

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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Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
Show #339 – You’re Doing it Wrong
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
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Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 5min
Show #338 – Replacing the Gospel with Talmud
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
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Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
Show #337 – Is Custom the Same as Tradition
In this episode, we answer some questions concerning the celebration of Passover, then we look at the concept of tradition as being handed down vs created custom. What is the difference and how does this relate to our discussions about Jewish tradition at Passover?
Introductory Comments
4:25 The question of tradition
17:33 Why do most Christiand believe the Sabbath has moved
29:51 Custom vs tradition
38:05 How should we celebrate Passover when we would need to prepare for it on a shabbat?
42:10 Adopting traditions
48:20 Gnostic beliefs
54:36 Which should we attend… Biblical or Messianic congregations
1:01:21 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
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Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 5min
Show #336 – Back to the First-Century
In this episode, we discuss if Jewish tradition brings us close to the people of God? Then we turn to the common question, “if Yeshua is God, why did He pray to Himself?”
Introductory Comments
12:20 Passover traditions in the first-century
20:48 Dont conflate the commands of God with the traditions of men
31:27 Torah portions
38:15 How did Jesus pray to God if He is God?
52:10 Willing ignorance of Biblical commands
1:03:47 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
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Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 3min
Show #335 – Passover… Traditionally
In this episode, we discuss passover and various traditions that have been associated with this festival throughout history. We also touch on traditions in worship and how many have moved these traditions into a place of law.
Introductory Comments
5:41 Passover Traditions
23:23 First Fruits
27:40 Should we have a cup for Elijah at Passover?
35:53 Messianic Jewish traditions
43:11 Gospel centered communities
53:30 Book recommendations
1:01:20 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
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Mar 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
Show #334 – Wading through Tradition
In this episode, we once again look at tradition. Included is a discussion on Colossians 2, the Hillel calendar, carrying things on the Sabbath, and more.
Introductory Comments
4:34 The standardized Jewish calendar
11:48 Not carrying on the Sabbath
19:00 Man made traditions
28:38 Col 2:16 The Lordship of Yeshua
38:55 Legalism
48:44 Any good commentaries on Colossians?
59:53 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
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Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 8min
Show #333 – What English Translation Should I Read?
In this episode, we discuss Bible translations including “The Scriptures 2009” the “CSB” and many more. Also, why do we have so many English translations? Does this prove the Bible is false?
Other Resources
What English Version of the Apostolic Scriptures Should I Read?
Genesis 18:22 & the Tiqqune Sopherim
Introductory Comments
7:56 Bible Translations
21:40 What are your top 5 Bible versions
31:23 Problems with “The Scriptures” translation
43:58 Problems with the HCSV
46:16 What about relying on our own translation?
57:19 Speaking with Muslims about translations
1:04:54 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
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Feb 10, 2021 • 1h
Show #332 – Curse of the Law
In this episode, we discuss the curse of the law and what exactly that is. Also, a look at various Bible translations, and a discussion on the Abrahamic Covenant as the Gospel message.
Introductory Comments
2:55 Bible translations
23:06 Being under the curse of the law
40:36 the Messian is NOT part of tikkun olam
48:35 The Abrahamic Covenant
58:00 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
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Feb 3, 2021 • 1h 3min
Show #331 – Word Policing
In this episode, we discuss how some people believe words with pagan origins should be avoided, also a discussion on how this affects peoples theological understanding of the Sacred Name.
Introductory Comments
8:40 What are you studying/reading
25:15 Understanding the third day
31:16 Bible translations
35:19 Word policing
52:08 Touching unclean animals
1:00:36 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
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Jan 28, 2021 • 58min
Show #330 – Traditions
In this episode, we discuss the notion that various words are pagan, people who see paganism around every corner, and discuss if traditions are good or bad.
Introductory Comments
2:10 Different views on annihilation
16:32 Use of the word Amen
25:19 Has baptism replaced circumcision
32:56 Working on festival sabbaths
48:15 Man made traditions
55:55 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
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