Messiah Matters

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/ The post Show #350 – Do You Even Read Heiser Bro? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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/ The post Show #349 – What About Heiser? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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/ The post Show #348 – God is Just appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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/ The post Show #347 – The Sin Leading to Death appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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/ The post Show #346 – Denying the Commission appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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/ The post Show #345 – Mixing Things That Essentially Differ appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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  The post Show #343 – The Two Natures of Yeshua appeared first on Messiah Matters.

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  The post Show #340 – Defining the Old Covenant appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we address a comment about our discussion on first-fruits, then we look talk about the celebration of the Lord’s supper. Also, a quick look at Strong’s Numbers. Time Stamps Intro – 9:04 Welcome 9:04 – 12:10 Leviticus 22 – When you bring your First Fruits 12:10 – 25:53 Being part of a congregation as a Torah observant Christian 25:53 – 29:26 First Fruits Conversation revisited 29:26 – 35:53 Observing the Lord’s Supper at Passover 35:53 – 45:13 Excursis on “the Old Covenant” 45:13 – 53:44 Continued discussion on the Lord’s Supper 53:44 – 1:02:41 Concordances vs Lexicons vs Dictionaries 1:02:41 – End Closing Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Lew & Erna Draper, John Coulthard, Anabel Villarreal, Matt Gerard, Bob & Larue Miller This show is produced by: TorahResource &​​​​​ Growing in Messiah  The post Show #339 – You’re Doing it Wrong appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss several comments that have come in concerning our view of late rabbinic tradition in the Passover. We also talk about the Greek word “artos”… again. Time Stamps 0:00 – Intro 5:37 – Tradition and customs in the Passover Seder 13:02 – Book reference – The eucharistic words of Jesus 15:12 – The use of the word “bread” 21:10 – Replacement theology in the Passover? No…It’s all about Yeshua 28:23 – Tradition and customs in the Passover Seder continued 46:37 – Replacing the Gospel with the Talmud 1:02:39 – Close Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Lew & Erna Draper, John Coulthard, Anabel Villarreal, Matt Gerard, Bob & Larue Miller This show is produced by: TorahResource & ​​​​ Growing in Messiah The post Show #338 – Replacing the Gospel with Talmud appeared first on Messiah Matters.