Sinopsis
MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel) is mainly the teaching ministry of Rabbi Steve Berkson. Based in Cleveland, TN, MTOI is not limited geographically in that it has affiliated congregations, as well as individuals, globally that are supplied daily with teachings, guidance and support for their faith-walk.
Episodios
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Episode 762: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Be Set-Apart | Part Four
11/08/2022 Duración: 52minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Being light and salt (Matthew 5:13)• I was involved in a fetish• Another way of doing violence to the Torah• Mercy and grace explained• There are no magic verses• Throwing scriptural stones• Lost in space• What is meant by “building a wall”?• Is “coals of fire on their head” Elohim removing the protection?• Is it wrong for me to back away from a brother if he does evil to me?… 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 st
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Episode 761: Be Set-Apart | Part 4
10/08/2022 Duración: 01h10minLeviticus 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.•Justice is not your problem (Romans 12:19)• Heaping coals of fire on their head? (Rom 12:20, Prov 25:21, Matt 5:38)• Do not be overcome by evil (Romans 12:21)• The Bride prepares herself (Revelation 19:7)• Understanding the roles• The Bride sets herself apart from all other suitors• The fine linen garment is righteousness (Revelation 19:8)• The two priesthoods (Leviticus 10:8-10)• To teach the people the clean from the unclean• A violent act (Ezekiel 22:25)• What is Yahweh’s #1 ‘love language’?• Doing th
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Episode 760: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Be Set-Apart | Part 3
04/08/2022 Duración: 45minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Is there a limit to how selfless someone can be?• How to speak blessing over another person• Everybody needs balance• Are we to present ourselves as representatives of the Most High?• How do I exercise a gift that I fear using?• When would it not be possible to be at peace with others?• How do I not be conformed to this world?• Gifts from the Above• What is “love without hypocrisy”?… 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
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Episode 759: Be Set-Apart | Part 3
03/08/2022 Duración: 01h08minLeviticus 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.• Romans 12 – why be set-apart continued• Doing what pleases Elohim sets you apart• Do not be conformed to this world• Arrogance and ego need to go• Do what you were called to do• An attitude of gratitude• Bless and do not curse• Be of the same mind toward one another• If possible, be at peace with allDon'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,
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Episode 758: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Be Set-Apart | Part 2
28/07/2022 Duración: 35minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• How does one make their home/camp set-apart?• The priest’s process for being set-apart and comparison to us today• Too much shalom?• It’s what we don’t do that matters as well• The blood of Messiah as of a lamb• You have no authority there• At what point does desire become lust?• What is the difference between coveting and lust?• Measuring ourselves according to the shekel of the set-apart place?• Even if you understand something, do you do 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 answerin
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Episode 757: Be Set-Apart | Part 2
27/07/2022 Duración: 01h14minLeviticus 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.• Why be Set-Apart?• The measuring stick• You are to set yourself apart• Your behavior is your “works”• Obeying the Truth• What does the Good News do for you?• You defile your set-apart status• Your behavior is what sets you apart• Profaning His Name?• Do not pray against the consequences• Are you authorized?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 w
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Episode 756: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Be Set-Apart | Part One
22/07/2022 Duración: 40minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• It’s not in the ‘believing’, but in the ‘being’• Can ‘set-apart’ have a bad connotation?• Part of being set-apart is obedience and displaying the fruit of the Spirit• Do we have any input on what it means to be set-apart?• What expectations should we have for others who are not set-apart?• Isn’t Exodus 19:6 fulfilled in the Millennium?• Is my aversion to wearing a mask an example of being set-apart?• Was the creation of the sun and moon the first thing set-apart?• What is the “highest level” of being set-apart?• ‘Set-apart’ is not an achieved permanent status• If you claim to represent Yahweh, you have a responsibility to be set-apart … 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 yo
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Episode 755: Be Set-Apart | Part 1
20/07/2022 Duración: 01h15minIn your life, do you have something so special that you set it apart from the everyday things to use only for certain occasions? Maybe because of its amazing beauty or great value? Or maybe because of its rareness?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.•What is ‘Set-Apart’?• The Law of First Mention• A set-apart nation• Yahweh is the set-apart One• What is ‘righteousness’?• A righteous remnant• Our behavior either honors or shames His Name• But He knows my heart• Believing AND changing your life• Return to me and rest• A lot of men out there n
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Episode 754: In The Zone | June 2022 | Part 2
14/07/2022 Duración: 51minOn 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 meaning of the parable in Luke 18:1-8?• Is there a ‘universal evil’ that has no perceivable good design?• Does Elohim limit the ‘greatness’ of an individual?• Talk like a Christian?• Why aren’t weddings on Shabbat appropriate?… 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 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/m
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Episode 754: In The Zone | June 2022 | Part 1
13/07/2022 Duración: 56minOn 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:• Motivated by your mortality• Is the ‘Evil Eye’ a metaphor for envy?• The challenge with various teachings• What is Judgment Day?• But I want to keep my physical imperfections in Messiah’s Kingdom• When there’s nothing to work with• How can I use the 2nd Tithe?• Don’t enable foolishness• Two loaves of bread on Shavuot?• Is it ever acceptable for a wife to boss her husband?• Any prophetic significance to Moses not being allowed in the Land?• The benefits of manure• Can one have Yah’s spirit and not be “born again”?• Is Christian music acceptable for listening and worship?Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast h
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Episode 753: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Evil | Part 20
07/07/2022 Duración: 01h13minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Evil…is an experience• About Acts chapter 15• If you’re doing what you should be doing, you’ll get there• What is ‘like-minded’?• Psalm 23:2• Does the ‘rod and staff’ in Psalm 23 represent Torah?• How does the ‘rod’ in Psalm 23 comfort me?• The vertical structure and submission in action• No cohesiveness until Messiah Yeshua returns?• A messianic conference apologizes to the church• We are not ‘Hebrew Roots’• You have the problem• The ‘feeling’ you should be looking for• Who makes the decisions?• “You have anointed my head with oil” - what does this signify?• What does an ‘evil conscience’ look like?… 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 Berk
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Episode 752: Evil | Part 20
06/07/2022 Duración: 01h05minPeople typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of faith.Rabbi Steve Berkson is one of the small few that would take on the challenge of teaching from scripture about the topic of ‘evil’. You will be amazed and often surprised as Rabbi Berkson dissects the verses from the Bible, one-by-one if necessary, to teach what has been revealed to him and how these revelations will definitely impact your life – both physically and spiritually.Rabbi Berkson decides to start from the beginning, in the book of Genesis, as he has done in other teachings, and continues through the whole bible to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic. • Isaiah 5:20-21 - Mislabeling• We d
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Episode 751: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Evil | Part 19
30/06/2022 Duración: 48minSome of the topics covered are:• A connection to the Two Sticks of Ezekiel• When they observe your good works…• The absence of Yahweh• Very few teachers will teach you this…• You have to get the “layers” right• 1 Peter 2:8 - to what were they appointed?• Idolatry and adultery• Purgatory or Dispersion? 1 Peter 3:19-20… 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
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Episode 750: Evil | Part 19
29/06/2022 Duración: 01h08minPeople typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of faith.Rabbi Steve Berkson is one of the small few that would take on the challenge of teaching from scripture about the topic of ‘evil’. You will be amazed and often surprised as Rabbi Berkson dissects the verses from the Bible, one-by-one if necessary, to teach what has been revealed to him and how these revelations will definitely impact your life – both physically and spiritually.Rabbi Berkson decides to start from the beginning, in the book of Genesis, as he has done in other teachings, and continues through the whole bible to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic. • Resuming in 1 Peter chapter 2• 1 P
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Episode 749: He Brought You Out to Bring You In | Afterburn | Elder William Jackson
23/06/2022 Duración: 55minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Many are called, but few are chosen• Rabbi Tom - respect for those in authority• He knew what he was supposed to be wearing• Without our say, we are not willing to say, “here I am”• Elder Billy – “Pain through the Purpose”• This is where I got my shout!• How do you know when it’s time to come before Him?• Elohim gives you everything you need to get to Him• Being raised up in The Way, how do I feel I’ve been “brought out”?• Confused about who Messiah Yeshua is?• If others see Yeshua in me, what should they be seeing?… 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 addi
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Episode 749: He Brought You Out to Bring You In | Elder William Jackson
22/06/2022 Duración: 01h07minHas Yahweh brought you out? If so, for what purpose? What has Yahweh done for you to bring you from where you were, to where you are now, and to where He’s taking you? Many great moves in the Kingdom of Elohim happened when someone or a group of people were called out, brought out or put out. Why did Yahweh bring you out?• Opportunities for Growth• Genesis 3 - Adam and Eve were put out• Don’t Throw All Your Stuff Away• Genesis 12 - You began to look for Him• Genesis 22 - Instapot/Air Fryer Generation• Exodus 3 - Here I Am!• Matthew 3 - I thought I had arrived• Matthew 22 - What’s your excuse?• When people look at you, what do they see?• Are you attired properly?• Distracted?• Paper in the parking lot• The Mikvah DeclarationsDon'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.facebo
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Episode 749: Afterburn | Thoughts, Q&A on Evil | Part 18
16/06/2022 Duración: 41minAFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Those who work or are lazy• Don’t be stupid!• Draw near to Elohim and He’ll draw near to you• Your feelings, your choice• Spiritual “Siri” to get us to the Kingdom• The definition of ‘unadulterated’• What are the “spiritual slaughter-offerings”?• Is it wrong to be angry?• When is it healthy to have feelings?• What kinds of expectations should we have of others?• Does working six days only apply to paid work?• Dealing with PTSB and other disorders through Torah… 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
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Episode 749: Evil | Part 18
15/06/2022 Duración: 01h06minPeople typically don’t engage in normal conversation on the topic of ‘evil’, although maybe a glancing discussion when they see something in a news headline or a movie/TV show that portrays something as they perceive as evil. But, do you know how much ‘evil’ is written about in your Bible? Do you know what the true, scriptural definition of ‘evil’ is? How does this knowledge affect your walk of faith.Rabbi Steve Berkson is one of the small few that would take on the challenge of teaching from scripture about the topic of ‘evil’. You will be amazed and often surprised as Rabbi Berkson dissects the verses from the Bible, one-by-one if necessary, to teach what has been revealed to him and how these revelations will definitely impact your life – both physically and spiritually.Rabbi Berkson decides to start from the beginning, in the book of Genesis, as he has done in other teachings, and continues through the whole bible to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic. • 1 Peter 2 – Eliminate these from y
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Episode 748: In The Zone | May 2022 | Part 2
09/06/2022 Duración: 01h04minOn 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.• Tithing and those on a fixed income• Could adultery have a link to idolatry?• I feel bad for not going to my grandson’s events on Sunday• Where should I tithe? To help others locally?• What is proper Shabbat conversation?• Is it sin to not observe the feasts?• Should married couples give individually if each has their own income?• The Transfiguration and the State of the Dead/Soul Sleep doctrine• Respect in the workplace as a teenager• After His resurrection, why did Yeshua manifest in different places?• Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children…… and much more!Don't miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been
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Episode 748: In The Zone | May 2022 | Part 1
08/06/2022 Duración: 01h05minOn 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 Third Temple and pilgrimage• Having company come over on Shabbat• Not attending a Rosh Chodesh service – am I sinning?• Is it proper on Shabbat to visit someone in the hospital?• Can I buy my medication on Shabbat?• What is the correct timing to observe Shabbat?• Is breaking the Mikvah Declarations considered as breaking the Covenant?• Blood transfusions and organ donation• Was the manna in Exodus 16:23-24 uncooked?• Do I need to explain to my family why I won’t attend their events on Shabbat?• Women wearing tzitzit?• Is it okay to tuck in my tzitzit for safety reasons?• Am I required to make my own tzitzit?• Are tzitzit and the “Helper” in John 14 the same?•