Messianic Torah Observant Israel

Some of the topics covered are:• How does a bride make herself ready for marriage?• How do I lead without becoming overwhelmed?• Everybody has a way to practice this• Is it wrong for someone to not want to get married?… 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

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• Subject yourselves to each other? (Ephesians 5:21)• Ephesians 5:22 – A picture of the Messiah’s relationship with the assembly• Husbands, love your wives even as Messiah loved…• What did Yahweh envision a wife to be like?• Feeds and cherishes• A man shall leave his father and mother• The husband needs…• The goal is to be echad/one• Honor and respectDon't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• The Bible shows us that there is leadership• Own it. Fix it. Let it go.• Jeremiah 9:24 – imitating Elohim in these attributes• Making connections in Isaiah• Fine tuning the strings of your heart• Questions about imitating Elohim• What does it look like to, “esteem others above yourself”?• Questions about Ephesians 5:11, convicting the works…• Ephesians 5:5 – who is the “unclean one”?• What is “greed of gain”?… 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 congregat

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.• Ephesians 5:1 / Imitate as beloved children• We have to walk in love, as Messiah did• As is proper among set-apart ones• Let no one deceive you with empty words• Have no fellowship with darkness• Why are you listening to them?• Proving what is well-pleasing to the Master• Awake and aware• Walk exactly, not as unwise, but as wise• Understanding comes through action• This feeling doesn’t come from a bottleDon't miss out o

Some of the topics covered are:• They don’t want that verse• Do we all do these? –1 Corinthians 12:28-30• Building up the Body of Messiah – Ephesians 4:12• Tenderhearted – Ephesians 4:32• Greedy for gain; Greediness• Understanding ‘lashon hara’ (evil speaking)• “Let him who stole…” – Ephesians 4:28• “This is not what you hired me to do” – A workplace question• What things cause division in the Body?• If you understand the vertical authority structure, you would never do this• You need to find one who is your teacher• What is the difference between empathy, sympathy and compassion?• What does an “emissary” look like these days?• How can I be angry and not sin? – Ephesians 4:26• Define an evangelist as opposed to mainstream Christianity?• How can I evangelize Christians when I am trying to separate from Christianity?… 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 tr

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.• Ephesians 4 – to walk worthily of the calling• Bearing with one another in love• All relationships have expectations• Back to zero• Messiah descended then ascended?• The “Five-Fold Ministry” is alive and well• There’s a ‘growing up’ process• Maintaining the Truth in love• An exercise in futility• Messiah understands vertical authority• You must put off the ‘old man’ and renew your mind• You have to actively reset yourse

A short story about The Day of Trumpets–in Hebrew, Yom Teruah, for your little ones.

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:•Is there a “Spiritual Israel”?• In John 14:2 – What are the “staying places”?• Is it appropriate to buy and sell on a New Moon/Rosh Chodesh (Amos 8:5)• Clarification of the original Passover• Who is waiting on whom?• For what things can the Second Tithe be used? (A financial reality check)• You should know where the path you’re on is taking you• Two menorahs–what’s the difference?• What about working around Shabbat?• What constitutes a marriage in the eyes of Yahweh?• Instruction for those who are not married…• Instruction for married couple’s intimacy on Shabbat…• What types of vocation are allowed on Shabbat?• What is appropriate for children to do on Shabbat?…

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:• Elohim and one’s conscious bearing witness? – not connected• Traveling long distances on Shabbat?• PaRDes – a method of interpreting scripture• So you want to be a prophet? (Joel 2:28)• Should one be, or not be, circumcised according to Galatians 5?• Was Shaul/Paul a heretic?• Did Abraham display a lack of faith by going to Egypt? (Genesis 12:10)• What is “spiritual warfare” in the Torah-observant community?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 o

Some of the topics covered are:• Father, forgive them–they don’t know• Ephesians 3:20-21 – to become like Messiah• Emotions and the Personality Color Code• Same issues, same solutions, different assemblies• Is the Torah in Jeremiah 31:33 Yeshua Messiah?• This is the “tool” you’ve been given• Walking under pressure• Categorizing the Inner Man• How do I get a fresh perspective on a problem area in my inner man?• How to start your day to strengthen your inner man• “My Spirit shall not strive forever…”, says Yahweh• Being set-apart and dealing with those who aren’t?• Are we not to share the Good News?… 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

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.• Ephesians chapter 3 – The secret of Messiah through the Good News• Unsearchable riches?• What was hidden?• What is the assembly?• Don’t lose heart• Leadership As a Fatherhood• Strengthen your inner man• Become grounded and rooted in love• Moving from information to relationship• Completeness of ElohimDon't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you.

Some of the topics covered are:• But I’m not an Israelite…• Being “peacemakers” and adopted as sons of Elohim (Matt 5:9)• Does ‘humbleness’ relate to Ephesians 2:8?• How am I missing the mark in my walk if I don’t understand Ephesians?• Citizenship• A model of exercising our relationship with Elohim?• Is ‘dogma’ in Ephesians 2:14 the same as in Colossians 2:14?• What is the difference between being set-apart and being blameless?• More about the “partition of the barrier” (Ephesians 2:14)• Is Paul saying, “one renewed man” another way to say Body of Messiah?… 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 addit

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.• Ephesians 2:8 – What about this verse?• Building the case for Ephesians 2:8• A process of redemption• Ephesians 2:1-3 – You were a mess• Ephesians 2:8 – Breakdown• A gift with expectations• He picked me because…• Unto good works• Elohim gave you the connection• He made peace between them both• You can have peace in a storm• One renewed man in Messiah Yeshua• Yeshua Messiah is not your personal anything, you belong to Hi

Some of the topics covered are:• What does it mean to be ‘blameless in Messiah’?• Sometimes favor just means favor• The love of Elohim is hard to understand• Aren’t there still consequences?• “I wish He’d have left me alone”• The riches of the inheritance • Ephesians 1:5 – Adoption vs Conversion• Can the “seal” be broken? (Ephesians 1:13)• Are you a zombie?• What if I die without having gotten far enough in my transformation?… 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

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.• Ephesians 1:1 – The Covenant is the contract of set-apartness• Spiritual blessings from the Heavenlies• The Plan from the beginning• The secret of His desire• The coming greater exodus• Trusting in Messiah?• You were sealed?• Yahweh’s word is true, good or bad• Eyes of understanding being enlightened• His power towards us• Without Messiah, you’re dead• A battle of sovereignty• By grace you have been saved?• He raised us

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Seeing or ‘feeling’ a wrong or injustice• What’s missing is the ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’• An interesting way to build a congregation• What do you want?• Owning what you do• After learning about submission, how do I proceed in life?• How do I determine if I should make a decision or wait on Yahweh’s answer?• How much of a sense of humor can I have being set-apart?• What if my spouse supports my walk, but doesn’t want to move to Cleveland?• What can I do if it’s not in me to feel sympathy for others?• Can the 250 men with their fire holders be compared to Aaron’s two sons?• Can one be se-apart in a wrong way?… 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 Stev

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.Once again Rabbi Steve Berkson is resetting the lexicon and making clear a concept that has been woefully misinterpreted and wrongfully taught.• Who judges between those who are or not set-apart? (Numbers 16)• There exist tiers or levels of being set-apart• “Enough of you!”• How Rabbi Steve became a teacher• A diseased thought process• Who had the authority was the problem• Ladies, realize how valuable you are and don’t give it away• Forsaking all others• The handicap is being human• Do what you mustDon'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