

Messiah Matters
Messiah Matters
Messiah Matters is the premier theological YouTube show and podcast that approaches biblical topics from a pronomian (pro-law) view. Hosts Rob Vanhoff and Caleb Hegg approach the biblical text with the understanding that God’s law is the standard for the Christian life and the backdrop for biblical interpretation.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 9min
Show #352 – The Transmission of God’s Word
In this episode we look at Revelation 3:5 and the suggestion that this means you can lose your salvation. Then we turn to the transmission of the Torah and how it was handed down in ancient times.
Introduction
7:42 Hobby Lobby
10:50 Revelation 3:5
29:39 How was the Torah written down
35:11 Were the Torah scrolls put away during the 2nd Temple period
37:10 When the 2nd Temple was destroyed, were all the copies of the Torah destroyed too
47:09 When did people start substituting traditions for the written law of God?
52:27 Side discussion on the Doctrines of Grace
57:25 When did Rabbis replace the priesthood?
1:06:45 Close
Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jul 21, 2021 • 60min
Show #351 – It’s My Choice
In this episode, we discuss if the final step in our salvation is our choice. Also, a discussion on Satan and why so many people seem to believe he has more power than he actually does.
Intro
2:58 The Docent Group
19:35 How was the Mishna created?
30:04 Mishna means repeated tradition
31:30 Is new Mishna still being revealed?
37:03 Didn’t all Torah start as oral Torah?
44:23 Receiving Salvation from God
56:25 Close
Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner McGinn
Link to video on the Docent group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGIwXDufbi4
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 20min
Show #350 – Do You Even Read Heiser Bro?
In this episode, we look again at the work of Michael Heiser and the criticism we received by some that believe we have never read Heiser’s work. We work our way through various quotes directly from Heiser to better understand his position and see if Heiser is truly “Monotheistic.”
Time Stamps
Intro – 7:53 Introduction
7:53 – 23:58 Are all humans made in the image of God
23:58 – 48:12 The question of Dr Heiser’s monotheism vs monolotry
48:12 – 1:17:37 Differences in Deuteronomy 32 between Masoretic Text and Targum
1:17:37 – End Closing
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Austin Bowen, Lee and Vivian Eagen, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jun 30, 2021 • 58min
Show #349 – What About Heiser?
In this episode, we discuss the idea of sin and predestination, then we move to the term “sons of God” in the Tanach and Dr. Michael Heiser’s thesis, and finally look at modern Judaism and ask if Kabbalistic belief has a foundation in anything good?
Time Stamps
Intro – 13:00 Intro
13:00 – 20:08 Discussion on the “age of accountability”
20:08 – 30:33 Sons of god / Beni Elohim
30:33 – 44:39 Dr Heiser’s theory of monolotry
44:39 – 47:34 What is Genesis 6 talking about
47:34 – 51:58 Are any of the world views in the Kabbalah rooted in the Torah?
51:58 – 56:28 When Hasidic go to shul, how do they hold on to pagan beliefs that the Torah prohibits
56:28 – End Closing
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Austin Bowen, Lee and Vivian Eagen, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jun 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
Show #348 – God is Just
In this episode, we discuss various questions including why Jews don’t wear blue in the tzitzit, when the Sabbath was moved to Sunday, and if there is an “age of accountability.”
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Austin Bowen, Lee and Vivian Eagen, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jun 16, 2021 • 56min
Show #347 – The Sin Leading to Death
In this episode, we look at the subtle way some have fallen into the idea that Hebrew is a holy language, also a look at the Jewish practice of praying to the dead, and a discussion about 1John 5:16-17 and the sin leading to death.
Time Stamps
Intro – 00:57 Intro
00:57 – 2:16 Audio missing
2:16 – 21:02 Considering the assertion that Hebrew is a holy language
21:02 – 37:47 Issues with Chabad
37:47 – 38:44 Plug for “Themes in Galatians”
38:44 – 53:13 The Sin Leading to Death
53:13 – End Closing
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Austin Bowen, Lee and Vivian Eagen, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah https://growinginmessiah.com/
Rob on the Rock https://robontherock.com/
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Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
Show #346 – Denying the Commission
In this episode, we discuss some believer’s want to denounce evangelism and how we should view this.
Time Stamps
Intro – 3:35 Intro
3:35 – 6:04 Should we use the word Christian
6:04 – 11:14 Producers
11:14 – 42:02 How are we as Christians using the term “evangelism” & FFOZ’ stance
42:02 – 1:03:50 HaYovel’s position on Evangelism
1:03:50 – End Closing
The Yeshiva World Article
Statement by FFOZ found on their website.
HaYovel on Arutz Sheva
Tommy Waller: Should Christians Evangelize Jews
Tommy Waller: Should Christians Evangelize Clarification
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Austin Bowen, Lee and Vivian Eagen, Tanner McGinn
This show is produced by:
TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah – https://growinginmessiah.com/
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May 26, 2021 • 1h
Show #345 – Mixing Things That Essentially Differ
In this episode, we discuss the idea that some laws are only for specific people, then we consider the idea of using a consistent hermeneutic when reading the Torah.
Time Stamps
Intro – 8:17 The Brams Institute of FFOZ
8:17 – 12:30 New jingle and producers
12:30 – 27:35 Do Torah commands change? Are there laws that dont apply to me?
27:35 – 34:37 How do we number the commands?
34:37 – 58:51 Mixing fabrics & tzitzit discussion
58:51 – End Closing
Executive Producers of this episode: Sue Lavey, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan
This show is produced by:
TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Growing in Messiah – https://growinginmessiah.com/
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May 12, 2021 • 1h 5min
Show #343 – The Two Natures of Yeshua
In this episode, we discuss the term “Old Covenant” and see how it is actually used within the Scriptures. Then we turn to the Scripture’s presentation of the Law. Why does Paul talk about being “under law” while David talks about the law being wonderful and good?
Time Stamps
Intro – 8:50 Intro and thanks to producers
8:50 – 42:40 Does Yeshua have two natures?
42:40 – 1:04:08 Canadian pastor arrested after holding services
1:04:08 – End Closing
Spirituality: Are We Better Off Now – Tim Hegg https://torahresource.com/spiritualit…
Executive Producers of this episode: Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller
This show is produced by:
TorahResource & Growing in Messiah
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Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 3min
Show #340 – Defining the Old Covenant
In this episode, we discuss the term “Old Covenant” and see how it is actually used within the Scriptures. Then we turn to the Scripture’s presentation of the Law. Why does Paul talk about being “under law” while David talks about the law being wonderful and good?
Time Stamps
Intro – 6:00 Intro
6:00 – 29:38 How do we define the Old Covenant
29:38 – 41:25 What is being referred to as “old” in Hebrews?
41:25 – 59:50 To what extent are we grafted into Israel?
59:50 – End Closing
Spirituality: Are We Better Off Now – Tim Hegg https://torahresource.com/spiritualit…
Executive Producers of this episode: Erna Draper, Anabel Villarreal, Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller
This show is produced by:
TorahResource & Growing in Messiah
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