Who doesn’t want to be called blessed? How do you get to that place of “blessed”? In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins to break down James 1:12 and the idea of “Blessed is the Man”. Don't miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI...
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (Ep 6:11-13)
How did Jacob “win” the wrestling match with the angel? They weren’t exactly doing jiu jitsu all night! Paul’s letter to the Ephesians describes how righteous human beings fight situations that appear to be beyond their ability or control: stand fully and confidently in your salvation.
In the passage of beautiful blessings uttered by the sorcerer Balaam, we have another clue as to how Israel overcomes and appears: “How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your tabernacles, Israel…”
In this same passage, “For there is no divination in Jacob” (Nu 23:23) is followed by the verse: “Behold! The people will arise like a lion cub and raise itself like a lion; it will not lie down until it consumes its prey and drinks the blood of the slain.”
The ultimate battle of the ages is won by warriors who are not using “divination” for the fight. When they operate in their appointed realm and calling, when they “stand,” they fight like lions!
The Torah parsha reading for this week is "Shoftim" (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) -- and it begins, "Judges [shoftim] and officers you shall make in all your gates..." ...which, if you thing about it, tells us right off the top why we've gone so far "off the rails." But...
As we experience the amazing events swirling around us, we are tempted to think that the wrong side is winning. David had many such experiences in his life and the Psalms he wrote, and others, reflect that struggle to keep our Heavenly Father in mind and thought...
Steven tells the story of going to Atlanta to meet a guy, who knows a guy ... What follows is a tale that twists from Ethiopia to Antarctica as a Navy Seal is given commands to meet, hear what the message is, and, by the way, capture one of them. In the Antarctica,...
Joel’s Fast, Daniel’s Prayer & Jeremiah’s Warning. The sixth month we are now in is also known as the month of Elul. The time period of 40 days leading up to Yom Kippur which includes the entire month of Elul is known as the “40 Days of Repentance”. Should we consider a fast and serious time of repentance during this 40 days leading up to Yom Kippur? A look at Joel’s end time call to fasting and repentance, Daniel’s prayer of repentance and Jeremiah’s warning in part 2.
This week the Torah teachers complete the study of Ezekiel chapter 7 and move into one of the most dramatic, and shocking - for those who haven't considered the context - warnings in all of prophecy.
News, commentary, and an extended look at the major news for the week ending Saturday, 3 September, 2022... ...along, arguably, with the American Republic. The Fourth Reich has come out of the closet. And the Fuhrer warns THEY have F-15s.
What did our founders know -- that we have forgotten! Our Constitution is under Attack --Why? Why is the Constitution important to God?
After uncorking some of the biggest outright lies ever uttered by even the imposter-on-a-puppet-string this week, the BidenFuhrer pulled out the stops Thursday evening, in a speech that even the leftist Daily Mail called hate-filled. Whereupon he essentially declared...
To say that the "gloves have come off" and the Fourth Reich has now revealed the Iron Fist withing is an understatement. While some are cheering the New Fuhrer and coming Great Reset, it's difficult for even hard-core totalitarians to deny where they're headed. But...
News and commentary for Thursday, 1 September, 2022. How many whoppers does it take to unscrew a republic?