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James 1: Does James Contradict Paul?   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com Does the book of James contradict Paul—or have Christians misunderstood James for centuries?   In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we begin our study of the book of James by examining one of the most debated books in the New Testament. We explore why Martin Luther famously questioned James, how faith and works actually fit together, and why James is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus.   Topics include:   Why Martin Luther called James an "epistle of straw" Does James contradict Paul's teaching on salvation? Faith vs. works—or faith that works? What is the "Royal Law"? The Shema and the Greatest Commandment Loving your neighbor as yourself The Good Samaritan and redefining "neighbor" James' concern for the poor and marginalized Covenantal nomism and Second Temple Judaism Why James echoes the Sermon on the Mount James, the brother of Jesus, and his remarkable transformation Why understanding the Gospels is essential for understanding Paul   We also discuss how the church can faithfully apply James today by pursuing justice, mercy, and genuine love for others rather than merely professing faith.   If you've ever wrestled with James 2, "faith without works is dead," or wondered how James and Paul fit together, this episode provides historical, biblical, and theological context.  

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. To refresh our minds and hearts, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings us back to 1 John chapter 1 to expound on who Messiah Yeshua is and what He should be to all of us, namely life, light, and truth. Through this understanding, we should do our utmost to live in the light, having fellowship with Elohim and with each other. This fellowship is achievable only by living in covenant with Elohim, where there is only light and no darkness at all. In chapter 2 of 1 John, Rabbi Berkson begins by identifying the number one problem, according to him, in the Body of Messiah today. • How can you know that you know Messiah? • How is the love of Elohim ‘perfected' in you? • What is a ‘stumbling block'? How does it affect your life and walk? • What is meant by “do not love the World nor that which is in it”? • Are we in the “Last Hour”? • What is an ‘anti-messiah'? • Why did John say, “and you know all…”? • What happens when someone rejects Torah? • How do you know that you are “born of Him”? You can only understand Love and Torah when you understand how light and darkness can influence and work in your life. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app youtube.com/@mtoi facebook.com/mtoiworldwide instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

The Food of the Gods “I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, as to what you will tell him: for I am lovesick. What kind of beloved is your beloved, O most beautiful among women? What kind of beloved is your beloved, that thus you adjure us?” (So 5:9)   “The nations of the world say to Israel: ‘How is your beloved more than another beloved?” In what way is He God more than other gods, in what way is He a protector more than other protectors?'” (Midrash Rabbah to Shir 5§9)   Once again, the proto-typical event is the exodus from Egypt:   “For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments—I am the LORD.” (Ex 12:12) “And what one nation on the earth is like Your people Israel, whom God went to redeem for Himself as a people and to make a name for Himself, and to do a great thing for You and awesome things for Your land, before Your people whom You have redeemed for Yourself from Egypt, from nations and their gods?” (2 Sa 7:23)   When did the other “gods” of the pantheon assume power over the nations?   And are these entities unruly evil demons or ruly assigned powers over the principalities (2 Pe 2:10; Jde 1:8)?   Too involved to answer, and probably not so fruitful, but when Israel goes into the principality of an assigned power, in a sense, it is the territory of that nation's assigned angelic majesty, elohim, or “judge, authority.” There are indeed, however, unruly demonic entities that operate within those principalities that are worshipped as gods.   Elohim is spirit, yet He “eats” the gifts of our worship, the human desire to be near to Him expressed in gifts and sacrifices:   ”You shall consecrate him, therefore, for he offers the food of your God; he shall be holy to you; for I the LORD, who sanctifies you, am holy.” (Le 21:8) “Speak to Aaron, saying, ‘No man of your offspring throughout their generations who has a defect shall approach to offer the food of his God.'” (Le 21:17) “…nor shall you accept any such [blemished, diseased] from the hand of a foreigner for offering as the food of your God; for their corruption (“decay”) is in them, they have a defect, they shall not be accepted for you.'” (Le 22:25)   Elohim’s food is to receive our heartfelt, lovesick obedience free of the decay of death. Our food is to do the will of the Father who sent Yeshua, the Living Word. (Jn 4:34)   The evil and unclean gods of the pantheon also receive “food” when we idolize them [we actually worship ourselves and they enable it]. As in the Garden, when the serpent offered the humans the opportunity to “be like God,” so evil spirits receive the gifts and sacrifices of human beings as food, fuel for their ability to cross into our realm and proliferate.   It was the serpent who was trying to be like God, and he needed Adam and Eve to feed that desire. He fed them what they desired; they fed him what he desired. The serpent is always eager to feed our wrong appetite, desire, emotion, and intellect. The end result, though, is death, not life.   Obedience to Elohim's voice, however, produces life and the ability to continue abundant life in the Garden, a Land flowing with milk and honey, wine and balsam.   The following recitation for the tithe of the third year contains specific language that reminds us we are not to feed the dead, whether ancestors or gods.   Instead, we feed only our Elohim with our holies of sacred obedience. In return, our Elohim sets us high above all the nations and their gods. This is why our Beloved is high above all others and why we are lovesick, seeking His Voice in the night of exile, which is what Adam and Eve should have done, waited to hear His Voice walking in the cool of the evening.   “When you have finished paying all the tithe of your increase in the third year, the year of tithing, then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger, to the orphan and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied. You shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and also have given it to the Levite and the alien, the orphan and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Your commandments. I have not eaten of it while mourning, nor have I removed any of it while I was unclean, nor offered any of it to the dead. I have listened to the voice of the LORD my God; I have done according to all that You have commanded me. Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel, and the ground which You have given us, a land flowing with milk and honey, as You swore to our fathers.' This day the LORD your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul. You have today declared the LORD to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments; and that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor; and that you shall be a consecrated people to the LORD your God, as He has spoken.” (Dt 26:12-19)   The unruly rebellious entities derive power when they are worshipped; in a sense, they are “fed” by human beings, which attracts greater numbers of unclean and evil spiritual beings…unclean in that those spirits are NOT assigned to the physical realm, but they hunt for physical hosts to enable them to operate there. It actually speeds the process of death and decay to the host because it is an unclean mixture. Life is only within one's assigned realm:   “Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation.” (Mt 12:45)   When we “feed” a spiritual entity our disobedience and rebellion, we transgress, mixing two realms, which invites death, not life. It has no place in the life of a believer in Yeshua, or in a human being at all. This is why disobedience is equated with witchcraft:   For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you from being king.” (1 Sa 15:23)   Because of this rebellion, the kingship and authority was forfeited. Just as in the Garden when the serpent had to entice the human beings into rebelling in order to commandeer their authority to rule, so we still can be deceived into the giving our spiritual authority to the beast by trying to be “like God.” There is only one Elohim, and all other beings are created by Him, even the rebels of the universe. An altar is a “table” connecting the physical realm with the spiritual. Why would we feed rebellious spirits the food of our own disobedience and share their demonic table fare?   “Look at the nation Israel; are not those who eat the sacrifices sharers in the altar? What do I mean then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers in demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons.” (1 Co 10:19-21)   Angelic powers over principalities don't need or want human worship to enlarge their influence or authority; they already have authority because it is assigned to them. Perhaps it was pre-assigned when the heavenly hosts were created, but more likely their creation prepared them to be assigned to their supervisory divisions after the Flood:   “Two sons were born to Eber; the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.” (Ge 10:25; 32; 1 Ch 1:19)   There is also this verse that synchronizes the symbolic 70 nations of the earth and their divisions to the number of Israelites who went down to Egypt:   “Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. (Dt 10:22) “When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of Israel.” (Dt 32:8)   This may not be a contradiction, but a hint to the restoration work in progress, a plan where the twelve tribes of Israel would become the judges over the nations from the gates of Jerusalem, i.e., the gates to the Garden of Eden, and the assigned princes over the nations would be shaken out of the way, that role concluded.   Whatever the details of the plan, it is evident that these angelic majesties were anticipated and assigned, but the original plan was for the righteous among humankind to judge those angels in administering the Kingdom on earth and possibly in the heavenlies:   “Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?” (1 Co 6:2-3)   These things are what makes our Beloved greater than the other gods of the nations. In addition, Messiah Yeshua can give his most beautiful Bride authority to rule the nations as at the beginning when Adam and Even ruled.   The gods of the nations, whether unruly demonic or the ruly assigned angelic majesties, cannot and will not give this kind of authority, for their authority is either usurped or only a temporary assignment.   “He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS; AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father; and I will give him the morning star.” (Re 2:26-28)   The morning star? The first resurrection! We can share Yeshua’s table at the wedding supper of the Lamb. (Re 3:20) Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.

Prophetic Pattern of the Psalms Pt 2 It is very interesting that we are currently in the 3 week time period known by the Jews as ‘between the Straits' which started the evening of July 1st this year and ends the evening of July 22nd this year.  The war in the Strait of Hormuz has certainly intensified this past week after what was supposedly a ceasefire peace deal.  The Strait of Hormuz kept popping up on my news feed until finally this past Shabbat Abba prompted me to look up the word Hormuz in Hebrew to see if it in any form was in scripture. So I looked up the translation for a Hebrew word spelled Hey Resh Mem Zayin which are the consonants for the word Hormuz in Hebrew. That word spelled that way is HaRemez and means the hint, allusion, or symbol. Ha is a prefix meaning the and remez is hint allusion or symbol.  Turns out there is a very interesting connection between HaRemez, the Strait of Hormuz, AND this time of fasting and mourning known to the Jews as the time “Between the Straits” and in this message I will tell you all about it.  Additionally and interestingly our Psalm per day reading that I told you about in the last message seems to be lining up with the current escallation of the war in the Strait of Hormuz and the “Between the Straights” last 9 days known as an intensification in the mourning and fasting.  This Wednesday and Thursday July 22 and 23, 2026 are the end day of the fast and the infamous 9th of Av.  The corresponding Psalms of 109 through 111 are very interesting… could they be prophetic of events that may take place either shortly before, on, or shortly after the end of the time “Between the Strait(s)… or Hormuz?  We only have a few days before we find out.  VISIT US ONLINE FOR MORE MESSAGES LIKE THIS ONE AT www.HisWordHeals.com Calendar Prophetic Pattern of the Psalms_updated_July only Calendar Prophetic Pattern of the Psalms_updated whole calendar

Hi Adik-adik, selamat merenungkan Firman Tuhan ya! Doa kami, Adik-adik semakin dekat dengan Yesus, Tuhan dan Juruselamat pribadi kita. Tetap terus terhubung dengan Tuhan Yesus ya melalui doa dan saat teduh setiap hari, seperti carang yang melekat pada Sang Pokok.Renungan Audio ini dibuat untuk anak-anak layan GKI Kebayoran Baru. Pada edisi Juli 2026, renungan masih didasari oleh Saat Teduh Anak Raja (STAR) terbitan Binawarga.............................................................Edisi 21 Juli 2026Pembaca Renungan : Rindang SaulimaMusik : Andreas TakdareProduksi : Tim Shema - Podcast Anak GKIKBPenanggung jawab : Komisi Anak GKI Kebayoran Baru

This past Sunday, we continued our SHEMA series by exploring God's personal name, Yahweh, and what it reveals about His character.In Exodus 34, God describes Himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Jesus is the clearest picture of that same God. As we come to know Him more, we grow to love Him more—and we begin to look more like Him.

​1)      Explanation of a passage in Yechezkel's description of the Third Beis haMikdosh.[1]2)      May I - due to a possible allergy to wine - make Kiddush on wine but have someone else drink it; for the night Kiddush and for the day Kiddush?[2]3)      I called up a Levi for the 2nd Aliya but then realisedthat he's davening Shmoine Esrei. So, I motioned to another Levi instead. Should Levi #2 be called up by name?[3]4)      Do chick-peas need to be Bishul Yisroel?[4]  5)      Is it proper to sing the Hu Elokeinu tune while the chazan sings his repetition? Similarly, re. Atta V'chartonu or other, when people sing and hence can't hear the Chazan.[5]6)      How important is it to have Kaddish said after each Sefer of Tehilim on Shabbos Mevorchim?[6] 7)      Should we be saying ברכות התורה before saying Shema with a yid on mivtzoim?[7] 8)      Most kids in the day-camp where I work are from non-frum homes. They bring their own food. Should we say brochos with the children over [probably] non-kosher food?[8]9)      If we don't have a Minyan of men fasting: 1) should the Chazan include Aneinu; 2) should we have Krias haTorah? [9]10)  Feedback about knocked over wine-spill on to someone's clothing:[10]To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] פרק מב, ה-ו. [2] מפורש בשוע"ר סי'ערב סי"ב. [3] ראה שערי אפרים שער א'ס"ה וס"כ שיש לקרותו בשם, כי הלוי הוא נוכח ואין חשש לעז. ורק כשאינו שםאז לא יקראו לב' בשם, משום לעז (שם סי"ט). [4] אף שנאכל חי, הרי אחרהייבוש צריך בישול (ערוך השלחן יו"ד סי' קיג סט"ו). ולכאורה הוא גם עולהעל שלחן מלכים. וכל שכן כשנעשה חומוס – ראה פסקים ותשובות (יו"ד שם אות חוהע' 81 שם). אך במקום הצורך חזי לאצטרופי שיטת מו"ר ב'חשב האפוד' (ח"אסי' ) להקל בירקות בשימורים כעין ההיתר של פת פלטר. [5]  מנהג שירת הצבור בעת התפלה מובאבשו"ע או"ח סי' תקס ס"ג ובמשנ"ב שם ס"ק יד. וראה דברינוב'סדור רבינו הזקן עם ציונים מקורות והערות' [ח"ג ע' א'נג] בהלל הע' 26.וי"ל: א) ט' שומעים הקרובים לש"ץ שומעים את קולו; ב) אין חובה לצבורלשמוע קטעים אלו.[6] ראה קובץ מכתבים שבסוףתהלים 'אהל יוסף יצחק'. [7] בשו"ע או"ח סי' מז ס"ח מסתפקהמחבר אם קר"ש נחשבת כלימוד התורה – לדין הצמדת לימוד התורה אחרי ברכת 'אהבתעולם'.[8] מחלוקת רמב"ם וראב"ד, הל' ברכותפ"א הי"ט. דיון בצמח צדק – פס"ד (או"ח ע' ו, טור ג-ד). נתיביםבשדה השליחות ח"ג סי' ו.[9] בשו"ע סי' תקסו ס"ג מצריך י' מתענים.בשערי תשובה הביא י"א שבת"צ כיון דקביע א"צ י'. אבל הוא מצריך רובעכ"פ. וי"א דדי בג' מתענים. הצ"צ אולי סמך עליהם לצירוף. ראהנתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"ב ע' 54-5.   [10]העירני אחד התלמידים שאין זו גרמא,רק כח-כחו. נחלקו הראשונים אם הפטור של כח-כוחו נאמר רק ברוצח בשגגה – אם חייבגלות, או גם בנזיקין בכלל. ראה פתחי חושן – נזיקין פ"ג הע' א:ה (ע' נט). עודראיתי (מחנה אפרים הל' שומרים סי' לט) שבדבר הנופל מידו מבלי שהרפה ידו ממנו, אינונחשב אדם המזיק (הובא בפסקי המשפט סי' שפד:ג). והרי כאן נפלה הכוס של יין.​

Hi Adik-adik, selamat merenungkan Firman Tuhan ya! Doa kami, Adik-adik semakin dekat dengan Yesus, Tuhan dan Juruselamat pribadi kita. Tetap terus terhubung dengan Tuhan Yesus ya melalui doa dan saat teduh setiap hari, seperti carang yang melekat pada Sang Pokok.Renungan Audio ini dibuat untuk anak-anak layan GKI Kebayoran Baru. Pada edisi Juli 2026, renungan masih didasari oleh Saat Teduh Anak Raja (STAR) terbitan Binawarga.............................................................Edisi 20 Juli 2026Pembaca Renungan : Inri RahanraMusik : Andreas TakdareProduksi : Tim Shema - Podcast Anak GKIKBPenanggung jawab : Komisi Anak GKI Kebayoran Baru

Five years ago, Maya Namdar's world changed forever when a drunk driver took the life of her daughter Liel, just moments after a Shabbaton reunion in Woodmere. In her second appearance on Meaningful People, Maya returns to share the story in a way she never has before: the knock at the door, the screams that woke her neighbors, and the haunting last text Liel sent seconds before impact reminding a friend to say Shema. She opens up about the loneliness of grief, the guilt of not recognizing her daughter's quiet yearning for Moshiach until after she was gone, and the moment months later when she found Liel's phone alarm blaring under a pile of clothes, a "good morning" she now carries as a kiss from Hashem.   The conversation moves from raw pain into something deeper: how tragedy forced Maya into a real relationship with Hashem for the first time, why she believes the whole world has been made uncomfortable on purpose, and how a seven-year-old Liel once cried over the loss of the Beis Hamikdash while the rest of her family laughed it off. Maya makes the case that yearning for Mashiach isn't abstract theology, it's survival, and that every act of connection, gratitude, and unity is what hastens the Geula we're all waiting for. It's a raw, faith-filled conversation about loss, hope, and the promise that keeps her going.   This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:   ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► BINA   After brain injury, a short conversation can feel like a miracle. BINA walks families through that world, helping them navigate life after brain injury and celebrate every moment of progress. Join us in making a world of difference for families facing this journey.   https://go.jcn.io/binaMP   _________________   ► EL AL   From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: ברוכים הבאים לישראל.   Book your next flight with EL AL:   https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa   _________________   ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION   Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________   ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com   https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

Parsha ‘Devarim’ (Deuteronomy chapters 1 thru 3) are the “Words” that Moshe spoke to ‘all Israel’ during the last month of his life, and thus his “farewell address.” It’s also an elegant summary of His Torah, or the total Instruction, that was given by YHVH through him. And it begins with the parsha that introduces the Book with, of course, the same Hebrew name. The Erev Shabbat reading by Mark Call of SSM: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SSM-7-17-26-Devarim-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The story that Moses ‘retells’ begins with a poignant observation: “It is [only] 11 days journey,” from …where you started off… to …where you were to end up. And yet it took 40 years. Then follows the lesson. After all, they were THERE with Moshe — even if some were very young, or even born after things he pointed out. But they were ALL still ‘very close’ to the situation. Thousands of years later, we still have the Book. But if they failed to “get it,” and heed the lesson, “how much more so” those who have been taught it has been “done away with,” and doesn’t even matter any more? Do we have a “love of the Truth,” or not? And, if so, can we rightly divide that ‘Word’ — and even follow after the Real, instead of the fake? “Debarim: Those Closest STILL Needed a Reminder – ‘How much MORE so’ Now?” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WT-CooH-7-18-26-Devarim-Those-Close-STILL-Needed-a-Reminder-the-Heavy-and-Light-podcast-xxx.mp3 Service information: Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked. Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central) Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday). email: mark@markniwot.com The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Jonathan is a second-generation Messianic Jew and works for Chosen People Ministries.  He holds a B.A. in History and earned his Master of Theological Studies degree in 2021 with a focus on the New Testament. His research examines the connection between Yeshua's (Jesus's) miracles, especially the resurrection, and his messianic identity. His article, “The Resurrection of Jesus: Another Jewish Perspective” is published in Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism. He is a contributor to the forthcoming Messianic Study Bible published by Zondervan. His heart is to help people understand who Yeshua is, to build up the Messianic Jewish community, and to guide people into the freedom found in Yeshua. He enjoys cooking for others, cultivating his plants, and martial arts.

Hi Adik-adik, selamat merenungkan Firman Tuhan ya! Doa kami, Adik-adik semakin dekat dengan Yesus, Tuhan dan Juruselamat pribadi kita. Tetap terus terhubung dengan Tuhan Yesus ya melalui doa dan saat teduh setiap hari, seperti carang yang melekat pada Sang Pokok.Renungan Audio ini dibuat untuk anak-anak layan GKI Kebayoran Baru. Pada edisi Juli 2026, renungan masih didasari oleh Saat Teduh Anak Raja (STAR) terbitan Binawarga.............................................................Edisi 19 Juli 2026Pembaca Renungan : Inri RahanraMusik : Andreas TakdareProduksi : Tim Shema - Podcast Anak GKIKBPenanggung jawab : Komisi Anak GKI Kebayoran Baru

News, commentary, and some important reflection, for the week ending Friday, 16 July, 2026.

This week the war, already long-escalated, took another quantum leap toward finality. And there was more show trial, more nomination posturing and lies, and more revelation of utter corruption in any unconstitutional agency with three or more letters. And yet, suggests Mark Call, there was an address by the president, that – during any other period of US history – would have been above-the-fold banner headlines in every news outlet on earth: the US has been riddled with election fraud. And it’s been covered up and lied about. Co-host David Justice suggests that there was little if anything ‘new’ in the speech; we’ve — if we’ve been paying attention — knew almost all of that years ago. And yet, somehow, there’s plenty of importance to ‘disagree’ about. Is it too late?

News and commentary for Thursday, 16 July, 2026.

“Do Governments ALWAYS Lie?” Or is it just the safe way to bet? After all, even King David lied about at least one thing – his complicity in the murder of Uriah the Hittite, to cover up adultery. But maybe there is a bit of truth on occasion — after all, the “80/20 Rule” suggests it’s often THE most effective way to get the populace to swallow the propaganda, even though the “Big Lie” is usually in-play as well. Today host Mark Call looks at the evidence, but more importantly – the Implications. And they are literally “life and death,” and getting more so by the day.

Hi Adik-adik, selamat merenungkan Firman Tuhan ya! Doa kami, Adik-adik semakin dekat dengan Yesus, Tuhan dan Juruselamat pribadi kita. Tetap terus terhubung dengan Tuhan Yesus ya melalui doa dan saat teduh setiap hari, seperti carang yang melekat pada Sang Pokok.Renungan Audio ini dibuat untuk anak-anak layan GKI Kebayoran Baru. Pada edisi Juli 2026, renungan masih didasari oleh Saat Teduh Anak Raja (STAR) terbitan Binawarga.............................................................Edisi 18 Juli 2026Pembaca Renungan : Benny PosposMusik : Andreas TakdareProduksi : Tim Shema - Podcast Anak GKIKBPenanggung jawab : Komisi Anak GKI Kebayoran Baru

Welcome to Day 2906 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. Day 2906 – Theology Thursday – Prayer as Communion, Petition, and Covenant: From Ancient Near East to Modern Faith Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2906 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2906 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled PRAYER AS COMMUNION, PETITION, AND COVENANT: FROM THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST TO MODERN FAITH. In the religious systems of the ancient Near East, prayer was a vital function, though its framework was drastically different from what later developed in Israelite and Christian thought. Prayer was primarily a method of maintaining the cosmic order through appeasement and transaction. Gods in Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Egypt were seen as powerful but unpredictable, often requiring elaborate rituals, sacrifices, and formulas to grant favor or avert wrath. These cultures did not operate under a theology of relational covenant but rather through a pattern of reciprocity: offerings and words were meant to provoke a specific divine response. Babylonian prayer texts like the “Shurpu” and “Maqlu” series reflect a deep concern with curses, omens, and unseen transgressions. The supplicant might not even know which god was offended or what sin was committed. In such cases, prayers became generalized pleas for forgiveness from all deities. Egyptian prayers often took the form of hymns to the gods, extolling their attributes and requesting protection or intervention, especially concerning the afterlife. Canaanite prayer and sacrifice, while less preserved in textual form, mirrored these transactional patterns. Ultimately, prayer in the ANE was primarily about control, using proper language and rites to maintain divine favor and personal or national survival. The first segment is: The Distinctive Voice of Ancient Israel: Relational and Covenant-Based. The emergence of Israel as a people devoted to Yahweh introduced a significant break from the ANE paradigm. While early Israelite religion still bore some cultural similarities to its surroundings, the theology of Yahweh as a covenantal, relational deity revolutionized the nature of prayer. No longer was prayer simply a means of magical manipulation or guesswork. It became a medium through which a person engaged with a God who had revealed His name, His character, and His promises. The earliest biblical prayers, such as those found in Genesis, reflect this relational nature. Abraham argues with God over the fate of Sodom, appealing not to ritual but to God's justice. Moses intercedes for Israel after the golden calf incident, reminding Yahweh of His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These prayers do not treat Yahweh as distant or unknowable but rather as a God who can be reasoned with, challenged, and persuaded because of His own covenant loyalty. The Book of Psalms shows the breadth of human emotion brought before God: joy, fear, doubt, anger, and praise. Lament becomes a central form of worship, as seen in the cries of David or the national laments after Jerusalem's destruction. These are not sterile performances but passionate expressions of faith. Prayer becomes an act of courage, a wrestling with God, a protest against silence, and a clinging to hope when the world falls apart. The second segment is: From Temple to Synagogue: Formalization in Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism. As the Hebrew Bible gave way to the practices of Second Temple Judaism, especially after the exile, prayer began to evolve in response to historical necessity. With the destruction of the First Temple and the loss of the sacrificial system, the Jewish people turned increasingly to prayer and study as their central forms of worship. What was once spontaneous became structured. What was once private became communal. During this period, daily prayer rhythms began to emerge. Fixed times of prayer, morning, afternoon, and evening, mirrored the times of temple sacrifice and were eventually institutionalized. The Amidah, or “Standing Prayer,” developed into a core liturgical centerpiece. It offered a framework of blessings praising God, requesting needs, and praying for national restoration. The Shema, a declaration of God's unity and Israel's devotion, became part of daily prayer and identity. After the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Rabbinic Judaism restructured prayer life around the synagogue. Prayer was no longer centered on the priesthood and sacrificial rites but on the Torah, communal liturgy, and ethical action. This shift preserved Jewish identity during centuries of diaspora. Though formalized, prayer retained its relational element. It became the heartbeat of Jewish life, binding communities together and anchoring them to God's enduring promises. The Third Segment is: Prayer Reimagined in Early Christianity: Access through Christ. The earliest Christians, being Jews themselves, inherited this rich tradition of covenantal and liturgical prayer. Yet their belief in Jesus as the risen Messiah transformed their approach to prayer in significant ways. Central to this transformation was the idea of direct access to God through Christ. Jesus's own prayers, such as the Lord's Prayer, serve as both instruction and theological statement. The address “Our Father” reflects unprecedented intimacy. It reaffirms the covenantal relationship while highlighting the nearness and care of God. The prayer also orients the believer toward God's will, God's kingdom, and daily dependence, not merely petition. The Apostle Paul builds on this foundation by portraying prayer as a Spirit-driven communion. Believers are said to cry out “Abba, Father” by the Spirit. Paul claims that even when words fail, the Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for speech. This understanding of prayer shifts it away from set ritual toward a continual, personal interaction with the divine. In Christian theology, Jesus becomes the eternal High Priest, interceding on behalf of believers. This transforms the act of prayer from an attempt to reach an uncertain deity into an assurance of access to a loving Father through a faithful Son. Whether corporate or private, spontaneous or formal, prayer is understood as the believer's participation in the divine relationship secured by Christ. The Fourth Segment is: Boundaries and Prohibitions: When Prayer Becomes Misuse. While prayer is central to both testaments, not all prayer is accepted. The Bible gives several warnings about misguided or forbidden types of prayer. Chief among these is prayer to other gods. The First Commandment is clear: Israel was not to call on or serve any deity but Yahweh. This was not a cultural preference but a matter of covenant loyalty. Invoking Baal, Molech, or Asherah was not neutral. It was spiritual adultery. Another prohibited form was manipulative or theatrical prayer, often seen in paganism. The prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel danced and cut themselves, trying to compel their god to act. Elijah mocks this as futile. Jesus echoes this in the New Testament when He warns against “vain repetitions” and showy public displays. The goal of biblical prayer is not to impress people or mechanically control God. It is relational. Also forbidden were necromancy and communication with the dead, practices common in surrounding cultures. Deuteronomy 18 lists these among the detestable practices of the nations that Israel was not to imitate. Prayer was not to be blended with conjuring or attempts to access hidden knowledge through forbidden means. Later rabbinic tradition added safeguards to ensure prayer was done with the right heart. One was not to pray while intoxicated, or in moments of ritual impurity, or without focus. Christian writers like James and Peter also warn against praying from selfish motives or while harboring unresolved sin. The Fifth segment is: Rhythm and Repetition: Between Discipline and Pagan Imitation Repetitious or rhythmic prayer is sometimes misunderstood. Scripture does not forbid repetition outright, but it sharply distinguishes between reverent repetition and pagan-style incantations. Psalm 136 repeats the phrase “His steadfast love endures forever” 26 times as an act of worship, not manipulation. Many psalms and prayers use repetition as a poetic or liturgical feature, meant to reinforce covenant truths and lead the heart toward trust. The Shema and priestly blessing were repeated regularly in Jewish worship. Jesus's warning in Matthew 6 verse seven, “Do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do,” targets the kind of mechanical babbling seen in magical or pagan rituals. It does not prohibit...

The sermon explores the Book of Deuteronomy as a pivotal second opportunity for Israel's second generation to embrace God's covenant and avoid the failures of their predecessors. It highlights how Moses uses historical review and rhetorical conflation to persuade the people toward faithfulness, obedience, and exclusive worship. The speaker emphasizes Deuteronomy's profound influence on the New Testament, particularly in Jesus' wilderness temptations and Pauline theology regarding scripture and grace. By examining passages such as the Shema and the prophecy of a prophet like Moses, the text underscores the centrality of loving God and submitting to His will. Ultimately, the message calls believers to learn from past mistakes, choose life through faith, and rely on God's nearness rather than their own efforts.

Hi Adik-adik, selamat merenungkan Firman Tuhan ya! Doa kami, Adik-adik semakin dekat dengan Yesus, Tuhan dan Juruselamat pribadi kita. Tetap terus terhubung dengan Tuhan Yesus ya melalui doa dan saat teduh setiap hari, seperti carang yang melekat pada Sang Pokok.Renungan Audio ini dibuat untuk anak-anak layan GKI Kebayoran Baru. Pada edisi Juli 2026, renungan masih didasari oleh Saat Teduh Anak Raja (STAR) terbitan Binawarga.............................................................Edisi 17 Juli 2026Pembaca Renungan : Gracia DaniellaMusik : Andreas TakdareProduksi : Tim Shema - Podcast Anak GKIKBPenanggung jawab : Komisi Anak GKI Kebayoran Baru

In Episode 237, we get cover 1 Corinthians 8 and discuss how Paul repackages the Shema of Deuteronomy 6 in light of the advent of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ. Rate/Review our Spotify Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Phil's Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker The Faithful Podcast with Stephanie Baker Contact me – philsbaker@protonmail.com The Ante-Nicene Writings - https://thehistoricfaith.com/en/library

Today, Will Carlisle is joined by Chris Smith as we continue our study through the book of Deuteronomy. Join us today on Our Daily Rhythm!

The Gemara in Masechet Kiddushin (31a) tells that Rav Huna son of Rav Yehoshua made a point of always keeping his head covered, and he explained that since the Shechina hovered over his head at all times, it is appropriate to cover one's head as a sign of respect. This same Rav Huna is cited elsewhere (Shabbat 118b) as saying that he was worthy of reward for ensuring never to walk four Amot (cubits) with his hair uncovered. In a different context (Shabbat 156b), the Gemara teaches that wearing a hair-covering helps engender Yir'at Shamayim (fear of Heaven) and thus prevent us from sin. It tells that a woman was warned by astrologers that her infant son would be a thief as an adult. She understood this to mean that the boy was born with a natural inclination toward theft. In an effort to avoid this outcome, she saw to it that the child's head would always remain covered, so he would be cognizant of Hashem's presence at all times and thus stay away from sin. In addition, she fervently prayed to G-d that he would be righteous. Once, the Gemara says, when this boy was still a child, he was sitting beneath somebody's palm tree learning Torah, and his head covering blew off. He looked up and saw a cluster of luscious dates. Enticed, he ate the dates, which were somebody's private property – showing how a head covering helps protect a person from the Yeser Ha'ra (evil inclination). (Thanks to his mother's efforts, though, this boy grew to become Rav Nahman Bar Yishak, one of the great Sages of the Talmud.) Similarly, the Zohar (Balak 187a) teaches that one must avoid walking more than four Amot with his head uncovered, because the Shechina hovers over his head. The Zohar adds that this concept is alluded to in the verse in Kohelet (9:8), "Ve'shemen Al Roshecha al Yehsar" – "Oil shall not be lacking upon your head." The Shechina (divine presence) is compared to fire, and Misvot are the "oil," the fuel that sustains its presence in our lives. Covering our heads brings us Yir'at Shamayim so that we remain loyal to G-d's commands. The Zohar reiterates this point later (Pinhas 245b), citing the verse, "Melo Kol Ha'aretz Kebodo" (Yeshayahu 6:3) – G-d's glory fills the entire earth. We acknowledge and give honor to His presence by wearing a head covering. The Rambam, too, in his Guide for the Perplexed (3:52), emphasizes that the great Sages always ensured to cover their heads out of respect for the divine presence. However, as we know, there are many otherwise observant Jews (especially in our community) who do not wear a Kippa all the time. They make a point of wearing a Kippa when they enter the synagogue, but not throughout the day when they go about their ordinary affairs. Is this acceptable, or are these individuals failing to fulfill a Halachic obligation? This question depends on whether we regard head-covering as a strict Halachic requirement, or as a Middat Hasidut – a recommended measure of piety. The Maharam of Rothenberg (Germany, c. 1215-1293), cited by the Orhot Haim and Kolbo, maintained that Halacha does not forbid going about bareheaded, and the Sages who ensured to have their heads covered did so as a Middat Hasidut. This is also the clear implication of the Rambam, in the passage cited earlier, where he mentions that great Rabbis made a point of covering their heads – indicating that this is a recommended measure of piety, and not a binding Halachic obligation. The Maharshal (Rav Shlomo Luria, Poland, 1510-1573) drew proof to this view from a passage in the Midrash which emphasizes how Hashem deals with us far more kindly than mortal kings deal with their subjects. Normally, the Midrash comments, when a king's messenger reads to the masses a written royal decree, everyone is expected to stand, remove their hats, and listen with fear and trepidation. But when we read the Shema in fulfillment of G-d's decree, we are not required to stand and remove our head coverings. The Midrash here clearly implies that there would be nothing wrong with baring our heads – even for the recitation of Shema. The Shebut Yaakov (Rav Yaakov Reischer, 1661-1733) refutes this proof, noting that the Midrash later observes that Hashem does not demand that we hunt wild animals to bring them as sacrifices, but rather commands that we offer as sacrifices domesticated animals, which do not need to be hunted. Clearly, this does not mean that it would be acceptable to offer wild animals as sacrifices. By the same token, we cannot necessarily deduce from the Midrash that it is acceptable to recite Shema with our heads uncovered. Maran (Rav Yosef Caro, author of the Shulhan Aruch), in Bet Yosef (91), brings the aforementioned opinion of the Maharam of Rothenberg, that covering one's head is not strictly required, indicating that he concurred with this view. Elsewhere in Bet Yosef (46), however, Maran appears to imply otherwise. In discussing the blessing recited each morning, "Oter Yisrael Be'tif'ara" ("He who crowns Israel with splendor"), Maran explains that we are "crowned" in the sense that we, unlike other nations, are required to cover our heads. Maran adds that even those who maintain that this is not strictly required, agree that it is recommended as an act of piety. Here Maran clearly sides with the opinion that head-covering constitutes an outright Halachic obligation. Regardless, the Hida (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806) noted that in the Shulhan Aruch, Maran takes the position that covering one's head is recommended but not strictly required. In Siman 2, the Shulhan Aruch writes that "it is forbidden" to walk about "Be'koma Zekufa" – completely upright, appearing proud and overly confident. In the same sentence, the Shulhan Aruch writes that "one should not walk four Amot with his head bare." When it comes to "Koma Zekufa," the Shulhan Aruch uses the word "Assur" ("It is forbidden"), whereas regarding walking bareheaded, he writes simply that this should not be done. It would thus appear that although it is proper to wear a head-covering, this is not strictly required. However, the Taz (Rav David Ha'levi Segal, 1586-1667) writes that even assuming that head-covering was practiced in ancient times only as a Middat Hasidut, in modern times this has become a strict Halachic obligation. The Taz explains that since the Christians are accustomed to walk about bareheaded, doing so violates the prohibition of "Hukot Ha'akum" – following gentile practices. Hence, in the view of the Taz, one is required to wear a Kippa nowadays in order to avoid transgressing the Biblical prohibition of "Hukot Ha'akum." Hacham Ovadia Yosef disputes this claim. Based on the comments of the Mahari Kolon (Rav Yosef Kolon, d. 1480), Hacham Ovadia writes that one transgresses the prohibition of "Hukot Ha'akum" only if he does something with the specific intention of imitating gentile practices and resembling a non-Jew. If a person decides to leave his head uncovered in the interest of comfort, this does not violate the prohibition. Nevertheless, in a famous responsum in Yehaveh Da'at, Hacham Ovadia writes that nowadays, one is required to wear a Kippa, for a different reason – because this has become the "badge" or symbol of an observant Jewish man. By wearing a Kippa, one identifies himself as a member of the population of G-d-fearing Jews. Conversely, one who chooses not to wear a Kippa presents himself as being non-observant, thereby inviting suspicion, and for this reason, wearing a Kippa has today become an obligation. It seems, however, that this applies only in Israel, where the decision of whether or not to cover one's head is the clear marker of one's self-identification as religious or secular. Here in the United States, however, at least in some communities, this is not the case, and it is known that not all observant Jews ensure to keep their heads covered at all times. Therefore, while it is certainly preferred and advisable to wear a Kippa – and where a person fears antisemitism, he can wear a cap instead of, or over, his Kippa – one who wishes to leave his head uncovered has a basis on which to rely. (Indeed, in the school where I work, I advise the members of the basketball team to leave their Kippot off during games, because the Kippa would interfere with their playing; since the Kippa is not required as a strict obligation, it may certainly be removed for this purpose.) Nevertheless, wearing a Kippa when eating, praying, reciting Berachot and learning Torah is strictly required. Of course, one must wear a Kippa in the synagogue. In the presence of a Rabbi, it is proper to wear a Kippa in the interest of Derech Eretz (common courtesy). When a person wishes to fulfill the requirement of a Beracha by listening to its recitation by somebody else, he must wear a Kippa even though he remains silent, because he is considered as actually reciting the Beracha by listening to his fellow.

7/12/26 This week's message continues our study of the Book of John with another one of Jesus' most profound and controversial statements.  We hope you dig it...

Have you maintained a faithful, straight walk in Torah? Or have you gotten “off the path” a little or a lot? Do you sense a call to return to the path, to Yahweh? As Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes this teaching series, he begins with Joel 2:12, where we see Elohim giving His people instruction on how to return to Him. As Rabbi Berkson points out, Yahweh expects those returning to Him to be serious about repairing the breach in the relationship. • What is tearing your garments? Why does Elohim want a tearing of the heart instead? • What does Elohim do to get your attention so that you return to the path? In Jeremiah 32:37-42, Yahweh says that as much as He brought evil to His people for their turning away from Him, He will bring just as much good to those who return. • When Elohim says, “I shall give them one heart…”, is He just going to hand out new hearts to everybody? • Ephesians chapter 2 talks to us about the opportunity given to us to become what? Moving to Isaiah 1:16-20, Rabbi Berkson points out that with a holistic understanding of Scripture, it's not possible to get the message that Elohim just gives us everything. He also points out that the Scriptures can be used by many to draw erroneous conclusions. • What is a ‘holistic' approach to the Scriptures? • How could someone prove from Scripture that their chicken was the Messiah? • What is evil? How does Yahweh define evil? • When Elohim says, “Come let us reason together…” (Isaiah 1:18), does that mean Yahweh wants your input? In Isaiah chapter 58, Rabbi Steve clarifies that to truly be in covenant with our Creator, two things must work together. • Is this chapter only referring to Yom Kippur? • Doesn't Elohim always respond to fasting and afflicting ourselves? • What are the two things it takes to please Elohim? • How does Rabbi Berkson interpret ‘speaking your own words'? Verse-by-verse and step-by-step, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us on a journey of discovery as we learn how to covenant with our Creator and Father, which, from time to time, requires us to turn around and return (Shuva) to His Word so that we can have a sure entrance into His Kingdom. mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app youtube.com/@mtoi facebook.com/mtoiworldwide instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

News and commentary for Monday, 13 July, 2026.

Are you comparing your walk to the average American Christian, or are you comparing it to what God has actually commanded you to do?Live from Glen Rose, Texas, Coach Shelby delivers a powerful wake-up call straight out of Deuteronomy chapter 6. We talk about loving God, but do we really love Him with all of our heart, soul, and strength? When the Jews read the Shema, they covered their eyes to eliminate all visual distractions. Meanwhile, modern Christians put clocks, parameters, and time limits on the Creator of the universe.It is time to drop the "buttercup" false Christianity and look at the hard truth. If you claim to love your family, but you choose to withhold the Word of God from them just to keep the peace, you aren't loving them—you are choosing their temporary comfort over their eternal destination. True love looks like Moses interceding on his face for 40 days straight to stop a rebellion. It looks like having the word written on your gates, on your hands, and between your eyes. Stop taking breaks from God, stop playing games, and start imitating Christ.Video Chapters:0:00 — Introduction: Lane's Prophetic Hat & Jesus is Coming Back0:40 — Deuteronomy 6:4: The Lord Our God is One Spirit1:12 — The First & Greatest Commandment: The Solution to All Life's Issues2:04 — Eliminating Distractions: Covering the Eyes vs. Modern Time Limits2:24 — The Trap of Comparing Yourself to the American Christian2:47 — The Moses Standard: 40 Days of Intercessory Prayer for the Rebellious3:33 — Who Are You Put in Place to Pray For? (Spouse, Children, Family)3:52 — Deuteronomy 6:6: Circumcising the Heart with the Word4:08 — Teaching Diligently: Showing Real Spiritual Grit with Your Kids4:42 — Exposing "Fake Love": Why Withholding Truth Over Conflict is Sin5:06 — They Will Not Be Family in Eternity: The Urgency of the Gospel6:03 — Going to the Table: Crying Out for God to Change Human Hearts6:31 — Frontlets Between Your Eyes: Why You Can't Take Breaks From God7:08 — Don't Just Go to Church—Be the Church!7:24 — 2 Corinthians 3:18 & Ephesians 6: Becoming Imitators of Christ7:44 — How Jesus Ate with Sinners: The Word Was Always the Main Course(Note: The transcript loops and repeats the message details from 8:06 to 15:33)Key Takeaways From This Message:The First Commandment Fixes Everything: If you obey the command to love God with absolutely everything you are, there is no issue with prosperity, the lust of the flesh, the cares of the world, or your prayer life. When God is truly number one, everything else aligns.The Intercession Challenge: Moses denied his flesh for 40 straight days to stand in the gap for people who deserved destruction. We claim we love our unsaved family members, yet we aren't even willing to put in the serious prayer time required to see their hearts changed.Better Them Mad Than God: Many believers resort to "go along, get along" relationships with lost relatives because they are afraid of making waves. They are only your family for a short season if they aren't born again—they will not be family in eternity. Tell them the truth in love.No Hidden Faith: Deuteronomy commands us to write the Word on our doorposts and bind it to our hands. Christianity isn't something you turn on and off based on who you're around. What is number one in your life should pour out of you at all times, in all places, and around all people.Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9 — The Shema: Loving God with all your heart, soul, and strength.Mark 12:29-31 — Jesus confirming the first and greatest commandment.2 Corinthians 3:18 — Being conformed into His moral likeness from glory to glory.Ephesians 6 — Being bold imitators of God as dear children.#WordTime #CoachForChrist #Deuteronomy6 #Shema #IntercessoryPrayer #NoDistractions #TrueDiscipleship #BeTheChurch

We continue our series through the book of Proverbs, How to Build a Life, with a message from Proverbs 3:1-12. A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding (Proverbs 24:3), and that word for house does not mean a building but a household, a family. Many of us carry gaps in our formation, conversations we wish our parents had had with us about money, marriage, relationships, parenting, decision making, and conflict, and we are left figuring out the big things of life on the go. The book of Proverbs is what we wish we had received. Solomon sits down with his son and shows him the way to live, and each of these fatherly discourses follows a pattern.The Pattern of the Fatherly Discourses:1) Address2) Call to listen3) A Command4) Reasoning5) Warning6) ConclusionGrant Clark walks through the third of the ten discourses and shows us five practical things we can do to train in wisdom.From Proverbs 3:1-12:1) Trust in the Lord2) Submit to His Word3) Be humble4) Be generous5) Learn from suffering and hardshipSubmit to His Word. Proverbs is bookended by wisdom from a father in chapter 1 and a mother in chapter 31, which suggests God's primary way of forming us is meant to be through relationships in the family. Proverbs 3:3 hyperlinks back to the Shema in Deuteronomy 6, where parents internalize God's Word by praying it into the center of their being, writing it on the tablets of their hearts. This is not behavior modification but inside out transformation, and it points ahead to Jesus, who gives us a new heart and makes us new. In a home like this, Scripture sits at the center of both the formal moments and the informal ones, sitting on the couch, driving somewhere, eating breakfast. It is slow, daily, repetitive work that takes a long time before it bears fruit.Trust in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-7 may be the best known passage in the book, and you could almost boil the whole of Proverbs down to a single phrase: trust God, not yourself. That sounds like heresy in a culture built on following your heart and being true to yourself. It is possible to know God, to be here, to sing the songs, and still be trusting something else with significant parts of who we are. Our ways take us somewhere and our ways turn us into someone, which means our ways determine our destiny. Trust is also relational. You would not follow a stranger who called you over from the bushes, but you would open the door at three in the morning for someone you know and love. Until we know God personally and experientially, it is very hard to put the weight of our lives on him.Be humble. Verse 7 contrasts this with the person who is wise in their own eyes, the one who always thinks they know best, who never asks for help, never prays about a decision, never asks for perspective. Proverbs calls them foolish not because they make bad decisions but because they are out of touch with reality. They lack the fear of the Lord."The Fear of the Lord is a reverential awe, that produces humble submission, to a loving God." - Skip HeitzigBe generous. Proverbs 3:9-10 turns suddenly to money, which feels out of place until we remember that Jesus taught this way too. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:24). Our wallets and possessions are deeply tied to our hearts, which means our budgets and our spending are clear indicators of what we believe and worship and live for. Our budgets are theological statements. Solomon is not letting his son's practice get disconnected from his faith.Learn from suffering and hardship. Proverbs 3:11-12 prepares us for the reality that we can trust the Lord, walk in wisdom, and do everything right, and suffering and surprises can still find us. Wisdom is not a formula that guarantees we will be exempt from pain. It is what shapes how we walk through it. Suffering is a teacher, and it will either drive us to God in greater surrender and dependence and love, or it will lead us to become bitter and hard hearted and choose a different path. Grant speaks openly here about walking through the hardest year of his life, and about the costly praise of blessing God in the darkest valley. In the midst of it, we do not serve a God who is removed from suffering or who has not suffered himself."I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" - John StottWe never have to doubt God's love and commitment to us, because he has already shown it to us at the cross. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights (Proverbs 3:12). You are not doomed to repeat what you did not receive. Even if we did not have a perfect father, we have a perfect Father in heaven who wants to teach us, guide us, make us wise, and lead us along the way.Verses referenced:Proverbs 24:3 (CSB)Proverbs 3:1-12 (CSB)Proverbs 3:1-3 (CSB)Proverbs 1:8 (CSB)Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (CSB)Proverbs 3:5-7 (CSB)Proverbs 3:9-10 (CSB)Matthew 6:24 (CSB)Proverbs 3:11-12 (CSB)Proverbs 3:12 (CSB)James 1:5Job 13:15

This Sunday, we launched our new series, SHEMA, by exploring one of the most important prayers in all of Scripture. Throughout the message, we saw that this has always been God's desire for His people. Jesus Himself identified the Shema as the greatest commandment, reminding us that loving God is more than a feeling or belief—it is demonstrated by the way we live. Following Jesus is neither empty religious rule-keeping nor a relationship with no expectations. True devotion is a relationship with Christ that is expressed through obedience to His way.

Parsha ‘Matot’ (Numbers 30:2 through chapter 32) is one of those that Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship thinks, because of the “not-politically-correct” and thus too often utterly neglected chapter 30, deserves much more attention that it gets, particularly for reasons he tries to make clear. The Erev Shabbat reading is certainly an introduction: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SSM-7-10-26-Matot-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath day midrash begins by making clear, at least in part, why Mark is not a fan of combining Numbers chapter 30 into a double-portion. BUT, at least there are certainly consistent threads that link them, and demonstrate WHY honoring our word is so vital. The ‘rest of the story’ is why civilization collapses without it. And we’re there. And Numbers chapter 30 is at the heart of most of it. “Matot [and Masei]: Real MEN MUST ALWAYS Be Bound By their Word” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WT-CooH-7-11-26-Matot-Only-Real-MEN-can-be-BOUND-by-their-Word-podcast-xxx.mp3 Service information: Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked. Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central) Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday). email: mark@markniwot.com The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

The son of a Jewish father, Nathan Lewis is a husband, father, and pastor with more than two decades of experience shaped by serving the Lord in Scotland and the USA. Moving to Edinburgh, Scotland, at 20 years old to study at the University of Edinburgh, Nathan helped start an Every Nation church in the center of the beautiful and secular city. What started as a short-term study program became a life-shaping calling. While completing a master of Arts in Divinity, he answered God's call to full-time service and, upon graduation, became a pastor. As a missionary, Nathan was immersed in apologetics, youth and campus ministry, and cross-cultural mission work. In 2011, he was ordained and installed as the senior pastor of the church, leading it through seasons of growth and outreach, and eventually a transition to indigenous leadership. Nathan's faith, leadership, and practical ecclesiology developed greatly in this secular, educated environment. Before leaving Scotland, he also earned a postgraduate certificate in Missions in an Urbanizing World from the University of Aberdeen. In 2017, Nathan moved to NYC, where he now lives and leads alongside his wife, Ailsa, and three children, Alexander (11), Eden (10), and Ester (4). He now serves as a senior pastor at Every Nation NYC, overseeing culture and vision as part of a collaborative preaching and leading team in the undisputed “greatest city in the world.” Nahtan is passionate about seeing the lost found, leaders developed, and new churches started, and has helped support and strengthen church-planting efforts across the Northeastern USA. 

An “existential threat” is something that is deadly — whether to individuals, or entire societies. Or even the whole world. Some of them, like nuclear war, or a solar CME ‘extinction event,’ we may not be able to do anything about. But there are others that we CAN understand, and even avoid. The important related question is, “do we have the knowledge – and will – to DO it?” “What I learned from FYING…or, ‘Existential Threats That People Just DON’T Think About’…Enough”

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Host Mark Call takes a look back at some of the major news stories of the week ending 11 July, 2026. Some of them may even sound familiar; but this time probably really IS different. [And – the audio issue is fixed.]

Episode Description: How do we move from knowing about God to actively experiencing Him on a daily basis? In this concluding episode of the week for For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelly and June Volk unpack the deep practical realities of Ephesians chapter 3. Reading from the Amplified version, June highlights how verse 19 is a direct beckoning for believers to step into a daily, tangible encounter with the love of the Messiah—an experience that ignites a spark, creates an unstoppable internal fire, and empowers us to love and forgive where humanly impossible. June shares a moving personal account of a Jewish cardiologist who noticed a striking, undeniable peace in the way believers face death—a powerful testament to the resurrected life of Jesus working inside His children. Shelly closes the week by constructing a massive scriptural bridge between the Old and New Covenants, proving that the foundation of our faith rests on a God who consistently operates "exceedingly and abundantly." The episode culminates in a beautiful moment of unity as the hosts recite the Shema to honor their Jewish kinsmen. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Ignited Spark: June discusses how experiencing the love of Christ isn't an intellectual exercise; it practically alters your nature, allowing you to become a witness who loves and forgives in the hardest environments. Dying Differently: A profound anecdote from a cardiologist reveals that the inner presence of the Messiah leaves a visible, unmistakable imprint of peace on a person's life, noticed even by those who don't yet believe. The Scriptural Bridge: Shelly and June trace the language of abundance (hooper) all the way back to the Old Covenant—highlighting an abundant pardon in Isaiah, an abundance of peace in the Psalms, and an exceeding multiplication in Exodus. A Call to Unity: To mark the conclusion of the broadcast week on Friday, the Volks explicitly identify with their Jewish kinsmen by reciting the Shema, celebrating that the foundations of the New Covenant are deeply rooted in the Old Testament. Scripture References Mentioned in This Episode: The Weekly Anchor: Ephesians 3:14-21 The Abundant Pardon: Isaiah 55:7 Delighting in Peace: Psalm 37:11 Abundant in Mercy and Truth: Exodus 34:6 Exceedingly Abundant Grace: 1 Timothy 1:14 Begotten to a Living Hope: 1 Peter 1:3 The Covenant of Multiplication: Exodus 17:2 / Genesis 17:2 Exalted Exceedingly: 2 Chronicles 1:1 Rejoicing Exceedingly: Psalm 68:3 Loving the Testimonies: Psalm 119:167 Faith Growing Exceedingly: 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Life More Abundantly: John 10:10 All Sufficiency Clauses: 2 Corinthians 9:8 The Scriptural Creed: Deuteronomy 6:4 (The Shema) Support & Connect with For Zion's Sake: For Zion's Sake is a broadcast dedicated to strengthening believers in their faith and praying for Jewish kinsmen to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus as the Messiah. Visit Us Online: Find full archives, updates, and resources at shellyandjunevolk.com. Write to Us Directly: For Zion's Sake P.O. Box 244 Kannapolis, NC 28082 Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News and commentary for Thursday, 9 July, 2026.

News and commentary for Wednesday, 8 July, 2026.

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses one of the most encouraging principles in Judaism: there is no such thing as a hopeless sinner. Even when a person has committed wrongs that seem impossible to repair—such as habitual theft, dishonesty, or influencing others to sin—the gates of teshuvah remain open. While some damage may appear irreversible, Hashem, in His infinite kindness, guides those who sincerely seek repentance toward opportunities to make amends. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with moving examples, showing that when a person wholeheartedly desires to return to Hashem, Divine Providence helps them repair the past in ways they could never have imagined. A central theme of the episode is that genuine teshuvah begins with sincere desire. Repentance is not about despair over past mistakes but about committing wholeheartedly to change. Rabbi Wolbe explains that when a person asks Hashem for guidance, Hashem opens doors, reconnects estranged relationships, provides opportunities to restore what was lost, and even helps rectify wrongs that seem beyond repair. Whether returning stolen property, seeking forgiveness from those we hurt, or supporting communal causes when direct restitution is impossible, the Torah teaches that no sincere effort toward repentance is ever wasted. The lesson concludes with a beautiful reflection on the Bedtime Shema, describing it as a "mini Yom Kippur" that every Jew experiences each night. Before reciting Shema, we declare forgiveness for anyone who may have wronged us, asking Hashem to forgive us just as we forgive others. Rabbi Wolbe explains that this nightly practice renews the soul, clears away resentment, and prepares us to begin each new day spiritually refreshed. The message is profoundly hopeful: the gates of repentance are never locked. All Hashem asks is that we seek Him with sincerity, humility, and a genuine desire to return. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on November 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 7, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses one of the most encouraging principles in Judaism: there is no such thing as a hopeless sinner. Even when a person has committed wrongs that seem impossible to repair—such as habitual theft, dishonesty, or influencing others to sin—the gates of teshuvah remain open. While some damage may appear irreversible, Hashem, in His infinite kindness, guides those who sincerely seek repentance toward opportunities to make amends. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with moving examples, showing that when a person wholeheartedly desires to return to Hashem, Divine Providence helps them repair the past in ways they could never have imagined. A central theme of the episode is that genuine teshuvah begins with sincere desire. Repentance is not about despair over past mistakes but about committing wholeheartedly to change. Rabbi Wolbe explains that when a person asks Hashem for guidance, Hashem opens doors, reconnects estranged relationships, provides opportunities to restore what was lost, and even helps rectify wrongs that seem beyond repair. Whether returning stolen property, seeking forgiveness from those we hurt, or supporting communal causes when direct restitution is impossible, the Torah teaches that no sincere effort toward repentance is ever wasted. The lesson concludes with a beautiful reflection on the Bedtime Shema, describing it as a "mini Yom Kippur" that every Jew experiences each night. Before reciting Shema, we declare forgiveness for anyone who may have wronged us, asking Hashem to forgive us just as we forgive others. Rabbi Wolbe explains that this nightly practice renews the soul, clears away resentment, and prepares us to begin each new day spiritually refreshed. The message is profoundly hopeful: the gates of repentance are never locked. All Hashem asks is that we seek Him with sincerity, humility, and a genuine desire to return. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on November 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 7, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Mark Call on the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence

News and commentary for Tuesday, 7 July, 2026.

Continuing from the last episode, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us from Ezekiel chapter 18 to chapter 33. In the first part of the chapter, Yahweh appoints the prophet Ezekiel as a “watchman” who warns the people of that time about the judgment coming upon them. Yahweh also gives clear instructions for how this appointment should be carried out, with a warning to the prophet of the consequences should he fail to perform his duties. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

Les quatre niveaux du Shema Israël by Rav David Touitou

Yosef was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home, then at fourteen years old he was placed in the Foster Care system when his parents passed away. Yosef attended Illinois State University.  He remembers hearing the rock song “Jesus Christ Superstar” and it made an impression on him. A representative of Campus Crusade for Christ came to his dormitory and seeds were sewn.  There came a time when God spoke to him and told him about Yeshua.   He was challenged to read the New Testament.  The next morning there was a box of free books near the mailbox.  He began reading “Good News for Modern Man”  and it all started to make sense.   He met a Methodist minister and began going to his church. Then at 20 years old he became the youth director there.  Yosef still didn't know that there were other Jewish believers.  He obtained a Masters degree from Messiah Biblical Institute in Washington, DC and another from Gratz College in Philadelphia.  He lived in Israel for a while and teaches Yeshiva courses online. 

The Shema, Part 4: What does it mean to love God with all your strength? It goes far beyond physical power! The conclusion of our series on the Shema and loving God with our whole hearts brings us to the final portion of the command in Deuteronomy 6. The word we read in Scripture translated as “strength” comes from the ... Read More The post Loving God With Your Whole Heart: The Shema from Deut. 6 (Part 4 of 4) | July 4, 2026 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Born and raised in Germany, Gabriela's Jewish heritage has profoundly shaped her life. Her father, much older than her mother, was already 25 years old when World War II began. He experienced firsthand the devastation that unfolded as the Nazis invaded what is now Ukraine, where many of the women in his family perished in the Holocaust. Those experiences left a lasting legacy, giving Gabriela a deep appreciation for her Jewish roots and a lifelong desire to understand God's unfolding plan for His people.Although she grew up knowing she was Jewish, it wasn't until later in life that she began searching Scripture to understand how her heritage fit into God's redemptive story. At the age of 60, while reading Isaiah 53, everything came together. The promised Messiah she had been searching for was revealed in Yeshua (Jesus), transforming not only her understanding of Scripture but her life. Today, Gabriela writes and teaches to help others discover the richness of the Bible through its Jewish foundation, revealing the beauty of God's promises fulfilled from Genesis to Revelation.

The Shema, Part 3: Are we made of body and soul, or are we one holistic being? After studying the heart last week, our study of the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 brings us to Moses' instruction to the Israelites to love the Lord with all their soul. The Hebrew word nefesh used in Deuteronomy 6 sheds light on what our ... Read More The post Loving God With Your Whole Heart: The Shema from Deut. 6 (Part 3 of 4) | June 27, 2026 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

It takes years to develop a taste for prayer. Prayer is described in our sources as "service of the heart." Service of any sort is difficult for us, and most of us are not attuned enough to our hearts to even understand what service of the heart means. Prayer is a foundational pillar of our religious life. When our sages identified the three things upon which the world stands, one of them is prayer. Prayer is built into the Jewish day. We pray multiple times a day, and we are encouraged to pray even outside the regularly scheduled prayer services. How do we approach this very lofty but distant subject? In this very interesting podcast, recorded with my friend Dan Kullman of the Shema podcast, we explore the system of prayer, the philosophy of prayer, and address many core elements of this service of the heart. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox:TORCHPO BOX 310246HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★