David Schiller – Eitz Chaim Congregation

In Part 7 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the themes of forgiveness, payment of ransom, and redemption by the blood of Messiah, and illustrates this by contrasting Barabbas and Yeshua before Pilate.

In Part 6 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Hope and how our future expectations shape our present reality, and to the degree that we realize that the joy set before Yeshua was our salvation, to that degree He will become, in turn, our Living Hope.

In Part 5 of his Ephesians series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Eph 1 and the Born Again power that the LORD give us through His Resurrection and Headship, which gives us the power not to sin.

In Part 4 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the spiritual riches given to us in Messiah Y’Shua, including the hope of our calling, that we are God’s inheritance, and that He gives us His incomparable power in His Spirit.

In Part 3 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Truth, Hope, and Glory function in the Gospel, and where we’re told we’re God’s treasured possession, are fully redeemed, and marked with the Holy Spirit Himself!

In Part 2 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how God’s master plan sums up all things in Messiah Y’Shua, in a way that both establishes His Sovereignty and preserves our free will choice.

In Part 1 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the blessings we have if we’re “in” Messiah Y’Shua, including Adoption & Redemption; how we’re responsible for our choices; and how we can know we have these blessings if His grace is glorious and beautiful to you and captures your heart.

In his 5th & final installment on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at how to rejoice in suffering, which is a spiritual discipline, whereby we must treasure and adore the LORD and remember all He has done for us.

Rusty recounts the part of the Hanukkah story that most seem to skim over or neglect; What happens to the Maccabean hearts after the victory over the Greeks and Hellenized Jews, and how that parallels our relationship with God.

In Part 4 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at the pending disasters facing Israel at this time, and how we can become sacrificial, joyful, grace-filled givers in good times or bad, as we dedicate our first fruits to the LORD and make Him our heart’s treasure.

In Part 3 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at the sins of the Babylonians and how we face the same evil inclinations, and must humble ourselves and find our glory not in our accomplishments, but in what Y’Shua has done for us.

In Part 2 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Habakkuk waits on the LORD, and how we must do so, with patience, with seeing God’s perspective, with obedience, with putting the LORD at the center, and with joy.

Rabbi Schiller begins a new series on the Book of Habakkuk, looking at why doesn’t God seem to answer our prayers when we’re facing suffering and tragedy, showing that from the LORD’s long-term perspective, He ultimately works all things for good, in ways we cannot see or understand at the time.

In Part 5 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3 and the theme of the Day of the LORD and Judgment Day. For those who are in Messiah Yeshua, He has taken on our Judgment Day, and so this is something to look forward to, not to fear.

For Yom Kippur Day 2025, Rabbi Schiller looks at Isaiah 6 and the theme of encountering the reality of God, which is especially His holiness, as an essential prerequisite to a life-transforming relationship with Messiah.

For Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Schiller challenges us to define our relationship with Y’Shua, and see if it is one of a casual admirer or a committed follower.

For Shabbat T’Shuvah, Rabbi Schiller looks at Psalm 51 and how David was able to overcome his guilt by engaging in real Repentance (versus mere Remorse) and walking in true Regeneration (versus a mere Reprieve). David cries out, “Create in me a clean heart,” thereby asking for the New Birth!”

For Rosh Hashanah Day 2025, when the books of God’s Judgment are opened, Rabbi Schiller looks at the difficult passage about sinning against the Holy Spirit, and how resisting the Spirit prevents one from repenting, and how refusing to repent results in one’s sins not being forgiven.

For Erev Rosh Hashanah 2025, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Sermon on the Mount and the theme of coming to the end of yourself to truly find and follow Y’Shua the Messiah.

In Part 3 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of spiritual growth, how it’s inevitable if we have the spiritual DNA of the Holy Spirit, and some practical steps we must take include regular time alone with God; vulnerability with fellow Believers; and submitting to God’s will.

In Part 2 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at various aspects of spiritual growth, showing how it’s possible, necessary, gradual, inevitable, organic, and observable.

In Part 1 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the authority of the Scriptures, how it shaped Y’Shua’s life, and how it can become radically personal in your own life.

In the 16th & final part of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of God judging David for counting the fighting men, and how David repents, abandons his idol of power; and offers a substitutionary sacrifice.

In Part 15 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of 3 of David’s Mighty Men getting water for him from behind enemy lines, and we look at themes of how the Gospel transforms us into a different kind of warrior, one who overcomes evil with good, even […]

In Part 13 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the famous story of David & Bathsheba, and examines the power of sin, the need for Nathan’s in our life, and Y’Shua’s forgiveness on those who truly repent.

In Part 12 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David embracing Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, a would-be enemy, whom David blesses for the sake of his covenant with Jonathan, as a picture of the grace of Y’Shua, whereby although we were His enemies, He feeds us at […]

In Part 10 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David taking the Ark to Jerusalem, and we see here a picture of the Gospel, both with God’s judgment when we try to do things our own way, as with Uzzah, and God’s provision through the Mercy […]

In Part 9 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at how David spared Saul’s life, and how we, too, can forgive our enemies through the power of the Gospel, which gives us both the humility to know that we, too, are sinners, and the affirmation that we are beloved in […]

In Part 8 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of friendship as modeled by David & Jonathan, featuring constancy, openness, loyalty, and common passion, and how Y’Shua is the ultimate friend, enabling us to be a godly friend when we’re transformed through a covenant relationship with Him.

In Part 7 of his series on Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at Saul’s envy of David and how we can be freed from slavery to envy and jealousy by having the same attitude towards others that Y’Shua has toward us, by putting our happiness into the happiness of others.

In Part 10 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David taking the Ark to Jerusalem, and we see here a picture of the Gospel, both with God’s judgment when we try to do things our own way, as with Uzzah, and God’s provision through the Mercy […]

In Part 6 of his series on the Book of Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the relationship of David & Jonathan, some keys to true friendship, and how Jonathan looked beyond David to the ultimate Son of David, David’s Son who became David’s LORD.

In Part 4 of his series on Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Calling of David to be King, where God bypasses his 7 older brothers, for God does not look upon the outward appearance as man does, but the LORD looks upon the heart.

In Part 3 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Saul and the Amalekites and Samuel removing the kingship from Saul for his disobedience, and we look at how in our own life we can resist self-deception only if we fully acknowledge the LORD as our King.

In Part 2 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Philistine’s capture of the Ark and the LORD’s defeat of Dagon, the Philistine god, using this as a template for how we can experience God’s Presence and draw near to Him, through Yeshua, the ultimate embodiment of the Ark […]

In this new series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at Hannah’s surrendering everything to the LORD and the birth of Samuel, who anoints David as King, and the parallels to Miriam and the birth of Yeshua.

In the 26th & final part of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of resisting the devil, with a focus on how the devil gains a foothold in our life through our sins, and we close these open doors to the Enemy through our true heart repentance.

In the Messianic movement the Christian idea of the “Rapture” is often met with hostility. However, the idea has Jewish roots and much practical significance for our life. So, let’s talk about it.

In Part 25 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the theme of arming yourself with the Gospel and the Scriptures so that you may die to sin and live for righteousness.

In Part 24 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at Peter’s statement that the End is Near, and how we should live in light of Messiah’s soon return, and in particular our call to love each other deeply from the heart, for love covers a multitude of sins.

In Part 23 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of how to handle suffering, seeing it as a fiery ordeal by which your faith is proven and refined, as by fire.

In Part 22 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the themes of Immersion & Resurrection in I Peter 3, focusing on the connections between the waters of Noah and the waters of baptism, and what the Resurrection tells us about the Gospel and the Kingship of Y’Shua.

In Part 21 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the command for husbands to honor their wives; to walk in self-sacrificial love toward them; to put their needs above your own; and to nourish and cherish them as your greatest earthly treasure.

For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the idols of our heart, our idolatry, as the ultimate sin behind the sin. We don’t commit outward sin unless we’ve first created an idol in our heart that competes with the LORD as King of our heart!