Messianic Torah Observant Israel

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill. Once again Rabbi Steve Berks...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • How does one make their home/camp set-apart? • The priest’s process for being set-apart and comparison to us today • Too much shalom? • It’s what we don’t do that matters as well • The blood of Messiah as of a lamb • You have no authority there • At what point does desire become lust? • What is the difference between coveting and lust? • Measuring ourse...

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill. Once again Rabbi Steve Berks...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • It’s not in the ‘believing’, but in the ‘being’ • Can ‘set-apart’ have a bad connotation? • Part of being set-apart is obedience and displaying the fruit of the Spirit • Do we have any input on what it means to be set-apart? • What expectations should we have for others who are not set-apart? • Isn’t Exodus 19:6 fulfilled in the Millennium? • Is my aver...

In your life, do you have something so special that you set it apart from the everyday things to use only for certain occasions? Maybe because of its amazing beauty or great value? Or maybe because of its rareness? Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to...

On the first Shabbat of the month 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more. Part 2: • What is the meaning of the parable in Luke 1...

On the first Shabbat of the month 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more. Part 1: • Motivated by your mortality • Is the ‘Evil E...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Evil…is an experience • About Acts chapter 15 • If you’re doing what you should be doing, you’ll get there • What is ‘like-minded’? • Psalm 23:2 • Does the ‘rod and staff’ in Psalm 23 represent Torah? • How does the ‘rod’ in Psalm 23 comfort me? • The vertical structure and submission in action • No cohesiveness until Messiah Yeshua returns? • A messian...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

Some of the topics covered are: • A connection to the Two Sticks of Ezekiel • When they observe your good works… • The absence of Yahweh • Very few teachers will teach you this… • You have to get the “layers” right • 1 Peter 2:8 - to what were they appointed? • Idolatry and adultery • Purgatory or Dispersion? 1 Peter 3:19-20 … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “af...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Many are called, but few are chosen • Rabbi Tom - respect for those in authority • He knew what he was supposed to be wearing • Without our say, we are not willing to say, “here I am” • Elder Billy – “Pain through the Purpose” • This is where I got my shout! • How do you know when it’s time to come before Him? • Elohim gives you everything you need to g...

Has Yahweh brought you out? If so, for what purpose? What has Yahweh done for you to bring you from where you were, to where you are now, and to where He’s taking you? Many great moves in the Kingdom of Elohim happened when someone or a group of people were called out, brought out or put out. Why did Yahweh bring you out? • Opportunities for Growth • Genesis 3 - Adam and Eve were put out • Don’t T...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Those who work or are lazy • Don’t be stupid! • Draw near to Elohim and He’ll draw near to you • Your feelings, your choice • Spiritual “Siri” to get us to the Kingdom • The definition of ‘unadulterated’ • What are the “spiritual slaughter-offerings”? • Is it wrong to be angry? • When is it healthy to have feelings? • What kinds of expectations should w...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

On the first Shabbat of the month 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more. • Tithing and those on a fixed income • Could adultery...

On the first Shabbat of the month 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more. Part 1: • The Third Temple and pilgrimage • Having com...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Desire and the heart • Yeshua healed someone using a “pagan pool”? (John 5) • Laying on of hands • Only you can fix you • True wisdom • Catching a baseball • The kingdom of Elohim and the law of attraction • “Confess your sins to one another” – does that include your spouse? • Can I interfere with Elohim’s plan for another person? • The definition of ‘p...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

Some of the topics covered are: • Always learning, but never coming to the knowledge… • Engaging with others outside this teaching? • Trials, challenges and pop quizzes • Doesn’t Peter refer to Paul’s writings as scripture? • Fables and Myths • Sober minded? • Rabbi, who is your human teacher/mentor? … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply p...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Trisha’s testimony – Coming out of mainstream Christianity • Be careful who you let “speak into your life” • Teffany’s testimony – Drawn away by listening to evil talking (LaShon haRa) • Is your spiritual “cell signal” getting weak? • Nature or nurture? • More about evil talk (LaShon haRa) • Not just any “teacher” will do • Don’t become the prey for the...

People typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of fa...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Association with uncovenanted people? • The need to develop appropriate boundaries • Does the term “yoke” apply to the parent/child relationship? • Is it wrong to talk about others who are causing a problem? • I can’t help my grandchild without the parent’s consent, could I? • Boundary conflicts and enforcement • Good things can come out of evil – Testi...