Ruach Israel

What if the “Lord’s Prayer” isn’t foreign to Judaism—but deeply rooted in it? In this message, we explore the Avinu Shebashamayim (“Our Father in Heaven”) as the centerpiece of Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount. By tracing its structure and themes, we discover how this short prayer reflects the heart of Jewish prayer—echoing the Siddur, the Kaddish, and the Amidah. Far from being a new or separate pray...

In this message we step back and explore the larger structure of Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount. As the layers of the sermon unfold, we discover that the Avinu Shebashamayim—the Lord’s Prayer—sits at the very center of the entire teaching. Even more surprising, the very heart of the prayer contains a simple request that reveals something profound about life in the Kingdom of Heaven. This message exp...

The Narrow Path or the Wide Gate that leads to destruction. Did Pharaoh's choice teach us anything about we are to live? By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 24, 2026

Abby Tang shares things to ponder from Parashat Tzav. By Abby Tang at Ruach Israel, March 28, 2026.

Virtually join with us once again for a Passover that is worth remembering. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, April 4, 2026.

Prepare your home and prepare your heart. Rabbi Nathan has some thoughts on how to best prepare for the Pesach festival. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, March 21, 2026

After situating Yeshua’s teaching within the world of Jewish prayer, we now take a closer look at the text itself. In Matthew 6:5–8, Yeshua exposes two distortions of prayer—performance and manipulation—and reveals what true Jewish prayer is meant to be. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 17, 2026

A D'rash on Giving. By Harry Shepler, Director of Finance, at Ruach Israel, January 3, 2026

In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, we explore Yeshua’s teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 through the lens of Jewish prayer. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 1, 2026

How could this be? What can Anatevka teach us about lighting the hanukkiah, the nine-branched menorah lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? As the Good Book says... By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, December 20, 2025

Through sorrow and renewal, Isaiah 54 reveals G-d’s faithful love for Israel and His call to each of us: Do not fear, enlarge your tent, and sing for joy. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, October 25, 2025

A message from Matthew 6 on the “Secret Place” — the hidden inner world where our Father sees in secret and forms true integrity. Through the story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, we explore how Yeshua teaches us to give, pray, and fast from the heart, building the Kingdom of Heaven on the inside so we can live it on the outside. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 22, 2025

Yeshua’s teaching on tzedakah goes far beyond charity. It’s a call back to covenant faithfulness, hidden mercy, and giving that honors G-d alone. This message traces the theme from Torah to Rambam to Matthew 6. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 15, 2025

In this teaching on Matthew 6:1, Rabbi Nathan continues our Sermon on the Mount series, revealing how Yeshua’s words call us to serve with sincerity — seeking God’s honor above human praise — and to say Hineni, “Here I am,” with our lives. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, September 6, 2025

Spending Sukkot with the Disciples. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, October 11, 2025

Rabbi Rich recollects several Hineni moments that have brought us to this very day... By Rabbi Rich Nichol at Ruach Israel, September 20, 2025

Yom Kippur is the time of repentance. What does that mean? How do we prepare and is this important all year long? By Harry Shepler at Ruach Israel, September 27, 2025

It's time to live live in a Sukkah! First we have to build it properly... By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, September 13, 2025

The veil was torn—but what does it mean? On Tisha B’Av, in the shadow of destruction and exile, we uncover the mystery behind the sacrifices, the Temple, and the torn veil—a hidden story of redemption that opens the way into the Kingdom of Heaven and fulfills the great Jewish hope: restored life in the Presence of HaShem (G-d). By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, July 12, 2025

Gary Halzel continues with the conclusion to his message of Prepare to Listen. Now is the Time to Listen! Delivered at Ruach Israel, August 16, 2025

Gary Halzel shares an admonition: Get Ready to Listen Delivered at Ruach Israel, August 9, 2025

A different way of looking at a familiar story... A short clip from a Shabbat Study. Come be part of the discussion. Led by Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, July 5, 2025

In his powerful drash Rabbi Rich takes a deep dive into the larger picture of how current events fit into HaShem’s larger purposes for Israel, the Messianic Jewish community and the world. Stay until the end of the video. He reveals the vital practical lessons for how we can keep our heads and our hearts during this very confusing moment of history. Don’t miss it! By Rabbi Emeritus Rich Nichol at...

The veil was torn—but what does it mean? On Tisha B’Av, in the shadow of destruction and exile, we uncover the mystery behind the sacrifices, the Temple, and the torn veil—a hidden story of redemption that opens the way into the Kingdom of Heaven and fulfills the great Jewish hope: restored life in the Presence of HaShem (G-d). By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, July 12, 2025

A look at Yeshua’s words about the many rooms in His Father’s house — a message of comfort, presence, and hope. We explore the deeper context and exegesis of John 14, uncovering what these promises meant to His first disciples and what they mean for us today. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, June 21, 2025