MNC Fellowship

And expository sermon walking through John 8:12-59. Detailing what Yeshua meant in John 8:58 from the context of the surrounding verses and the Gospel of John as a whole.

This begins a two-part series (within a larger series) examining Yeshua's statement, "Before Abraham was born, I am." (John 8:58 NASB) Who was Yeshua claiming to be? Is he the I am of Exodus 3:14? In this lesson, I cover Exodus 3:14 as well as other texts in John's Gospel where Yeshua uses the words "I am," leading up to John 8:58.

What is real wisdom? How do we determine whether or not we are acting wise in this life? There are so many people today who view wisdom in ways that are just not wise at all. This lesson seeks to remove all of those and center in on the only wisdom that really matters.

A couple weeks before this year's Passover, I had a lot of thoughts go through my head. I wrote them all down as they came and shared them in this short lesson.

While the washing of feet was often done in the first century A.D. by the servant of a household, Yeshua took this practice and used it to teach his disciples a lesson in humility. It is a lesson we still need to learn today.

Brother Bryan Barnes came to our fellowship to share about the ministry his family began around 3 years ago in central California. They teach young adults how to farm organically, with all heirloom seeds, right there on a real farm. You can read more about their ministry by going to GrowinginTorah.com

There was a man by the name of Hezekiah in the days of the kings of Judah. What was in his heart was astonishing. What we learn through his kingship in relation to the Passover may be even more astonishing.

All Scripture is important. All doctrine is important. But not all Scripture and doctrine are of equal importance. This short lesson lists *some of the more important things that believers should be concerned with. They don't always square with what we "feel" should be most important.

Being in prison, Yochanan (John) could not see with his own eyes all that Yeshua had been doing. He believed, but needed the Master to help his unbelief. That was okay for John, and that is okay for you.

Mankind is able to control 1,000 pound horses, and 1,000 foot ships. Even the wildest of animals are controlled by us. Yet there is a small part of our body that can only be tamed by the work of the Holy Spirit.

Should John 1:18 read "only begotten Son" (as in the KJV) or "only begotten God" (as in the NASB)? Listen to learn about textual variation, and about the relationship between Yahweh the Father and Yeshua the Son.

A discussion from Summer of 2013 with a couple of brothers/friends of mine concerning when the day begins. I just found this recording today (Feb. 2015). I had forgotten about it before. I thought it would be good to share with others, so here it is. : )

A woman who had already lost her husband, has her only son die. But, Yeshua sympathizes with her and raises her son from the dead. Through this act Yahweh visited His people Israel. Beautiful, lovely account.

Brother James gives us two Old Testament examples of people with faith. In both cases faith produces works that people could visually see and hear and read about for future generations. Listen to learn more about the harmony between Paul and James in regards to justification.

Are we saved by faith? The answer is yes, but the faith that saves us is a living faith, one always accompanied by works.

The centurion soldier was not only a man of great humility, he was also a man of great faith. A faith that even amazed Yeshua, and had not been found by Yeshua, even in Israel.

The Roman centurion spoke so much truth when he told the Master to not trouble himself, because he wasn't worthy for Yeshua to come under his roof. Every single one of us should speak the same way to the Master.

The rich man can often buy his way out of a problem, but the poor man has to trust in something greater. We must all learn to not esteem our belongings more than our faith, and not esteem others based upon what they have or their social status.

We forget the exhortation that Yahweh disciplines His children whom He loves. We must accept it, receive it, and realize that what's best for us is what Yahweh decides we need. If we feel like giving up, we should look to Yeshua who has suffered ahead of us.

It seems that in our modern times people are interested in popularity and popularity contests. What does James have to say about showing partiality?

Christ is certainly our Savior. He saves us sinners from death. Is Christ our Savior ONLY our Savior? Listen to learn about what following Christ means for you and me.

Has Yeshua existed from all eternity? What is the logos in John 1? How did Yahweh create the heavens and the earth? These questions and much more are dealt with as we examine John 1:1-3 as well as verse 14 in this ongoing series responding to Torah Resource Radio.

There are texts in Scripture that speak of only one Mighty One (God). There are also texts in Scripture that speak of other gods, legitimate mighty ones created and/or authorized by Yahweh. How do we harmonize these texts? How does this relate to the person of Yeshua of Nazareth?

Is Yeshua THE Creator? What exactly is the logos (the word) in John 1:1? Did second temple period Israelites (before Yeshua was born) believe in the concept of a co-equal, co-eternal person that would eventually come and be the promised Messiah? These questions are answered in this lesson, among other points discussed.

It is very easy for us to jump a few outward hoops and appear to be pious in front of others. But what is pure religion? What is good by the standard of the Almighty?