Messiah Matters

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss the theological position of standard Messianic Judaism that many parts of the Torah are ethnical markers for Jews. Where does such a theology come from and is it biblical? Then we move to a discussion on Matthew 7:7. What exactly are we allowed to ask for that we will receive? Then a conversation on generational curses and blood curses. Is this a biblical concept? Is there a way to break such curses? And most importantly, what does the Bible say about this concept? Time Stamps • 3:35 Start • 6:06 Martial Arts • 11:22 Messianic Theology – Are There Commands Only for Jews? • 35:58 Matthew 7.7 What Will God Give Us? • 41:59 Family Curses and Blood Curses • 56:23 Is Baptism the Same as a Mikvah? Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn. The post Show #463 – Generational Curses appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #462 - the True Gospel Description In this episode, we discuss a question that came in regarding the name of Jesus. In this question someone asks if it is true that a person cannot be saved unless they use the Hebrew name of Jesus (Yeshua) instead of the name “Jesus.” This leads to a discussion on what the true Gospel is and how the Gospel message has been distorted throughout time. Branching out from here we look at the Catholic view of the Gospel which has changed over time, as weel as a discussion the the biblical covenants, which finally leads to a conversation on if the Holy Spirit indwelled believers before Acts 2. Time Stamps • 3:41 Start • 14:17 Are We Saved If We Use the Name “Jesus?” • 20:21 What is the Gospel? • 27:45 The Catholic Church’s Teachings that have Changed • 34:19 Did the Holy Spirit Indwell People Before Acts 2? Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Messiah Matters #462 – The True Gospel appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #461 - Getting Rid Of Covenants Description In this episode, we discuss the Passion narrative and the age old debate of the chronology. A question is posed about the word that is used in the text for “bread”. Why would the author not use the word for unleavened bread if this was truly a Passover meal? Then we turn to a video where to Christian brothers discuss the covenant of Abraham and how circumcision can be done away with. Although this story that is given to justify doing away with the covenant is perhaps the best we have heard, it falls drastically short. Finally, a look at the suggestion that the “Christian” Jesus is not the Messiah of the Bible and how we view such a claim. Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 9:20 The Word “Bread” in the Passion Narrative • 22:22 The View the Passion is Not a Passover • 29:47 Getting Rid of the Abrahamic Covenant • 46:39 Does the Church Believe in the Messiah of the Bible? Links Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #461 – Getting Rid of Covenants appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #460 - What About the New Testament Description In this episode, we discuss eating a biblical diet and what that means when we go out to eat. Should we be concerned about unkosher meat being prepared on the same surface as our food? Then we move to the question of whether or not believers can be demon-possessed. Also, a discussion on the preservation of the Scriptures. If the Jews are charged with keeping the oracles of God and maintaining the biblical text, what about the New Testament text? Time Stamps • 3:37 Start • 10:12 Eating Kosher in Restaurants • 19:04 Can Believers Have Demonic Possession or Oppression? • 33:18 Jews Carry the Covenant, What About the NT? • 51:48 Is Law Different Than Covenant? Links Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #460 – What About the New Testament appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #459 - Let's Talk About Qumran Description In this episode we discuss if Yeshua offered sacrifices when He was on earth, then we turn to the topic of the “Everlasting Covenant.” This term is used numerous times within the biblical text, but what exactly is this covenant? Then we discuss the Qumran sect, if John the Baptist was part of this sect, and if we should be emulating or following the Qumran traditions. This leads to a conversation on the calendar and finally into a discussion on the chronology of the passion of Christ.  Time Stamps • 3:33 Start • 9:21 Did Yeshua Offer Sacrifices? • 23:15 What is the Everlasting Covenant? • 36:04 Is Qumran Important for Today? • 52:57 The Chronology of the Passion Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #459 – Let’s Talk About Qumran appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #458 - Who Do you Serve? Description In this episode, we start by looking at John 14:6 and discussing if non-believing Jews worship the same God as Christians. If non-believing Jews reject Yeshua, how can they be worshipping the same God? Then we move to 1Cor. 10:23 and Paul’s statement that “all things are lawful.” How can Paul make such a statement when clearly, not all things are lawful? Finally, a discussion about righteousness and justification in light of Deut. 6:25. Time Stamps • 3:39 Start • 8:07 Do Non-Believing Jews Worship the Same God as Christians?• 27:35 “All things are lawful”? Looking at 1Cor. 10:23• 45:51 Our Righteousness and Deut. 6:25 Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #458 – Who Do You Serve? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #457 - Preach to the Lost Description In this episode, we answer a question about the term wine in the Bible and if this could also mean grape juice. We describe why this would actually take one of Christ’s declarations of deity away from the text if it were read as grape juice. Then we turn to a question about how to witness to the lost without having the influence of the world affect our children. We also look at evangelism in our every day lives. Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 16:14 Purpose of the Law • 21:13 Wine or Grape Juice in the Bible • 34:42 Should We Associate With People Living in Sin? • 54:31 Examples of Evangelism Links • From Simposium to Eucharist – Denise Smith• Caleb’s 1689 Project   • From Simposium To Eucharist – Denise Smith  Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #457 – Preach to the Lost appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss the difference between the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Tanach) and the Masoretic Text (Hebrew tradition of the Tanach). If a person is wanting to study the original languages, which language should they study to read the Tanach (Old Testament)? Is the Septuagint more accurate than the Masoretic text since its older? Also, a discussion on John 13:34 and the idea that Yeshua gives a new commandment. What is new about this commandment if we are told to love our neighbor as ourselves in the Torah? Finally, a conversation about Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah and his daughter. Did he really sacrifice his own daughter? Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 8:42 Masoretic Text VS Septuagint • 14:52 The Absence of Esther at Qumran • 25:41 Did Yeshua Really Give a New Commandment (John 13:34) • 39:22 What does 1Cor. 7.19 Mean? • 47:27 Did Jephtha Really Sacrifice His Daughter? (Judges 11) Links •  The Term Circumcision in the 1st Century – Caleb Hegg Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald. The post Show #456 – What Matters appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #455 - Divine Law Description We begin with a discussion about how we as Torah observant believers are going to have problems in mainstream Christian churches because they’re going to disagree. Yet, as brothers and sisters in the Lord, how do we continue to fellowship with fellow believers? Then a look at a clip where someone suggests that enforcing the ancient Israelite law code on a modern society outside of its specific context would be considered evil. Finally, a short discussion on woman wearing tzitzit. Time Stamps • 3:31 Start • 9:26 Torah Observant Believers in Mainstream Churches • 29:57 Divine Law VS Man-made Law Code • 48:31 Did Christ Have to Die at the Same Time as Passover Lambs? • 53:40 Woman and Tzitzit • 56:22 The Word Tradition in 2Thess. 2:15 Links • Tim Hegg’s Commentary on Galatians• Women Wearing Tzitzit – by Tim Hegg Executive Producers Bob & Larue MillerLee & Vivian Eagan Erna Draper Bobby Keicher John Coulthard Elizabeth MarchmanBen OlverMicheleSue LaveyGina Anderson The post Show #455 – Divine Law appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #454 - Babylon has Fallen This Week on Messiah Matters The core message of Messiah Matters is that as the institutions of the world collapse, people have a crisis of meaning and their compass of what they thought was North has started spinning.If you’re not part of the light, you’re part of the darkness, inevitably leading to the desire for the genocide of the Jews.The deeper meaning of the phrases “forever” in the Torah that talk about statutes being throughout generations and forever is a topic of examination and interpretation.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and those who practice it have a good understanding.The Holy Spirit indwelled people for salvation since the beginning of time, according to Paul in Romans 8.The idea that the church replaces Israel has led to a lot of bad theology.A discussion on exile and how even though God is with Israel in the camp, the Israelites are still wandering in the wilderness and in exile because they have not trusted in God and are not part of the New Covenant.If our desperation for messiah’s justice is not permeating our thoughts and life, we still have investment in worldly institutions that will ultimately crumble. The post Show #454 – Babylon Has Fallen appeared first on Messiah Matters.