Podcast appearances and mentions of messiah yeshua

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.

Jacob is the congregational leader of Congregation Rebirth in North Orlando ( Longwood), Florida. He was once living in pursuit of his own desire and  Messiah Yeshua revealed His power and grace to him in 2009. He chose to follow Him, and the Lord called him up (Aliyah) to his Jewish heritage, faith, and purpose. With the help of God, while having ministerial leadership since 2010, he  achieved a BA in Business from Rollins College in 2018 and, from the IAMCS Yeshiva, a Certificate of Completion for Ordination in 2024. Lastly, he is a candidate for a Masters of Divinity from Liberty University. Rabbi Jacob's hope is simply to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Yeshua and to lead those God has called him to in remembrance of our shared Heritage in Messiah Yeshua. Jacob recently authored the book “The Unkosher Marshmallow.”

Join us as we hear a special message from Fay Yalenga, wife of Rabbi Alex Yalenga, from Zambia Messianic Fellowship. Zambia Messianic Fellowship (ZMF) is the oldest grouping of Messianic Jewish Congregations in Zambia. They are a Yeshua (Jesus) centered and Torah observant organization made up of Jewish and Gentile believers in Messiah Yeshua. Alex and Fay also oversee several other young Messianic Congregations dotted all over Zambia. Fay is the founder and in charge of the orphanage day school (160+ Children) in western Lusaka and live-in orphanage in eastern Lusaka both named after the late messianic Jewish Rabbi Jerome Fleischer.

Explore justice, mercy, grace and the New Covenant with the House of Israel and the House of Judah (Jeremiah 31:31-34) Messiah's fulfilled God's requirements for the forgiveness of the sins  for the Jews and for the whole world. 

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.

As believers in Messiah Yeshua we are part of the holy priesthood. That means we should walk in holiness because he is holy. But the Bible does not expressly define holiness—how should we interpret it?

In this study we look at the final part of Chayei Sarah and the beginning of Toldot (the life of sarah and Generations). We see how the women of this era feature as arbiters of the covenant promises, and as vessels of the continuation of the promises made by GOD to ensure the lineage of Abraham to Messiah and how that also features for the physical descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, as well as the spiritual descendants who are shaped through faith in Messiah Yeshua and the teaching of Tanakh led by the Ruach Hakodesh.

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions presented in this podcast are personal and belong to the content creator. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company or individual. Disclaimer: The passage of Scripture read out loud in the beginning of each podcast episode will be in Hebrew followed by the direct translation in English from the Complete Jewish Study Bible. To my dear listeners believers and non believers alike, SHALOM!שלום My apologies for being away from you for so long! I won't bore you to death with stories of my absence yet I will state that life had seriously got in the way (I had lost my job) and so my focus has been on all the drama and necessity of finding new employment, reluctantly. To be frank, I would rather wait a while longer until I have all my notes laid out properly rather than rush into things. After all, Messiah Yeshua deserves my very best. I also had a time to reflect and digest what I've discovered in regards to the origins of Rabbinical Judaism and specifically what Maimonides had written about those Jews who don't believe in the so-called Divine authority of their Oral Torah which later becomes the Talmud. It was shocking, to be sure and to say the least! I thought I was surely reading something out of fanatic, fundamentalist Islam, not Judaism! The words of Maimonides are a direct slap in the face to the Divine commandment "Love your neighbor as you love yourself!"! Abhorrent behavior! Now I understand why Jews behave in such an ugly way towards non-Jews; their very rabbis and sages justify such ugly behavior! Murder of non Jews is justified, according to Maimonides! How is this any different from the evil of the Quran which calls for the murder of infidel "Kafir" who doesn't believe in Muhammad or Islam?! It's NOT any different. In fact, it's the very same evil, just with a different face. But it doesn't stop there, my dear listeners! Oh no, the perversion of Judaism goes even further as you will soon find out in my next, upcoming episode. I will be sharing from Dr. Eitan Bar's book "Why Don't Jews Believe In Jesus", continuing from exactly where I had left off at the end of Episode XXIX. We will be exploring the further distortion of Rabbinical Judaism and how it split into two ethnic groups (Ashkenaz vs Sefardic) with two separate approaches to the Talmud (Hassidism vs Kabbalism) and also we will discover how Rabbinical Judaism had absorbed pagan rituals (!) throughout the centuries, making it practically unrecognizable from its original Biblical form. In fact, most of the traditions that I had grown up with (Kadish, Lighting candles on Shabbat, to name a few) as a Rabbinical Jew are rooted in paganism! There will be a supplemental podcast that will follow Episode Thirty that will touch upon two major theological objections to Yeshua being The Messiah, the first one being the Trinity (Tri-Unity) which we will soon learn that it is actually a JEWISH concept, and the second one being the absence of an aforementioned world peace that is promised to accompany The Messiah when He arrives. It was just too much content for one podcast episode and I really didn't want to overwhelm you! All this leads up to the Second Reason why Jews don't believe in Jesus - Christian Antisemitism and the evil doctrine of Replacement Theology - a topic I've already touched on lightly in a previous podcast. This will be the subject of Episode XXXI of #FindingHyerGround. Stay tuned, stay blessed and stay in the Presence of Messiah Yeshua! Blessings to you and Shalom!שלום https://a.co/d/1Zpbdbg https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2504642986508288310&created=1745593916

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.

Who knows best?Two angels are having a conversation in heaven:Bobby: You know, I was wondering how everything is going to get done perfectly in the future.Gabriel: What are you talking about, Bobby?Bobby: Well, remember what the Father says:1 Corinthians 2:9 (TLV) But as it is written, “Things no eye has seen and no ear has heard, that have not entered the heart of mankind—these things God has prepared for those who love Him.”Gabe: So what's your question, Bobby?Bobby: Well, I was listening to some humans talking yesterday. And these humans were born again and they read the Bible everyday. And they think that they are going to have a role in preparing the things that God is preparing for those who love Him.Gabe: Did they say why they believe that?Bobby: Yes they did. They quoted this verse:Romans 8:29 (TLV) For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.Gabe: OK. I get it now. They think God looked down the corridors of time to see who would choose Him. He “foreknew” these people - He knew they would choose Him, and so He decided to save these people.Bobby: That's right, Gabe. That's it!Gabe: And the humans you were listening to yesterday, and other humans like them, also believe that humans were never completely separated from God after The Fall in the Garden of Eden. They were never spiritually completely dead. They did not need to be elected by God to salvation from before the foundation of the world. They did not need to be regenerated by God. They don't believe this verse:Ephesians 1:4-5 (TLV) He chose us in the Messiah before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love. [5] He predestined us for adoption as sons through Messiah Yeshua, in keeping with the good pleasure of His will—Instead, they believe that their will had something to do with God's choice rather than the good pleasure of His will.Bobby: So what does the word foreknew mean in Romans 8:29, Gabe?Gabe: Bobby, we have to take the word foreknew in context:Romans 8:28-30 (NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. [29] For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.Bobby, by looking at this whole passage, we can see that foreknew refers to people called by God and not to the decisions these people make. The people God foreknew are the called according to His purpose. They are the ones predestined by God to be conformed to the image of Yeshua and these are the ones whom He also justified.Bobby: You've made it really clear, Gabe. Thanks. But don't humans have free will in any of this? I know that humans are really concerned about this.Gabe: Bobby, before a person is regenerated by God, he or she is as dead as a doornail spiritually. He or she cannot choose God. This spiritual death is a consequence of Adam and Eve disobeying God all the way back in the Garden.Genesis 2:16-17 (NKJV) And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; [17] but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."But when God regenerates a person - when He causes them to be born again - He causes that person to become a new creation. That person now has a new spirit and is no longer dead. That person now freely chooses God and he or she is then saved, he or she is then converted. Isn't that wonderful Bobby?!Bobby: That is absolutely wonderful, Gabe! But there is one other thing. Some of these humans are going to say that by regenerating a person, God is making the choice to accept Him for that person. In other words, there really is no free will after all. What can I say to someone who thinks that way?Gabe: You can quote this verse to him, Bobby:Romans 11:33 (NKJV) Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!Bobby, God's word is clear. God chooses us and then He graciously allows us to choose Him of our own free will. What could be better than that?And, Bobby, God's wisdom, knowledge, and judgements - including the choices He has already made before the foundation of the world - are so perfect and so deep that they will bring to pass the fulfillment of the verse we started with:1 Corinthians 2:9 (TLV) But as it is written, “Things no eye has seen and no ear has heard, that have not entered the heart of mankind—these things God has prepared for those who love Him.”Bobby: Thanks, Gabe! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit awolinsky.substack.com

The Apostle Paul wrote that all who desire to live godly in Messiah Yeshua will suffer persecution. However, as Christine Darg points out in this video, true believers in these Last Days will have a Psalm 23 mindset to FEAR NO EVIL!

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 1:1-4 – 1 Corinthians 13 in reverse?• 1 Corinthians 13:4 – I let some situations play out• Are you qualified to judge another?• The Father's plan is for a forever community• 1 Corinthians 13:6 – Does not rejoice over the unrighteousness?• Outside intervention is the answer?• Your measuring stick is wrong• Have love for all the set-apart ones?• Colossians 1:5 – Because of the expectation • Personal development?• Because of the truth of the Good News• Colossians 1:6-7 – Since you heard and knew the favor of Elohim in truth• Colossians 1:8 – Your love in the Spirit?• Colossians 1:9 – In all wisdom and spiritual understanding • Colossians 1:10 – Walk worthily?• Colossians 1:11 – Being empowered for all endurance and patience with joy• Colossians 1:12 – Who has made us fit?• Colossians 1:14-16 – All of this is for Him• Colossians 1:17 – In Him all hold together• Colossians 1:18 – Setting the structure • Colossians 1:19 – Messiah Yeshua closed the gap• Colossians 1:21 – Enemies of Elohim in the mind• Colossians 1:23 – That awful word• Colossians 1:27 – To whom Elohim desired to make known…• It's about loving each other – closing remarks 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.

What is the source of our peace? Messiah Yeshua said, “My peace I leave with you, not as the world gives I leave with you.” If He is the Word (John 1:14), then it's the Word of Elohim that brings peace to us. What can cause the Word not to take root in the soil of our lives and block the peace that it could bring? Starting this teaching in Matthew 13:18, Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down Yeshua's parable of the Sower and the Seed to show something about worry that may have slipped by many of us. From there, Rabbi Berkson goes to Philippians 4:4-9, a well-known verse and a favorite of many, to elaborate on some encouragement from the apostle Paul to his students and assembly as he says, “Do not worry at all.” Then, he gives a process for how that is possible. 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• Ephesians 6:1-9 – How do we respond to authority?• We operate both with authority and under authority• Ephesians 6:10 – Be strong in the Master's strength • Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the complete armor of Elohim• He's the cheerleader?• Ephesians 6:12-13 – Power to withstand and stand• Ephesians 6:14 – Gird your waist with truth?• The breastplate of righteousness• Ephesians 6:15 – Your feet = your walk• Ephesians 6:16 – The shield of faith• Ephesians 6:17 – The helmet and sword • Ephesians 6:18 – Inline with the nature of Elohim• Ephesians 6:19-20 – Boldly proclaiming the Good News• He's got positions to fill• Do you leave out pieces of your armor?• The importance of understanding the armor• Rabbi Berkson talks about searching for teachers• Fitted for the Good News• Somebody did it all for you?• Romans 2:5-9 – You will reap what you sow• The battle is inside of youListen to the Afterburn tomorrowTo 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.

“Our peace comes from our expectation of the future, our understanding of the past and our embracing of what He has given us today.” What could bring any more peace to our hearts and minds than knowing how all this is ultimately going to end? Not just end, but transition to a new beginning. Meanwhile, the prayer of Messiah Yeshua is that we are not taken out of the world, but that we are kept from the wicked. This life in this world is only a test and we need to go through the tests for a reason–to show if it is in our hearts to fear Him and keep His commandments, thus yielding the “peaceable fruit.” In this teaching Rabbi Steve Berkson wants to begin talking about the emotional challenges facing us, first up, Worry. How is Worry like a virus? What is a good way to avoid Worry? What benefit does Worry have? Taking us to Matthew 6:24-34, Rabbi Berkson goes verse-by-verse through the words of Yeshua as He was exhorting His audience at that time to stop worrying and place themselves under the reign of Elohim, observe His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to them. 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.

1 John 5 emphasizes faith in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah, obedience to God's commandments, and God's testimony about His Son. From a Hebraic perspective, faith in Yeshua brings to fullness, rather than abolishes, the Torah.Faith & Love – True belief in Yeshua leads to love for God and obedience to His commandments (1 John 5:1-3, Deut. 6:5).Victory Through Faith – Those born of God overcome the world through faith in Yeshua (1 John 5:4-5, Joshua 1:8-9).Three Witnesses – The Spirit, water (baptism), and blood (sacrifice) testify to Yeshua's Messiahship (1 John 5:6-8, Deut. 19:15).God's Testimony is Supreme – Rejecting Yeshua is rejecting God's truth (1 John 5:9-10, John 16:13).Eternal Life in Messiah – Yeshua is the source of eternal life, fulfilling the Torah and prophetic promises (1 John 5:11-12, Daniel 12:2).Love is demonstrated through obedience, aligning with Torah (Exodus 20:6, John 14:15).Overcoming the world mirrors Israel's victory by faith and obedience.The testimony of Yeshua as Messiah is established through multiple divine witnesses.Faith in Yeshua, obedience to God's Word, and trusting His testimony lead to victory, assurance, and eternal life.

The Feast of Passover begins at sundown on April 12 this year. Listen as Jeffrey D. and Ted give great insight into the background and significance of what happened to God's chosen people through Joseph and Moses, and what it means for the salvation of all through Messiah Yeshua. Come back for the upcoming episode Passover Part 2, dropping April 1, which will cover more on how Yeshua fulfilled the Passover and how the feast is celebrated today,

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• Ephesians 5:1-11 – Getting the context• Ephesians 5:12 – Being brought into the light• Beyond the mechanics - doing the internal work• Ephesians 5:14 – Wake up and Messiah shall shine on you?• An awake decision-making person• Ephesians 5:15 – That you walk exactly?• Messiah shall shine on you?• Ephesians 5:15-17 – Redeeming the time?• Ephesians 5:18 – And do not be drunk?• Ephesians 5:21 – Subject yourselves to each other in the fear of Elohim• Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives…• Ephesians 5:22 – Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands…• Ephesians 5:30-31 – One flesh?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.

When first venturing into the study of the return of Messiah, one can be easily confused by the seemingly contradictory statements regarding Yeshua's second coming.There are statements that speak of Messiah coming for his own, as well as his coming visibly for the whole world to see.There are verses that speak of Messiah coming to judge the works of believers as well as those that refer to him  coming to judge humanity in general.There are passages that tell us that believers will be "caught up" into the clouds "to meet the Lord in the air" (I Thessalonians 4:17), a marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9), a judgment upon the "beast" and false prophet (Revelation 19:20), a binding and ultimate judgment upon Satan (Revelation 20:1-2, 10), the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom (Revelation 20:4) and a final "white throne" judgment (Revelation 20:11-12).How are all these statements to be understood? How are they to be reconciled with one another? In what order are they to occur? These are the questions we will explore at our Saturday services and find answers to as we study together what Scripture says about the return of Messiah Yeshua.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ruFANAqm3BcSend us a text

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• Ephesians 5:1 – Become imitators of Elohim as beloved children• Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in love• 1 Corinthians 13 – The Love Chapter• Ephesians 5:3 – Greed of gain?• Ephesians 5:4 – Things that cause harm to others• Ephesians 5:5 – You're not getting in• Ephesians 5:6 – Empty words?• Weightier things?• Ephesians 5:7 – Do not be partakers with them• Ephesians 5:8 – Prove what is well-pleasing• Ephesians 5:11 – Don't fellowship with them, but reprove them?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• Ephesians 4:1 – We are called to walk worthily?• Ephesians 4:2 – Who is Yahweh looking for?• Ephesians 4:3 – Can we agree to disagree?• Ephesians 4:7 – We all have been given something• Ephesians 4:8 – Yeshua went into the lower parts of the earth?• Ephesians 4:11 – The Five-Fold Ministry• Ephesians 4:12 – Understand the role you've been given• Ephesians 4:13 – They still exist, until…• Ephesians 4:14 – No longer be confused by various teachings?• The trickery of men?• Messiah's definition of unity?• Are you in a cult?• Ephesians 4:15 – The maturity dilemma?• Ephesians 4:16 – A disabled Body of Messiah?• You were called to grow up• Ephesians 4:17 – Futility of mind and hardness of heart• Ephesians 4:19 – Calloused? • Ephesians 4:20 – You have not so learned Messiah?• Ephesians 4:22 – A renewed mind?• Ephesians 4:23 – Things that pertain to maturity• Ephesians 4:29 – Corrupt communication?• Ephesians 4:30 – Sealed for redemption?• Ephesians 4:31 – Direction for maturityListen 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 Treehouse: Sketches of the Millennial Kingdom If this is your first newsletter, you've jumped into the last of a four-part series that began with The Gift Horse, Watch the Smoke, and Wetter than Water. Click on the links to start at the beginning. In last week's teaching, we concluded with these mysterious statements concerning the striking of the Rock Messiah in the wilderness: ·     “Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they dedicate to Me, so as not to profane My holy name; I am the LORD.” (Le 22:2) ·     “'...for in the wilderness of Zin, during the strife of the congregation, you rebelled against My command to treat Me as holy before their eyes at the water.' These are the waters of Meribah of Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.” (Nu 27:14) The water, the text says, “came forth abundantly, and the congregation and their beasts drank.” (Nu 20:11) The English translation of “abundantly” is from the Hebrew rav [rabim H7227] which has several meanings. Among its first uses in Scripture, we have context of a quarrel, which emphasizes that it was not only the people who were quarreling, but the water, too. Messiah had a beef with the situation, and he demonstrated it with how he yielded the waters: ·     Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (Ge 6:5) ·     In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the same day all the fountains of the great deep burst open, and the floodgates of the sky were opened. (Ge 7:11) ·     And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to remain together. (Ge 13:6) The first two examples above are of The Holy One's quarrel with mankind, and the third is of the quarrel between the shepherds of Avraham and Lot. If Messiah's reaction to being struck by Moses and Aaron was quarrelsome water, it sounds as if it wasn't a gently flowing stream! It was a real gusher. From the sentence imposed on Moses and Aaron, the implication is that the quarrel was with their actions in striking instead of speaking. Striking instead of teaching holiness. But what was the reason Messiah withheld water after Miriam's death? Was he, too, joining with them in mourning? Was he giving the royal priesthood an opportunity to rise to a more intimate level with him? For them to understand that the Word in their mouths also had power to restore the plants, heal, and sanctify in the Bridegroom's Name? Perhaps Messiah wanted the Israelites to speak to him about restoring their holy gifts by the stream, yet they were conditioned to look to their leadership. The text says only that “the people drank.” That wasn't their first concern, remember? It was the miraculous plants and the purifying stream of water for a royal priesthood. They mentioned drinking water for themselves and their beasts only last. The natural earthly realm was literally the least of their worries. Let's tie this in with the River of Life in the millennium: ·     “In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel.” (Is 4:5) The Branch of YHVH is Messiah Yeshua, the Rock in the wilderness. Because of the Branch and miraculous water, miraculous Edenic plants grew on the banks of the stream: orchards, spices, and vineyards on a heavenly timetable, not earthly. If not overnight, then within a month of the camp's settlement. Israel is prophetic of the world to come. She is uniting realms that have been disconnected since the fall from the Garden. In the wilderness, they came very close to Eden as demonstrated by the manna, ever-wear garments and sandals,

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• Ephesians 3:6 – Gentiles can be co-heirs?• Ephesians 3:8 – The unsearchable riches of Messiah?• Ephesians 3:1 – For your benefit• Ephesians 3:3 – Downloads from above?• Ephesians 3:4 – This is my insight• Ephesians 3:5 – Gentiles becoming co-heirs was a secret?• Ephesians 3:7 – Bilateral Ecclesiology?• Ephesians 3:8 – The unsearchable riches of Messiah?• Paul was not one of the Twelve?• Ephesians 2:12 – The Gentiles had nothing before Messiah?• Covenants of promise?• Ephesians 3:9 – Deeper, not done away with • Got an issue with your brother?• That person no longer exists. • Ephesians 3:10 – The many-sided wisdom of Elohim• Ephesians 3:11 – Boldness and access • Ephesians 3:13 – A perfect messenger?• Ephesians 3:14 – Focus on the Father?• Ephesians 3:15 – Strengthen the inner man?• Ephesians 3:18 – A complete understanding of…• Ephesians 3:20 – The fullness of the beliefListen 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.

If you walk out Torah on some level but still feel afraid, panicked, or anxious, and if you worry or experience depression (not clinically), something is missing in your walk… what could it be? Rabbi Steve Berkson highlights how, throughout our Bible, we are encouraged to find peace. But how? Why do some of us struggle to find peace? In John 14:27, Yeshua makes an encouraging statement where He says, “My peace I give you…” and “I do not give as the world gives.” How does He offer His peace, and how do we receive it? What does it mean to “stay in Me”? The phrases “peace from Elohim,” “peace from the Father,” or “peace in Messiah Yeshua” appear nineteen times in the Brit Hadasha. Rabbi Berkson addresses how we obtain it, what prevents us from having it, what disturbs it, and how we might lose our peace. Additionally, in this first part, Rabbi Berkson does something he has never done in his previous teachings. Welcome to another life-changing teaching series from Rabbi Steve Berkson and MTOI. 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• 2 Corinthians 4 Review• 2 Corinthians 5:1 – A house not made with hands• 2 Corinthians 5:6 – At home in the body - absent from the Master?• 2 Corinthians 5:8 – Absent from the body?• 2 Corinthians 5:9 – To be pleasing to Him• 2 Corinthians 5:10 – You are in control of this• Ephesians 1:13 – Key verse• Ephesians 1:1 – Context• Ephesians 1:2 – Grace; unmerited favor?• Ephesians 1:3-4 – Set-apart in love• Ephesians 1:5-8 – It's His good pleasure• Ephesians 1:9 – Elohim uses teachers• Ephesians 1:10-11 – The Below aligning with the Above• Ephesians 1:11 – According to the counsel of His desire• Ephesians 1:11 – Ordained?• Ephesians 1:12-14 – We are the praise of His honor [esteem]• Ephesians 1:15 – Good job!• Ephesians 1:17 – A spirit of wisdom and revelation • Ephesians 1:19-23 – The same power that worked in Messiah…• Ephesians 2:1-3 – You were dead!• Ephesians 2:4-5 – Made alive together with Messiah• Ephesians 2:6-7 – Are we sitting in the heavenlies?• Ephesians 2:8 – That's the gift!• Ephesians 2:9 – Not by works?• Ephesians 2:10 – We are His workmanship• Ephesians 2:11-12 – We were excluded?• Ephesians 2:13-14 – Brought near by the blood of Messiah • Ephesians 2:15-16 – The dogma, not the Torah• Ephesians 2:17 – Peace restored• Ephesians 2:18-19 – Spiritual bigotry• Ephesians 2:19-22 – Being built together into the dwelling of ElohimListen 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.

“What has been resolved has to be released.” In this the final episode of Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a more detailed review of everything that's been taught up to this point. He then moves into consequences incurred and consequences removed. What's the beauty of our relationship with our Creator? Rabbi Berkson takes us to 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 to find out. There we find the very well-known verse that starts with, “If my people who are called by my name…” In this passage we see all the processes of forgiveness, resolution, reconciliation and restoration. Does forgiveness necessarily remove consequences? What is it that the Creator is wanting from us as He forgives us? Who does he do all this for? Why should you be Torah-Observant? Because the path, the instructions for coming into right relationship with your Creator was given to Moshe (Moses), as the psalmist King David wrote in Psalm 103. If you have the proper fear or respect of Yah and His awesomeness, you will be given the desire to want a right relationship, aka, The Covenant, with Him. (see Deuteronomy 10:12-13) What does it mean to “pass over the transgression”? What is the Father's approach to forgiveness that we should have? (Micah 7:18) In Jeremiah 31:31, with whom is the “new covenant” made? Has He rejected one group to accept another group? Has this prophecy already happened? When you accept and act on the forgiveness provided you through what Messiah Yeshua did, does this absolve you of sin past, present and future? Why? Why not? Finishing this teaching in the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson points out words such as expectation, worthy, fit… what do these crucial words have to do with the reward promised to us? Along with those words there are other words such as fruitful, empowered, delivered, redemption. Don't miss this final episode of this series that will forever change your life. 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.

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 15, 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• Why do Christians believe the Torah is not relevant today?• I had to go back to the beginning • If you don't understand the why• Yahweh looks at why you made your life decisions• The point is to transform into Messiah• Why was Messiah Yeshua rejected by his people? • Fear & Doubt vs Trust & Belief• Who was the audience? What is the goal of this life, and which veil?•This slight momentary pressure?• Check your fear & doubt with another person• “I baked a chocolate cake on Shabbat. Why did I do that?”• Submitting your sovereignty • Be at peace with the things you cannot change• Having an expectation of faith?• The inner man is renewed day by day • Should I argue with family and friends for what I believe?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.

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• 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – Unveiling/revealing the Good News?• 2 Corinthians 3:1 – Paul reaffirms himself as an apostle• 2 Corinthians 3:6 – The letter kills, but the spirit gives life?• 2 Corinthians 3:7 – Covenants passing away?• 2 Corinthians 3:8 – Moving up to the next level • 2 Corinthians 3:9 – The mechanics are not righteousness?• 2 Corinthians 3:12 – The spirit of why?• The hero who reset everything?• Incomplete understanding?• 2 Corinthians 3:14 – Messiah removes the veil• 2 Corinthians 3:17 – The spirit of freedom• 2 Corinthians 3:18 – Transforming from esteem to esteem?• 2 Corinthians 4:1 – A generation that's oblivious to the Good News• 2 Corinthians 4:7 – This treasure in earthen vessels• 2 Corinthians 4:11 – Death in us - Life in you?• 2 Corinthians 4:17 – There is a bigger picture 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.

In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses on what follows forgiveness, which we seek when we kneel before the Father after trespassing against Him. As he takes us to the first of the passages in this teaching, Luke 23:33, we see Messiah Yeshua as He is being crucified by the hands of the Romans, crying out to His Father to forgive them…they don't understand what they are doing. Can you do the same under much less circumstances? Can your unforgiveness cause someone to stumble? Rabbi Berkson takes us to Luke 17 to find out. Is the definition of the word ‘forgive' in this passage clear? Could you forgive someone who comes to you and repents seven times a day? How does faith (emunah) work together with forgiveness? Rabbi Berkson shows us how from the event in Matthew chapter nine. In Acts 5:30, Rabbi Berkson points out, through the apostle Peter's words, how Yah's forgiveness and repentance remove the consequences of sin. In 2 Corinthians 5:16, Rabbi Berkson explains the apostle Paul's idea that we should now look at forgiveness from a covenantal perspective. He says how much value the Father places upon you that He would send envoys to plead with you, reconcile with you, and restore you to favor. Don't miss this series of teachings on a subject that is so vital yet so misunderstood.

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• 1 Corinthians 15:1 – Their role was to bring the Good News• We are ‘being' saved• I've got you• We are being delivered if…• 1 Corinthians 15:3 – Was Paul referring to the Gospels?• 1 Corinthians 15:7 – Paul was not an apostle?• 1 Corinthians 15:12 – Different sects of the faith• 1 Corinthians 15:14 –Those who provide stability concerning our faith • 1 Corinthians 15:17 – Resurrection from what?• 1 Corinthians 15:19 – Do you know where your path leads?• 1 Corinthians 15:22 – All died in Adam?• 1 Corinthians 15:23 – Who is all in all• 1 Corinthians 15:29 – What is the point of living if…• 1 Corinthians 15:33 – Evil association?• 1 Corinthians 15:34 – Do you have a relationship?• 1 Corinthians 15:35 – With what kind of body will you be raised?• 1 Corinthians 15:51 – We shall all be changed• 1 Corinthians 15:53 – To he who overcomes• The sting of death? The power of sin?• 1 Corinthians 15:57 – The things you do matterListen 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.

"Salvation to the ends of the earth," is the promise of God to all who would believe. Listen as Jeffrey D. Miller and Ted Simon bring clarity to the call of the Father upon the Jews, through whom Messiah came, to extend and bring "all who are far off" into His kingdom.

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• What were the challenges Paul dealt with?• The Good News is a huge issue• 1 Corinthians 9:12 – Restoration is available now!• 1 Corinthians 9:1-3 – Am I not an emissary?• 1 Corinthians 9:3-11 – Do I not have a right?• 1 Corinthians 9:11-14 – If we have sown spiritual among you?• 1 Corinthians 9:15-17 – For if I bring the good news…• 1 Corinthians 9:18 – What then is my reward?• 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 – All things to all people?• 1 Corinthians 9:23-24 – A fellow partaker…• 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 – Everyone who competes controls themselves • 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 – I do not wish you to be ignorant brothers• 1 Corinthians 10:6-10 – Why was Elohim not pleased with most of them?• 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 – They are examples and warnings for us• 1 Corinthians 10:14 – I speak as to the wiseListen 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.

As he begins the text for this teaching in 1 John 1:1, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out that the apostle John confirms all the scriptures that refer to Messiah Yeshua as the Word, and from the mouth of Yeshua as He refers to Himself as the Life, when he says he has looked upon and handled the Word of Life–he was there as the Messiah walked on this earth. As Rabbi Berkson points out, the apostle John emphasizes in the first part of his letter the vertical and horizontal relationships–with our Father and with each other. Note also how much he uses the light and darkness references–walking in the light means guarding His commands, or doing the truth. • What did Rabbi Steve mean when he talked about how Yeshua “took the bullet for us.” • How do we know that we know Him? (1 John 2:3) • Who was the “perfect disciple”? Hint: it wasn't one of the twelve. • What is it that demonstrates our being one with Yeshua and the Father? • Can one say something that is a lie, but not be a liar? Once again, at the end of this series, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light. 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• 1 Corinthians 4:15 – Brought forth through the Good News• This division • 1 Corinthians 4:1 – Servants & Trustees of the secrets• 1 Corinthians 4:2-5 – Judging vs. judgment• 1 Corinthians 4:5 – The heart thinks for itself?• Take every thought captive?• Real leadership is coming• Nobody's perfect• 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 – Rebellious and puffed up?• 1 Corinthians 4:8 – You think you're a king?• 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 – You wanna trade places?• 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 – Yet, not many fathers• Contentious issues 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.

Hanukkah is Hebrew for "dedication" – and dedication as service to God and to Humankind is role-modeled for us by Messiah Yeshua, who was "The Light of The World" – and urged us as His followers to live as "lights to the world" and to "shine in the darkness."

“One thing that is vital, but missing in a lot of the teachings that you've learned from all of your life, is the strength of context.” –Rabbi Steve Berkson The topic of this episode of Darkness & Light is, “being called out of darkness, into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9), one of the few real status changes–coming into Light beyond human comprehension. • How does one come out of darkness? How does one know if he/she is in the light? Beginning his text in 1 Peter 1:2, Rabbi Berkson stops to point out to whom the writer was addressing this letter, “those who are…set-apart (Holy) by the Spirit unto obedience…” Obedient to what? • If the Torah became no longer relevant at the time Yeshua Messiah was killed on a cross, as certain majority faith groups teach, then what is to be obeyed? Once again, redefining our lexicon, terms and words, Rabbi Berkson makes us look at the term ‘born again' as the writer uses it to describe those who are walking toward the Kingdom with a “living expectation.” • What is Peter talking about when he uses the term ‘born again'? (1 Peter 1:3) Does he mean it in the same way as Yeshua did in His conversation with Nicodemus? (John 3) • What is the “living expectation”? (1 Peter 1:3) • What is the “inheritance incorruptible”? (1 Peter 1:4) • What is the condition that applies to the “protection of Elohim”? (1 Peter 1:5) • If I am living as a set-apart one, why am I “grieved by manifold trials”? (1 Peter 1:6-7) • Why would you receive praise, respect and honor from Messiah Yeshua? (1 Peter 1:7) • What if this life is all there is? You need to hear Rabbi Berkson as he uses his Gym Membership as an analogy to illustrate real belief. • Did he really say, salvation is nothing? • How does one set themselves apart in their behavior? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services 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• 1 Corinthians 1:17 – Immersion | What Messiah is• 1 Corinthians 1:17-19 – The wisdom of this world• Defining salvation• You still have to do• 1 Corinthians 1:18 – The power of Elohim is the Good News• 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 – Where is the wisdom of this world?(Isaiah 29:13-15)• Isaiah 29:17-19 – Light coming out from the darkness• 1 John 2:4-11 – Without Messiah, you're in darkness• Isaiah 29:18-21 – Stop grumbling and accept instruction• 1 Corinthians 1:21-24 – But to those who are called• 1 Corinthians 1:27 – Elohim calls “dumb people”?• 1 Corinthians 1:28-31 – He who boasts(Jeremiah 9:23-24)• 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – In the demonstration of the spirit and of power• 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 – Study the Bible?• Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Five-Fold Ministry• 1 Corinthians 2:7-3:1-2 – Making a case for anointed-appointed teachers• 1 Corinthians 3:4-6 – Hung up on the personality of the person• 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 – Rewards are earned• 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 – Works are revealed by fire• 1 Corinthians 3:16-19 – Stop thinking you're so smart• 1 Corinthians 3:19-23 – There needs to be humility 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• Romans 15:16, 19-20 – Where is the love?• Romans 15:1-3 – We should support one another• Romans 15:4 – The intention is the expectation  (Ephesians 4:11)• Romans 15:5 – We should be of the same mind• Romans 15:8 – Messiah Yeshua confirmed the promises made • Romans 15:12 – The Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1)• Romans 15:13-16 – A priestly duty?• Romans 15:17-18 – To make the Gentiles obedient• You have to be called• Romans 16:17-18 – Stay away from those causing dissension• Romans 16:19 – Be wise toward the good• Romans 16:25 – The secret?• Romans 16:26 – The secret revealed for belief obedience• 1 Corinthians 1:17 – So that the stake of Messiah should not be nullified • 1 Corinthians 1:1-7 – The gift of the calling• 1 Corinthians 1:8 – Confirmed till the end, unreprovable • 1 Corinthians 1:10 – In the same mind and same opinion • Called to correct the teachers?• An authority structure stops the noise• 1 Corinthians 1:12 – It's all one thing• 1 Corinthians 1:18 – The Good News is the power of ElohimListen 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• Romans 2:16 – Key verse• Romans 2:1-5 – The animosity between the Jew and Gentile• Romans 2:6-7 – According to your works?• Romans 2:8 – Obey the truth?• Obedience to the Torah is required for this… (John 14:14)• Can you handle the Truth?• Romans 2:8-12 – The Jew and Gentile are treated the same • Romans 2:13 – Not the hearers, but the doers• Romans 2:14-16 – When the Gentiles do Torah?• Romans 10:15-16 – The Good News of peace and good• Romans 10:1-4 – Messiah is the goal?• Romans 10:5-8 – If you do, you shall live (Leviticus 18:5; Deuteronomy 30:11-20)• Romans 10:9-13 – Believe, confess, and trust unto righteousness• Romans 10:14-16 – Who can believe unless they hear and obey? (Isaiah 52:1-7; Isaiah 53:1-11; Isaiah 52:9-15)• Romans 10:19 – Israel is provoked to jealousy?• Romans 11:1-4 – Israel rejected?• Romans 11:28 – Who is the enemy and what is the choice?• Deuteronomy 9:4-5 – It's not by your righteousness• Romans 11:7-11 – The Chosen?• Romans 11:11-24 – Grafted to the olive tree?• Romans 11:28 – Israel hardened for sake of the Gentiles?• Romans 11:29-36 – The gifts are without repentance?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• Intro• Romans 1:1-6 – The good news which He promised before• Romans 1:7-10 – Paul greets the set-apart ones in Rome• Romans 1:11-15 – Encouraged by each other's belief• Romans 1:16 – Paul was not ashamed of the Good News• Romans 1:17 – Righteousness is revealed in the Good News• Deuteronomy 6:17-18 – Delivered through belief-obedience • Deuteronomy 6:19-23 – He brought them out• Deuteronomy 6:24 – For our good always• Deuteronomy 6:25 – It shall be righteousness for you… • Why is the Christian sabbath for only an hour?• Romans 1:18 – Those who suppress the truth?• Romans 1:19 – These people should know better• Romans 1:19-21 – Understanding Romans 1:20 • John 1:11-12 – They have no excuse?• Romans 1:22-23 – They did from their own reasonings• Romans 1:24-25 – They changed the truth?• Deuteronomy 8:5 – Like a man disciplines his son?• Romans 1:26-27 – The times of Noah• Romans 1:28 – A worthless mind• Romans 1:28-31 – Covenant breakers?• Romans 1:31 – They should know!• Romans 1 from the Perspective of the Good News • ConclusionListen 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• Acts 15:35 – The Good News is the Word of Yahweh• Acts 15:22 – We gave no such command• If you would see authority correctly…• If you do what you're supposed to do…• Acts 15:25 – They've given up their lives• Acts 15:27 – The ministry of you?• Acts 15:30 – Don't commit until you know • Acts 17:18 – A problem with a piece of the Good News• You're ministering to Elohim?• Acts 20:24 – The favor of Elohim is good news• Repent of what?• Acts 20:28-30 – DistortedListen 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.

In this episode of Darkness & Light, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the Gospel of John, the twelfth chapter, where “certain Greeks” wanted to see Yeshua. • Who were these “Greeks”? What did they want with Yeshua? From this event, Rabbi Berkson makes the point that Messiah Yeshua was beginning to draw those of the nations (Gentiles) to Himself, fulfilling the purpose for which He was sent. • In what way do we serve Messiah Yeshua, according to Him? • Do you love your life in this world more than wholly following Yeshua? Yeshua also said, “The ruler of this world shall be cast out.” • Who is “the ruler of this world”? • Who needs to be dethroned and cast out? • If Yeshua is the Messiah, why did He have to die? Who is this “Son of Adam” Yeshua referred to Himself as? • If one rejects Messiah Yeshua and does not receive His words, what will judge him/her on the last day? What are His words? Then, Rabbi Steve takes us to the apostle Paul's testimony of his journey from darkness into light in Acts chapter 26. In verse 18, Paul quotes the Prophet Isaiah in telling King Agrippa about the commission he has received from the master Yeshua. Rabbi Steve points out something exciting regarding Paul and something he said about works worthy of repentance. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light.

What You Did for the Greater Exodus When is the best time to plan for Sukkot? Immediately after Sukkot! There's not much chance of a smooth eight days next year if you're not already working on your calendar and negotiating the days off. One thing's for sure...if you bumble and stumble through a feast, the kids and grandkids are watching. What must they think? Their friends' parents put up the December holiday lights and decorations weeks ahead of time, but mom had no idea that there was a significant rip in the tent roof or grandpa tried to hold a sukkah together with zip-ties and fishing line as the sun set on the first day of Sukkot? I know. I'm not helping your anxiety level. It happens to most folks, though, until they learn to plan. Let's see if I can help. Would it help if you understood the prophetic value of the seemingly minor activities during Sukkot? Like waving and shaking the lulav for seven days? The lulav, or four species, is comprised of seven components. The palm branch is the lulav, but the entire bundle is also called the lulav [1?7]. To some, each of the species (minim) represent a type of believer, from extremely pious to minimally active spiritually. Even though there is a range of observance, they are all one bundle. The good traits of others can offset the lazier ones, who nevertheless might have some redeeming quality to contribute to the group. There are other traditions as well. The feasts are filled with symbolic objects, foods, and actions. In one tradition, the symbolism of the lulav is: •      One palm branch, representing the one Elohim. •      One citron, representing the one nation (Israel). •      Three myrtle branches, representing the three forefathers buried at Hebron •      Two willow branches, representing the two Tablets of the Word The palm branch, or lulav, must come from the crown of the dekel, or palm tree. It is the new growth that is still tightly compact, unopened, very straight like a spine that supports the body.  The citron is the etrog, the pleasant-smelling “heart” of the lulav because of its shape. The etrog is invalidated if the pitom is broken off or missing. The pitom is the prominent tip. We must serve Adonai carefully and with a whole heart. The myrtle is hadas, and its leaves look like eyes. If crushed or even brushed against, it releases a fragrant oil. We should always be on the lookout for opportunities to release the fragrance of Messiah Yeshua in our interactions with others. The Living Word leaves a tangible fragrance others appreciate. It is a sign of spiritual life, a prophecy of the resurrection. There must be three myrtle branches, a symbol of resurrection. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their wives are buried in Hebron because it was thought to the an entrance back to the Garden of Eden; thus, the resurrection number of three still speaks to us that we should walk in the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The aravot are the two willow branches. Willows are very flexible, but they send down deep roots and dwell in well-watered places and along rivers of living water. Their long branches make a stunning whooshing noise if waved back and forth, which they were in the Temple water-pouring ceremony. These branches remind us that the Word must be inspired of the Ruach HaKodesh to inspire others. The commandments are embraced both with the spirit and letter, or practical doing of them. The lulav is waved in seven directions. The Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 651:1) writes: "All together, seven, corresponding to the seven heavens.” The bundled lulav is waved, or shaken, specifically in the direction of the four winds in a linear method as well as toward Heaven and earth, south-north-east-upward-downward-west. These directions are mentioned in Isaiah: ·     Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east,

Today we begin another chapter in the book of Luke, chapter 22 and with this new chapter, we also have a new subject. We are going to be speaking about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is also known in a general sense with the term Passover. Now hopefully you'll remember that in the previous chapter, there was an emphasis on the end times, and we find that the objective of the End Times is a transition out of this world and into the kingdom of God, and the only way that we can make it out of this world that into the kingdom of God is through redemption. To donate please visit us at: https://loveisrael.org/donate/ Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org 6355 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 Feel free to download our MyBibleStudy App on telephone https://get.theapp.co/yjjq we don't know how long we can post the teachings on YT https://www.instagram.com/mybiblestudyofficial/

Today we begin another chapter in the book of Luke, chapter 22 and with this new chapter, we also have a new subject. We are going to be speaking about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is also known in a general sense with the term Passover. Now hopefully you'll remember that in the previous chapter, there was an emphasis on the end times, and we find that the objective of the End Times is a transition out of this world and into the kingdom of God, and the only way that we can make it out of this world that into the kingdom of God is through redemption. To donate please visit us at: https://loveisrael.org/donate/ Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org 6355 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 Feel free to download our MyBibleStudy App on telephone https://get.theapp.co/yjjq we don't know how long we can post the teachings on YT https://www.instagram.com/mybiblestudyofficial/

As he starts this episode in the Gospel of John chapter 1, verse 1, Rabbi Steve Berkson enlightens us with an interesting observation about Messiah Yeshua and his relationship with his Father. This observation flies in the face of any other doctrine regarding “oneness,” the “Trinity,” etc. • What role did Messiah Yeshua have in the creation account? • In what way does John 1 parallel Genesis 1? In John chapter 1, we are introduced to another John, “John the Immerser,” or “John the Baptist.” • Was there a clash between the two ministries, John and Yeshua? • How else was John known to the people – how did they regard him? • What was his role in the entrance of Messiah into the world? Verse 12 says, “to those believing in His Name.” Rabbi Berkson clarifies that although the name of Yeshua is important, the message conveyed here is not so much the name as it is the “authority” behind the name. Being in the state of “darkness” places one under no authority or the wrong authority. Being in the state of “light,” one has submitted to the authority of Elohim. In that latter state, one is also given the authority to become the children of Elohim. From John chapter 1, Rabbi Berkson moves us into John chapter 3 so he can expound on the well-known verse 16. The exposition he gives on John 3:16 is not for the average listener, as there seems to be much more meaning in this one verse than most people have understood all their life. • What does it mean to “believe in Him”? Is belief merely mental assent? • Why are the words “should not” and “might” used in this verse? • Is John 3:16 an if/then statement? Moving forward into John 8:12, Messiah Yeshua declares He is the Light of Life. Then, He makes the call to discipleship under Him by saying whoever follows Him would possess the Light. Rabbi Berkson gives insight into what it means to possess something. Going forward in the Gospel of John, Rabbi Berkson stops at chapter 9, where we see the account of Yeshua healing a blind man. His disciples asked Him why and how this man became blind. Was it something he or his parents did? Rabbi Berkson cautions all of us to stop looking at someone else's condition and guessing why and how they got there. Sometimes, it's just to manifest the works of Elohim. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services 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 phrase 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• Acts 14:15 – Worthless matters?• Ephesians 2 – Excluded from citizenship of Israel • Acts 15:7 – The Good News brought to the Gentiles• Acts 15:35 – The Word of Elohim is a part of the Good News• Circumcision for salvation?• Acts 15:4 – Messi-Mutts?• Acts 15:8 – Giving them the Set-Apart Spirit • Acts 15:10 – This unbearable yoke?• Acts 15:12 – Let the Gentiles in• Acts 15:18 – Stop the pagan practices 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.

Diving right into this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson starts us in Matthew 15:1, where we see the Scribes and Pharisees confronting Yeshua about how his disciples did not observe one of the “traditions of the elders” – the ceremonial washing of hands before eating food. • For what purpose did the religious authority of the First Century continually confront Yeshua? • What did the Pharisees do that Yeshua took issue with? • Are “traditions” bad and not to be observed at all? • What could Yeshua have done that would have completely destroyed his ministry? • What does the phrase, “blind leading the blind” mean? • What does the true ‘discipleship model' look like? Rabbi Berkson then takes us to the passage in Isaiah 29:13-24 that Yeshua directly quoted when confronting the Scribes and Pharisees about elevating man-made traditions to the level of the Torah, eclipsing actual Torah. In this passage, Rabbi Berkson expands on the issue of Light vs. Dark being spoken of by the prophet. He also shares a conversation he had with an atheist in which Rabbi Steve proposed a “what-if” all that we believe turns out to not be true. Then in Luke 1:67-79, Rabbi Berkson shows us another aspect of Light in the purpose of John, a prophet and forerunner of Messiah Yeshua. His purpose was to also be a light to the people of that time who were living in darkness, shining on the coming of the Messiah, our hope of redemption. In Luke 4:17-21, we see Yeshua again quoting the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61, verses 1-2. Rabbi Berkson takes us to the passage in Isaiah and brings up an interesting point concerning the differences in translations of the Bible. • What translation was Yeshua reading from when he read Isaiah 61:1-2? Finally, Rabbi Berkson takes us into Isaiah 42:1-7, 16 to give more context to Isaiah 61:1-2 as that passage describes a role of the Messiah. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light.

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• Acts 10:36 – Messiah brought peace between the Jews and Gentiles• Acts 10:37 – What makes us different?• There's nothing with traditions unless…• Acts 11:18 – Elohim has given to the Gentiles repentance unto life• Acts 13:32 – The promise made to the fathersListen to the Afterburn 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 YouTube and Rumble channels every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.