What’s going on with Christians and Passover? Should they celebrate the festival like Paul talks about? Or was he meaning something else in 1 Corinthians 5? How relevant should Passover be to Christians today? What was it like for the Corinthians?
Nov 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 672
Why would Yeshua (Jesus) say to let the dead bury their own dead in Luke 9:60? Was the Messiah really that callous as to require his followers to abandon their dying family? What is the cost to following the Messiah, practically speaking?
Nov 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 671
“Let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath.” Paul's words in Colossians 2:16-17 are among the more popular verses used to prove the Torah doesn't apply today. But is this claim true? What is the context of Paul's letter here? Who was his opposition?
Nov 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 670
In Matthew 11, Messiah said that we should take His yoke for it is light, and that He will give us rest for our souls. Just what would these phrases have meant for His audience and what do they mean for us today?
Nov 04, 2024•18 min•Ep. 669
2 Peter 3 reminds us that the Day of the Lord will come. Confirm your calling, listen to the Lord, live your life holy and righteous before your Creator. Don’t trust the scoffers, the naysayers. Trust in the Lord.
Oct 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 668
Mainstream religions use myriads of icons and idolatry throughout their places of worship. Have you ever wondered why churches use statues and icons despite biblical warnings? This teaching explores the foundations of worship, emphasizing the rejection of icons and idolatry by examining historical and modern practices. Join us in exploring what it means to worship in spirit and truth.
Oct 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 667
Should we call ourselves Christian? Does what we call ourselves, or are called by others, really matter? In this video we’ll examine a few potential alternatives to the most commonly used word “Christian”.
Oct 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 666
What is Paul addressing in Galatians 4:8-11 when he talks about being enslaved to sabbaths and festivals? What are the “days and months and seasons and years” he says they need to turn away from? Let’s check out the context and see what we can find.
Sep 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 665
Freedom of speech in the Bible is not as free as some may think. Peter and Paul both share wisdom as to what can, or should be said. Your words matter to YHWH.
Sep 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 664
Some claim that Christ abolished the Law of Moses. Is that how we are to understand Paul’s words in Ephesians 2:15? Is the Law of Moses a dividing wall of hostility? If not, what is Paul referring to when he says the “law of commandments expressed in ordinances”?
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 663
What was the mixed multitude made up of when the Israelites left Egypt during the Exodus? What’s so significant about the fact there even was a mixed multitude? What can we learn and apply to our lives today about the fact that there was a mixed multitude at the base of Mount Sinai when God met with Israel?
Sep 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 662
In this episode of Answering Your Questions, we take a look at a new batch of ten common questions that can be answered briefly. When and why was the apostle Paul’s name changed from Saul to Paul? Is it a sin to eat caffeine or sugar? They are both addictive substances, so shouldn’t they be avoided? Are ducks clean to eat? What about turkeys? Is it a sin to dance? Is it a sin to use a hook to catch fish? Is it a sin to go hunting? Is it a sin to hunt on the sabbath? Can illegitimate children get...
Sep 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 661
Continuing on with our Minor Prophets, Major Messages series, we take a look at Malachi. Although Malachi is often considered the last of the prophets or the end of the Old Testament, he left us with a very major message and promise: Remember the law of Moses.
Aug 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 660
Should we use the word church in our use of Torah terminology? Where did the word “church” come from? Is it pagan? Is it sinful to say it? We look at these ideas and more as we dive into the word “church” in history.
Aug 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 659
Wearing tzitzits, or tassels is an easy command to follow from the Torah yet there is some degree of confusion on the topic. Let’s address some of the most common questions on the practice of wearing tassels in this, our tzitzit faqs.
Aug 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 658
Zechariah, a minor prophet with a major message, reminds us that YHWH has remembered his people and his promises. The question for us is whether or not we will live like the kingdom of heaven is here, or if we will live as people of the world, who are not his people? YHWH has remembered, but do we?
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 657
Continuing in the book of Daniel, we learn of a terrifying vision the exiled prophet receives in chapter 10. We’ll take a look at the circumstances surrounding the vision, how it begins with an angelic visitor, and Daniel’s very real physical response.
Jul 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 656
The end of all mankind is the same for all of us, from the rich to the poor; we all die. What would happen if we lived our lives with that end in mind? Why would a preacher say sorrow is better than laughter when giving wisdom on life and death? What was the speaker in Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 getting at? What wisdom can be gleaned from proverbs that almost seem counterintuitive?
Jul 19, 2024•16 min•Ep. 655
There’s a growing theory among some Messianic believers and a group in Hebrew Roots that the Book of the Covenant and the Book of the Law are 2 different things; that part of the Torah no longer applies today. It’s time to test the pillars of this theory to see if they stand up to Scripture.
Jul 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 654
Continuing to look at how to confirm your calling as a believer, we need to listen to Peter’s admonition about the danger of false teachers. Picking up where we left off in 2 Peter 2, we will take a look at the false teachers Peter was talking about, some dangers that listening to their teachings may present, and what we need to do in our own lives.
Jul 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 653
Continuing on with our examination of the exiled prophet, Daniel, we look at the seventy weeks prophecy found in Daniel 9. What could it mean? Can we even be certain about the application of the 70 weeks in history?
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 652
Did the Law of God change after the cross? In Matthew 5:17-19, what does the passing of the first Heaven and first Earth have to do with fulfilling all of the Law and Prophets? What is it about Heaven and earth and the law of God?
Jun 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 651
Did the Law of God change after the cross? In Matthew 5:17-19, what does the passing of the first Heaven and first Earth have to do with fulfilling all of the Law and Prophets? What is it about Heaven and earth and the law of God?
Jun 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 650
Faith and works, two topics relating to justification that some say James and Paul disagree on. Is what Paul says in Romans 3:28 at odds with James 2:24? How can we reconcile what James and Paul say about faith and works? Or are they really at odds with one another and the Bible has a problem?
Jun 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 649
In Daniel 9, the exiled prophet prays a prayer of repentance for Israel’s sins. Why was this necessary? What was Daniel shown in his vision that would make him feel as if he needed to pray such a prayer?
May 27, 2024•36 min•Ep. 648
Haggai was a minor prophet, but his major message still impacts us today as he reminds us to get our priorities straight. Just as Israel once prioritized themselves over the Temple, we often prioritize ourselves and our desires over the Father’s. It’s time to get your priorities straight before it’s too late.
May 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 647
Many desire fellowship with others, in fact, we are commanded to assemble ourselves. Yet there isn’t always an established group where we live. Join us as we review some recommendations of do’s and don’ts when it comes to setting up a home fellowship.
May 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 646
Should Christians be inclusive of all sinners and lifestyles into their assemblies? Should the Church welcome every sinner and let them continue to live in that sin? What about the verses that say not to even associate with some sinners? How do we know who to accept and who not to into the Body?
May 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 645
The use of the Messiah’s name in Hebrew has begun to be mainstream. But is Yeshua the Messiah’s name? Is it Jesus? Yehushua? Yahshua? Something else? Does it even matter what the Messiah’s name is? Join us as we take a brief look at what some consider a very touchy topic, the Messiah’s name.
Apr 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 644
Welcome back to the Whole Word...Continuing on from part 1 , for those who are new to striving to follow the Torah and have a ton of questions, we will again briefly address some of the most common topics and questions you may encounter. This time we will touch on the following: Stoning The Land Sabbath (Shemitah) Cheeseburgers? (Mixing meat and dairy) The Calendars Mezuzah and Tefillin Salvation Sacrifices Graven Images Halal Kosher Slaughtering Two House Theology Polygamy The Name (HaShem)...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 643