Messianic Torah Observant Israel

This teaching begins a new series of teachings on the subject of darkness and light. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible has much to say and teach us about these two things that we humans experience in our physical world. While darkness and light are two separate entities, they are dependent on each other. Scientists have studied darkness and light extensively, not only on this earth, but also be...

Song for Mikeitz

Some of the topics covered are: • If you are looking to be moved up (in authority), maybe you are not ready to be moved up • Should “public correction” only be done by the leadership? • Meekness should not be confused with weakness • What’s with all these “leadership positions”, aren’t we all disciples of Messiah? • Is it the “job” of everyone to go out and “share the Gospel”? … and much more! Aft...

In Luke 14:1-14 we see Yeshua teaching about honor and shame using the example of the seating arrangement at a wedding feast, making the point about how shameful self-exaltation can be and how honorable it is to have genuine humility. As He was teaching He used a phrase, “resurrection of the righteous”–what does this mean? How are your vertical and horizontal relationships? Do you understand your...

Some of the topics covered are: • The reason I wear tzitzit is because…? • Storing up treasure in heaven? • What should I do when my “friends” attack my teacher to my face? … 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 your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spir...

There are events in your life that reflect whether or not you bring honor or shame to Messiah and the Father. In Luke 9:23 we hear Yeshua Messiah lay out the requirements for being a follower of Him. What does it mean to take up your stake daily? How does that bring honor? Have you been called into this walk to be miserable? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of guilt caused from your perception of “n...

Some of the topics covered are: • More on discipleship • Who is my neighbor? • Can I take the “Five-fold Ministry Quiz” to find out which one I am? • Is the wisdom talked about in Proverbs 8 Yeshua because of what He said in John 17:24? … 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 your body cons...

What better way is there to give honor to the Father than to follow in the steps of our teacher Messiah Yeshua and become one in every way with the Father. In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues where we left off in John 17 where we find Yeshua praying for His disciples to be “one, even as we are one”. In an unexpected right turn, Rabbi Berkson takes us into Ephesians 4:11 to show us thro...

Some of the topics covered are: • Since Yeshua said He wasn’t praying for the world, how should we pray? • Should we pray for the “peace of Jerusalem”? • Keeping vs Guarding … 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 your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spi...

In John 17 we read about one of the last prayers Yeshua prayed, and He prayed not only for His disciples, but for us also. To begin the prayer, Yeshua prayed to be glorified/esteemed or honored so that His Father would also be honored. This should be a model for all who are Yeshua’s disciple, that we should seek honor only so that our Father would receive honor by the way we think, talk and act. F...

Some of the topics covered are: • Do I Have to Tell You More Than Once?! • What about the signs and wonders I saw before coming into Torah? • Is the healing referred to in John 12:40 emotional or spiritual or physical? … and much more! Related Teachings can be found here: • Whose Eyes Are You Right In? https://youtu.be/pfnzHFgNCWM • Making Decisions…the reason you exist https://youtu.be/9RfUrlBAVW...

In John 11:4 we see the event where a friend of Yeshua, Lazarus, is on his death bed and Yeshua says that His Father will receive honor in what happens. Rabbi Steve Berkson brings this event into your life today by pointing out that something you may be going through looks to be hopeless, but to hang on and stay strong, for when you come out of your situation you’ll be able to bring honor to your...

Some of the topics covered are: • The concept of “above” and “below” • The supernatural and demon possession • Was Yeshua a Kabbalist? … 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 your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching...

What qualified Yeshua to be able to teach with authority? Under who did He disciple? This is the question that the First-Century religious authority asked Yeshua right after He healed someone in a synagogue on Shabbat, as we find in the book of John chapter 7. Yeshua informs them that He has been discipled of His Father, something they could not understand or accept. They then attempt to publicly...

Some of the topics covered are: • More on Yeshua’s statement, “I do not receive honor/esteem from men” • Judgment or judging? … 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 your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching session,...

Why did Messiah Yeshua say, “I do not receive honor/esteem from men”? Rabbi Steve Berkson brings some understanding as he relates from John chapter 5 the heated interaction between Yeshua and the religious authority at that time. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on the "LIKE" button if this teaching has been a blessing to you. For m...

Some of the topics covered are: • How to function in a group/assembly honorably as a person in the middle • More about the “Third Element” • Where is Yeshua in the line of receiving honor? How much honor? • Is there “false shame”, i.e., self-imposed? • Messiah Yeshua died for “certain aspects” of our sin? … and much more! Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, sim...