Sermons and radio broadcasts from Ministers of the New Covenant Fellowship located in Georgia. A congregation that holds to faith in Yeshua and keeping the commandments of Yahweh.
This lesson focuses on understanding how the ancients determined what we now call the spring and fall equinoxes. I focus upon a Hebrew word TEKUFAH, a word that is used in Hebrew Scripture and extra-biblical material to speak of specific turning point in the heavens.
How do we go about determining when the first month of the year is on Yahweh's calendar? Do the Scriptures even hint at telling us?
This lesson begins an exegesis of Isaiah 53 which actually starts at Isaiah 52:13. What are some of the aspects of this servant of Yahweh? A few key sections in this lesson deal with the severe beating of Yeshua as well as the physical appearance of Yeshua.
One of the major objections given by the anti-messiah or anti-missionary crowd is that Yeshua could not be a sacrifice because Yahweh condemns human sacrifice. How would you answer this objection?
In general we all have a tendency to forget about the unique, spiritual people that Yahweh has placed in our life. This lesson challenges us to seek to reverse that general principle and honor "prophets" in our hometown or family.
The common modern day Jewish understanding is that the Jewish people as a whole are the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Why do they believe this? What should our response be to those who adopt this view?
It is incorrect to think that every Christian who gets sick or dies of an illness is living in sin. Sometimes it is Yahweh's will that a person remain ill for His glory and greater purpose. Those who die in Christ have a hope of resurrection. They may have suffered in this present life, but they will experience immortality in the life to come.
Some people have studied their way right out of believing in Yeshua as the Messiah, Son of Yahweh. They instead say that they abide by only the Tanak or Old Testament. A major problem with this mentality is that the Tanak presents a second person, in addition to Father Yahweh, that we must believe in for our very salvation.
There is only one account in all of the gospels that teaches us anything about Yeshua's childhood. Here we find that Yahweh orchestrated an occurrence to help remind Miriam that she and Joseph were raising not just any other child, but rather the Son of the Highest.
Sermon Update 2021. It’s become pretty popular in Messianic, Hebrew Roots circles to believe that Yeshua was born during Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) in the autumn season. Around Christmas time I see all sorts of memes and posts on Facebook touting this belief, and during Sukkot each year I will read about people who say they are celebrating the Messiah’s birth while they keep the Feast. Is there any Scriptural proof for this belief? In this lesson I look at the main text I always see peopl...
While Joseph and Miriam were at Jerusalem to present Yeshua to Yahweh, Yahweh provided two witnesses in Israel of the promised Messiah. These witnesses were both righteous and devout, and they confirmed that great things were in store for this little baby boy.
Sermon Updated 2021. In reading articles this year on Christmas and the December 25 date, I ran across one interesting article that highlighted the writings of Hippolytus, and the use of the Greek word genesis in ancient literature. I decided I would have the author on to talk about it, and the result was a great conversation with scholar Dr. Thomas Schmidt. I hope everyone enjoys it, and you can read his article by going here: https://tcschmidtblog.files.wordpress......
Sermon Updated 2021. I got to sit down with Dr. Philipp Nothaft of All Souls College (University of Oxford) and discuss his essays on the competing History of Religions Theory and Calculation Theory.
Why do people bring an evergreen tree into their home during the month of December? Was it just an idea that popped into someones head in 20th century America? Listen to learn about an ancient Canaanite fertility goddess named Asherah, and what she has in common with Christmas today.
How in the world do we harmonize what Yeshua said in Matthew 5:43-48 with imprecatory praying? Should we hate our enemies or love our enemies? What does it mean to love our enemies? Should we dismiss the Old Testament? Should we trash the New Testament?
Sermon Update 11.4.21. When we hear the words "you'll recognize them by their fruit," our minds often go to Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit. I know this because I've heard countless people mention to "check for the fruit of the Spirit" before listening to and following a prophet or preacher. But is the fruit of the Spirit what we should be checking for?
This lesson continues the study of Scriptures commonly used in Oneness Theology in attempt to teach Yahweh and Yeshua are one and the same person in two manifestations.
Sermon Update 10.28.21. This is one of those texts that doesn't get preached on or even thought about very often, because it challenges our life. It makes us feel uncomfortable, because we don't really want Yeshua messing with what we want to do. But if that's the way we feel then it's pretty likely we won't make it to the kingdom. Listen to find out why.
This lesson takes a look at some of the more popular Scripture verses usually used to teach the Oneness view of the Father and the Son, i.e. that they are one and the same. One Almighty, manifesting himself in various ways.
While the Son of Yahweh is mentioned more frequently and fully in the gospels and epistles of the New Testament, it is a reality that the genuine believers of old spoke of the Son of Yahweh in the Old Testament.
Sermon Update 10.21.21. We often try to fix things before or even without asking the Father in heaven for help. He's a good father, and he gives good gifts to those who ask, especially gifts of the Spirit. This lesson also covers the "golden rule," and centers in on its oldness.
This lesson begins a series of lessons on the scriptural view of Messiah. Part one deals with the definition of the word Messiah, the person of Messiah, and the name of Messiah.
An exegesis of Exodus 17:8-16. The primary focus of this lesson is to teach us to use our gifts and talents for the building up of others in the assembly of Yahweh. People are going to need to be served, and we are to serve them in whatever way we are able.
After Miriam went through the process of ritual purification, she and Joseph brought Yeshua to the Temple in Jerusalem to present him to Yahweh seeing he was a firstborn male.
The birth of a Savior, the Messiah, the Master, was first announced, not to kings, but to shepherds. This sovereign act of Yahweh continues to show us that humility is so important in the life of Yahweh's people.
People often ask me, "Matthew, why do you emphasize the law?" This short lesson is a three-fold answer to that question. The real question should be, "Why do pastors NOT emphasize Yahweh's law?"
In Nehemiah 8 we find that there was great joy in Israel when they found it written in the law that they were to observe a feast to Yahweh in the seventh month. We should be just as joyous now when we find it written in the law.
Some people have attempted to say and/or teach that the full moon is the first day of the lunar month. Examining Psalm 81 in its original context dispels such an idea.
When a person adheres to the Biblical way of living they often hear others speak of them as strange. When we obey Yahweh we will seem strange to the world, and even to the church world, but the things we do are approved in the Bible.
Scripture teaches us that the Creator has appointed certain special times on His calendar. We are commanded, not suggested, to worship Him at these times in particular ways. We should do our very best to be obedient in this.
