Messianic Torah Observant Israel

In this teaching Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses on what comes after forgiveness, which is what we are all seeking for when we get down on our knees before the Father after we’ve trespassed against Him. As he takes us to the first of the passages in this teaching, Luke 23:33, we see Messiah Yeshua as He is being crucified by the hands of the Romans crying out to His Father to forgive them…they don’t u...

Some of the topics covered are: • If we are to be a “sweet-smelling fragrance” to Yah, before you do anything, ask yourself, “What is it that I’m hoping will happen?” 5:24 • Are the rabbinical 613 commandments actually Torah? 7:52 • You don’t know what they deserve… 20:50 • Are the words debt and transgression interchangeable? 22:12 • Does trespassing against others result in trespassing against Y...

How important is forgiveness? Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Matthew chapter six where he shows us the “model prayer” given by Yeshua when His disciples asked how they should pray. In the prayer, which is just an outline for how to pray, Yeshua hits the issue of forgiveness, from the vertical, the Father, and also on the horizontal, between ourselves. Are you willing to do for your brother or sis...

Some of the topics covered are: • Is there a certain timing expected to go through the aspects of forgiveness? • If you lose a spouse… • Past trauma projected into your present relationships… • Choice advice for retirees and those advancing in years… • When you want horrible things to happen to someone who wronged you… • Judging others in the present according to their past… Can people turnaround?...

Regardless of what others may teach about this subject, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more comprehensive approach to this vital subject. • What are the two things that you MUST do when you’ve been wronged by someone? • Does the other person have to apologize before you forgive? • Does forgiveness always include reconciliation or restoration of relationships? • What does “trespass” mean? Don't miss...

Some of the topics covered are: • Bringing the Torah to life? • In Matthew 7:23, why did Yeshua say, “I never knew you”? • Yeshua was just a vessel? • How does one relinquish self-sovereignty? What actions make this happen? • When sovereignties clash with each other • If atonement for sin a “burnt offering,” why wasn’t Yeshua burnt on the cross? • Is the command “fresh” or not? (1 John 2:7-8) • Is...

As he begins the text for this teaching in 1 John 1:1, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out that the apostle John confirms all the scriptures that refer to Messiah Yeshua as the Word, and from the mouth of Yeshua as He refers to Himself as the Life, when he says he has looked upon and handled the Word of Life–he was there as the Messiah walked on this earth. As Rabbi Berkson points out, the apostle John...

Some of the topics covered are: • Thoughts from her time at the gym... • Is 1 Peter 1:3 a factory reset? • What is the “inheritance” for which we have a “living expectation”? • Can 1 Peter 1:7 be connected to Daniel 3:16-18? • Who is it that has a life without trials? • DNA/Generational Curses/Mindsets are learned... … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn...

“One thing that is vital, but missing in a lot of the teachings that you’ve learned from all of your life, is the strength of context.” –Rabbi Steve Berkson The topic of this episode of Darkness & Light is, “being called out of darkness, into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9), one of the few real status changes–coming into Light beyond human comprehension. • How does one come out of darkness...

Some of the topics covered are: • What is “Spiritual Slaughter”? (1 Peter 2:5) • Kidney testing? • Letting go and becoming as a newborn babe • Why was the YouTube Chat shut down? • Ideas for teachings that are coming soon • Triggering your trauma? … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply put; The more intense the exercise, the more oxygen you...

How does your behavior relate to Darkness and Light? This is the theme as Rabbi Steve Berkson takes you into 1 Peter chapter two, the letter from Peter to the “Strangers of the Dispersion.” • Who are these “Strangers of the Dispersion”? (1 Peter 1:1-2) • What did the apostle mean when he called them, “set apart by the Spirit unto obedience”, and “newborn babes”? • What is the “unadulterated milk o...

Some of the topics covered are: • Learning how to respond and not react to people or situations • Love Languages • Opinion Poll or counsel – dealing with leadership • Why doesn’t MTOI have a Statement of Faith on their website? • My emotional state is my choice?! • Don’t push the button! • How do I know if I’m holding my leadership in “the highest regard”? … and much more! Afterburn: also known in...

• Is there anything bad or wrong about eschatology or being concerned about the end time? • What does the concern about the end time have to do with darkness and light? As we read what the apostle Shaul, or Paul, wrote to the congregation of Messianic believers in his letter to the Thessalonians, in chapter five, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out that Shaul was doing some damage control regarding the...

Some of the topics covered are: • Managing the chaos of life • What is it that needs to be “restored” in Heaven? • Who’s mind is in you? By who or what are you influenced? • Are apostles and prophets for today? • Was the Law/Torah nailed to the cross? … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • INfocus: You’re Still Wrong https://youtu.be/V9SU20AM5B8 • Discovering Your Identity https:/...

In the 1970’s the singer Bob Dylan sang “you gotta serve somebody.” He pretty much echoed the words from the Bible which has the same message from cover to cover and it’s your choice as to whom you will serve. In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to another of the apostle Paul’s writings, known as the Book of Colossians. Beginning in chapter one, Paul addresses his letter to the “set-apa...

Some of the topics covered are: • Grieving the Set-Apart (Holy) Spirit • Don’t let the sun go down on your anger… • How do I identify those of the Five-Fold Ministry that I should follow? • Can the roles in Ephesians 4:11 be filled by men and women? … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • INfocus: What About Jewish Traditions? Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “a...

Continuing the theme of how Darkness and Light relate to the authority structure of the Body of Messiah, Rabbi Steve Berkson starts this episode in Ephesians chapter four. At the beginning of this chapter the apostle Paul calls himself a “prisoner of the Master.” Rabbi Berkson stops at this to slow down and look at why Paul would refer to himself in that way. In the same verse Paul uses the phrase...

Some of the topics covered are: • What things does one look for when finding and deciding on their teacher? • Rabbi’s instruction on posting in social media and how we should interact with each other • If you were in my situation, what would you do? • How does one “grieve the Holy Spirit”? • Was Messiah Yeshua a sacrifice or an offering? • Where in scripture does it say we should have only one tea...

What does it mean to be in darkness? How does one know if they are in light? Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the topic of Darkness & Light and how it relates to submission; in darkness being under no authority or wrong authority, and in light being under Yah’s authority. First we are taken to the letter to the Romans, chapter 2, verse 17 as we see the apostle Paul call out his brothers for be...

Some of the topics covered are: • Why are there going to be people who are “weeping and gnashing their teeth”? • What verse in John 12 could be advocating for suicide? Why or why not? • When confronted with trials/testing, do you pray to be taken out or go through? • Why do we battle with depression, anxiety, bad behavior, etc.? • Boy, I did a lot of dumb things in my life! What can I learn from t...

In this episode of Darkness & Light, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the Gospel of John, the twelfth chapter, where “certain Greeks” wanted to see Yeshua. • Who were these “Greeks”? What did they want with Yeshua? From this event Rabbi Berkson makes the point that Messiah Yeshua was beginning to draw those of the nations (Gentiles) to Himself, fulfilling the purpose for which He was sent. • I...

Some of the topics covered are: • How can we understand the entity we know of as Elohim? • Is there such a thing as “Predestination”? • What does the term “called and chosen” mean? • Messiah Yeshua is still the Light of the World, right? • Like a baby in the womb, can there be protection in darkness? … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply p...

As he starts this episode in the Gospel of John chapter 1, verse 1, Rabbi Steve Berkson enlightens us with an interesting observation about Messiah Yeshua and the relationship that he has with his Father. This observation flies in the face of any other doctrine that is out there regarding “oneness”, or the “Trinity”, etc. • What role did Messiah Yeshua have in the creation account? • In what way d...

Some of the topics covered are: • My Bible translation has problems?! • How do I open my eyes and ears to Yah’s word? • What is the “Acceptable Year of Yah”? • Can I break bread with them? • Is Messiah Yeshua against the Talmud? … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • Do You Know the Father and the Son? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1kbbHXKq6I&list=PLf9HOA0P9oX85eE0WcFyzM6xq...

Diving right in to this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson starts us in Matthew 15:1 where we see the Scribes and Pharisees confronting Yeshua about how his disciples did not observe one of the “traditions of the elders”–the ceremonial washing of hands before eating food. • For what purpose did the religious authority of the First Century continually confront Yeshua? • What did the Pharisees do that Ye...