Messianic Torah Observant Israel

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.• Matthew 4:23 – Messiah Yeshua proclaimed the Good News of Kingdom• Who moved the Sabbath?• Luke 4:35 – Deliverance ministries are doing it wrong• Luke 5:30-32 – Messiah healed the physical and the spiritual• Luke 8:1 – This is a King you’re dealing with• Luke 9:1-6 – The proof is in the provisio

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 make comments about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more.Part 2:• How do I discern whether a situation in my life is a trial/test or not? (Cont)• Shouldn’t I know if I going to make it into the next life or not?• Spouses dealing with life changes in each other over time• How do I recognize a good business opportunity?• How will uncovenanted people be judged in the end?• What are you doing with that?• What about head coverings for men?• Don’t people put themselves into eternal punishment?• Being a good steward of my finances• If you’ve been gifted with a talent…… 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 (

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 make comments about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more.Part 1:• Yahweh wants to know what kind of decision maker you are• Living is hard and none of us have it figured out• Attachments in life• How do I serve an unseen God?• Everlasting punishment and everlasting life? (Matt 25:46)• Is there anything to the power of speaking words?• How do I discern whether a situation in my life is a trial/test or not?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 us on Social media!  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instag

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• We are to be friendly, but not participate• Yeshua puts Peter (Kepha) back in his place• It takes humility to realize when you’re wrong• The end result is at issue• Willie Wonka’s Golden Ticket?• Pineḥas and peace• How do I know what my plank is, and how do I fix it?… 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 miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a b

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• Isaiah 52 – Jerusalem the set-apart city for a set-apart people• Nahum 1– See the feet of him who brings good news, proclaiming peace• Mark 8:27-38 – Whoever loses his life for Messiah and the Good News• Mark 10:17-31 – The reward for placing the Good News above all othersDon't miss out

Some of the topics covered are:• The anti-Gospel?• Confusion about the Gospels and Good News?• Making the transformation from a “worm” to a man• The ability to envision better• What is an Evangelist?• The power of visualization• Without Me you are able to do nothing? (John 15:5)• Confusion about Isaiah 40:17 – nations are a nonentity?• Rejection is a strong emotion–how does it blind one from reality?• A measure of your walk is honest self-assessment… 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 congregatio

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.• Mark 1:1 – It’s so much more• Matthew 11:1-6 – There was an expectation• Psalm 40:1-17 – Anticipating the Good News• Isaiah 40: 1 – The Comforter is coming• Say to this mountain…• Isaiah 40:10 – His reward is with Him• Isaiah 40:28-31 – Those who endure to the end• Isaiah 41:1-29 – Israel is not

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Some of the topics covered are:• Is Messiah Yeshua now flesh forever?• Give your mind something to focus on• More about the personality colors• If you are practicing submission…• What does “having done all” mean? (Ephesians 6:13)• What about the perception of others when they see I don’t worry?• Learn when to ramp up your efforts and when to have downtime• How do we change to value/treasure the Above?… 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 miss o

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 breastplate of righteousness.• Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the Kingdom of Elohim• Why do we worry? (Matthew 6:25)•The nations (Gentiles) seek for these things• 1 Peter 3:8-18 – Your calling is this…• Elohim’s ears are open to their prayers (1 Peter 3:12)• The armor of Elohim keeps us alive (1 Peter 3:14)• Be ready to give a

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 make comments about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more.Part 2:• What is the doctrine of the Nicolaitans?• Find a workaround for your lack of concentration• What praise music is okay to listen to?• How does one get into a clean state?• Are there any scriptural restrictions for intimacy in the marriage bed?• Is it normal to feel stagnate at times during our walk?• Should we avoid patronizing businesses that do not share our beliefs?• Posting on the MTOI Facebook page• Please clarify when I hear others say, “Yahweh spoke to me…”• How do I prune my thoughts?• In Matthew 9:37, what is the harvest and who are the reapers?• What do all the titles mean?… and much more!Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "L

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 make comments about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics about fundamental Torah-based practices, personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques and more.Part 1:•The crucifixion of Messiah Yeshua and the veil• Messiah Yeshua took away the adversity of the two groups• The Seventy• The Two House doctrine• What kind of relationship did I have with Elohim as a Christian?• Does Torah speak about cremation?• Are we to perform physical healing on others?• What are the teaching roles of the Levitical and Melchizedekian priesthoods?• Don’t provoke haSatan• Learning to let go of things harmful to your spirit• When do I take action on a revelation concerning my walk?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

We recommend listening to the full teaching before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Anything that’s challenging done often enough becomes easier• Being righteous and achieving a level of “perfection”• In what way does the armor of Elohim protect?• Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace among one another• Being righteous makes you a target?• Can you receive correction or are you stupid?• How and when do the characteristics listed in the Beatitudes manifest?• The armor, being triggered and responding to people outside of covenant• Being perfected by Elohim through righteousness• The armor of Elohim is to protect you from being led astray• Lying to protect Torah?• What does it mean to mourn?• Being a peacemaker?• Meekness is not weakness… 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. Af

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 breastplate of righteousness.• Ephesians 6:14 – Righteousness and truth are connected• 1 John 3 – Anyone not doing righteousness…• To be like Messiah• Cleansing yourself• Stay in me• Let no one lead you astray• Do you know anyone who cannot sin?• Matthew 5 – Unless your righteousness exceeds…• Not to destroy, but to compl

Some of the topics covered are:• If I were to become rich or wealthy, how would it not change me?• Thoughts vs. emotions• Shirah’s connections• Getting help putting on the armor and highly independent people• You can’t place a number on wealth• How do I recognize patterns of weakness?• Understanding how we are to judged by our own works• Will we be in the form of Elohim after the resurrection?• Obedient even unto death… 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 s

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.• Review• Ephesians 6:10 – Why put on the armor of Elohim?• A struggle over authority• John 8:31-32 – Gird your waist with the Truth• Matthew 6:10-34 – Worry is an armor problem• Luke 12:21-37 – A relationship with The Truth will make you free• 1 Peter 1:13-17 – What does a girdle do?• You will be judged according to your works• 1 Peter 1:18-25 – Stand firm on the Word• Philippians 2:1-15 – Gird the loins of your mind• Je

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Avoiding confusion in your spiritual walk• Building right relationships within the community• Challenging times could be from poor choices• Masters according to the flesh…?• What is the highest office in the Body?… 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 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 (Messia

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.• Review• Ephesians 6:1-3 – Live long on the earth• Children• Obey your parents?• Admonishment and reprimand • Are you correctable?• Servants, obey your masters in the flesh• With fear and trembling – Too casual with your leadership?• As servants of Messiah• This is how it worksDon'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 abou

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Your flesh has to come under authority• Do your utmost – make every effort• Wasting time on entertainment?• In this for the long run… 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 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 us on Socia

Rabbi Steve Berkson gives an inspirational message in the way that only he can through the guidance of the Ruach/Spirit of Messiah.• Preparing for the King to come• What does the King expect of you (Deut 10:12)• A date with the beloved• You will guard that which you value• Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit• John 17 – Yeshua’s encouragement to His followers• What case are you preparing in your defense?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 us on Social media!  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtoiworldwideWe are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website, https://mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or