Tree of Life Messianic Congregation

How do we understand the relationships between the various biblical covenants? It's similar to the law of gravity which, is around us at all times, and is in effect, until a higher law - the Law of Lift - comes into effect.  The Law of Lift doesn't NULLIFY gravity, but instead, causes us to rise above the pull of gravity.  As believers, we operate under a higher law - the Spirit - of which the New...

Rabbi Joel wraps up our series on The Gospel According to Luke. In this final chapter, The End Is Just the Beginning, he shares the keys to Shalom and the power we are promised, the Ruach.  For more about us, visit www.treeoflifeca.org . And join us next week as our next series begins, The Power of Lift. I. INTRODUCTION    II. YESHUA OFFERS US SHALOM WHEN WE'RE TROUBLED (Luke 24:33-43)            ...

Do you have a broken heart? What about a blinded heart, or a burning heart? In all of these, Yeshua will help you, walk with you, guide you.  To learn more about us, go to www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 24:13-32)   II. BROKEN HEART? ON THE ROAD OF YE'USH (DESPAIR), YESHUA WILL WALK WITH YOU III. BLINDED HEART? ON THE ROAD OF EMET (TRUTH), YESHUA WILL OPOEN YOUR EYES   IV. BURNING HEART...

Is the resurrection a Jewish idea? What does it look like from that perspective?  Rabbi Joel expounds on the resurrection and connects it to Jewish thought. For more about Tree of Life, visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION  II. LOOKING FOR YESHUA AMONG THE DEAD (Luke 24:1-3) III. THE GOOD NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION (Luke 24:4-8) IV. YESHUA'S RESURRECTION LINKED TO ADONAI'S CALENDAR!           ...

The promise of eternal life came at the ultimate price of Yeshua. Yet, He gave willingly. He chose to take the crucifixion stake and lay upon it. What great love He had for us all. For more about us, check out www.treeoflifeca.org I. A CONVERSATION WITH CRIMINALS (Luke 23:39-43)                 1. Good deeds won't get us into Paradise (and bad deeds can't keep us out!)                 2. The only...

What did the crucifixion sound like? What did Yeshua endure for us? Rabbi Joel takes us through this sobering reminder of what our salvation cost.  For more about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 23:26-38)                 A. Sacrificial suffering and death in Judaism                 B.  Hazakim's video - Crucifixion Description https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq0x7dl5SJQ...

We are given choices every day. Pilate was given two choices as well. Release Yeshua or Barabbas. He could choose condemnation or freedom for one of them. What can we learn from Pilate's mistakes?   For more about us, please go to www.treeoflifeca.org I. THOSE WHO CONDEMN YESHUA ARE CONDEMNED TO JUDGMENT (Luke 23:13-17)                 A. Jewish background sources on Pilate                 B. What...

This message was given earlier this year by one of our favorite guest speakers, Rev. Earl Clampett. Enjoy this bonus message today! For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org

What do you do when facing a trial? Or dealing with mockery? How did Yeshua handle those things? Rabbi Joel takes us through the trial of Yeshua and the mockery He endured. For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org Luke 22:63-71 I. HUMAN BEINGS PRESENTLY SIT IN JUDGMENT ON YESHUA              1. In their pursuit of pleasure              2. In their pursuit of power          ...

  How do you handle heartbreak? Loneliness? Yeshua experienced both. He experienced emotional pain, physical pain, and spiritual pain. How do we navigate that? For more about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. PRAYER IN GAT-SH'MANIM (Luke 22:39-46) 1. Emotional Pain: Being Left Alone 2. Physical Pain: The Slivah 3. Spiritual Pain: Bearing the Sin of the World 4. Moving from Agony to Victory:...

  The greatest example of servanthood we have is that of Yeshua. Rabbi Joel reminds us that the greatest in the eyes of Adonai are those with a humble heart of a servant.  For more about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. THE GREATEST IN ADONAI'S SIGHT ARE THOSE WHO HUMBLY SERVE (Luke 22:24-30) 1. Lesson #1: Hasatan's favorite scheme is to divide and conquer 2. Lesson #2: The greatest exampl...

  Rabbi Joel shares the miracle of Hanukkah and shares the three themes associated with it.  Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah! For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org HANUKKAH: THE HISTORICAL SETTING THREE THEMES OF HANUKKAH THEME #1: LIGHTS (Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 5:14-16) THEME #2: RE-DEDICATION (2 Chronicles 7:16; Yochanan/John 10:22-27) THEME #3: ADONAI IS STILL THE GOD...

  Today, Rabbi Joel teaches on Pesach and the seder Yeshua participated in prior to the events that lead to the cross.  For more information about us, visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. THE CONSPIRACY GROWS (Luke 22:1,2) II. DEAL OR NO DEAL? (Luke 22:3-6) 1. Lesson #1: One can associate with Yeshua and His talmidim without ever being cleansed 2. Lesson #2: Hasatan knows and targets our weak points III....

  Rabbi Joel continues his message from last week on the signs of Acharit HaYamim (End Times).  For more information about us, please go to www.treeoflifeca.org I. STELLAR INDICATIONS OF YESHUA'S RETURN 1. Natural Signs (Luke 21:25-28) 2. Political Signs (Luke 21:29-32) a. The Fig Tree (Israel) has Sprouted Leaves b. The Jewish People Will Not Pass Away II. SURVIVING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADONAI'S CHIL...

  The continuing journey through Luke. Rabbi Joel teaches on the signs of the Acharit HaYamim (End Times) and what the means for us as believers.  For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION: Luke 21 1. Timeline issue 2. Traditional positions of interpretation from the Olivet Discourse II. SIGN #1: FALSE MESSIAHS (Luke 21:8) III. SIGN #2: WORLD VIOLENCE (Luke 2...

  Rabbi Joel continues our journey through the Book of Luke. Join us in this in-depth study!  For more information about us, please visit: www.treeoflifeca.org I. YESHUA'S TURN TO QUESTION HIS OPPONENTS 1. Luke 20:41-44 2. Psalm 110:2-4 II. YESHUA'S INDICTMENT OF HYPOCRITICAL RELIGIOSITY (Luke 20:45-47) 1. Symptom: A concern with outward appearance 2. Symptom: A love for public recognition 3. Symp...

  Rabbi Joel continues in our study of Luke, taking us through Luke 20:20-38.  For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION: A TWO-ROUND THEOLOGICAL BOXING MATCH II. ROUND #1 (Luke 20:20-26) 1. Lesson: As followers of Yeshua, we hold dual citizenships a. False concept #1 b. False concept #2 2. Lesson: We must honor and obey the authorities who govern us a. Bibli...

  Join us for special guest, Rev. Earl Clampett as he continues the message he started in August.  For more about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org

  We continue our study of the Book of Luke through Messianic eyes. Join Rabbi Joel as he takes us through Luke 20:9-19.  For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 20:9-19) 1. Four Foundational Truths of the Character of ADONAI & Personal Applications to Our Lives II. TRUTH #1: ADONAI IS THE OWNER 1. ADONAI trusts men. 2. ADONAI gives man freedom. 3...

  Join us as Rabbi Joel returns to our series on the Gospel according to Luke! For more information about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 19:45-48) 1. Layout of the Temple (project attached 'Temple Floor Plan') 2. Deuteronomy 14:24-26 II. WHERE DOES ADONAI LIVE? 1. In Various Addresses (Mishkan, Temples) 2. In us, as the Kehilah (2 Corinthians 6:16) 3. In us, as individ...

Simchat Torah, the annual rolling back of the Torah scroll, is a time-honored celebration.  The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora it is a two-day holiday, and the second day is known as Simchat Torah. This holiday is characterized by utterly unbridled joy, which reaches its climax on Simchat Torah w...

  How do we apply the Feast of Booths to our lives? How does Sukkot connect to the birth of Yeshua? How can we apply it to our lives today? To find out more about us, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org I. LESSONS FROM EZRA & NEHEMIAH'S SUKKOT CELEBRATION (Nehemiah 8:13-18 TLV) II. SUKKOT - THE FEAST OF THE MESSIAH'S BIRTH III. SUKKOT'S SPECIAL DAYS 1. Hoshanna Rabbah (O Great Salvation) - (Yoch...

Join us for our annual Sukkot celebration! Rejoice in the harvest and the Biblical applications of this feast.  For more information about us, please check us out at www.treeoflifeca.org I. Introduction (Leviticus 23:33-35, 41-43 TLV) II. Themes of Sukkot 1. Chag Ha'asif (The Feast of Ingathering) a. The Spiritual Counterpart to the Water Libation (Yochanan/John 7:37, 38) b. The Four Species of Pl...

  Join Rabbi Joel as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. This week's focus is on Yeshua's entrance to Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) and the fulfillment of prophecy.  For more about Tree of Life, please visit www.treeoflifeca.org and don't forget to leave a review! I. PAST: Yeshua entered Jerusalem as a humble King (Luke 19:28-40) 1. Actions of the multitude: a. They received Him as King...

  Join us for the culmination of the 10 days of Teshuva (Repentance), Yom Kippur.  For more information about Tree of Life, please visit us as www.treeoflifeca.org