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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. As he begins this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings out the big guns, challenging you to understand and take action on what you really struggle with – you. • Why do you seem to struggle with your relationships and with yourself? Rabbi Berkson takes us to Philippians 2 to unpack what the Apostle Paul wrote to the assembly in Philippi about how they should conduct themselves in his absence. Paul exhorts those in that assembly to take on the mind of Messiah Yeshua, considering others better than themselves in humility and with awareness of others' needs. • Are you aware that what you do at any given moment may create an adverse condition for somebody else? • Are you giving to others and the Father the kind of attention necessary for a flourishing relationship? • What is meant by “leadership serving” and “submissive serving”? • What are the differences between unity, uniformity, and conforming? • Did Messiah Yeshua or His Apostles ever make the message of the Kingdom “palatable” for their listeners? • We all have our own emotional preferences, but when can those be a bad thing? • Are you the kind of person Yahweh can ‘trust' with forever? • Is there grumbling, complaining, and disputing in the Body of Messiah? 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. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

7 key takeaways from this study God is the ultimate Artist, and He values human creativity. The craftsmen in Exodus 31 (Bezalel, Oholiab, etc.) show that artistic gifts are God-given and meant to be used in His service, not just for personal enjoyment. The primary purpose of the tabernacle is God's presence, not sin management. All the furniture (altar, incense, menorah, table, priestly garments) supports one central truth: “Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” Sin offerings are secondary to the main goal—God living in the midst of His people. Whatever is at the center of your life becomes your “tabernacle” or your idol. In the camp diagram, God is meant to be in the center. The golden calf is a picture of the people evicting God from the center and inserting something else—any substitute (self, family, money, ideology, even “good” things) becomes an idol when it takes God's place. Idolatry is often made from good things misused, not evil materials. Gold, art, rainbows, human value — none are evil in themselves. Sin enters when we take something God made good and elevate it to ultimate, making it the object of our trust, identity, or worship. Mediation and mercy only matter if there is real repentance and change. Moses acts as a mediator, pleading with God not to destroy Israel. His intercession is meaningful only if the people turn from the calf and back to God. In the same way, Jesus' mediation is not a license to continue in sin, but a path back to obedience. The commandments “hang together”—break one, and you shatter the whole relationship. The visual of the 10 Commandments as hooks on a beam shows that all the laws “hang” from that covenant. When Moses breaks the tablets, it symbolizes that Israel has broken the whole covenant, not just one small rule. We are both the place where God dwells and the foundation of that dwelling. The half-shekels melted into bases for the tabernacle posts show that the people themselves form the foundation of God's dwelling. New Testament images (living stones, our bodies as a temple) carry this forward: God wants to dwell in us and among us, and our obedience, repentance, and faith make us a fit “home” for His presence. A simple but powerful observation from Exodus 31 is God Himself appoints specific people — like Bezalel and Oholiab — to craft the furnishings of the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” i.e., the Tabernacle; Exodus 31:1–6). Artistic skill is not a side issue; it is a spiritual calling. Human creativity reflects the nature of God as the ultimate Artist. He designs the heavens, the earth, and the intricacies of the human body (Genesis 1; Psalm 19:1–4). He is not just an Engineer or Scientist but an Artist whose work shows intention, beauty, and order. Just as artists often create out of joy and inner drive, God places in human beings a similar desire to create, design, and beautify. The תּוֹרָה Torah (“instruction”) acknowledges that artists frequently experience their work as delight rather than drudgery. A sculptor, musician, or fabric artisan often does not say, “I'm going to work,” but, “I get to create.” Yet even this holy enjoyment must submit to God's rhythms — especially שַׁבָּת Shabbat (“Sabbath”). God reminds the artists through Moses that even work “for God” has limits (Exodus 31:12–17). The same God who gifted their creativity also commands rest, because He Himself rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2–3). “So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.” Exodus 31:16 NASB95 Interestingly, later in the Torah, the Levites and priests must work on Shabbat and the mo'edim (appointed times), because their avodah (service) is part of the very structure of that sacred time (Numbers 28–29). This creates two categories: those who are required to work on Shabbat (priests, Levites in their service), and everyone else, including the gifted artisans, who must cease from melachah (מְלָאכָה, melachah, “work”). Even holy calling must bend to God's rhythm of rest. The true function of the Tabernacle It is easy to reduce the Tabernacle to its parts: altar, incense altar, מְנוֹרָה menorah, table of showbread, priestly garments, tapestries, and so on (Exodus 25–30). We often define each by its function: The altar for sacrifices The incense altar for incense, symbolizing prayer The menorah for light The table for the bread of the Presence All of this is true, but incomplete. The primary purpose of the Tabernacle is not sacrifice management, but divine presence. God states the purpose clearly: “Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them.” Exodus 25:8 NASB95 This is central. The Mishkan is God's way of dwelling b'tocham (“in their midst,” Exodus 25:8), not merely near them. The furnishings are tools that serve this deeper goal. They help maintain holiness so that the Holy One can live within a sinful people without destroying them. Sin offerings and rituals are therefore secondary. They protect the relationship; they are not the relationship itself. The Tabernacle is first and foremost a place of שְׁכִינָה Shekhinah (“indwelling presence”), not simply a “sin mitigation system.” God at the center: The camp of Israel and the heart Consider the layout of Israel's camp (Numbers 2). The tribes surround the Mishkan on all sides; priests and Levites camp closest, and the Tabernacle stands at the center. This layout pictures a core truth: The people form a community. God dwells in the middle of that community. Where the tribes of Israel were to be camped around the Tabernacle, according to Numbers 2–3. (“The Tabernacle PowerPoint,” Rose Publishing Inc., 2013) This connects with the inner life of a person. Just as the tribes encircle the tabernacle, so a human being has a “center”—often symbolized by the lev (לֵב, lev, “heart”)—the seat of emotions, desires, and spiritual direction. When God dwells at the center of a person's heart, that life is ordered around His presence, not around self, money, family, ideology, or any other “good” thing. Artists, whose work often flows directly out of the heart more than out of linear logic, have a special connection here. God, the master Artist, inspires human artists so that their creativity reflects His presence in the very center of the community. The golden calf: Displacing God from the center Against this background, Exodus 32 and the golden calf become sharper and more tragic. While Moses is on the mountain receiving detailed instructions for the tabernacle, the people grow restless (Exodus 32:1). They demand visible representation. Aaron collects gold earrings and fashions the עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב egel ha-zahav (“golden calf,” Exodus 32:2–4). The golden calf is not just “idolatry” in the abstract. It is a replacement for God in the center of the community. Where God intends His mishkan to stand, Israel inserts a man-made image. The problem is not the gold itself. Gold, like all creation, is morally neutral. The issue is what the people choose to do with it. The same dynamic applies to many modern symbols — such as the rainbow (originally a sign of God's covenant faithfulness; Genesis 9:12–17) — which can be co-opted into serving messages or identities that directly conflict with God's ways. The object is not inherently evil; the meaning we attach and the place we give it in our hearts can turn it into an idol. Idolatry, then, is often made of good raw materials redirected toward wrong worship. What we place at the center Every person and every community will place something in the center. It might be: Personal pleasure Family Money National identity Human reason or “humanity” itself (a kind of religious humanism) Ideology, law, or any system of values When any of these occupy the position that belongs to God alone, they become an אֵל אַחֵר el acher (“another god”) in practice, even if they are not called “gods.” The golden calf episode portrays Israel pushing God outside the circle of the camp. He is now “out there” with Moses on the mountain, while placing the calf in the middle. This visual powerfully illustrates what happens whenever a person or society marginalizes God and enthrones something else. Breaking the covenant: The tablets and what the Law ‘hangs’ on When Moses descends the mountain, sees the calf and the revelry, he throws down the two tablets, shattering them (Exodus 32:19). The study presents a striking image to explain this: think of the עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים Aseret haDevarim, (“Ten Words,” Ten Commandments) not primarily as a foundation but as a beam from which everything hangs. Yeshua (Jesus) later echoes this when He says: “On these two commandments depend (‘hang') the whole Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:40 NASB95 The idea is that all the detailed מִצְווֹת mitzvot (“commandments”) in the Torah hang from core categories like “You shall have no other gods before Me,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not commit adultery,” etc. (Exodus 20:1–17). If the beam breaks, all that hangs on it crashes. So when Israel breaks even one of the foundational commands — such as the prohibition of idolatry (Exodus 20:3–5) — they effectively shatter the entire covenantal structure. Moses' smashing of the tablets is not a mere emotional outburst; it is a visual declaration: “The covenant you agreed to has been broken.” (Exodus 24:3, 7; 32:19) This explains why later New Testament writings can say that one who stumbles in one point is “guilty of all” (James 2:10). The covenant stands or falls as a whole. Mercy, logic and the role of the Mediator At this point, God declares to Moses that He will destroy the people and make a new nation from Moses instead (Exodus 32:9–10; Deuteronomy 9:13–14). From a purely legal, logical standpoint, this is completely justified. The people agreed repeatedly, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do!” (Exodus 24:3, 7). They then immediately and flagrantly break the covenant. But Torah is not only about cold logic. The study contrasts a purely logical application of judgment with God's heart of חֶסֶד chesed (“mercy, covenantal lovingkindness”) and סְלִיחָה selichah (“forgiveness”). Moses steps into the role of mediator — μεσίτης mesitēs (“mediator”) in Greek New Testament language (1Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:15). He intercedes, appealing to God's reputation among the nations and to His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 32:11–13; Deuteronomy 9:18–20). Moses recalls: “I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and nights; I neither ate bread nor drank water, because of all your sin which you had committed in doing what was evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger.” Deuteronomy 9:18 NASB95 Moses even intercedes specifically for Aaron (Deuteronomy 9:20), who bears heavy responsibility for crafting the calf. Here, mercy steps beyond simple cause-and-effect. Justice says, “They deserve destruction.” Mercy says, “Give them space to repent.” This is not illogical so much as supra-logical — rooted in God's character. Concepts like mercy and forgiveness do not “fit” in a rigid legal framework, yet they are central to who God is (Exodus 34:6–7). Repentance and the limits of human mediation The study stresses that mediation only has value if the people actually change. If Moses rebuked Israel for the golden calf, and they simply replaced it with a silver calf or an emerald calf, nothing substantial would have changed. They would still be idolaters, only with different décor. Similarly, the New Testament presents Yeshua as our advocate — παράκλητος paraklētos (“advocate, helper”) — and propitiation —ἱλασμός hilasmos (“atoning sacrifice”) — for sins (1John 2:1–2). Apostle Yokhanan writes: And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. 1John 2:1–2, NASB95 But Yokhanan immediately ties this to obedience: By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. 1John 2:3, NASB95 If someone claims to know God but willfully refuses to keep His commandments, John calls that person a liar (1John 2:4). This aligns with the golden calf narrative: a mediator's work is not a free pass to persist in rebellion. It is a bridge back to covenant faithfulness. Yeshua's role continues and heightens what Moses models. Moses stands between God and Israel on Sinai; Yeshua stands at the right hand of the Father, interceding for those who turn back (Hebrews 7:25; 9:24). But in both cases, intercession assumes תְּשׁוּבָה teshuvah (“repentance, return”). There must be a real turning from idols back to God. The people as the foundation of God's dwelling The half-shekel census (Exodus 30:11–16; 38:25–28). Each Israelite of military age contributes a half-shekel of silver as “ransom for his life.” That silver is later melted down and cast into the sockets (bases) for the Tabernacle's frames. This imagery is rich: Each person is “counted” through a small piece of silver. Those individual pieces are refined and formed into the structural base of God's dwelling. The people themselves thus become the foundation of the Mishkan in a very literal way. This resonates strongly with later imagery such as “living stones” being built into a spiritual house (1Peter 2:5) and the community as a “temple of God” (1Corinthians 3:16–17). The study notes that when a community chooses a “golden calf” instead of God, it is not only rejecting God; it is, in a sense, erasing itself from its proper role as His dwelling's foundation. Yet God can still “pluck out” individuals who remain faithful even in a failing community — as seen in the lives of Daniel and others in exile (Jeremiah 24; Daniel 1). A nation may displace God from its center, but individuals can still enthrone Him in their own hearts. Shabbat, artists and the heart of Torah Whether one is an artist, a leader, or an ordinary member of the community, calling and gifting do not cancel God's commands. The very God who inspires art also commands a rhythm of rest (six days of work and then the Shabbat) and a structure of worship. The Torah is not just “rules”; it is God's wisdom for ordering life so that He can dwell among His people without consuming them. Yet, without chesed and selichah — without mercy and forgiveness — the Torah would become a crushing weight, since all inevitably fail at some point. The golden calf story, Moses' mediation, and the later New Testament teaching about Messiah Yeshua as mediator and atoning sacrifice together show that God's goal is not destruction but restoration. When a person or community repents — removing the idol, whatever form it takes, and re-enthroning God at the center — the Holy One is willing to treat the past as if it were a footnote rather than a defining reality (Ezekiel 18:21–23). The Mishkan's ultimate purpose is fulfilled: God dwells in and among His people. Each of us must examine what truly sits at the center of the camp of our lives. Is it God Himself, or a golden calf made of something good but misplaced? Through Torah, through the example of Moses, and through the greater mediation of Messiah Yeshua, God invites His people to become once again a living Tabernacle for His presence. The post Golden calf vs. living God: Choosing who dwells in your heart (Exodus 31-32; Deuteronomy 9; 1John 2) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

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ABOUT BETH MESSIAH CONGREGATION:As a Messianic Jewish synagogue, BMC embraces Yeshua as the Messiah and includes Jewish and Gentile followers of Yeshua from diverse backgrounds. We delight in vibrant community life, lifelong learning, and walking in the way of the L-RD in Messiah Yeshua.LINKS:Website: https://bethmessiah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethMessiahCongregationColumbusOh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmessiahcongregation/

Assistant Congregational Leader Jared Shatz discusses Mark 4.ABOUT BETH MESSIAH CONGREGATION:As a Messianic Jewish synagogue, BMC embraces Yeshua as the Messiah and includes Jewish and Gentile followers of Yeshua from diverse backgrounds. We delight in vibrant community life, lifelong learning, and walking in the way of the L-RD in Messiah Yeshua.LINKS:Website: https://bethmessiah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethMessiahCongregationColumbusOh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmessiahcongregation/

James and Lola Klein share their journey as Messiah followers and what it means to have a "life well lived."ABOUT BETH MESSIAH CONGREGATION:As a Messianic Jewish synagogue, BMC embraces Yeshua as the Messiah and includes Jewish and Gentile followers of Yeshua from diverse backgrounds. We delight in vibrant community life, lifelong learning, and walking in the way of the L-RD in Messiah Yeshua.LINKS:Website: https://bethmessiah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethMessiahCongregationColumbusOh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmessiahcongregation/

Love and Torah—what's the connection? This series is based on the “Two Great Commands’: loving Yahweh and loving your neighbor. Continuing with Ephesians 5, Rabbi Steve Berkson highlights how Messiah Yeshua clarified the scriptural meaning of “love your neighbor as yourself” by adding, “love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). What does it truly mean to be ‘walking in darkness’? How can Yahweh see that you hold Him in importance? What institution has He given us that serves as a model for these relationships? How are love and time interconnected, and what exactly is a “generational curse”? Rabbi Steve shares several personal stories to illustrate common issues we all face as we navigate our vertical and horizontal relationships. Once again, Rabbi Berkson breaks down these passages to deepen your understanding of what Yahweh expects so you can fulfill it and receive His blessings. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

7 takeaways from this study The pattern of the Mishkan mirrors Heaven's plan: The tabernacle was more than a historical structure; it reflected God's desire to dwell among His people, calling for wholehearted personal and communal participation. Light and responsibility: The menorah's light, fueled by the people's offerings, symbolizes bringing God's presence and watchful care into the community. Everyone shares responsibility for sustaining spiritual life. The High Priest symbolizes service and humility: The garments of the priesthood represent not only glory and beauty, but also the call for humility—bearing the needs of others before God and serving selflessly. Decision-making rooted in light and completeness: The Urim and Thummim remind us that our choices should be guided by divine truth, justice and a heart of integrity, rather than personal bias or convenience. The Messiah as prophet, priest and king: These three leadership roles in Israel come together in the Messiah, Who both bridges heaven and earth and empowers God's people to walk in spiritual authority and service. Genuine repentance and restored identity: Hosea's message underscores the need for repentance, returning wholeheartedly to God, and finding identity and mercy in Him rather than worldly alliances. Spiritual armor for spiritual battle: Believers are called to put on the full armor of God — not just physical or outward symbols, but to be clothed in truth, righteousness, faith, and salvation, ready to withstand spiritual challenges through Christ. This study that connects the ancient pattern of the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” i.e., the Tabernacle), the high priesthood, our identity as God's people, and how these truths reach into our lives through יֵשׁוּעַ Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. We'll visit Exodus and Hosea, reflect on the words of the Apostolic Scriptures, and see what it means to put on the full armor of God every day. My prayer is that these insights become real and alive for you, just as they have for me. The Mishkan: A blueprint for Heaven on Earth Some picture the Mishkan as just a relic of history — a tent, some gold, some ornate garments, maybe interesting but separated from day-to-day life. But as we dive deeper, we see the Mishkan isn't just about “then” — it's about “now” and about “us”! The Mishkan was set “in the midst of the people” (Exodus 25:8), mirroring the heart of Heaven for God's presence to truly dwell among humanity. It wasn't a pattern left behind but an eternal lesson about how Heaven reaches down to dwell with us on earth. As we read last Shabbat, Romans 12:1 tells us, “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship” (NASB95). This echoes the call for each of us to bring our תְּרוּמָה terumah (“contribution”), just as every Israelite was to contribute to the construction of the Mishkan (Exodus 25:1-9). The lesson? We all, every single one of us, have a stake in God's dwelling. The Mishkan is about everyone's involvement — a prophetic picture that God's goal has always been to reconcile heaven and earth, Creator and creation, so that every heart can dwell “face to face” with Him, returning us to the intimacy of Eden. Identity and the crisis of our day This longing for nearness to God, for knowing where we come from, where we're headed, isn't just spiritual gobbledygook. It is the deep yearning of humanity. When our society loses the sense of Creator, the narrative turns into, “You come from nowhere! You're going nowhere! You are nothing!” No wonder there is an identity crisis! Our Torah study today holds an antidote to that crisis: the Mishkan proclaims we belong, we have purpose, and we are called into relationship with the God Who created us and wants to dwell within us. Light for the world: The menorah and its meaning One detail that keeps speaking to me is the מְנוֹרָה menorah (“lampstand”) and its light, fueled by oil contributed by the people (Exodus 27:20-21). This is no ordinary light: it's a symbol of spiritual vigilance, of God's eyes attentively watching over His people (see Zechariah 4:2; Revelation 1:12-13). Placed opposite the שֻׁלְחָן לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים shulchan lechem ha-panim (“table of the Presence”), the menorah reminds us that in God's house, light and nourishment stand together, a picture that becomes even clearer as Yeshua stands “in the midst of the lampstands” (Revelation 1:12-13), shining upon His congregations (Revelation 2-3). Our own offerings—our gifts, talents, resources, even our willingness—are part of sustaining God's light in the world. Every contribution to God's work sustains His dwelling and reflects His glory, just as the oil kept the menorah burning bright. Gold, bronze & a place for all There's an amazing visual in the Mishkan's structure: you enter through the courtyard, surrounded by bronze (נְחֹשֶׁת nechoshet), with the altar for sacrifices, symbolizing humanity (אָדָם adam) and blood (דָּם dahm). As you journey inward, you encounter זָהָב טָהוֹר zahav tahor (“pure gold”), transparency, holiness, a prophetic hint at the golden, transparent city described in Revelation 21. This progression — from bronze to gold — mirrors our own spiritual journey: moving from our earthly struggles toward a pure, transparent communion with God, where nothing is hidden any longer (1Corinthians 13:12). Clothed with glory: The garments of the priesthood Next, we come to the clothing of the priesthood (Exodus 28), and this is not just fashion advice from antiquity! Scripture says the priestly garments are for כָּבוֹד kavod (“glory, weight, honor”) and תִּפְאֶרֶת tiferet (“beauty”). Here’s the message: what we wear in service to God matters, but it's not about external show. Aharon didn't make his own clothes; others (Moshe/Moses) were commanded to put them on him (Exodus 28:41), signifying that righteousness and adequacy for service are gifts, not personal achievements. The prophet Zechariah tells of a high priest being “reclothed” after exile with clean garments, a picture of forgiveness, renewal, and a new beginning (Zechariah 3:3-5). The New Covenant (בְּרִית חֲדָשָׁה Brit Chadashah) reaffirms this — Heaven changes our garments, washing away sin, clothing us in righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). “Priestify” — the Hebrew verb here (לְכַהֵן l'chahein) — reminds us that being a כֹּהֵן kohein (“priest”) is about service, not just about status. The true priest (and all Israel is called a “royal priesthood,” 1Peter 2:9) carries the people on his shoulders, bears their burdens on his heart, and is called to humility, not pride. “Get over yourself,” the Torah almost seems to say — your spiritual calling is always for the good of the community. Urim, Thummim & the ethics of divine judgment Within the high priest's breastplate were the mysterious אוּרִים Urim (“lights”) and תֻּמִּים Thummim (“completenesses”), tools for discerning God's will (Exodus 28:30). While the Torah provides exacting detail for every breastplate gem and chain, it says nothing of how to make the Urim and Thummim. Their origin is, in a sense, heavenly, not human. The roots of those objects, אור or (“light”) and תָּמִים tamim (“spotless,” “complete”), invite us to make decisions bathed in light and whole integrity — without bias (“You shall not show partiality nor take a bribe,” Deuteronomy 16:19). They urge us not to place our “grimy thumb on the scale” but to judge as heaven does: justly, humbly, and in fellowship with the Spirit of God. Israel’s top three offices: Prophet, priest & king The narrative reminds us that Israel's leadership had three main offices: prophet (נָבִיא navi), priest (כֹּהֵן kohein) and king (מֶלֶךְ melech). These roles weren't just for ancient figures — they echo in Messiah Himself: communicates the Word of God, mediates and intercedes, and establishes shalom/peace. Throughout the TaNaKh, we see individuals—Moshe, David, and most perfectly Yeshua — serving in multiple roles. Moses, though never high priest, performed priestly acts (offering the first red heifer, Numbers 19). Messiah is “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16), prophet and fulfillment of all the promises, and He is our great high priest “who has passed through the heavens, Yeshua the Son of God” (Hebrews 4:14 NASB95). Holiness that transforms everything The overarching message of the Mishkan and Mashiakh as Immanuel (God with us) is preparation of the world for “that day” when קֹדֶשׁ לַיהוָה qodesh l'Adonai (“Holy to the LORD”) isn't just inscribed on the high priest's crown but on every pot, cooking utensil, and even the trappings of horses (Zechariah 14:20-21). The transformation promised in Ezekiel 40-48 is of a temple and a Jerusalem where everything — common or holy — has been remade by God's presence. This is the New Covenant hope: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you” (Ezekiel 36:26 NASB95). Hosea: Call to repentance and the tenderness of God's heart Turning to the Book of הוֹשֵׁעַ Hosea, we hear the desperate call of God to a wayward people, likened to an unfaithful spouse. Repeated alliances with Assyria and Egypt (“Assyria will not save us, we will not ride on horses…”, Hosea 14:3 NASB95) speak to our tendency to turn everywhere but to heaven for security. Yet, even here, God's חֶסֶד chesed (“steadfast, loyal love”) shines through: “I will heal their apostasy, I will love them freely, for My anger has turned away from them … For in You the orphan finds mercy” (Hosea 14:3-4 NASB95). Hosea's message is that true repentance (שׁוּבָה shuvah, “to return”) brings restoration and identity. It's a wake-up call for us: Don't sell your heritage for the “trinkets” of passing prosperity. Stay rooted. God alone makes us a holy nation. Hebrews: Trusting the High Priest to enter God's rest The Book of Hebrews gives this Mishkan theme even deeper Messianic meaning. The “rest” God offers is entered not through our efforts, but by trusting the Messiah's priesthood — He who has been tempted as we are, yet without sin, who ever lives to draw us near to the “throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:14-16 NASB95: “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need”). The Sabbath “rest” is both a present spiritual reality and a foretaste of the world to come (Hebrews 4:9). The lesson? Entering God's promises requires trust (אֱמוּנָה emunah, “faith”). Just as Israel had to trust God to enter the land, so must we trust the Messiah to enter spiritual rest and ultimate redemption. The armor of God: Dressing for spiritual victory One of Paul's most practical teaching points is about putting on the πανοπλία panoplia (“full armor”) of God (Ephesians 6:10-17): “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11 NASB95). This armor, as Paul describes it, includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of gospel peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:14-17). When Paul speaks of these elements, he's citing Hebrew Scripture: the חֲגוֹר אֱמוּנָה chagor emunah (“belt of faithfulness,” Isaiah 11:5), שִׁרְיוֹן צֶדֶק shiryon tzedek (“breastplate of righteousness,” Isaiah 59:17), and כוֹבַע יֵשׁוּעָה kova yeshuah (“helmet of salvation,” Isaiah 59:17). The spiritual lesson is vital: Our battle isn't “against flesh and blood, but against … the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Like the high priest, we “suit up” every day — but our armor is not self-produced. It's heaven's gift, to protect not only our outward actions but our thoughts, emotions, and identity. Transparency, integrity, unity Finally, Paul reminds us of the importance of transparency and wholeness — echoed by the apostle Ya’akov as becoming “mature and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:4). Just as zahav tahor pure gold in the Heavenly Mishkan was “transparent” (Revelation 21:21), our lives are to become more and more open to God, clothed with what heaven provides, not false coverings of self-righteousness. Unity is vital: “A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart” (Ecclesiastes 4:12), and “let us bear one another's burdens” (Galatians 6:2). Putting on new garments In closing, let's not approach God's presence in a “costume” of our own making. Like the guest at the wedding feast, we are invited to put on the garments provided by the King (Matthew 22:11-13). Heaven offers us righteousness, mercy and a new start. Will we put it on? May we be a people clothed for the kingdom — reflecting the light, justice, humility and steadfast love shown to us in Messiah Yeshua, our Prophet, Priest and King. May every “garment” we wear — truth, faithfulness, righteousness — be a testimony to the One who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light (1Peter 2:9). If you'd like to explore these truths further or ask questions, connect with our fellowship. Shalom and blessings as you press into the fullness of God's calling for your life! The post Embracing Heaven’s gift of new garments: New Covenant and a fresh start (Exodus 28; Hosea 14; Hebrews 4) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

Rabbi Silverman picks up from last week's discussion, with describing what it is to be a "peacemaker."ABOUT BETH MESSIAH CONGREGATION:As a Messianic Jewish synagogue, BMC embraces Yeshua as the Messiah and includes Jewish and Gentile followers of Yeshua from diverse backgrounds. We delight in vibrant community life, lifelong learning, and walking in the way of the L-RD in Messiah Yeshua.LINKS:Website: https://bethmessiah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethMessiahCongregationColumbusOh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmessiahcongregation/

In Part 2 Jeffrey D. and Rabbi Ted take another look at Jesus' appearance on earth and His return in glory.  We all tend to have an image of Jesus's outward appearance, perhaps influenced by artwork, or an actor who portrayed Him. A clear physical description of Messiah Yeshua, is not to be found in the Scriptures. And it's not an oversight!

Rabbi Silverman unpacks Shalom, and what it is to be a "peacemaker" (Part 1 of 2)ABOUT BETH MESSIAH CONGREGATION:As a Messianic Jewish synagogue, BMC embraces Yeshua as the Messiah and includes Jewish and Gentile followers of Yeshua from diverse backgrounds. We delight in vibrant community life, lifelong learning, and walking in the way of the L-RD in Messiah Yeshua.LINKS:Website: https://bethmessiah.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethMessiahCongregationColumbusOh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmessiahcongregation/

Heaven is Shaking the Bear It's a principle of Scripture. Prophecy is not fulfilled only once. It is fulfilled repeatedly at appointed times. It's a cycle, not a one-off. This is why we observe the appointed times of Scripture. What has happened before will happen again, sometimes in a reversal of events. The prophecy is not fulfilled exactly as it was before, but the template doesn't change. At this very moment I write, the Persian people have revolted yet again against the Islamist regime by the millions, taking over streets in city after city in Iran. The coming days will test whether this latest revolt will uproot the Islamists that took power in 1979. The current uprising is estimated to have begun "around December 28." The Biblical Fast of the 10th of Tevet began the morning of December 30, but the 10th of Tevet began the evening of December 29th. Coincidence? That's why we fast the four fasts mentioned in Zechariah. The Fast of the 10th of Tevet remembers the tragedy of the Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, beginning the siege against Jerusalem and the beginning of the end of the First Temple. Babylon was the first beast kingdom, the head of the image. Persia succeeded it, swallowing and enlarging territory. Over the last several days, the Iranian people have been targeting Islamist seminaries, mosques, and institutions. In an interesting reversal, the Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the exiled Shah (King) of Iran, is the one calling on the Persian people to rise up and overthrow the Islamic clerics' religious governmental hold in favor of a democracy. Many Iranians are calling for the return of the monarchy, tearing down the flags of the Islamic Republic, and putting up the old Iranian flag that flew before the Shah was deposed. Crown Prince Pahlavi's daughter Princess Iman Pahlavi recently married Jewish-American Bradley Sherman. The Persian Queen Esther, was actually Hadassah, a Jewish exile who married the Persian King Ahasuerus. It was a marriage that brought salvation to the Jews nation, designated to die by wicked Haman, may his name be blotted out. Some of the protestors are posting messages, “The Lion and Eagle will rise again together and once again live in peace,” meaning Iran and Israel. “The Lion of Judah and the Lion of Persia will rise again.” I offer no judgment on these things, just to offer a few illustrations of what is being done and said in this revolution. So what we're seeing is a shaking according to the pattern. What happened to Judah in ancient times, the Babylonian siege against Jerusalem and the seat of Israelite religious life, is occurring in Iran, a territory encompassing both the golden lion of Babylon and the silver bear of Medo-Persia. The Persian people are laying siege to the religious centers and strongholds, demanding regime change, tearing down statues of Islamic terrorist “heroes” such as Soleimani. They are repenting of their grandparents' choice of an Islamic beast cleric to lead their nation. They are chanting against the Islamist clerics' funding of weapons, including the rockets, against Israel. They are chanting against the billions paid out to terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah while Iranians go without basic services, such as clean water. The old “sun and lion” flag of pre-Revolutionary Iran is appearing everywhere, even replacing the Islamic Republic's flag on X. Let's backtrack. What precipitated this Tenth of Tevet Iranian Uprising? During Chanukkah, I posted this Scripture from Haggai, which is the prophecy of Chanukkah. Chanukkah is tied prophetically to Daniel's prophecies of “the abomination that causes desolation.” Haggai prophesies that the first day of the event we know as Chanukkah, or the Feast of Dedication, will commemorate a power change, a deliverance from the oppression of a beast government: • “…from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month; from the day when the temple of the LORD was founded, consider: Is the seed still in the barn? Even including the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree, it has not borne fruit. Yet from this day on I will bless you.'” Haggai continues, highlighting that the appointed time of the prophecy will mark a shaking of the heavens and the earth, which is movement within the principalities and powers that govern the nations: • “Then the word of the LORD came a second time to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying, “Speak to Zerubbabel governor of Judah, saying, ‘I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. I will overthrow the thrones of kingdoms and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations; and I will overthrow the chariots and their riders, and the horses and their riders will go down, everyone by the sword of another.' ‘On that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, My servant,' declares the LORD, ‘and I will make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you,'” declares the LORD of hosts.” (Hag 2:18-23) Although the prophecy is specifically for Israel in a time of return and rebuilding after exile, it pinpoints a timetable that runs in the heavenlies, which in turn will affect the earth. The Prophet Haggai's Hebrew name is Chaggai, “my feast.” A chag is an appointed time, usually marked by a feast. While Chaggai prophesies of the time when Chanukkah will occur in the epoch of the Greek leopard beast, it is accepted that Chanukkah was instituted to remember a missed chag of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) because the Temple was not yet cleansed of the abomination that causes desolation, a detail prophesied by Daniel. Sukkot, by the way, was when the Temple was founded, precisely pinpointing Chanukkah, an event that had not yet occurred. That abomination of desolation is not a one-time thing. Each beast kingdom finds a way to do it. There is yet an abomination situated on the Temple Mount. The appointed principalities and powers that rule from the heavenlies were adjusted, shaken out of the way to accommodate the returned status of the Jews from Babylonian captivity and the cooperation of Medo-Persia in the transition. This shaking of principalities and powers is also described in the Book of Revelation, a sign that the twelve tribes have repented, returned, and are ready to take up their appointed control of the twelve gates of Jerusalem, another way of saying they will judge the earth with the reigning Messiah Yeshua. The timetable is of particular interest to us this year because the first day of Chanukkah (24th/25th of Kislev), as Chaggai prophesied, is a day when the principalities and powers were adjusted. Nothing changed in the visible world immediately, but powers of nations shake in the spiritual domain. The next appointed time after Chanukkah is the 10th of Tevet, the Tenth Month, a fast day instituted to mourn the beginning of King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. It was the beginning of the end for Jerusalem and the First Holy Temple. The 10th of Tevet is considered a “minor” fast day because it is not in the Torah, but in the Prophet Zechariah 8:19:   • “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so love truth and peace.'”   It is hard to define modern Iran as either Babylon or Persia, especially when it was infused with the Western influence of the third beast Greece during the reign of Alexander. Daniel described the fourth beast Rome as a conglomerate of the kingdoms that had gone before. So are the modern systems of the beast. The bear swallowed the lion. The leopard swallowed the bear. The Roman beast emerged from between the Western Greece bronze beast and the Eastern golden lion and silver bear; Rome swallowed them all, morphing and developing the most effective power tools of each kingdom: military, religion, politics, government, medicine, athletics, arts, philosophy, education...whatever worked. The beast systems work in three stages: ·     Invitation, baiting with things people want ·     Coercion, application of pressure through punishment for non-compliance ·     Death In Iran, the Islamic regime used this exact progression to gain control of a flowering country in the Middle East in 1979. Recognizing that the shah was introducing modern Western technology and changes too quickly for a traditionally conservative nation (think of Marty McFly going from “Earth Angel” to a heavy metal version of “Johnny B. Goode” in under two minutes in Back to the Future), along with too many other historical and political factors to explain short of recommending a reading list, the Islamists baited the youth of the nation, but when the ayatollah took power, it turned into bait-n-switch. When the Iranian people realized it wasn't what they signed up for, it was too late. The compliance squads round up and torture or kill those who object. They repress every rebellion. They persecute the growing underground church. They threaten and imprison the tiny Jewish community still left in the country if they don't speak support for the regime. They imprison, torture, and kill women who don't wear the hijab. That's how the beast works. But today, the beast shakes.   If you are unfamiliar with the Biblical calendar, the beast kingdoms of Daniel's prophecy, or how principalities and powers exert influence over the earth, we have the following available on YouTube, and our Creation Gospel workbook classes will help establish a good foundation for understanding the Biblical feasts and calendar. To enroll, scroll down. The Fast of Tevet A Concise History of the Beast Principalities and Powers Part One Principalities and Powers Part Two Perhaps next week, we can speak more to the abomination that causes desolation and Dobiel, the Prince of Persia who is thought to have fought Gabriel.

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 our journey through the second of the Two Great Commands, ‘love your neighbor', Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Luke 6:38, where we see Messiah Yeshua continuing to show the contrast between what Rabbi Berkson calls “the Below” and “the Above”. He points out that in order to please the Father, you must be aligned with “the Above”. A component of loving Yahweh and your neighbor is giving. What does that mean, though? Rabbi Berkson clarifies how, when, and why to give. He also points out an incentive to give, noting that whatever we give will be returned, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. Rabbi Berkson uses his trip to a Baskin-Robbins™ ice cream store to make the point. In Luke 6:39-40, Messiah Yeshua tells a parable about the blind leading the blind. Rabbi Berkson cautions about where and from whom you get your information as you walk in Torah observance. There's a lot of misinformation out there that presents itself with authority. In verse 41, Yeshua teaches about the plank in your eye and the splinter in your brother's eye. Rabbi Berkson explains how some people take Torah knowledge and use it as a weapon to try to “help” others with their walk. “Correction can only happen correctly in the right relationship.” Then in Luke 6:47-49, Rabbi Berkson tells us that our lives are like building a house. Are we building on the correct foundation, or without one? The key is whether or not we are listening to and doing the words of Messiah. 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.

We all tend to have an image of Jesus's outward appearance, perhaps influenced by artwork, or an actor who portrayed Him. A clear physical description of Messiah Yeshua, is not to be found in the Scriptures. And it's not an oversight!

Rabbi Steve Berkson would like to introduce Mr. William Jackson to the MTOI family. Among his many abilities and talents, Mr. Jackson assists Rabbi Berkson with administrative tasks, sings in the Praise Team, and is an accomplished speaker and teacher. In the Gospel of John, chapter 15, Messiah Yeshua gave His disciples final instructions before His execution by the occupying Romans. He told them emphatically, “Stay in Me,” because they could do nothing on their own (John 15:4). What does it mean to “stay in” Messiah? How do we stay connected to Him? Why is it so hard to stay in Him? Why is it so important to stay in Him? To connect the concept of “Stay in Me,” Mr. Jackson takes us to Matthew chapter 25 and expounds on the two parables the Messiah taught there – the Ten Virgins and their lamps and oil, and the man who gave his servants his possessions to invest while he was on a trip. Mr. Jackson offers insights into these parables that few have heard before. You will be encouraged and strengthened by this powerful teaching. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted discuss the Hebrew scriptures, prophecies and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

Key takeaways from this study God's laws were always intended as a blueprint for human dignity, justice and release from oppression, laying the groundwork for true freedom. Heaven's agenda is not simply legalistic rule-keeping, but the transformation of individuals and societies toward compassion and liberty. By making freedom the end goal for slaves — especially Israelite slaves — God modeled a system intended to end cycles of generational bondage. The Torah's pathway for Gentiles to join Israel is Heaven's open door for all nations to enter spiritual freedom. Biblical laws set higher standards for humane treatment, signaling Heaven's desire that all people, regardless of status, can be liberated. Prophetic interventions (like Jeremiah 34) show that God rewards societies that extend liberty, but withdraws his favor when they renege, underscoring that freedom is dear to God's heart. The arrival of Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) is the culmination of Heaven’s freedom goal: the offer of spiritual freedom and redemption to every nation, tribe and tongue. God is deeply responsive to repentance, faith and action — always ready to set captives free, both physically and spiritually. The ultimate intention of Heaven is for all people to know freedom — not merely by law, but through relationship, faith, and loving community. The journey from slavery to sonship is the story of God's heart for humanity: that every nation would experience deliverance and restoration through His mercy and truth. It's tempting to skip the difficult parts of the Bible, like the ordinances of slavery in Exodus (שְׁמוֹת Shemot). Here, we don't dodge them. We face them head-on, recognizing that Scripture's laws were in response to brutal ancient societies but also express the heart of a redeeming God Who works through history, not around it. The תּוֹרָה Torah (“instruction,” “teaching”) is not just a book of do's and don'ts. It's an unfolding revelation — God giving His people not only laws (מִצְווֹת mitzvot) but the principles and spirit behind them. Today we’re seeking those principles, to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2Timothy 2:15), so we can discern what God is up to in these difficult passages. The big picture: Law, mercy and becoming a distinct people to do something Let's remember, Israel was called to be a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (גּוֹי קָדוֹשׁ goy kadosh; Exodus 19:6) — not to mimic Egypt or Babylon but to model God's justice and compassion. We're not supposed to copy distorted theologies or twisted histories, like those that fueled the Spanish Inquisition (tragically insisting on forced conversions and outlawing Torah practice). Instead, “placing the ordinances before them” (Exodus 21:1) challenged Israel to treat every person — citizen, foreigner or even slave — with more dignity, fairness, and hope for freedom than the surrounding world expected. We're still being called to do the same. When we read these laws, our immediate reaction is often that they—and the culture in which they were given—seem strange, even very strange, to us. Human nature does not change, and people who desire to exercise absolute power over others will always find excuses to do so. As believers, we have an obligation to advocate for the freedom and fair treatment of those who are enslaved. Laws about slavery: An honest look The structure of biblical servitude Exodus 21–22 doesn't ignore slavery. It regulates and humanizes it within a radically unfree world. In Hebrew, the word is עֶבֶד eved (“servant” or “slave”). Slavery in ancient Israel could arise from debt, crime or poverty. But the Torah takes that bitter reality and bends it toward compassion and eventual liberty. Israelite slaves (עֶבֶד עִבְרִי eved Ivri): They were set free after six years of service. “In the seventh year he shall go out as a free man without payment” (Exodus 21:2 NASB 1995). Gentile slaves (עֶבֶד מִן־הַגּוֹיִם eved min ha-goyim): Non-Israelite slaves served longer, but the law provided avenues for dignity and even conversion and inclusion. The key was always freedom (חֵרוּת cherut, ἐλευθερία eleutheria). “God encourages us to not just say, ‘Well, there's the law.' Rather, He teaches us the principle behind the law — so we can apply it, even as times change.” Responsibilities and restoration Torah insisted that masters provide for their servants and their families. “If his master gives him a wife, and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall belong to her master, and he shall go out alone” (Exodus 21:4 NASB 1995). But here's the twist: upon release, Israelites were to be given resources (Deuteronomy 15:13-14). Slaves could, with what they received, “buy” freedom for their wives and children — a path to holistic release. The gentile's path to inclusion An incredible provision: any Gentile (גּוֹי goy, plural גּוֹיִים goyim) who embraced the God of Israel became “as a native of the land” (Leviticus 19:34). The Torah's inclusive heart was always beating — the servant wasn't forever defined by their starting point; they could become part of the family of God. The moment he says, “I am not going to be Gentile anymore, I'm going to follow the God of Israel,” he's now a sojourner among Israel (Exodus 12:48-49; Numbers 15:15). The reality is that throughout most of the Ancient Near East, there were few legal avenues for slaves to gain freedom, whereas in Israel there were legal mechanisms that allowed slaves to become free. The Torah's laws, which may appear inequitable at first glance, were in fact more merciful to slaves than the laws common throughout the Ancient Near East. Discipline and ethics: Justice with limits The Torah sought to curb human power, even in discipline. Masters were prohibited from using lethal force against slaves: “But if the slave survives a day or two, no vengeance shall be taken; for he is his property. If, however, the slave lives only a day or two after being beaten … he shall surely be punished.” Exodus 21:20-21 paraphrase Jewish tradition explains: discipline could only use non-lethal tools—not rocks (אֶבֶן ehven, “stone”) or clubs (מַקֵּל makel, “rod”) liable to cause death. If a slave was permanently injured (e.g., lost an eye or tooth), that servant went free (Exodus 21:26-27). This is the Torah's חֶסֶד khesed/chesed (“mercy”), limiting what was culturally normal — even while working within a broken world. Consequences of injustice In parallel passage Jeremiah 34, King צִדְקִיָּהוּ Tzidkiyahu (Zedekiah) decreed liberty for Israelite slaves, an “Emancipation Proclamation” in obedience to Torah. For a moment, Heaven's pleasure was evident — the Babylonian army withdrew. “…Proclaim liberty to them, that every man should set free his male servant and every man his female servant — a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman — so that no one should keep them, an Israelite his brother, in bondage.” Jeremiah 34:9-10 paraphrase But when the people reneged — re-enslaving those liberated — God pronounced judgment, equating their act to kidnapping (חָטַף khataf/chataph), a capital offense (Exodus 21:16): “… I will give Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes into the hand of their enemies … and burn it with fire ….” Jeremiah 34:21-22 NASB 1995 The prophetic message? Justice and mercy aren't just ideals. They're the very conditions for God's protection and blessing. Freedom is non-negotiable. Even kings are not above God's law. Faith, works and living out God's heart Apostle יַעֲקֹב Ya'akov (James) famously wrote about faith in Heaven that doesn’t bring life to the world: “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” Our discussion reinforced that belief and action are inseparable. Kings, like Zedekiah, couldn't just declare good intentions. They had to enforce righteousness — for themselves and their society. Faith (אֱמוּנָה emunah) doesn't just reside in the mind. It must change how we respond to suffering, injustice, or even ancient laws — pushing us to build communities where no one stays in bondage. Messiah: The fulfillment of freedom and inclusion The whole of Scripture is a story arc bending toward Messiah — יֵשׁוּעַ Yeshua (“salvation”). The Torah's complex social instructions longed for something greater: spiritual and ultimately physical redemption for all. Yeshua quoted one of Heaven’s key reformer prophets when He announced His mission: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release [ἄφεσις aphesis, “release/freedom”] to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed.” Luke 4:18 NASB 1995; Isaiah 61:1 And Apostle Paul (formerly, Sha'ul) wrote: It was for freedom (ἐλευθερία eleutheria) that Messiah set us free; therefore keep standing firm…. Galatians 5:1 NASB 1995 Messiah is the answer to both the physical and deepest spiritual oppression. He is the One who brings both Jew and Gentile, slave and free, into “the glorious liberty of the children of God” (Romans 8:21 NASB 1995). Principles behind the Law: Applying God's heart today Laws without principles can become cold and lifeless. God wants us to know why He commands as much as what He commands. The Torah teaches us to understand the “spirit” (רוּחַ ruach) behind the mitzvot. Yeshua taught (Matt 22:34-40: Mark 12:28-31; Luke 10:25-37) that the three-fold loving the LORD (mind/emotions, life, wealth/resources; Deuteronomy 6:4-5) and loving others as oneself (Leviticus 19:18). When faced with a new or difficult situation, it is the principle of freedom, justice, khesed (mercy) and shalom (contentment) that should guide us. If we understand Heaven’s principle, then we can apply it in a positive way and affect a whole lot of people, including ourselves and the outcome we live through. Repentance, intercession and God's compassion A thread through Scripture is Heaven’s willingness and eagerness to listen, to show mercy and to change a decree in response to repentance (תְּשׁוּבָה teshuvah, μετάνοια metanoia, “return/repentance”) and prayer. Whether we look at Moses interceding after the Golden Calf (Exodus 32), or Abraham negotiating for Sodom (Genesis 18), or Jeremiah weeping for his people, we see a God who invites dialogue and delights to show mercy: So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people. Exodus 32:14 NASB 1995 Our relationship with God is rooted in covenant (בְּרִית berit), not unalterable fate. We can plead for mercy, intervene for others, and participate with God in the work of redemption. From Egypt to Messiah: A journey of increasing inclusion The arc of Scripture is toward ever-greater inclusion and freedom, not less. The Torah began by regulating and humanizing ancient social norms. The prophets called the people to deeper justice and loyal-kindness: “To do justly, to love mercy (חֶסֶד chesed), and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). And in Messiah, the doors are thrown open wide: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28 NASB 1995). God's heart, from start to finish, is to proclaim liberty (דְּרוֹר deror, “release/freedom”) to the captives and recovery for all. Proclaiming freedom to the nations The disturbing reality of slavery in the Bible is not the last word. God's commandments, even where they accommodated ancient realities, were always subversive — pushing toward a world of inclusion, compassion, and release for all peoples. We are called, in Messiah, to “let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24 NASB 1995). So let's be a people who oppose bondage wherever we see it — physical, spiritual, social — and who open the doors to any who wish to become sons and daughters of the Most High. May we, as those native to Israel and those grafted into her who have found freedom in Messiah, be quick to share that hope: “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NASB 1995). Shalom and blessings as you seek and extend God's liberating love to every nation (גּוֹי goy) and every neighbor. May the God Who brought Israel out of מִצְרָיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt) continue to bring all His children into freedom and shalom. The post Set the captives free: The Bible's real message on slavery & redemption (Exodus 21–22; Jeremiah 34) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

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. In this teaching, we are switching gears to begin covering the second of the two great commands, loving your neighbor as yourself. Rabbi Steve Berkson begins in Luke 10:25 to explore what Messiah Yeshua says. 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. Subscribe to enjoy new content each week. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

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. Some of the topics covered in this teaching: • John 14:12 – Messiah Yeshua says, “He who believes in Me will also do the works that I do, and even greater works he shall do because I go to my Father.” What “works” is Messiah referring to? • John 14:13 – Can someone ask for something ‘in His Name (authority)' if that one is outside the authority of Messiah? • John 14:16-17 – Do you understand correctly what this “Helper” and the “Spirit of Truth” are? Is it another being? • How does the Christian organization “Mock Messiah” without actually intending to? • What is the one thing that defines those who are part of the Body of Messiah? Rabbi Berkson once again analyzes the words in these passages to help you gain a deeper understanding of what Yah expects from you so that you can obey and receive the blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

The Return of Israel — The Whole House Restored in Messiah Ezekiel 37 and the Covenant of Faith. Today's teaching uncovers one of the most misunderstood prophecies in Scripture: God is not only bringing the Jews back to the land - He is restoring the whole house of Israel — Judah & Ephraim — into one Kingdom under one King, Messiah Yeshua! Session Highlights & Scriptural Outline 1. A Missing Half of the Story Most Christian teaching focuses only on Judah (the Jewish people) returning to the land - but the Bible declares something far bigger: Ezekiel 37:22 “I will make them one nation… and one King will rule over them.” Through unbelief the kingdom was divided (1 Kings 11–12): Judah remained Ephraim (House of Israel) was scattered among the nations (2 Kings 17) Paul reveals the great mystery: Romans 11:25–26 The fullness of the nations must come in - then all Israel will be saved. The so-called “Gentiles” coming to faith includes the actually the scattered House of Israel returning through the Gospel. This restoration is covenantal — not political. 2. The Land Promise — Active Today in Messiah The land promise is secured only by faith — not by DNA: Romans 4:16 “The promise comes by faith…” Galatians 3:29 “If you belong to Messiah, you are Abraham's seed.” Messiah is the rightful Heir — We inherit the land through union with Him. 3. Unbelief Breaks Covenant Fellowship The warnings of Moses, Paul, and Yeshua are consistent: Hebrews 3:19 — Unbelief prevents entry 1 Corinthians 10:5 — Bodies scattered in the wilderness John 14:6 — Only through Yeshua John 8:24 — Without belief, still in sin Romans 9:6 — “Not all Israel who are Israel” Lineage alone does not guarantee covenant standing. 4. Ezekiel 37 Blueprint — Restoration of the WHOLE House The prophecy outlines 5 stages: 1️⃣ Dry bones → national resurrection 2️⃣ Two sticks → Judah + Ephraim reunited 3️⃣ One King → Messiah Son of David 4️⃣ One Land → restored inheritance 5️⃣ One Covenant → everlasting peace Ezekiel 37:23 “They will be My people, and I will be their God.” And Paul reveals the result: Ephesians 2:14–16 “One new man” — no more division — one redeemed Israel In Messiah, believers become: Citizens of Israel (Eph 2:12) Abraham's heirs (Gal 3:29) Royal priesthood (1 Pet 2:9) 5. Covenant Storyline — 4 Stages of Redemption | Stage Covenant Reality Priesthood | Key Scriptures Sinai Marriage Melchizedek Calling Ex 19:5–6; Jer 2:2 Golden Calf Marriage Broken Levitical Temporary System Ex 32; Heb 7:11–12 Cross Husband Dies Eternal Priesthood Restored Rom 7:2–4; Heb 7:24–25 New Covenant Bride Renewed Melchizedek Priesthood Forever Jer 31:31–33; Eph 2:14–16 Yeshua didn't start a religion ➡ He restored the original covenant plan 6. The Land Promise Now — Before the Kingdom Age The Bible clearly states Israel must be restored before Messiah returns: Genesis 17:7–8 — Everlasting possession Galatians 3:16 — Activated in Messiah Joshua 21:43–45 — Historically fulfilled once Ezekiel 36:24–27 — Return → THEN salvation Ezekiel 37:21–25 — Regathering → THEN King Matthew 19:28 — Twelve tribes restored Zechariah 12 & 14 — Nations battle Jerusalem before His return Jeremiah 31:38–40 — Jerusalem rebuilt permanently ➡ The land promise is active today ➡ Final fulfillment occurs when Messiah reigns from Jerusalem 7. Only Through the Son The covenant and the Land are inherited only in Messiah: Hebrews 8:13 The

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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. Beginning this teaching in John 15:5, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains what Messiah Yeshua meant when He was exhorting His disciples to “stay in Me and He in them,” and how that statement could also be understood as, “if you are in covenant with Me.” Without the Spirit of Messiah (His intrinsic nature) in us, it is impossible to be in covenant with Him and His Father. • What is Covenantal Fruit? Moving on, Rabbi Berkson expands on a crucial point for developing a correct mindset when dealing with those around us, centered on the phrase “he is broken off and thrown away.” This leads him into passages in Matthew 13 and Romans 11 that were not in his notes. • What is the role for the Kingdom that surpasses all of our ‘pay grades'? • Is your being considered a “darnel” or a “tare” predestined? • Do you hold preconceptions about what leadership should look or sound like? What's the danger in that? Rabbi Berkson does a “reset” of a ‘faith idea' most of us have been taught throughout our lives, specifically the notion of “ask whatever you wish and it shall be done for you.” What is the terrible word that precedes the Messiah's statement about ‘asking'? Toward the end of the teaching, what started as a side note turned into an inspiring life-coaching moment as Rabbi Berkson discussed being unequally yoked, then shifted focus to those who are single and looking for a mate. A must-watch! Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages to give you a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

Love and Torah—what's the link? This series focuses on the “Two Great Commands"—loving Yahweh and your neighbor. While many groups claim to believe in the Creator and His Messiah, they often hold differing views. Everyone agrees love is vital, but what does it look like in practice? What actions does it involve? In this series, Love & Torah, Rabbi Steve Berkson offers straightforward biblical insights into these questions. After finishing his study of Psalm 119, which highlights loving Elohim, Rabbi Berkson now turns to how to love others. The Gospel of John, chapter 15, serves as an ideal starting point, as Messiah Yeshua uses agricultural metaphors to teach His disciples about the relationship He desires among believers. • What is the “gap” between the Gardener and the Vine? • What does pruning mean? How does it relate to you? • If Messiah Yeshua calls Himself the “True Vine," could there be false vines? • Why did Messiah Yeshua say, “Stay in Me"? • Why does verse 15:3 mention being clean because of the Word? • What is a direct download from the Ruach? • Do you need to pray before doing anything? • What is “Vertical Awareness”? Rabbi Berkson once again analyzes these passages in detail, helping you gain a deeper understanding of what Yah expects and how you can fulfill it to receive blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

Join our teaching section of our live Zoom call as Kenny dives deep into the sobering yet hope-filled message of Hebrews 6:4-6 - revealing the irresistible, final, and life-transforming power of the Cross of Messiah Yeshua.This passage warns of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, and shared in the Holy Spirit - yet deliberately turn away. It's not about weakness or stumbling, but about rejecting the very redemption that brings eternal life.Through this teaching, discover:The call to maturity and covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 6:1-3)The experience of true salvation, tasting the Word and the powers of the coming age.The warning against willful falling away, and why repentance becomes impossible for those who deny the sufficiency of the Cross.The finality and perfection of Yeshua's sacrifice - “once for all” (Hebrews 9:26, 10:10)The love, mercy, and hope still extended to those who remain steadfast in faith.The anchor of hope that holds our souls firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19)This is not a message of fear, but of reverence - a call to guard your heart, mature in faith, and live daily in the power and gratitude of the Cross.Once we have truly encountered Yeshua, there is no turning back - His work is finished, perfect, and eternal.“For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” - Hebrews 10:14Be encouraged to walk in unshakable covenant relationship, forgiven, restored, and empowered by the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).Subscribe for more Spirit-filled Bible teachings and join the BulldozerFaith community as we share the true Gospel from Israel to the nations.Watch, reflect, and share this message to strengthen faith and awaken hearts to the unstoppable power of the Cross.

Daniah Greenberg is the founder of the Tree of Life Translation of the Holy Bible. A wayward Catholic with Jewish ancestry, she came to faith in Messiah Yeshua, Jesus Christ, during her college years when she ended up lost in a jail cell. Daniah is singularly focused on teaching practical biblical literacy across generations and does so with wisdom and grace. She has appeared on TBN Praise, Point of View Radio, Jewish Voice, Cornerstone, CBN, Daystar, God’s Learning Channel, Watchman Broadcasting and preached at hundreds of churches, synagogues, conferences and retreats. Daniah is a spark plug for community activism and energizes catalytic change wherever she goes. Her hope is to restore not only the Jewish roots of Christian faith, but to actively support faith-filled females who believe they are critically - and equally - valuable to the Kingdom of God. To learn more about Daniah, go to tlvbiblesociety.org You can download the Tree of Life Bible app in Google Play and in the app store You can find the Tree of Life Bible Translation here. You can get a copy of her book, "Biblical Feminism" here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Many believers were taught to expect a secret “rapture” before tribulation—but is that what Scripture teaches? In A Biblical Test of the Pre-Trib Rapture Doctrine, we test this popular view using only the Word of God. Through passages like Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4–5, 2 Thessalonians 2, and Revelation 20, we discover that the resurrection and gathering of the saints occur after the tribulation and before the wrath of YHWH. This teaching reveals a unified biblical timeline—one return, one first resurrection, one gathering—and calls us to endurance rather than escape.Takeaway: Our hope is not removal from trial but resurrection with Messiah Yeshua and faithfulness until His appearing.

In Part 5 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3 and the theme of the Day of the LORD and Judgment Day. For those who are in Messiah Yeshua, He has taken on our Judgment Day, and so this is something to look forward to, not to fear.

Love and Torah—what's the connection? This series explores the “Two Great Commands'—loving Yahweh and loving your neighbor. In Psalm 119, starting from verse 159, Rabbi Steve Berkson reveals a ‘truth' in King David's repeated pleas to Elohim to “revive” him because he loves Elohim's commandments. Do you feel the need for revival? Romans 10:4 mentions that “Messiah is the end of the Law for righteousness…" in some translations, but does this imply the Law's end, or does the word 'end' have a different meaning? Does 'forever' truly mean forever? Rabbi Berkson challenges the idea of forever, explaining his perspective. Daily life provides evidence that the Brit Hadasha (New Testament) is true—do you know what these signs are? As you strive to become like Messiah Yeshua, what is the most influential factor in your life? Rabbi Berkson again carefully analyzes these passages to deepen your understanding of what Yah expects, so you can act accordingly and receive His blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

We gather not to be entertained but to be transformed by the Word. Today's teaching, “Glitchy Messiah,” reminded us that the Word of God is not mere speech—it is power that corrects, renews, and reforms our hearts.A true sermon doesn't just inspire; it performs surgery on the soul. The ministry of the Word must pull down wrong ideologies and build Christlike convictions. Every time we sit under God's Word, our worldview should become less cultural and more scriptural.Listen to this enlightening teaching on the purity of the gospel and be strengthened in truth.

Yom Kippur, “The Day of Atonement” is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It brings to a conclusion a 10 day period of self-examination and reflection. Because Yom Kippur is a day of judgment during these 10 days, individuals seek to make restitution for their misdeeds and repentance of their sins.Rosh Hashanah begins on the 1st day of the Jewish month of Tishrei, while Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of the same month. The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are called “Yomim Noraim” (“Ten Awesome Days”), or “Aseret Yemei Teshuva” (“Ten Days of Repentance”). According to Jewish tradition, during these “Ten Days,” God has opened before Him three books. The Book of the Righteous, in which all the names of the righteous are written; on Yom Kippur, all will have their names inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year; The Book of the Wicked, in which all the names of the wicked are written, and on Yom Kippur will be consigned for a bad year; The Book of the Average, in which the names of those not wholly righteous nor wholly wicked are written. During these “Ten Days,” those whose names are written in the Book of the Average have the opportunity to have their names written in the Book of Life on Yom Kippur, provided they perform the necessary “good deeds.” Thus, the common greeting during this season is, “L'Shana Tova Tikatevu,” “May You be Inscribed for a Good Year.”What the Law of Moses teaches about Yom Kippur is very different. There are three major passages that speak of Yom Kippur: Leviticus 23:26-32, Numbers 29:7-11, and the most important portion of Scripture on Yom Kippur, Leviticus 16:1-34. Much more could be said about Yom Kippur, but the following is clearly taught:1. There aren't many paths to God. There is only one way, and that way is by a blood atonement. During the period of the Mosaic Law, it was by means of the Yom Kippur sacrifice. Today, it is through the blood of Messiah Yeshua.2. Leviticus 17:11, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement because of  life.”3. There is a need for a mediator between God and the people. Under the Mosaic Law, that mediator was the High Priest. Today, our mediator is Messiah Yeshua.4. The offering of sacrifices indicates there is the necessity for a substitute. Today, our substitution atoning sacrifice is provided by Messiah Yeshua. This is precisely what Isaiah the prophet taught in Isaiah chapter 53; “We all like sheep have gone astray, but the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LYwA877ZGIUSend us a text

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This series explores the “Two Great Commands': love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Focusing on our hearts and minds towards the Creator and His Torah, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues our journey through King David's writings in Psalm 119. Starting at verse 145, he highlights how David links petitioning God with explaining why we seek His help and why we believe He should answer. Rabbi Berkson questions whether, when we call out to the Almighty, “Answer me,” we can honestly say, “I observe Your laws.” The Creator initially made us to receive from Him. Through faith in Messiah Yeshua and living righteously, we become a ‘new creature' that moves from earthly, basic things to heavenly ones. This ‘new creature' learns to be a ‘giver,' like the Almighty. What do Jews and Christians agree on? What does Yahweh desire from you? Rabbi Berkson again breaks down these passages to deepen your understanding of Yahweh's expectations, so you can fulfill them and receive His blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

What are the Days of Awe, which lead up to the Feast of Yom Kippur? Beginning at sundown on October 1 Jews all over the world will observe what they call the Holiest day on the Hebrew calendar. Yet this "Holy" day points directly to the One who atoned for the sin of all mankind, Yeshua the Messiah.

Idol or Angel? Scripture commands us not to make images of things in the earth or in the heavens to worship them. This means different things to different people, even within the Jewish community. It is one of those commandments that drives the reader to its multiple other mentions in Scripture to make full sense of it: “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth." (Ex 20:4) Some may not possess any figured images, applying the mitzvah very strictly. Others may give their children dolls or have animal sculpture for decoration, applying additional context for the mitzvah, which is having an image for the purpose of worshiping it or acknowledging its power: You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God. (Le 26:1) In this application, a person avoids images of known gods, demons, or symbols denoting such, but does not avoid having photographs, artwork, or objects in the shape of animals or heavenly bodies, etc. The Tabernacle and Temple were decorated with images of both heavenly and earthly objects according to a Divinely-prescribed pattern. The range of interpretations is not unusual, and it lends itself to investigation so that one can learn more about the mitzvah by tracking down every mention of images as idols. This week, we'll take a look at a song traditionally sung on Erev Shabbat to usher in the Divine Presence on Shabbat, for Shabbat is a moed, an appointed time when the Creator of the Universe promises to visit those who tend His Garden. Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) 5:1 has been our working text for understanding the repopulation of the Garden when the Bride and Bridegroom join the Divine Presence at the wedding feast of resurrection: I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers. This sumptuous wedding meal inaugurates the reign of Messiah Yeshua, for he will return to earth with his holy ones to rule and restore the earth to the purpose for which the Father created it. What we have learned the last few weeks is that earthly hospitality to the righteous brother or sister is the Torah's pattern of preparation for the restoration of all things. Following our lesson on Avraham and the angels last week, let's pick up this week with Yeshua's reiteration of hospitality. A righteous guest seeks a righteous home for hospitality, and he/she has the authority to bless that home with peace: “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. As you enter the house, give it your greeting. If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.” (Mt 10:9-15) Yeshua sent out his disciples as his messengers. They were to practice what they'd seen Yeshua do: teach, preach, immerse, comfort, exhort, rebuke, heal, and so on. The disciples were messengers, sometimes called shliachim in Hebrew for "sent ones." Another word for messenger in Hebrew is malak: ???????? m?l?âk; to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher):—ambassador, angel, king, messenger

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | August 2025 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson invites local congregants and online listeners to ask questions or share comments about any aspect of our beliefs.• Opener• Titus 3:10 - Reject a divisive man?• What is the Prayer of Jabez?• The sons of Korach serving in the Temple?• You don't have to understand • Understanding others by the language they use• Elohim does not hear sinners?• John 9:41 - If you were blind, you would have no sin?• To evangelize or not to evangelize?• To bear fruit, stay in the vine?• Against whom did Pharaoh sin?• Does the exodus from Egypt foretell the ministry of Messiah Yeshua?• Yahweh only reveals what you can handle at the momentSubscribe 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_worldwidehttps://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.

[FYI - Sermon is only 11 minutes in length.] Continuation of the theme of "Ahavat Adam" ("love of all humankind) from recent sermons, "do not look out for your own interests, but for those of others also," (Philippians 2:4) ... an attitude Scripture tells us "was in Messiah Yeshua" and exhorts us to "let it be in you also." We are to factor in the interests of all humankind for whom Messiah offered up Himself. (Isa. 49:6ff)

Rabbi Gary continues to teach about the Holy Spirit. He is a Divine Person. He is eternal, powerful, omniscient, omnipresent, emotional. His works include convicting and prosecuting unbelievers for their sins, and for their lack of God's righteousness. He works through believers to spread the Good News of Messiah Yeshua.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/17OmpwXW4EESend us a text

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. This episode from the beginning of Sukkot starts with Rabbi Steve Berkson taking us to the passage in the Gospel of John, chapter 7, where we see Yeshua Messiah standing up at the day called Shemini Atzerat which finishes the feast, declaring Himself to be the Waters of Life. Rabbi Berkson points out that Messiah said “Anyone who thirsts…” – but does everyone get to drink? From there Rabbi Berkson takes us to John 4:5-15, the story of the woman at the well, where Messiah Yeshua offered Living Water to her and also declared to her, one of only two people, that He was the Messiah. Rabbi Berkson points out the time of day this happened from which he brings a “deeper understanding” as to what the time of day had to do with the story which was the sixth hour of the day. What could be the “hour of man”? From there we go back to Psalm 119, but before he gets into that Rabbi Berkson gives instruction and encouragement in regards to studying the Word. It matters not how you do it – just do it, the way you do it. Then going into Psalm 119 starting in verse 114, Rabbi Berkson reminds us the purpose of taking this psalm verse-by-verse is that you would place yourself in the shoes of King David. You should feel what he felt through the words he wrote. Then you should apply the same love for Torah and place the same value and importance to your walk as he did. Who are the “evil-doers”? How does the Scripture define evil? Rabbi Berkson shows us plainly. Who or what are the “witnesses”? Rabbi Berkson expounds how these impact our lives. 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. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

Shalom Aleikhem!שלום עליכםPeace be upon you, my dear listeners, believer and nonbeliver alike! The silence is broken! A voice in the wilderness is shouting once again "make straight the way of ADONAI!" The Manic Messianic cannot stay quiet for too long and has returned to you yet again!Please excuse my long absence! I have a VERY valid excuse, this time! You try recording a podcast whilst having a massive cavity on your wisdom tooth and then proceed to shatter your neighboring molar, right next to it!

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, the question Rabbi Steve Berkson asks of you is, as you read the writings of King David can you feel and think the same way he did? The reason King David has been referred to as a man after Yahweh's own heart is that King David let the same mind as Yahweh be in him, as the apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians – “let this mind be in you that was also in Messiah Yeshua.” 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. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach 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 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

Corruption This week we continue the thread of study in the Song of Songs that prophesies of the call to Messiah to possess the earth, the awakening of Gog and Magog, as well as the awakening and ingathering of the Bride of Messiah into the Garden: “I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers.” (Song of Songs 5:1) As with the sending of pomegranates in Chapter Four symbolized the giving of the commandments to Israel, so this expression: “I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam [oil…]” ...can allude to a “good name.” Those who bear the good Name have a reputation that is aromatic in the earth already. They do not wait for Messiah Yeshua to return, but they work hard “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles which know not God:” (1 Th 4:4-5) Because we must show hospitality to the stranger, alien, orphan, and widow, we must be a miniature “house of prayer for all nations” like the Temple. For those seeking healing, comfort, salvation, and the many things for which humans rely on their Creator to supply, we are the Father's outstretched arms. And because He is holy, we must be holy. Like the greeter at the door of Walmart represents our first impression of the store, so believers are the first impression the nations have of their Creator's holy nature. Like the holy incense was pounded and compounded for the holy Temple, believers will be pounded and compounded to release the pleasing aromas to the world. The discipline of our evil inclination, or yetzer hara, is like a daily death which turns into a fragrant Temple spice. Likewise, myrrh is a death spice, yet it is compounded with other spices like healing balsam oil to create a compounded fragrance.  “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.” (Ecc 7:1) The first statement sounds agreeable, but does the second? If the gathering of myrrh and balsam is the gathering of the righteous to the Garden who have received the Good Name and who have returned their gifts and sacrifices for the sake of His Good Name to the Bridegroom, then how is their “gathering” related to the day of their death and a better day? Death must occur before there can be a resurrection. What was sown in corruption must be raised incorruptible. Isn't this what every righteous soul longs for? So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown a perishable G5356 body, it is raised an imperishable body; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. (1Co 15:42-44) For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable [G5349] will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, “DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory. (1 Co 15:53-54) “Perishable” is G5349, phthartós, from G5351; decayed, i.e. corruptible, perishable, i. e. mortal, that which is liable to corruption It is from: Strong's G5351 – phtheir? to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave):—corrupt (self), defile, destroy. Sin and death go together. As long as we are susceptible to death, we are susceptible to sin. Remove the strength of death, and the strength of sin is removed as well. The aromatic righteous will no longer be subject to the corruptibility of sin that destroys the Temple.

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It's more than just saying sorry) | Part 10, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• What is the definition of ‘untaught' from 2 Peter 3:16?• How does one correct being unstable?• What are they sorry about?• Why don't people get to repentance?• How does Messiah Yeshua fit into my faith?• Stop being so nosey! • Learning not to judge people has made my life easier • If your brother/sister is struggling, don't they need you more?• Elohim sends a delusion?• Why do we need Messiah Yeshua?• In 2 Peter 3:16 - What are the “other scriptures”? • Does Hebrews 12:12-13 describe a ‘spanking'?• Two aspects of what is expected of us• 2 Peter 3:10 - What are the “elements” that will melt?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_worldwidehttps://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.

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. As he begins this lesson, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains that in the Christian world, it is just love and no Torah, and then asks the question, “What does that look like?” He explains that your expression of love toward the Creator is submission, as Messiah Yeshua said, “If you love me, keep my commands.” What does the movie Charlie & the Chocolate Factory have to do with the Kingdom of Elohim? Rabbi Berkson then turns to Psalm 119 to show us the heart of King David and what he wrote about his love for the Torah of Yahweh. 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. To learn more about MTOI, please visit our website at 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.

Part 35 – Love, Labor, and Loyalty: Finishing Well 1 Corinthians 16:5–24As we close our journey through 1 Corinthians, today's message centers on Paul's heartfelt final instructions and the personal tone of his apostolic leadership. We explore themes of relational ministry, kingdom partnerships, and faith-filled perseverance. Paul models flexibility in planning, deep love for the body, and unwavering loyalty to Yeshua.Highlights include:Paul's travel plans shaped by the Spirit and the biblical calendar (vv. 5–9)Honoring fellow workers like Timothy and Apollos (vv. 10–12)A powerful exhortation to stand firm, be strong, and do everything in love (vv. 13–14)Recognition of faithful service (vv. 15–18)Emphasis on unity across regions (vv. 19–21)Sobering final words: “Maranatha!” and “Let love for Yeshua be sincere” (vv. 22–24)Key Takeaways:True leadership flows from love and humility.Partnership in the Gospel requires mutual honor and trust.God's Kingdom is built through faith, not fame.A disciple's life is marked by watchfulness, courage, love, and a longing for Messiah's return.Let your love be real.Let your faith be strong.Let your labor be fruitful.Let your hope be in His coming.“The grace of the Lord Yeshua be with you. My love to all of you in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.”

What does it mean to go against the current—to stand for truth when lies are popular, to choose humility when culture celebrates pride, and to pass down blessing even when we've inherited brokenness? Listen to Psalm 49—written by the sons of Korach, the very ones who refused to repeat their father's mistakes. It's never too late to turn the ship around. Come be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that in Messiah Yeshua, there's always opportunity for new direction.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? The reason we exist is to become more like our big brother, Messiah Yeshua. Living our lives according to the two great commandments, love your Elohim and love each other. Continuing in 1 John chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson begins in verse 11 and provides the example of Cain, who was unable to control his own emotions, which ultimately led to the murder of his own brother, Abel. We who are “in Covenant” are expected to treat our fellows also in Covenant with much humility and love, with self-control which is a fruit of the Spirit. Those who do not love their brother do not have everlasting life in them. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in this passage so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. 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.

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• What is “Your witnesses”?• Heaping coals of fire on your enemy's head? (Proverbs 25:22)• Shabbat conversation police? What's appropriate?• You were taught wrong!• 1 Cor 11:10 - who are ‘the messengers'?• How to talk effectively with others• Fix yourself before you advise someone else • Does this represent the Ten Lost Tribes?• What do I do to get out of this feeling of despair?• Does Lev 16:30 connect to what Messiah Yeshua did?Listen to part 2 tomorrow 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_worldwidehttps://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.

In Proverbs chapter 3, King Solomon writes to his children to “bind his Torah around their neck.” What does it mean to bind something around your neck? How do you “write” something on your heart? It seems that Solomon is instructing us to take action, but hasn't it “all been done for us”? What are the three things Torah does for us? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this final episode of the series by expounding on how pursuing the Torah of Yahweh can bring peace into your life. Then, moving into Jeremiah chapter 23, Rabbi Berkson ties it to Proverbs chapter 3 and discusses the responsibility of being a proper anointed/appointed teacher of the scriptures. How did the teachers of Jeremiah's day scatter the people? For what were they being reprimanded and punished? Is there a Messianic reference in this chapter? How is Yahweh going to fix the problem of inadequate and problematic teachers? Moving on from Jeremiah to Luke chapter 8, we see the event where Yeshua, leaving His disciples in charge of getting them to the other side, took a nap. Then a great storm came upon them, causing the disciples to cry out, “Master, we are perishing!” Rabbi Berkson points out a great deal of insight from the telling of this event in the Gospel of Luke that can be applied to our life today. In Colossians chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson teaches about “the Above,” the world that is Yahweh's, and “the Below,” the world that is not His. He provides clear instruction, stating that if you are of “the Above,” raised with Messiah Yeshua, then you should diminish your passion for or any connection with “the Below.” 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.

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• 1 Peter 4:1-2 – The solution for suffering• Ceased from sin?• 1 Peter 4:3-4 – Why don't you live like the world?• The mind has to get involved • 1 Peter 4:5 – Those who are dead?• 1 Peter 4:8 – A whole lotta love• 1 Peter 4:9 – Grumbling• 1 Peter 4:10 – Serve one another • This will keep you out of the Kingdom• 1 Peter 4:11-12 – Fiery trials are to prove you • 1 Peter 4:13-14 – Rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Messiah • 1 Peter 4:17-18 – It's time for judgment to begin • Final wordsListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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_worldwidehttps://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.

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.• Review• 1 Peter 1:1-2 – For whom is the Good News?• 1 Peter 1:3 – According to his great compassion…• 1 Peter 1:4 – An inheritance incorruptible• 1 Peter 1:5-6 – Through belief, you are protected • 1 Peter 1:6-7 – The proving of your belief• Born Again - a fresh start• 1 Peter 1:8 – Faith is the evidence?• 1 Peter 1:9 – The goal of your belief?• An inner journey?• 1 Peter 1:10-12 – The prophets of old didn't know what it would look like• 1 Peter 1:13-14 – Gird, be sober, expect and be obedient • 1 Peter 1:15-16 – Elohim's favor is based on this…• 1 Peter 1:17 – Judged according to works?• 1 Peter 1:18-21 – Redeemed from a futile way of life• 1 Peter 1:22 – Having cleansed your life…?• 1 Peter 1:23 – Having been born again…• 1 Peter 1:24-25 – The word of Elohim remains forever Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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_worldwidehttps://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.

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review - Colossians 1:21-23 - The starting point• Hebrews 4:6 – Something to enter into• Hebrews 4:2 – What do we do now?• Hebrews 3:1 – Comparing Messiah Yeshua to Moses• Hebrews 3:3 – We are of the House of Yeshua, if…• Hebrews 3:7 – Don't make the same mistake as them• Hebrews 3:11 – They shall not enter my rest• Hebrews 3:13 – The deceivableness of sin• Hebrews 3:17 – They didn't believe Him• Hebrews 4:1 – There's still a chance• Hebrews 4:7 – Today, if you hear his voice? Whose voice?• Hebrews 4:8 – There remains a Sabbath keeping• Hebrews 4:11 – Let us do our utmost• Hebrews 4:12 – Sharper than a two-edged sword?• Hebrews 4:13 – Naked and laid bare?• Hebrews 4:14 – What confession?• Hebrews 4:15 – We have a sympathetic High Priest• Hebrews 4:16 – Can you come boldly before the Throne?• Where are the straight-shooters in the faith?• Appreciation for Elder Jackson• Why do some have a problem with reality?• Don't you want the person with the mic to be real?• Nobody cared enough to tell you the truth• We have been given a futureListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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_worldwidehttps://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.