Messianic Torah Observant Israel

Some of the topics covered are: • Is Jacob’s Distress/Trouble the Great Tribulation in the book of Revelation? [2:23] • Will there be other “nations” around during the Millennial Reign? [2:46] • Shema – hearing and doing… [6:20] • What could the Reign of King Messiah Yeshua look like? [11:19] • Dispersion or Captivity? [18:29] • Spiritual Warfare… [25:08] • What does it mean to “bless” Yahweh? (Ps...

Dealing with the idea of “Waiting, Seeking, and Being strong”, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Isaiah chapter 51 in order to get a glimpse of what “His world” will look like. For one thing, “His world” is going to have in it those who “pursue righteousness”. (vs 1) For another thing, “His world” will be filled with the Light of His Torah. (vs 4) In order for us to make it into “His world” we must...

Some of the topics covered are: • Is Torah the “yoke of slavery”, as mentioned in Galatians 5:1? • How do I discern between a “fleshly desire” and a desire that is “pleasing to Yah”? • The “Fruit of the Spirit” – a whole other level… (Galatians 5:22-23) • What is the difference between ‘gentleness’ and ‘kindness’? • How do I know if I am “called” to be a teacher? • Does the ability to “cast out de...

We all are born with our own desires and passions, but are they right and good for us? What about Yah’s desires and passions? Is it possible for our’s to meld with His? Continuing in Romans chapter 8, Rabbi Steve Berkson shows us more of what the apostle Paul wrote about the nature of man versus the nature of Elohim. What is the nature or character traits of Elohim? Rabbi Berkson quickly moves us...

Some of the topics covered are: • To what point do I follow a “leader”? [3:09] • How should I respond to negativity toward leadership? [14:13] • How do I handle submission to an “unbelieving” husband? [22:03] • Who are those thrown into outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth? [26:34] • How do I overcome my fear of the unknown? [41:17] • How can I stop beating myself up when I...

Does “all” always mean “all”? What is the default reaction to being afraid of something? What intimidates you? Beginning this teaching in Numbers/Bemidbar chapter 14, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains some of the aspects of human behavior when confronted with the unknown or the perception of something terrifying. This is the event of the leaders of Israel going in and spying out the promised land and t...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Rabbi Berkson addresses the transparency of the ministry of MTOI • Why you need and should appreciate full-time ministry… • The one exception to first talking with a person with whom you have an issue… • MTOI’s virtual community and leadership… • “Feed them well…” … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • The Six Matters Yahweh Hates https...

In this teaching Rabbi Steve Berkson starts in Deuteronomy 20 to look at how being afraid and having peace do not go together. How do we today “do battle” with others? What’s the “fear factor” in those situations? When the situation feels overwhelming, what do you do? How does leadership fit into the picture? Then moving into Numbers chapters 13 and 14 Rabbi Berkson shows us how fear is contagious...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • What should a “prophet” look like? How should he act? • Is Deuteronomy 18 referring to just Messiah Yeshua as the Prophet, or multiple prophets? [20:40] • “but, I don’t need a (human) teacher, the Holy Spirit teaches us directly…” [23:20] • Does Exodus 14:14 tell us that Yah gives us a way out of every trial? (1 Corinthians 10:13) [29:12] • Exodus 14:15...

What are you afraid of? Is being afraid wreaking havoc with your peace? As he takes us to Exodus 14:1-15, Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt defiantly, but when they come to the water’s edge they become afraid. The water is in front of them, mountains are on each side and Pharaoh with his army is behind them trapping them. Moses then says, “Do not be afraid.”...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • The battle of our emotional challenge with authority structure… • Using Yeshua’s example, are we supposed to pray alone? • How does submission to Yahweh’s structure allow for casting all our worries upon Him? • Struggling with authority structure… • More on being “sober”… • When Yahweh dressed Adam and Eve in “coats of skin” – is this a type of ‘Passove...

Of what importance to you is the title that someone has? Do some claim authority on their own and title themselves? If it is your responsibility to find a teacher/mentor, how do you do that? What’s the process of vetting someone to be that to you? How does ‘worry’ relate to Yahweh’s vertical authority structure? What does it mean to “be sober and watch”? Wrapping up the topic of ‘worry’, Rabbi Ste...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Is Matthew 13:23 connected to the “talents” in Matthew 25? Is the “Word/Seed” like the talents? (1:33) • What is a teacher’s role in the preparation of your “soil”? (2:35) • To what does the word ‘yield’ in Matthew 13:23 refer? (8:51) • What’s a proper definition of ‘gentleness’ (Philippians 4:5)? • What does Philippians 4:8, “think on these”, look like...

What is the source of our peace? Messiah Yeshua said, “My peace I leave with you, not as the world gives I leave with you.” If He is the word (John 1:14) then it’s the Word of Elohim that brings peace to us. What can cause the Word to not take root in the soil of our lives and block the peace that it could bring? Starting this teaching in Matthew 13:18, Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down Yeshua’s par...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • What does it mean to “seek first the kingdom of Elohim and His righteousness”? • Matthew 6:7; when praying, don’t keep on babbling–what does this mean? • Matthew 6:24; what did Yeshua mean when He said you can’t serve both God and mammon? • Sometimes I feel callous in my response to traumatic events… • Free will and the total control of Yah… • More on h...

“Our peace comes from our expectation of the future, our understanding of the past and our embracing of what He has given us today.” What could bring any more peace to our hearts and minds than knowing how all this is ultimately going to end? Not just end, but transition to a new beginning. Meanwhile, the prayer of Messiah Yeshua is that we are not taken out of the world, but that we are kept from...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Is it committing a sin to put blood on your doorposts and lintel for Passover? 03:56 • There’s nothing wrong with tradition, unless… 05:59 • What about dealing with the change in family relationships after becoming Torah-Observant? 20:44 • Isn’t Yeshua Messiah also true Elohim? 24:05 • Is there anything we can do individually to foster unity in the Body...

Can peace and joy spring forth from tragedy? In his opening comments Rabbi Steve Berkson describes how Passover which coincides with the death, burial and resurrection of Yeshua Messiah that, although tragic at the time, provide a memorial for us today that can allow for peace and joy to enter into our lives. This teaching covers John 16 & 17 as Yeshua Messiah is giving final instructions and...

Some of the topics covered are: • Is John chapter 15 for everyone? 01:19 • Is John 15:1 the foundation that the Father is giving for His taught-ones? 05:58 • What exactly is the “fruit” being talked about in John 15:2? 06:36 • Does “pruning” refer to the Baptism of Fire–tests and trials? • Can John 15:16 be compared to Jeremiah 1:5, and then be applied to us as the Father opens our eyes? 13:46 • H...

In John 15:1 Yeshua is talking to his disciples, saying, “I am the true vine…” If He is the “true vine”, then what would He be warning His disciples of? If one is a part of the true vine, what is one expected to produce? What happens to one if one doesn’t produce what is expected? Who is the “gardener”? What is pruning, as applied to growing plants? How is it applied to humans in a spiritual sense...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Being a copy of an imperfect copy – Discipleship… • Does the word ‘greater’ in John 14:28 simply mean ‘older’? • Would a notable increase in peace be an indicator of us being in right-relationship with the Father? • Who is the “ruler of this world” in John 14:30? • Am I cold-hearted? • How can people who suffer with extreme physical pain on a daily basi...

If you walk out Torah on some level, but still are afraid, if you panic or have anxiety, if you still worry or are depressed (not clinically), there’s something missing in your walk…what is it? Rabbi Steve Berkson brings into the spotlight how throughout our Bible we are encouraged to have peace. But how? Why do some of us find ourselves lacking peace? In John 14:27 Yeshua makes a statement of enc...

AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • What does it mean to “inconvenience yourself to benefit another”? • What’s the biggest problem in the U.S.? • He/She made me do it… • It is not necessary for you to get involved in everything that happens around you… • How does one live with a narcissist? • Is the only “unforgivable sin” blaspheming the Ruach, if so, how do we avoid this? • What is the...

“What has been resolved has to be released.” In this the final episode of Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a more detailed review of everything that’s been taught up to this point. He then moves into consequences incurred and consequences removed. What’s the beauty of our relationship with our Creator? Rabbi Berkson takes us to 2 Chronicles 7:13-...

Some of the topics covered are: • Being present in the now… 5:11 • The death of your future is at stake… 11:46 • It may take time to demonstrate repentance… 17:07 • Releasing the negative emotions… 20:19 • What about the physiological effects of negative emotions? 24:49 • Having peace with your choice… 30:38 • What I don’t want to do I do, and what I want to do I don’t… 35:37 • You know if you’ve...