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AFTERBURN | Be Set-Apart | Part Twenty-three | Set-Apart People Do Set-Apart Things in Set-Apart WaysSome of the topics covered are:• I know now why I’m going through trials• This is why I’m here• How can we wash His feet with our hair?• Why will the set-apart ones be tested again and then overcome by the enemy? (Rev 13:7)• What is ‘humbleness of mind’ and ‘to put on love’? (Col 3:12)• Cooking on a High Day when it lands on a weekly Shabbat?• What is Revelation 14:12 referring to?• Will there be people in the “fire” who understand they messed up, but…• Can someone who isn’t Torah pursuant but circumcised participate in Passover?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 eve

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill.Doing a deep-dive into the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson unpacks verse by verse this Pauline epistle so that we can try to understand why Paul was continuously bringing the concept of being set-apart into his letter.As he completes this series of teachings, Rabbi Steve Berkson exhorts all the Body of Messiah that those who endeavor to be set-apart will do Yahweh’s set-apart things.• Leviticus 11 – Set-apart people eat in set-apart ways• Leviticus 23 – Set-apart people meet in set-apart ways• Exodus 31:12-17 – This is a sign of the set-apart people• Set-apart people give in quality over quantity• The sign of the set-apart people (continu

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Yitro 17.1 – Seek Out Able Men

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• The Sword doesn’t cut out–it cuts through• Are you “loving” the Father correctly?• A verification and confirmation system• Wake up! (Romans 13:11)• What are examples of ‘eating & whoring’ today? (Revelation 2:14-15)• Why does the Armor (of Elohim) help some with addictions, but not others?• I’ve hung up my armor because I didn’t know how to use it• The best move I’ve made is to become set-apart• Chris’s connections• “I’m sorry I thought you were cruel”• “Your armor is on”• “I was a Christian Zionist”• “Don’t be ashamed of your prior walk”• Which one is correct–the Shield of Faith or the Shield of Belief?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, dir

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill.Doing a deep-dive into the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson unpacks verse by verse this Pauline epistle so that we can try to understand why Paul was continuously bringing the concept of being set-apart into his letter.As he continues on the topic of the armor of Elohim, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses our attention on the concept of the Sword of the Spirit.• Hebrews 4:12-13 – Defining the Sword of the Spirit• What are the thoughts and intentions of your heart?• You can choose your feelings-control your emotions• The world has no comfortable place for ‘different’• The Word of Elohim is meant to be taught• Naked and laid bare• Revelation 1:10-1

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Beshalach 16.2 – Grumbling, Grumbling

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• What’s a good tool for determining the difference between judging and judgment?• Reset the parable of the twig and the plank?• The gifted and talented ones get the most correction• Without belief/faith, it is impossible to please Elohim• Being brave and courageous• Where’s the patience?• It’s smart to respect authority• How do I treat those who have left our congregation?• Why does Scripture connect being financially poor with virtue?… and much more!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 to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taught as well as answering question

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill.Doing a deep-dive into the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson unpacks verse by verse this Pauline epistle so that we can try to understand why Paul was continuously bringing the concept of being set-apart into his letter.As he continues on the topic of the armor of Elohim, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses our attention on the concept of the Shield of Belief.• James 2:1-9 – committing partiality • James 2:10 – you cannot break just one• Why wear tzitzit?• James 2:11-14 – belief vs. works debunked• James 2:15-26 – the Champions of Faith did works• 1 John 5:1-5 – what you do is what you believe• Ephesians 6:17 – the helmet of defenseDon't miss out o

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 about fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• What will you be doing in the Kingdom?• Is it appropriate to use breathing exercises and meditation?• Is it wrong to do painting, sculpture, or other artwork?• I’m an ‘On-Earther’• How do those married 36 years approach expectations?• Praying for the dead?• Is Yoga taboo?• Do “mixing seed” and fruit tree Torah laws apply to my garden?• A Purple Unicorn• Satan throwing a ‘Hail Mary’• To Whom should I pray, Yeshua or Yahweh?… and much more!Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you.For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Join

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 about fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• What is blasphemy?• How do I deal with others without being judgmental?• Is it disrespectful to markup my Bible?• Can the transition from unclean to clean be done without immersion?• Does Scripture define ‘self-righteous’?• How to vet an anointed/appointed person?• Is it forbidden to carry money on Shabbat?• Does every Torah practitioner have authority to prophesy/do miracles?• Why was Yeshua Messiah cursed for our sake?• Not being under the same Torah teacher and “unequally yoked”• Is it prohibited to listen to “secular music”?• “Do not boil a kid in its mother’s milk.” – no cheeseburgers?Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" butt

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• “I absolutely needed the trials I went through last year”• “I am troubled about a conflict of beliefs I have about the Father”• Your teacher/leader and blind faith• “Sometimes timing is just timing”• Men who are hurting can and should reach out for help• The brains of women and men are wired differently• Rebuking that emotional “storm” in you will bring peace/shalom• With the shield you have two layers of protection• Quenching the fire of your emotions?… and much more!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 to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taught as well as

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill.Doing a deep-dive into the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson unpacks verse by verse this Pauline epistle so that we can try to understand why Paul was continuously bringing the concept of being set-apart into his letter.As he continues on the topic of the armor of Elohim, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses our attention on the concept of the Shield of Belief.• Review• Ephesians 6:16 – What are the “burning arrows of the wicked one”?• Luke 8:22-25 – Where is your shield?• Why is Yahweh not paying attention to what I’m going through?• Baptism of Fire• 1 Peter 1:3-5 – Protected by the power of Elohim through belief• 1 Peter 1:6 – How do you benefit b

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Shemot 13.3 - This Is My Name Forever

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Shemot 13.2 - Mosheh and the Burning Bush

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Life and lighting the Chanukah candles• Struggling with being on time• 2 Peter 1:9 – forgotten you have been cleansed from old sins• What’s so great about marriage?• What’s so great about tithing?• At what point does Temple maintenance negligence become sinful?• Protocols and processes• Was there a Chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) in the Temple of the First Century?… and much more!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 to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taught as well as answering questions from the local congregation and those watching the live stream.Don't mis

A Jewish rebellion, called the Maccabean Revolt, c. 167-160 B.C., resulted in an overthrow of the Greek invasion and oppression of the Jewish people as well as Hellenistic compromises of Jewish worship. Jerusalem was recaptured and it was then time to rededicate the Temple in 164 B.C. From this is where the festival of Chanukah (Hanukkah, etc.) comes into being.Focusing on the foundation of the festival, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings illumination to what it means to ‘dedicate’ ourselves since our bodies are referred to as the Temple of Elohim. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)• What is Chanukah and how does it relate to you?• The definition of ‘devotion’• Areas of dedication• What’s your level of dedication?• What does dedication look like?• The Shema and the Vahavta• Without Him• Very little in life should surprise you• You can do this• Ephesians 4:1-4 – Walk worthy of your calling• 2 Peter 1:1-8 – 8 spiritual attributes and the candles of the Chanukiah• 2 Corinthians 13:5 – Examine and prove yourselfDon't miss out on ne

We recommend watching the full teaching before watching this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Being angry in a trial• Be self-aware• We were created to desire• S.N.I.O.P. - Susceptible to the Negative Influence of Other People• People coming in and going out• Commanded to be circumcised?• How much can you tolerate?• Accountability is important• Yeshua initiated the Five-Fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11• Acts 5:34-40 – Gamli’el’s validity test, why was it ignored?… and much more!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 to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taught as well as answering que

Leviticus 19:2 reads that Yahweh told Moses to tell the children of Israel, to “be set-apart for I, Yahweh your Elohim, am set-apart.” Yahweh considers His people, His chosen people, to be something of amazing beauty, great value and rareness. His desire is to show the whole world this set-apart nation–the ones whom He has redeemed and made as a shining city on a hill.Doing a deep-dive into the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson unpacks verse by verse this Pauline epistle so that we can try to understand why Paul was continuously bringing in the concept of being set-apart into his letter.As he continues on the topic of the armor of Elohim, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses our attention on the concept of the Good News.• Review• Moving into Acts and the apostles’ understanding of the Good News• Acts 5:16-28 – You’ll recognize the authority• Acts 5:33 – Reacting to what you don’t want to hear• This is about you transforming into Him• Acts 5:40-41 – Are you counted worthy to suffer shame for His Name?• Acts 5:42 –

Parsha Vayigash 11.2 - Go Down To Mitsrayim

Some of the topics covered are:• To be set-apart is a journey, not a destination• How much demon possession do we see nowadays?• The benefit of counsel as applied to healing• Are physical ailments a manifestation of the spiritual condition?• How do I prevent a spiritual relapse?• Shirah wins the Blue Ribbon for horseback riding• What does it look like to quit?• Covenanted, not just believers• What sins do I repent of when I pray?• Those who are “anointed and appointed” – how do I know?• Don’t explain a ‘no’… and much more!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 to take place by additional thoughts and insight about what he just taugh