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The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 18, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Briana’s thoughts - everybody has a role• Do you have understanding and empathy for others?• Be careful not to ascribe emotion or motive to anyone• Are you listening to somebody who doesn’t care about you?• The word ‘evangelist’ defined• Being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving explained (Eph 4:32)• Meekness is not weakness? (Eph 4:2)• Humans are receivers with filters?• The role of the emissary explained• How “deep” should I go?• Trained, gifted, or skilled?• Like a beautiful symphony • Sometimes, money is not the motivato

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 17, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• To be triggered versus PTSD• How do I “Test the spirits”?• Exceed the righteousness of…• Teachers held to a higher standard • My understanding of love is different?• What is meant by ‘to exceed’?• Why do I feel I’m being left out?• Entanglement? • What does Paul refer to as the “secret”?• The ‘administration of the favor of Elohim’• How do I overcome ingrained anger issues? • What is the reasonging behind this secret stuff?• Anger issues, part 2• Nothing stays the same • Releasing the hurt?• Is “righteous anger” a thing?• H

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

Listen to In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• How did Israel treat proselytes?• Being self-employed and tithing?• Word definitions?• Is Isaiah 43:1-2 referring to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?• How to become a target?• How you treat others is how you treat Yahweh?• Spirits coming and going?• Why am I the only one in my school observing Shabbat?• Struggling with my emunah (faith/belief)?• What can I do about my family who subverts my beliefs?• Is King David an example of grace?• Was Messiah Yeshua the “ultimate sacrifice”?• “I never get into these kinds of discussions"Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or

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.• Opener• Getting the right kind of help• What is perceived vs. what is real• In his image? • MTOI Hebrew language class?• The age of accountability for the mentally challenged? • Learning without the filters?• Why do the Jews believe this?• When can I move to the next step?• The miracle of multiplying food on Noah’s ark?• Tracing genealogy through the father?• My healthcare business and Shabbat?• An apologist for Paul’s writings?Listen to part 2 tomorrow Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumbl

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 16, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Are the Christian denominations “dead”?• Who is the “authority of the air" mentioned in Ephesians 2:2?• Elohim, who is rich in compassion?• Does transformation mean always dealing with trials?• Created to walk in good works (Eph 2:10)• Why do I see those not in covenant prosperous? • Do I have trust issues with Yahweh?• Just get back to the Covenant• Salvation is the gift, but we “work” through Yeshua? • Every additional covenant is like…?• Is thinking positively a way of overcoming the flesh?• That’s not the Good News• Was

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 15, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Why do Christians believe the Torah is not relevant today?• I had to go back to the beginning • If you don’t understand the why• Yahweh looks at why you made your life decisions• The point is to transform into Messiah• Why was Messiah Yeshua rejected by his people? • Fear & Doubt vs Trust & Belief• Who was the audience? What is the goal of this life, and which veil?•This slight momentary pressure?• Check your fear & doubt with another person• “I baked a chocolate cake on Shabbat. Why did I do that?”• Submitting

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 14, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• You cannot be what you cannot see• Sharing sovereignty?• Spiritual gifts & speaking in tongues?• What is the difference between humility and arrogance?• Is there a difference between raising the dead & resurrection?• Headed towards suffering?• The definition of Christianity?• Micah’s thoughts• What groups of people is Paul talking about?• And as to what you sow…? 1 Corinthians 15:36-38• More than one resurrection?• Holding fast = to stay in Yeshua’s word?• Can I be my own “evil company”?• What you see you can be• Co

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

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.• Intro• The Parable of the Shrewd Manager explained• Could Messiah have stopped it?• What’s going on in Revelation chapter 10?• What is Judaism?• How can I have a personal relationship with Yahweh?• I have a problem with people wanting to pray for me• It doesn’t look like I have Yah’s favor• Matthew 18:15 explained• To seek or not to seek?• Whom Satan has bound?• What is the reign of Elohim like?• How can I be a better parent than mine were?• Should I be waiting or doing?• The power of prayer??• Young men need to know this Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and T

Occasionally, Passover coincides with the weekly Shabbat. Why does this matter? It’s due to the biblical requirements for each day's observance. This issue has sparked debate over the centuries. To clarify this topic, Rabbi Berkson incorporates arguments from the Talmud and other Jewish leaders into his discourse on how we should conduct ourselves today when this situation occurs.• Intro• Should the Passover sacrifice be performed on Shabbat?• What do you do when Yahweh’s commands conflict?• Arguments on sacrificing Passover lamb on Shabbat• Appointed Times of Yahweh vs. rabbinic decisions• Kal v’Chomer • When to cook and eat the Passover?• What did Hillel teach?• Afternoon or evening?• The Gemara• This issue is not black and white• Rabbi Berkson’s decision for the MTOI community • In conclusion Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 13, before listening to this episode.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Submission is the biggest struggle • Everyone needs to be covered?• What happened to the Levitical priests?• Can one change their nature?• To become like Him• A trained disciple?• Partnering with a ministry?• Those with Torah, without Torah - What’s up Paul?• Why do I continue to do dumb stuff?• How should I deal with needy ex-congregants• How would I know if I am a Melchizedekian priest?• I got burned by a financial MLM. Help!• Who is my competition in the metaphorical “race”?Subscribe to take advantage of new content every

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

Before listening to this episode, we recommend that you listen to the teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 12.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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Am I Able To  Judge Myself Correctly?• What's This Darkness in Me?• Is it possible that humans were created without the Challenge of Life?• Thought Crimes?• Belief motivates the ‘why’• Slow down and be self-aware • Defining “Judging”• What are the “Secrets of Elohim” (1 Corinthians 4:1)• What has replaced animal sacrifice in today’s walk?• Ear tickling vs. Spirit-led teaching• Acting the fool?• The anointing vs. human nature?• Is this what destroys the dwelling place of Elohim?Subscribe to take advantage of new content ever

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.htmlWhile mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.Didn't the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just

We recommend listening to the full teaching, Embrace the Process, before listening to this episode.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).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Briana’s thoughts• Don’t be like Lot’s wife• What is the manna in your life?• Obedience to the Torah is the vehicle for Yahweh’s provision. • Micah’s thoughts • Not over the hill yet• Don’t ever stop learning • Not all of the Hebrews left Egypt with Moses?• The true test of my emunah?• How can I change this mindset?• Can mindsets be nested within other mindsets?• Can counseling help with feelings of being threatened and bullied?• Is a mindset the same as a vision?• How can someone escape from a prison they can’t see?• How do I