Show #461 - Getting Rid Of Covenants Description In this episode, we discuss the Passion narrative and the age old debate of the chronology. A question is posed about the word that is used in the text for “bread”. Why would the author not use the word for unleavened bread if this was truly a Passover meal? Then we turn to a video where to Christian brothers discuss the covenant of Abraham and how circumcision can be done away with. Although this story that is given to justify doing away with the...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Show #460 - What About the New Testament Description In this episode, we discuss eating a biblical diet and what that means when we go out to eat. Should we be concerned about unkosher meat being prepared on the same surface as our food? Then we move to the question of whether or not believers can be demon-possessed. Also, a discussion on the preservation of the Scriptures. If the Jews are charged with keeping the oracles of God and maintaining the biblical text, what about the New Testament tex...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Show #459 - Let's Talk About Qumran Description In this episode we discuss if Yeshua offered sacrifices when He was on earth, then we turn to the topic of the “Everlasting Covenant.” This term is used numerous times within the biblical text, but what exactly is this covenant? Then we discuss the Qumran sect, if John the Baptist was part of this sect, and if we should be emulating or following the Qumran traditions. This leads to a conversation on the calendar and finally into a discussion on the...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Show #458 - Who Do you Serve? Description In this episode, we start by looking at John 14:6 and discussing if non-believing Jews worship the same God as Christians. If non-believing Jews reject Yeshua, how can they be worshipping the same God? Then we move to 1Cor. 10:23 and Paul’s statement that “all things are lawful.” How can Paul make such a statement when clearly, not all things are lawful? Finally, a discussion about righteousness and justification in light of Deut. 6:25. Time Stamps • 3:3...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Show #457 - Preach to the Lost Description In this episode, we answer a question about the term wine in the Bible and if this could also mean grape juice. We describe why this would actually take one of Christ’s declarations of deity away from the text if it were read as grape juice. Then we turn to a question about how to witness to the lost without having the influence of the world affect our children. We also look at evangelism in our every day lives. Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 16:14 Purpose ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss the difference between the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Tanach) and the Masoretic Text (Hebrew tradition of the Tanach). If a person is wanting to study the original languages, which language should they study to read the Tanach (Old Testament)? Is the Septuagint more accurate than the Masoretic text since its older? Also, a discussion on John 13:34 and the idea that Yeshua gives a new commandment. What is new about this co...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr
Show #455 - Divine Law Description We begin with a discussion about how we as Torah observant believers are going to have problems in mainstream Christian churches because they’re going to disagree. Yet, as brothers and sisters in the Lord, how do we continue to fellowship with fellow believers? Then a look at a clip where someone suggests that enforcing the ancient Israelite law code on a modern society outside of its specific context would be considered evil. Finally, a short discussion on wom...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Show #454 - Babylon has Fallen This Week on Messiah Matters The core message of Messiah Matters is that as the institutions of the world collapse, people have a crisis of meaning and their compass of what they thought was North has started spinning. If you’re not part of the light, you’re part of the darkness, inevitably leading to the desire for the genocide of the Jews. The deeper meaning of the phrases “forever” in the Torah that talk about statutes being throughout generations and forever is...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Show #453 - The Gospel Description Extending grace based on biblical principles, caution in Torah observance, and challenges of maintaining faith in the face of institutionalized beliefs and isolation. Hanukkah reminds us to be a light in the world and extend forgiveness. Also, the tearing of the temple curtain during the crucifixion signifies the accessibility of God through the New Covenant, challenging the traditional interpretation and emphasizing the role of Yeshua’s high priesthood and sac...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Show #451 - Don't Burn the Books In this episode, we look at a video from Abide in the Word where an argument against Matthew 5:17-19 is attempted. The post Show #451 – Don’t Burn the Books appeared first on Messiah Matters .
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Show #450 - Church and Israel This video explores some fascinating insights on dispensational theology and how it shapes perspectives on Israel, the church, and end times prophecy. The concept of bilateral ecclesiology creates a theological divide between Israel and the church, leading to confusion about which scriptures apply to Gentiles. Christian Zionism is closely linked to dispensationalism, an interpretive framework invented by John Nelson Darby in the 1830s, not a biblical teaching. Darby...
Nov 08, 2023•59 min
Show #449 - Law Believers can find peace and strength in the Messiah through grace, faith, and scripture alone, and should focus on the centrality of Yeshua for salvation and a one Torah hermeneutic in the Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots movements. TimeStamps 00:00 Believers find peace and strength in the Messiah through grace, faith, and scripture alone. 04:07 Messiah Matters emphasizes effective communication, upcoming events, Jewish scribal art, and the importance of subscribing to their Y...
Nov 03, 2023•56 min
Show #448 - Forever In this episode, we discuss our support of the Church in contrast to the Hebrew Roots movement, then we move to whether Timothy was a Gentile, finally a look at the term “forever” in the Bible. Does the term “forever” always mean “forever”? And if not, what does that say about the claim that the laws of Torah are forever? The post Show #448 – Forever appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Show #447 - Is It Pagan? In this episode, we discuss what conversations are like at the annual meetings of the ETS and SBL meetings. How do top scholars react to the idea of Christian Torah observance? Then we move to Romans 2:6 and the idea that we will be judged for our works. Finally, a look at Easter and if we would celebrate such a holiday or if this is in fact pagan. The post Show #447 – Is It Pagan? appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Oct 18, 2023•52 min
Show #446 - Tradition In this episode, kosher laws and how to approach family and friends who not only don’t agree but don’t want to accommodate our diet. Then we turn to tradition and rabbinic literature and discuss the man made law in the first century not to eat with Gentiles. Finally, we discuss tradition and when it goes to far with a look specifically at the Mennonite and Amish communities. The post Show #446 – Tradition appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Show #445 - Cherry Picking In this episode, we discuss Thomas’ statement when talking to Yeshua “My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28), then we shift to some follow-up with our caller Britney to look at bible translations and also what it looks like when believers start following Torah. The post Show #445 – Cherry Picking appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Oct 10, 2023•48 min
Show #444 - That's a Hard Sell We listen to a follow-up voicemail from a caller we discussed last show (#443) and talk about some of the issues that many believers are struggling with when it comes to the idea of Torah observance for Christians. The post Show #444 – That’s a Hard Sell appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Show #443 - Our Authority In this episode, we look at a voice mail that asks about Romans 2:14-15. Then we look at part 2 of Allie Beth Stucky’s interview with the guys from Cultish. Beyond lumping all Torah observant believers into the heretical Hebrew Roots movement, the three accidentally make strong arguments for keeping Torah. The post Show #443 – Our Authority appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Show #442 - Am I Part of that? In this episode, we discuss a video that looks at the Hebrew Roots Movement. The original video by Allie Beth Stuckey invites two members of the Cultish Show on to discuss this movement. Yet, all three mix three movements into one and label all Torah observant believers as Hebrew Roots. We discuss this and more! The post Show #442 – Am I Part of That? appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Show #441 - Cut Your Hair In this episode, we discuss impurity laws and if they have any relevance for today, then we turn to a comment on Yeshua’s deity, also a comment about Rob’s hair leads us to our main topic. The post Show #441 – Cut Your Hair! appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Show #440 - Let's Get Levitical In this episode, we discuss the levitical priesthood and if this has been done away with. We also revisit one of our old shows to clarify what we mean by the term “convert.” The post Show #440 – Let’s Get Levitical appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Show #439 - We Already Discussed This In this episode, we discuss Col. 2:16… again, and respond to an objection of our interpretation. Then we talk about why Judaism rejects Yeshua… Again. Also, a look at a video where a Christian teacher says the Sabbath is fulfilled and discusses the term “fulfilled”… again. The post Show #439 – We Already Discussed This appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Show #438 - Are We Unhitching Again? In this episode, Caleb takes a look at a video and a presenter that many have asked us to respond to. Its the same old arguments but this one brings a lot of our past discussions into one argument. We look at a video from R.L. Solberg on keeping the Sabbath. The post Show #438 – Are We Unhitching Again? appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Aug 02, 2023•53 min
Show #437 - Walk in the Spirit In this episode, we look at some responses to our last show that looked at standard Christian doctrine and the covenants. It is suggested that the thing we have missed is the fact that Jesus fulfilled the law. Is this something that we’ve missed? If Jesus fulfilled the law, doesn’t this mean its been done away with? The post Show #437 – Walk in the Spirit appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Show #436 - Israel VS the Church In this episode, we discuss the relationship of Israel and the Church. Should these two groups be seen as separate? How does the Church work into God’s plan VS Israel? The post Show #436 – Israel VS the Church appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Show #435 - Checkmate In this episode, we discuss why we believe Christians should still be keeping the Torah if the Torah commands men be circumcised, but Paul tells us that circumcision is done away with now. We also look at teachers in the Hebrew Roots movement and various other fun rabbit trails. The post Messiah Matters #435 – Checkmate appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Show #434 - How to Study In this episode, we discuss various things to look out for when studying and how to get the most out of your sources. The post Show #434 – How to Study appeared first on Messiah Matters .
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Show #433 - Search These Things Out In this episode, we look at a voicemail that came in on our comment line that asks us to talk about the name “Jesus,” Constantine’s role in Sunday worship, and the end times. The post Show #433 – Search These Things Out appeared first on Messiah Matters ....
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Show #432 - Do This In this episode, we discuss the Last Supper… again, and ask why Jesus didn’t say “do the Passover” in remembrance of me. Or did He? The post Show #432 – Do This appeared first on Messiah Matters .
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min
