Messiah Matters

Show #464 - Salvation Issues Description In this episode, we discuss specific prohibitions on the Sabbath, when the Torah was given to Moses, that is, was it given all at once or over time? And we have a discussion about the Sabbath and obligation. If the Sabbath isn’t a salvation issue, then why are we fighting about it? Wouldn’t it be better to drop it and just make peace with our ma...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss the theological position of standard Messianic Judaism that many parts of the Torah are ethnical markers for Jews. Where does such a theology come from and is it biblical? Then we move to a discussion on Matthew 7:7. What exactly are we allowed to ask for that we will receive? Then a conversation on generational curses and blood curs...

Show #462 - the True Gospel Description In this episode, we discuss a question that came in regarding the name of Jesus. In this question someone asks if it is true that a person cannot be saved unless they use the Hebrew name of Jesus (Yeshua) instead of the name “Jesus.” This leads to a discussion on what the true Gospel is and how the Gospel message has been distorted throughout tim...

Show #461 - Getting Rid Of Covenants Description In this episode, we discuss the Passion narrative and the age old debate of the chronology. A question is posed about the word that is used in the text for “bread”. Why would the author not use the word for unleavened bread if this was truly a Passover meal? Then we turn to a video where to Christian brothers discuss the covenant of Abra...

Show #460 - What About the New Testament Description In this episode, we discuss eating a biblical diet and what that means when we go out to eat. Should we be concerned about unkosher meat being prepared on the same surface as our food? Then we move to the question of whether or not believers can be demon-possessed. Also, a discussion on the preservation of the Scriptures. If the Jews are charged...

Show #459 - Let's Talk About Qumran Description In this episode we discuss if Yeshua offered sacrifices when He was on earth, then we turn to the topic of the “Everlasting Covenant.” This term is used numerous times within the biblical text, but what exactly is this covenant?  Then we discuss the Qumran sect, if John the Baptist was part of this sect, and if we should be emulating or f...

Show #458 - Who Do you Serve? Description In this episode, we start by looking at John 14:6 and discussing if non-believing Jews worship the same God as Christians. If non-believing Jews reject Yeshua, how can they be worshipping the same God?  Then we move to 1Cor. 10:23 and Paul’s statement that “all things are lawful.” How can Paul make such a statement when clearly, not all t...

Show #457 - Preach to the Lost Description In this episode, we answer a question about the term wine in the Bible and if this could also mean grape juice. We describe why this would actually take one of Christ’s declarations of deity away from the text if it were read as grape juice. Then we turn to a question about how to witness to the lost without having the influence of the world affect...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss the difference between the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Tanach) and the Masoretic Text (Hebrew tradition of the Tanach). If a person is wanting to study the original languages, which language should they study to read the Tanach (Old Testament)? Is the Septuagint more accurate than the Masoretic text since its older?  Also, a...

Show #455 - Divine Law Description We begin with a discussion about how we as Torah observant believers are going to have problems in mainstream Christian churches because they’re going to disagree. Yet, as brothers and sisters in the Lord, how do we continue to fellowship with fellow believers? Then a look at a clip where someone suggests that enforcing the ancient Israelite law code on a m...

Show #454 - Babylon has Fallen This Week on Messiah Matters The core message of Messiah Matters is that as the institutions of the world collapse, people have a crisis of meaning and their compass of what they thought was North has started spinning. If you’re not part of the light, you’re part of the darkness, inevitably leading to the desire for the genocide of the Jews. The deeper me...

Show #453 - The Gospel Description Extending grace based on biblical principles, caution in Torah observance, and challenges of maintaining faith in the face of institutionalized beliefs and isolation. Hanukkah reminds us to be a light in the world and extend forgiveness. Also, the tearing of the temple curtain during the crucifixion signifies the accessibility of God through the New Covenant, cha...

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Show #451 - Don't Burn the Books In this episode, we look at a video from Abide in the Word where an argument against Matthew 5:17-19 is attempted. The post Show #451 – Don’t Burn the Books appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #450 - Church and Israel This video explores some fascinating insights on dispensational theology and how it shapes perspectives on Israel, the church, and end times prophecy. The concept of bilateral ecclesiology creates a theological divide between Israel and the church, leading to confusion about which scriptures apply to Gentiles. Christian Zionism is closely linked to dispensationalism,...

Show #449 - Law Believers can find peace and strength in the Messiah through grace, faith, and scripture alone, and should focus on the centrality of Yeshua for salvation and a one Torah hermeneutic in the Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots movements. TimeStamps 00:00 Believers find peace and strength in the Messiah through grace, faith, and scripture alone. 04:07 Messiah Matters emphasizes effect...

Show #448 - Forever In this episode, we discuss our support of the Church in contrast to the Hebrew Roots movement, then we move to whether Timothy was a Gentile, finally a look at the term “forever” in the Bible. Does the term “forever” always mean “forever”? And if not, what does that say about the claim that the laws of Torah are forever? The post Show #448 &...

Show #447 - Is It Pagan? In this episode, we discuss what conversations are like at the annual meetings of the ETS and SBL meetings. How do top scholars react to the idea of Christian Torah observance? Then we move to Romans 2:6 and the idea that we will be judged for our works. Finally, a look at Easter and if we would celebrate such a holiday or if this is in fact pagan. The post Show #447 &#821...

Show #446 - Tradition In this episode, kosher laws and how to approach family and friends who not only don’t agree but don’t want to accommodate our diet. Then we turn to tradition and rabbinic literature and discuss the man made law in the first century not to eat with Gentiles. Finally, we discuss tradition and when it goes to far with a look specifically at the Mennonite and Amish c...

Show #445 - Cherry Picking In this episode, we discuss Thomas’ statement when talking to Yeshua “My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28), then we shift to some follow-up with our caller Britney to look at bible translations and also what it looks like when believers start following Torah. The post Show #445 – Cherry Picking appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #444 - That's a Hard Sell We listen to a follow-up voicemail from a caller we discussed last show (#443) and talk about some of the issues that many believers are struggling with when it comes to the idea of Torah observance for Christians. The post Show #444 – That’s a Hard Sell appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #443 - Our Authority In this episode, we look at a voice mail that asks about Romans 2:14-15. Then we look at part 2 of Allie Beth Stucky’s interview with the guys from Cultish. Beyond lumping all Torah observant believers into the heretical Hebrew Roots movement, the three accidentally make strong arguments for keeping Torah. The post Show #443 – Our Authority appeared first on M...

Show #442 - Am I Part of that? In this episode, we discuss a video that looks at the Hebrew Roots Movement. The original video by Allie Beth Stuckey invites two members of the Cultish Show on to discuss this movement. Yet, all three mix three movements into one and label all Torah observant believers as Hebrew Roots. We discuss this and more! The post Show #442 – Am I Part of That? appeared...

Show #441 - Cut Your Hair In this episode, we discuss impurity laws and if they have any relevance for today, then we turn to a comment on Yeshua’s deity, also a comment about Rob’s hair leads us to our main topic. The post Show #441 – Cut Your Hair! appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #440 - Let's Get Levitical In this episode, we discuss the levitical priesthood and if this has been done away with. We also revisit one of our old shows to clarify what we mean by the term “convert.” The post Show #440 – Let’s Get Levitical appeared first on Messiah Matters .