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We discuss the modern-day Shmita in Israel and how we should view this. Then we move to the reformation and some of the interesting secs and theologies that came from it. Article Referenced https://www.jpost.com/judaism/shmita-the-seventh-year-677779 Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003). Caleb Hegg is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians live and understand their faith. Hegg is also the co-host of Messiah Matters, a weekly show that looks at theology and doctrine. Along with this, Hegg is a co-pastor at Alive in Messiah, a non-denominational Church in Tacoma, WA. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program. The post Show #362 – Continuing to Reform appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss what a Christian’s purpose is after they come to Christ. Is it simply to glorify God? Are we obligated to give the Gospel, or was the great commission only for the Apostles? 0:00 Introduction 8:45 Rosh Hashanah 11:52 Sacrifices at Sukkot 19:11 Worship music 32:36 What is a Christian’s purpose? 42:32 Enjoy him forever 48:17 Go to a Biblical church 1:01:22 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #361 – What is a Christian’s Purpose? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most controversial issues that separate those who hold to a free-will model and those who hold to the doctrines of grace. We discuss this issue and others that go right along with the concept of God’s salvation and work on the cross. 0:00 Introduction 6:24 Recap on month name discussion 9:03 Love for God 20:23 Limited Atonement 29:16 The limited we 35:20 Showing Jesus died only for the elect 39:00 The means of atonement 46:02 God directs the course of history 49:20 Did Christ already fulfill all of the law 58:20 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #360 – Limited Atonement appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the festival of Sukkot and how this fits into the festival cycle. We also talk about some interesting views from a Hebrew Roots ministry that suggests Rosh HaShanah is actually a Babylonian festival and that it is different from Yom Teruah. 0:00 Introduction 5:40 Thoughts on Sukkot 16:06 Questions from mailbox 20:30 Songs for Sukkot 27:46 Does God govern differently in different covenants? 36:00 1689 Federalism? 37:02 Hebrew month names discussion 47:58 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #359 – Sukkot and the Festivals appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this short video, Caleb Hegg talks about the day of atonement and the traditional phrase used within modern Judaism. How should believers view the phrase, “may you be written in the book of life?” 0:00 Introduction 5:10 Rethinking traditional blessings for Yom Kippur 25:15 Comments section 38:09 Understanding Atonement 44:39 The scapegoat 52:10 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #358 – The Day of Atonement appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that the Torah is the foundation of not only the Christian faith but Judaism and Islam. Also, some discussion the festival of Yom Teruah (trumpets) and what this means for believers. Audio taken from “No Safe Spaces?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHXxtyUVTGU Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #357 – The Covenant as Foundation appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the term “Sons of men” vs “Son of Man.” Then we look at a question about the Eucharist and how this Church doctrine formed over hundreds of years. Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #356 – Son of Man appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss circumcision and why this would still be necessary in our modern times. We also look at hermeneutics and revisit a common view held by egalitarians. Introduction 4:35 Is circumcision necessary for setting us apart 20:40 Is circumcision necessary for keeping the covenant 29:00 Is circumcision replaced by baptism 38:36 The socio-rhetorical hermeneutic 1:00:59 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #355 – Circumcision in Modern Times appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss an interesting take on the Chronology of the passion that suggests the Jews reckoned the day differently. We also look at the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Were people indwelled before Christ’s death on the cross? Interview with Dr. Brant Pitre Introduction 8:26 Are the covenants time bound and still useful 18:34 Indwelling of the Holy Spirit 32:22 How are days calculated 42:00 Timing impacts to Passover chronology 50:46 The afterlife throughout scripture 54:31 Close Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ The post Show #354 – Passover in August appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, Caleb invites Jeff Young to guest host as Rob is out for the week. Caleb and Jeff discuss what Israel believed saved them before Christ came, then a discussion on burial ritual and the Bible. Introduction 9:43 – How were they saved 14:45 – Discussion on the symbolism of sacrifice 25:50 – Discussion on cremation 37:11 – Complementarianism 1:00:54 Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn, Lee Eagan This show is produced by: TorahResource https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/ Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/ The post Show #353 – How Were They Saved? appeared first on Messiah Matters.