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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is he talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?In this teaching Rabbi Berkson breaks down Matthew chapter 7 as it has to do with the different kinds of trees and the fruit they bear. Then into chapter 13 where he shows us even more from the parable of the Sower and the Seed. • Intro• Matthew 7:17-20 – By their fruit you shall know them• Matthew 7:1 – Who’s the ‘them’?• Matthew 7:12 – The narrow gate• Matthew 7:15 – The influencers • Matthew 7:21 – He was hard on the teachers• Matthew 7:24 – Everyone who hears these words of mine…• This is what a prophet does• Matthew 13:1 – The soil is connected to the secrets of the Kingdom• Matthew 13:13-15 – Can you see and hear with your heart?• Yeshua explains the parable to his disciples• Matthew 13:24-25 – The other seed Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowTake advantage of new

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• How do I “shutdown” from the cares of life for Shabbat?• What about UAF’s and UFO’s?• How should I be involved in a Christian funeral?• What are the ‘delicacies’ in the Psalms and Proverbs?• Why wouldn’t Messiah Yeshua heal the Kenanite woman’s child?• Galatians 3:24 – we don’t need a trainer?• Did the serpent (Nahash) get kicked out of the garden with Adam & Eve?• Left and right?• Is the saying, “As a man thinks, so is he”, wrong to apply?• What about being called for jury duty?• Can I blow a shofar and when?• Please, don’t give me any Christmas gifts!• Washing of water by the Word? Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" butt

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• You can’t see what you can’t see• When is it appropriate to put out a fleece?• Is it wrong to visit historical pagan worship sites?• Shouldn’t we pray for them?• Will the “wedding feast” be held in the Millennium?• What should we do with companies with whom we don’t share beliefs?• What is the “hidden manna” in Revelation 2:17?• Tuck in your tzitzit?• Why did the people of past times want to be buried with their ancestors?• Genesis 20:16 – Why was Sarah “cleared”?• Is casting lots something we should do today?• When your children ask about Torah observance…• Why did Messiah Yeshua teach in parables?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Building Blocks of a Successful Marriage | Part 3, before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Intro / Different ways to communicate• Get you fixed first• How do I handle the emotional side of the divorce process?• Seeing your spouse in the correct way•What do boundaries look like in marriage?• You and me, not you vs. me• Are there non-negotiable issues leading to divorce?• That falls under communication• What does it look like to allow my husband to lead?• Why should a woman who is past child-bearing years marry?Afterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply put; The more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching session, you need answers as more thoughts and questions consume you in your spiritual growth.Rabbi Steve Berkson, director of MTOI, provides an opportunity for the Afterburn

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing.In this episode, Elder Jackson speaks about how constant and meaningful communication is vital to establishing a successful marriage.• Intro• Goals• Review• Unequally yoked in marriage (Genesis 2:24)• Your wife is your first ministry (Ephesians 5)• Respect, as to the Master• The Four Questions• Respect, support, and healthy boundaries from the man’s perspective• Are you whole enough for a relationship?Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 1, before listening to this episode.Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Did Yeshua always reference the Tanakh when he spoke?• Yahweh gives the power to gain wealth• Observations by Chris• A divided heart cannot serve Yah properly• How you treat others reflects on the Father & Don’t argue with them• Is there a cost for discipleship • Last shall be first, and first shall be last?• The challenges to becoming Torah-observant• Should we actively seek opportunities to help others?• What is ‘bearing false witness against another’?• Does Yah always reveal your ‘planks’?• How does one know if they love their stuff too much?• Who is considered our “brothers and sisters”?• You shouldn’t be doing this• What is the price you’re not willing to pay?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 s

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is he talking about, and how can you be one?As he starts this new teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson answers these questions. This teaching will take each element, Good, Trustworthy, and Servant, and break them down in depth from the Scripture.• Intro• Matthew 25:1 – Understanding the Kingdom• How do you serve Messiah?• What is ‘good’?• Which ones do I do?• Come and follow me• Entrance into the Kingdom requires doing• Deuteronomy 10:12-13 – What does Elohim require of you?• Deuteronomy 6:24 – Keeping the commandments is righteous and good• Luke 6:45 – From the heart of a good man the mouth speaks• The student is not above the teacher• If you claim the Messiah is your master… Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn m

Be sure to listen to the previous podcast, In The Zone | October 2023 | Part 1.On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• Briana shares her Sukkot experience as a teacher• Excited to volunteer• Science is painting a picture of the Creator• Don’t let your pride and fear get in the way• Being a host for an international guest• The connection• She was persistent • You’re lying to me (A tithing story)Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contac

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• Intro• Should we tithe on benevolence?• What is the bowing and bending the knee motion?• Please come to the feasts• My personal growth when meeting and talking with others• What can I do better to prepare for Shabbat?• Yah’s secret place?• Value and guard your lifeTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Service

Be sure to check out the previous podcast, "Stories from the MTOI Community | Part 1"Rabbi Steve Berkson gives the floor to a few people to tell their stories of how they came into commitment in the context of Messiah so that you could hear and relate the experience of others with your own. Many of us had the experience of finding the Messiah first before we discovered that the Torah is still relevant. For some of us, it was the other way around. Some of us had no experience with the church, Judaism, Torah, or anything. Yet, being guided to the truth that Messiah Yeshua is the Living Torah, it’s now possible to be a part of the Forever Kingdom.Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Story 5 - What did Yeshua say?• Story 6 - Monique from Washington state• Story 7 - A three-sided tent• Story 8 - We will celebrate Yahweh’s feasts• Story 9 - It didn't make sense anymore• Story 10 - That didn’t happen as I had thoughtTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has bee

Rabbi Steve Berkson gives the floor to a few people to tell their stories of how they came into commitment in the context of Messiah so that you could hear and relate the experience of others with your own. Many of us had the experience of finding the Messiah first before we discovered that the Torah is still relevant. For some of us, it was the other way around. Some of us had no experience with the church, Judaism, Torah, or anything. Yet, being guided to the truth that Messiah Yeshua is the Living Torah, it’s now possible to be a part of the Forever Kingdom.• Intro• Story 1 - This is where I’m supposed to be• Story 2 - Michelle from Tasmania • Story 3 - I had complete shalom• Story 4 - Monica from Mexico (Yahweh uses ducks) Listen to Episode 2 tomorrowTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: htt

These days, some cannot define the meaning of ‘woman,’ men think they are women, or women decide they are men. Society uses terms such as toxic masculinity, macho, chauvinist, misogynist, and sexist to describe men. Because of this, the roles of men and women, as Elohim intended, are all but lost to the depravity of the human condition.Addressing a topic not talked about robustly in Scripture, Rabbi Steve Berkson embarks on resetting our understanding of what men should be and do and what women should be and do. He begins at the Beginning when the creation of Mankind commenced.In this the final part of this series, the audience is invited to ask questions or give their thoughts about the teaching.Some of the topics covered are:• Continual Generational Weakness• How to deal with the “woke” society• testimony of the impact of this teaching series• As a woman, how do I deal with my emotions?• Alignment with Elohim as a single woman• Not walking in agreement is a marriage problem• How do I vet a potential spouse?

These days, some cannot define the meaning of ‘woman,’ men think they are women, or women decide they are men. Society uses terms such as toxic masculinity, macho, chauvinist, misogynist, and sexist to describe men. Because of this, the roles of men and women, as Elohim intended, are all but lost to the depravity of the human condition.Addressing a topic not talked about robustly in Scripture, Rabbi Steve Berkson embarks on resetting our understanding of what men should be and do and what women should be and do. He begins at the Beginning when the creation of Mankind commenced.In this the final part of this series, the audience is invited to ask questions or give their thoughts about the teaching.• Intro & review• Interacting with other married persons when apart from your spouse• I’m uncomfortable with who my husband is hanging out with• Is your ex-spouse still a part of your family?• Uncomfortable with hugging some people?• How to be a widow and single?• One spouse tithes and the other doesn’t?• How to

We recommend watching the full teaching before watching this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Observe and learn yourself• What is the “outer darkness”?• Caring about what others think?• Why does Yahweh want all our focus on Him?• The final exam?• Try the kidneys? (Psalm 26:2)• How can I discover the scope of my talents/skills?• Why do you care?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 the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this video has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can con

Two days before Yom Kippur, Rabbi Berkson urges us to look at ourselves in the mirror of the Word of Yah. Where are we in our walk before Elohim? How are we in our relationships with our spouses, friends, and those in authority over us. Prayerfully examining ourselves and then making the necessary changes shows the Father that we’re serious about Him, His Kingdom and His people.• Where are we in the plan of Yah?• What did the Hebrews do while heading to Sinai?• Sinai was a picture of a wedding• Can Yahweh trust you with this?• What’s the point of all this?• Are we auditioning for the life to come? (Luke 19:12)• He wants to see your creativity• Yom Teruah - There’s a ‘wake up’ after the ‘waking up’• Atonement - Yom Kippur• Understand Who you are in relationship with• Deuteronomy 4:25 – With all your heart• Wrapping it upTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this video has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: h

We recommend listening to the full teaching before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:00:00 Intro02:46 Rabbi Berkson comments on Elder Jackson’s teaching07:20 When should the single person start making their list of expectations?10:34 How do I deal with the walls in me that close off communication?15:39 Generational curses, communication issues, and working out?21:04 The wall named ‘Root of Bitterness’28:00 What is the “Expectation List”?35:47 How do I judge what I should not tell my wife or husband?40:48 Life is not static, changes are inevitable. How do I deal with that?

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing.In this episode, Elder Jackson speaks about how constant and meaningful communication is vital to establishing a successful marriage.• Review of Part 1• Disclaimer• Proverbs 24:3-4 – The first of five - Communication• Men are like dogs analogy• Where we first messed up? Genesis 3:16• The goal is Ephesians 5• The husband’s first ministry• Ephesians 5:25• Rulebook of Love - 1 Corinthians 13• The men need to work on themselves• Four questions husbands and wives should ask each other• 99% love• Still saying “I do”

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• Who were the Nicolaitans and what did they teach?• What is the “synagogue of satan”?• Are there oral laws that we should be aware of to obey?• You need a teacher• Did Abraham, Isaac and Jacob/Israel have the promise to live?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• What about outside therapy? Will it help or hurt my walk?• Will there be a “rapture” of the people of God?• Is it disrespectful to listen to praise music in the bathroom?• A thousand years is as a day?• A man cannot commit adultery?• What do we do with events that are recorded in only one Gospel?• Before Messiah Yeshua, could a person reconcile with Elohim through his own blood?• What about long hair on men?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.Listen to Part 2 tomorrow.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwi

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Roles of Men & Women | Part 6, before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• I tried hard not to believe or trust you• Doesn’t the husband by default have all authority over his family?• Whose helpmeet is who’s?• Is it ever appropriate for a spouse to create a deception?• In what setting does the agreement/submission relationship apply?• Aren’t you encouraging women to become gold diggers?• Whiny excuses about money• Should the Bride of Messiah look like the Proverbs 31 woman?• How should we care or provide for elderly parents?• Amy’s dilemma finding a trustworthy husband• Become the type of person someone would want to marry• What do you mean by ‘worthy’?• A different reading of Proverbs 31:10-31• Lee Blue’s marriage storyAfterburn: 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 the i