaching website at this link: http://www.tetzetorah.com/qa-with-ebible/ To read this answer on eBible.com, follow this link: https://ebible.com/answers/22054?ori=492502 Information about subscribing to my Weekly Messianic Newsletter: http://www.tetzetorah.com/newsletter Tetze Torah Ministries is a collection of Torah-based, Yeshua-focused written, audio, and video bible teachings by Torah Teacher Ariel ben-Lyman HaNaviy

Luke 8.26-39 & Galatians 3.23-29 | We are invited into freedom in Christ Jesus. Understanding all this means involves a realization that you are NOT free, what you can be freed FROM, and what you are freed FOR. Paul walks the Galatians through this process when they are digressing back into a world where the LAW (Torah, Pentateuch, Genesis-Deuteronomy, Books of Moses) provides the means of right relationship with God and neighbor (the Kingdom of Heaven/Reign of God). The Law simply gives you rules to help you understand what sin is: it cannot bring your life healing/salvation. Jesus Christ brings people, all people, an invitation to freedom. Paul reminds his church in Galatia which reminds the church today that we have been freed and clothed in Christ. This changes everything in how we live, act, relate to others, and pursue the things of this life. Sometimes, like the Galatians, we digress back into the old way. Will we listen to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit? She has so much more to say.

Today I want to take the opportunity to train, mentor and coach us all in the Melchizedek Priesthood and to do that we’re going to use an article that was written that describes what I teach here at Torah to the Tribes as, “New and potentially dangerous.” "There is a new and potentially dangerous teaching about the Melchizedek Priesthood which sounds appealing, but when examined closely appears to be an attempt to separate the Law (Torah) from the Covenant (Brit)." READ ARTICLE: see PDF in "Download Notes"

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday afternoon, June 10th, 2018 (the 22nd day of the 3rd Month/Chodesh. Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did The Messiah or the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that the Law/Torah was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Friday afternoon, June 8th, 2018 (the 20th day of the 3rd Month/Chodesh. Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did The Messiah or the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that the Law/Torah was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION On Sunday afternoon, June 3rd, 2018 (the 15th day of the 3rd Month/Chodesh. Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did The Messiah or the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that the Law/Torah was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION On Friday afternoon, June 1st, 2018 (the 13th day of the 3rd Month/Chodesh) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did The Messiah or the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that the Law/Torah was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION On Sunday afternoon, May 27th, 2018 (the 8th day of the 3rd Month/Chodesh, Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did The Messiah or the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that the Law/Torah was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday afternoon, May 20th, 2018 (the 1st day of the 3rd Month/Rosh Chodesh) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Friday morning, May 18th, 2018 (the 29th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh. Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday morning, May 13th, 2018 (the 24th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Friday morning, May 11th, 2018 (the 22nd day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh, Shabath) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday morning, May 6th, 2018 (the 17th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Friday morning, May 4th, 2018 (the 15th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh, Shabath Shalum) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday morning, April 29th, 2018 (the 10th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh) @ 12PM Noon EST (11AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the questions that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" and "Did the Apostle Paul/Shaul teach that Torah/The Law was done away with?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.  

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Friday morning, April 27th, 2018 (the 8th day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh, Shabath) @ 10AM EST (9AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Sunday morning, April 22nd, 2018 (the 3rd day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh) @ 10AM EST (9AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO, SPECIAL EDITION: On Saturday morning, April 21st, 2018 (the 2nd day of the 2nd Month/Chodesh) @ 10AM EST (9AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Torah/Thurah the question that is frequently asked: "Did the Messiah fulfill and do away with the Law/Torah, making it null and void?" Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues the topic, “The Mind and Thinking of Man, and How It Relates to Authority”. He begins by taking us to Matthew 10:34 with a warning, “Do not jump to conclusions!” Did Yeshua Messiah come to bring “peace”? Many believe that is true, but what does Yeshua’s own words say? What did He mean when he said your family would become your enemy? What is a “Delusion Bubble”? Most people live in one, do you? How can “Binge Watching” teachings be harmful to your spiritual health? How does the teaching that the Law (Torah) has been done away with, destroy our physical world? There is more in this teaching than can be put into this description. Don’t miss it! Related Teachings can be found here, http://mtoi.org/learn_with_us/learn_w... Making Decisions…the reason you exist Are You Saved? CC101: Endure and Receive the Crown of Life Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on the "LIKE" button if this teaching has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org and our Official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide.

TALK, TEACH, AND TESTIFY RADIO: SUNDAY MORNING, SPECIAL EDITION (THE END TIME MESSAGES AND PROPHECIES WITHIN THE NATION OF YASHARAL THROUGH TORAH/THURAH) On Sunday morning, February 11th, 2018 (the 25th day of the 11th Month) @ 10AM EST (9AM CST), Talk, Teach, and Testify Radio© will present sound doctrine and teaching the spiritual meaning and revelation of the Thurah/Torah (teachings and instructions) of YAHUAH and the true importance of understanding end time prophecies in the TaNaKh (Scriptures). We shall discuss through Scripture the true difference between the "Messianic Jew" and the Natzarym/Nazarenes (the Branches/Watchmen). Please join us either by calling in at the new number of (515) 605-9874 or just click on the link below. May Abba/Ab baruk you and keep you. Shalum. Shabath Shalum.  

In Hebrews 2 the writer continues to focus on the supremacy of Christ to the Law (Torah) and angels. Christ is superior for many reasons, but chiefly because only he, through his sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection could provide the eternal sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins and bring humans back to right relationship with […]

A continuation in understanding that the "Law" (Torah) that once condemed us, is the same "Law" we now live under unto eternal life through Messiah's work of redemption on the stake!

In my walk, as a believer in Messiah and His whole Word from Genesis to Revelation, it is amazing to me of how many times, and in a variety of ways, that I hear how people are so excited to be “free” from that ole' cursed Law. “The Law was nailed to the cross,” they say.What is not understood is the misconception that the Law (Torah) is our enemy and not sin. This is the classic work and theme of the demonic—diverting the blame from itself, onto the Creator. It's a classic work of Satan to divide the mean ole wicked “God” of the Old Testament, from the “good fairy” Son of the New Testament.Why should we “shoot the messenger” when all the Law (the Torah) does is point us to the ugliness of our sin—for our own eternal good? We want to love a loving “God” but we have problems with Him when He shows us our dirty sins! We want to love Him when He blesses us and we want to nail His Son to the ‘cross' when He shows us our sin. Pharisaical hypocrites we are at times. We want full access to the benefits of the ‘tree of life' without desiring to access the Way and the Truth TO the tree of life. We want life on our own terms—our own way—without submitting to the only One who has access to that life.Quite frankly, I honestly ask the question: “Tell Me Exactly What Part of the Law are You So Happy to be Freed from?”It was the Law's condemnation of us that was nailed to the stake, not the Law (Torah) itself. What people forget when they say that the Law was nailed to the stake, is that the Law is the Torah. And the Torah is the Word. And the Word is Messiah. Messiah is the Living Word—the Living Torah!So if Messiah was nailed to the stake, then the Torah's condemnation against us was nailed to the stake. The Torah's demand for my righteousness to achieve right standing with an all Consuming Fire, through the weakness of my flesh, is what was nailed to the stake. I can do nothing on my own! To achieve this is something that could never be achieved without a Helper. My inability to meet His righteous standards for eternal life was nailed to the stake.So if Messiah is the Word, and the Word is the Torah and the Torah is the Law: Then when Messiah was resurrected then also the Torah was resurrected.So, people with this idea that the “Law” is dead because it was nailed to the stake, forget the fact that it was also buried and was resurrected. Why? So that through Messiah's own righteousness, we are now able to keep the wholeness of the letter of the “Law” – save the sacrifices. Messiah's death paid our debt to the sin of disobedience. Messiah's resurrection enabled Him to send His Father's Spirit to help us obey what He has always commanded from the very beginning: To love Him with all that we are, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. For in this is life eternal.The requirements of the “Law” never stopped – only our inability to do them stopped!It was the Pharisees that said to the common people—“without us, you can do nothing”. It was Messiah who said to the Pharisees (and to all who think of themselves as self-sufficient)—“without Me, you can do nothing”. No wonder they were so angry at Him. Messiah, as does the Torah, exposes our sins and we don't always want to look at what makes us shameful in front of others.For the Hot—they are blameless and have no sin. For the Cold, their sin is unhidden—right out in the open. But for the Lukewarm—their sin is hidden. It is why they will be spewed out of Messiah's mouth, because what was concealed inside, will be made to come out into the open. It's the one thing that makes Him nauseous—hidden sins. Messiah came to expose the hidden intent of the heart of man. That is His nature!David, in Psalm 19:12, writes: “Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.Without the Torah—without Messiah, who CAN understand his/her error? Cleanse us from our hidden

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 8)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 7)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 6)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 5)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 4)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 3)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 2)

The Law/Torah “Repudiated,” “Replaced,” and “Reappropriated” (Part 1)

Freedom from the Reign of Sin, Condemnation, Death, and the Law/Torah (as Covenant/Legal-Code) and Slavery to the Reign of Grace, Righteousness, Life, and Peace (Part 2) (Romans 5-8)

Freedom from the Reign of Sin, Condemnation, Death, and the Law/Torah (as Covenant/Legal-Code) and Slavery to the Reign of Grace, Righteousness, Life, and Peace (Part 1) (Romans 5-8)

Christianity teaches that the Law or the Torah was nailed to the cross of Jesus Christ. But is this indeed the truth. Could various passages of the New Testament been misinterpreted in such a manner that there exists an anti-Law/anti-Torah mentality within the Christian Faith? We explore the history of the first century church and discuss reasons why the Law/Torah has become viewed so negatively in Christianity. We ask and answer the question: should Christians obey the Law in their Christian walk. Prepare to have your perceptions of the Law/Torah readjusted.