Messianic Torah Observant Israel

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Building Blocks of a Successful Marriage | Part 5, before listening to this Afterburn. Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply put; The more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.  The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching session, you ne...

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing. • Review / Communication • Revelation 19:7 – The Bride has made herself ready • Ephesians 5 – How does the Bride make herself ready? • 1 Corinthians 13...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 18 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • The relationship of belief/trust & knowing or not knowing Yahweh • Matthew 14:22 – Two people walk on water? • Why do you doubt? • Matthew 8:23 – Don’t panic....

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 17 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • Intro • What can you expect if you are trustworthy - Psalm 31:23-24 • Revelation 2:10 – The crown of life • Revelation 2:10 – Not harmed by the Second Death • Rev...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 16 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • Intro • Numbers 14:11 – Why don’t you trust Yahweh? • The enemy might be stronger, but… • Stop listening to them • But we have Him • Seeing Yahweh and His authori...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 15 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • Intro / Elohim is trustworthy (Revelation 19:11) • The spirit of prophecy? • John 1:1-5, 14 – He is the Word of Elohim • Hebrews 10:23 – You have to do what Elohi...

Also, listen to Part 1 of In The Zone | April 2024. Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief. • Intro • Why is your voice in my head? • She shall do him good with no lack of gain? (Proverbs 31) • Why three crosses? • How can I be more ‘fun-loving’ without being offensive? • By his stripe...

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief. • Intro • Cremation vs. Burial? • A thin line between being set-apart and isolation? • Is beef tallow allowed by Torah? • Deep thoughts by Rocky • Are we supposed to elevate with or without structure? • As a child? (Mark 10:15) Listen to part 2 t...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 14 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • Intro / We trust because we know • 1 John 1:9 – Trustworthy and right • Don’t play games with the language • The Truth is something you do • To all the “Messianic...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 13 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? • Intro • 1 Corinthians 1:9 – Elohim is trustworthy • The witness of Messiah confirmed in you • No divisions among you? • Your choices are why • 1 Corinthians 10:13...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 12 | Trustworthy, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. Thi...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant? Rabbi Berkson begins this part of the teaching with the concept of ‘Trustworthy.’  * Intro / Matthew 25:13 * A few more thoughts on the ‘Good’ * Trustworthy as defi...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 11 | The Good, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This A...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant? This is the conclusion of ‘The Good’ segment of this teaching. Next time, Rabbi Berkson will continue this teaching with the segment entitled ‘Trustworth...

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 2024 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief. • Intro • Is Frankincense forbidden to use? • Tell them to mind their own business • Kindling a fire on Shabbat? • Can women wear tzitzit? • Can I hire Gentiles to work for me on Shabbat? • Acce...

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief. • Intro • Sourdough starter and the Feast of Unleavened Bread • Who was King Herod? • Why use an unclean creature in the making of tzitzit? • Is there a requirement for a woman to participate in the Passover meal? • Is baptism required for Passov...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, Gems from Jude | Rabbi Tom Mitchell, 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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&A ses...

Rabbi Tom Mitchell, rabbi emeritus for MTOI, digs deep into the letter of Jude and brings up some valuable nuggets for us to live by. • Intro • The 3 sections of Jude • Section 1: Encouragement / warning • Jude 1:5 – “I intend to remind you” • Jude 1:6-7 – Destroyed those unbelievers • Jude 1:8 – The problem with Sodom & Gomorrah • Rejecting leadership/authority • Jude 1:9 – Avoid foolish deba...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 10, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.  This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&...