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In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 – Sadness from Elohim works repentance • Just saying you’re sorry is not enough • You don’t think you’re wrong • 2 Corinthians 7:12-13 – Leadership doing their job• 2 Timothy 2:23 – Foolish and stupid questions? • 2 Timothy 2:24-26 – Why wouldn’t Elohim want you to repent?• When conflicts happen… • The power of the devil • Hebrews 6:1-2 – The foundation of repentance • Hebrews 6:3-6 – Impossible to repent? Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to take advantage of new content every

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | June 2025 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• When did the concept of the Millennial Kingdom emerge?• What does a week in the life of the Torah Observant community look like?• Should I not make an appointment on a Holy Day?• Repenting for thoughts? • What energizes you? • Learning about yourself helps you to become Yeshua-like• I’m just being myself • What does it mean to be a people pleaser? • Are you a conflicted person?• Promises and CovenantsSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and R

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• Info dump on Shabbat?• “How do you keep dodging these bullets?”• How do I respond to, “Well, I’m a Christian!” • The miracle of hearing each in their own language • Parents should teach their children their native language • Are humans inherently lazy?• To bring you into balance • This is harder to do by yourself, at home • Esteeming others above yourself?Listen to part 2 tomorrow Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Liv

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 8, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• What did the magician see that made him want to buy in?• I popped my cork! • My wife and I have never been closer• My parents never apologized for anything!• Unchecked bitterness will expand• Possessed by an emotion?• Looking for clarity? • Addressing my struggles to connect with the community • They laid hands on them…? • Bitterness connection to idolatry? (Deut 29:16-20)• I made it about me • Am I not surrendering everything?• Is being filled with the Holy Spirit practicing Torah observance?• What’s your m

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Acts 8:1-23 – The magician and repentance • He was bound by unrighteousness • They were trained• He just got wet? • Are you poisoned by bitterness?• Things that hinder you • What was your part?• Breaking the generational curse?• Understanding yourself and others • Is your heart right?• Acts 11:1-18 – The Gentiles were given repentance • We are Israel by choice  Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 7, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Be curious? • Should I get involved?• Heart work?• Why do people choose to change or not?• He turned them over to a ‘worthless mind’• People have to stay for more than 5 seconds • Yeshua washed Judas, his betrayer’s, feet?• Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life• Questions to ask yourself when you’re emotional • Breaking the tendency to judge othersSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mt

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Situational Temptation?• Acts 5:14-15 – It was their belief• Acts 5:16-32 – To give repentance to• Romans 2:1-8 – Who shall render to each one according to their works• Romans 2:9-11 – There is no partiality with Elohim• Romans 1:1-6 – Paul in context • Romans 1:7 – Favor, not grace• Romans 1:8-12 – Encouraged by belief? • Romans 1:11-15 – Impart a spiritual gift? • Romans 1:16-17 – The righteous shall live by faith • Romans 1:18 – Words with powerful meanings • Doing violence to Yah’s word • Romans 1:19-2

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 6, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• That was a part of the miracle • They didn’t want the old paths? (Jeremiah 6:16)• Two Elohims? • Might?• Is repentance a precondition for redemption?• For such a time as this• Why did they kick me out for asking a question?• Chris’ thoughts on the word ‘might’ from the Greek• There are a lot of phonies out there • That’s a booming voice!?• “And write it on their hearts”• Does our repentance move us forward to being renewed?• How do I balance my human nature with transformation?• Are you experiencing fewer mi

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Acts 3:19 – Turn back to what?• Acts 3:1-19 – The miracles were intended to inspire repentance • Acts 3:20 – Repentance & the return of Messiah• Dispensational thinking?• Authority decides• Jeremiah 31:31 – Is it really a “new covenant”?• Life is an audition?• That would be dumb, right?• The covenants build upon each other • Acts 3:19 – For the blotting out of your sins• Acts 3:19-21 – Restoration of all matters • Acts 3:22 – A prophet like me • Acts 3:22-26 – The covenant made with our fathers? Listen

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 5, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Forgiving ourselves?• How could we relate to the manager and the rich man?• “I don’t want to be a doormat!”• If I think I’ve offended somebody, should I go to them?• Repentance is an effort to restore• Something called ‘empathy’ • Chris’ thoughts• The offence dynamic • What authority did the manager have to do what he did?• Weights & Measures?• I struggle to hear that still, small voice • Is repentance a spoken or unspoken thing? • For what was the immersion of Acts 2:38? • Whose possession?• Should I av

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• The Repentance Process • Luke 16:1-18 – The Shrewd Manager• Luke 16:19-31 – The Beggar and the Rich Man• Luke 17:1-3 – Rebuke your brother?• Luke 17:4-6 – If your brother repents?• Acts 2:14-42 – Peter announces repentance • Immersed in Messiah?• PrayerListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide 

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | May 2025 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• Mental vs. emotional aspects of us• Meditating on the law/Torah?• Looks like the Son of God?• Should we perform the ‘redeeming of the firstborn’ today?• My spouse is not onboard with my Torah observance• Let’s fix this mess!• A tithing testimony • How could King David’s sons be priests?• I have not come to call the righteous…?• Is there a requirement for when to tithe?• Tips on managing the third tithe • Confused about Sheol• Can my children play with toys on Shabbat? • Participate at home when watching the MTOI livestream• Why do we read that Yahweh repented? Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact M

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• What is “Your witnesses”?• Heaping coals of fire on your enemy’s head? (Proverbs 25:22)• Shabbat conversation police? What’s appropriate?• You were taught wrong!• 1 Cor 11:10 - who are ‘the messengers’?• How to talk effectively with others• Fix yourself before you advise someone else • Does this represent the Ten Lost Tribes?• What do I do to get out of this feeling of despair?• Does Lev 16:30 connect to what Messiah Yeshua did?Listen to part 2 tomorrow Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, a

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 4, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• What does it show Yahweh if one refuses to repent?• Will one’s sin be revealed to them?• A cycle of not owning mistakes/sin?• A better understanding of the Prodigal Son• Marlene’s thoughts • Life is the gym for the mind • Yahweh allows people to hurt enough to come to him• Without boundaries, people hurt themselves • Apologizing correctly• Are they correctable?• Becoming aware of a needed change of behavior • What happened after the Prodigal Son’s party?• Making the effort? • Men don’t apologize? • Staying v

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Matthew 9:9-13 – A picture of turning around • Hosea 6:1-11 – Compassion and not offering?• Delight in the knowledge of Elohim • Hosea 2:23 – Think and act differently • Mark 1:1-4 – Make his paths straight? • Mark 1:14-15 – Repentance connected to sin• The Kingdom of Elohim has come near?• Mark 6:7-12 – The disciples preached repentance • Luke 15:1-10 – How Yahweh views those who repent • It’s a citizenship choice • Luke 11-14 – Living loosely? • Luke 11:14-20 – The Prodigal Son owned it • Luke 11:21-24 –

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 3, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Angie’s testimony • More than the big Ten?• Did I love enough?• Ephesians 4:5 - One baptism?• How does repentance relate to teshuva?• Love and hate• Ephesians 5:4 - Foolish talking & coarse jesting?• Forgive several times a day?• 1 John 2:11 - Substitute the word ‘world’ for darkness?• Leave them alone?• True enlightenment? • Hating the correct things • Can I dislike someone while loving them?Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.htt

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 4:1-6 – Worthiness connected to Torah observance• Colossians 1:10 – To walk worthily of the Master• Romans 2:5-8 – What are ‘good works’?• Colossians 1:10-15 – Where you’re supposed to be• Matthew 4:13-17 – Darkness and Light• Ezekiel 22:26-30 – Repair the breach• Isaiah 9:1-4 – The people saw a great light• Ephesians 5:8-15 – Walk as children of light• 1 John 2:6 – The true Light now shines• John 14:6-18 – Do you have the Helper?• 1 John 2:4-11 – Walking in darkness • Matthew 4:17 – The message

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 2, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• The feasts as related to the baptisms?• We are becoming the ‘one man’ (Rev 5:9)• Should we love those going down a wrong path?• No lineage is required? • Which veil was torn at the crucifixion? • Testing Yahweh compared to repentance?• Repentance and the Fruit of the Spirit • Behavioral issues?• The second first and the first last?• If you’re claiming to know Messiah, but…• Holiday candy, i.e., Easter, Christmas - Yes or No?• What is ‘dogma’? (Eph 2:15)• Making amends with an ex-spouse? • Weighed on the scales and

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored.Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches the deep and sometimes hidden meaning of repentance and all it involves.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 2:1-3 – Seeing yourself correctly• Ephesians 2:4-7 – Alive together with Messiah• Ephesians 2:8-9 – Saved through no effort of your own• Ephesians 2:10 – We were created to do good works• Ephesians 2:11-12 – We were Gentiles, without Messiah• These have nothing to do with Messiah?• Those who are still dead in trespasses • Ephesians 2:13 – We’ve been brought near by the blood of Messiah • Ephesians 2:14-16 – Both groups are now made one • The Torah’s the enemy?• Ephesians 2:17 – Messiah came to ma

We recommend watching the teaching before watching this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).• Avoiding the pain• Acknowledge the wrong without feeling bad?• How do I help my children with forgiveness?• What about repenting of specific things?• Repentance is a gift • Thoughts by Chris• The ‘pressure cooker’ of life exposes character flaws • Being self-aware of your limitations • Have a problem with letting it go? • Seeing your Elohim correctly • Do I need a beating to repent properly? • Seeing Yahweh as Creator and Father• What does “your end times” mean? • The role of a father is eternal• A question about Deuteronomy 4:19• How do I examine myself for repentance? • A lifelong bubble pop?• Praying for a