Hebrew Nation Online | Now Is the Time – Steve Berkson

In this the final teaching of The Heart of the Matter series, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a dynamic conclusion by wonderfully tying together all 64 parts. In this teaching Rabbi Steve goes through Ya’akov (James) 4 examining what this teacher/leader of the twelve tribes of Israel felt was critical to their individual growth and the […]

Completing the Book of Hebrews, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Hebrews 13:7 where he once again points out the author’s emphasis on the need for us to be lead by one who is anointed and appointed; one who is leading by example. We must be careful of those teachers who bring “various and strange […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the epistle to the Hebrews, chapter four, bringing a recipe for success which is the Word that we have heard, the Good News, mixed with belief (faith) produces an entrance into the “rest” that is the Kingdom of Elohim (Hebrews 4:2). The result of following this recipe for success gives […]

Many feel that the book of Hebrews is too difficult to understand. Biblical scholars debate and are unsure as to who is the author of this significant letter to the chosen people of the Creator. • What exactly do you know about Messiah Yeshua? • Have you “closely considered” Him and what it is that […]

Moving through the Apostle Shaul’s (Paul) letters to Timothy, his disciple, once again we see the need for anointed and appointed teachers as Timothy is instructed to enlist “trustworthy men who are competent to teach.” Shaul uses metaphors such as being a good soldier and a farmer; do you know what these mean? The meaning […]

Continuing our journey as we search out the Heart of the Matter Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches that this letter is different than the other letters to the congregations as it is a letter from instructor to student, master to disciple. Questions addressed in this teaching include: • Is the Holy Spirit the only teacher we […]

Moving forward through the epistles (letters) of the apostle Paul we arrive at the letter to the Colossians where Rabbi Steve Berkson points out the various recurring themes throughout all of Paul’s writings, comparing things which are above with things that are earthly, righteousness with unrighteousness, that which is of life with that which is […]

Continuing on the journey through “The Heart of the Matter” Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this lesson in Philippians, chapter 4, verse 6, where the apostle Paul says, “Do not worry at all, but in every matter, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to Elohim.” We learn from this lesson […]

As Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes the letter to the Ephesians we understand that we are no longer considered Gentiles, outside of the camp, but through Messiah Yeshua have been brought together with the community of the chosen, fellow citizens, along with the covenants and promises. With that, we are to walk in obedience to Torah, […]

Continuing our journey through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings us into chapter 5 where we are told to become imitators of Yeshua Messiah as “beloved children” which is pleasing to The Father. Being a follower of Yeshua according to His own words is to no longer walk in darkness […]

Now that Rabbi Steve Berkson has thoroughly taught us what the Apostle Paul was writing to the Ephesians in chapter two, he now leads us into understanding chapter three – the mystery or secret of what Messiah Yeshua accomplished through His death, burial and resurrection, that the nations (Gentiles) now have a place among those […]

Starting in the letter to the Ephesians, Rabbi Steve Berkson points us to the fact that the Apostle Paul was trying to help the believers in Ephesus understand that even with what Messiah Yeshua accomplished in His death, burial and resurrection, there is still an “expectation” to abide by the covenant with the Creator that […]

What we find in this letter from the Apostle Paul to the believers in Corinth is that strife had risen up among the assembly over which teacher was better than the other and which teacher someone followed, turning it into a status issue. • If Paul were here today and observed the strife and division […]

Continuing in the Apostle Paul’s letter to those of The Way in Rome (Romans), chapter 10, Rabbi Steve Berkson poses the question that comes out of verse 4 – are you doing what you’re doing just to look righteous to others, or are you doing it to look like Messiah Yeshua? In this chapter we […]

There’s more ‘heart’ to be discovered in the letter to the Romans as Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in chapters 8 and 10, breaking down verse by verse what the apostle Paul was communicating to the set-apart ones living in Rome at that time. Through Rabbi Steve’s teaching we find that Paul was not teaching against […]

Continuing in the letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the faithful in Rome, Rabbi Steve Berkson again emphasizes that to understand what Paul was trying to say in this letter, context is crucial. In chapter 6, again we see the contrasting of righteousness verses unrighteousness. We see how even the believers of that time […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson moves us into chapter 2 of the letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the faithful in Rome (Romans 2). In part 47 of The Heart of the Matter Rabbi Steve hopes to give clarity to these passages that are typically taken out of context and misunderstood. The theme in Romans chapter […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues teaching about the Heart of the Matter in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles and then begins in the Book of Romans. Some of the topics covered are; • What is the purpose of signs and wonders? • Olympic Gold-Medal Conclusion Jumpers • What is ‘emunah’?, and more. Toward […]

Shifting gears as we go into the book of Acts, Rabbi Steve Berkson helps us look at the Heart of the Matter from the perspective of a ‘forming community.’ Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website, https://mtoi.org. Join us on Social media! […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues The Heart of the Matter series by exploring what the Gospel of Luke has to say about the heart. What is the definition of ‘blameless’? (Luke 1:6) What does it mean to “turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the insight of the righteous, to […]

Moving into the Gospel of Mark Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches us about ‘reasoning in our hearts’ and how this usually doesn’t turn out very well. Then Rabbi Steve gives amazing insight into the event of the ‘cursing of the fig tree,’ how it is related to the ‘overturning of the money changers tables and seats […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson starts part 42 of The Heart of the Matter in Matthew 15 and ‘traditions’. Are they good or bad? Rabbi Steve teaches us how to know. How well do you understand the concept of ‘forgiveness’? It is definitely at the heart of the matter as Yeshua teaches His disciples about it in […]

Part 41 of The Heart of the Matter continues exploring the Gospel of Matthew for the understanding of what the scriptures wants to show us about our hearts. Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching in Matthew chapter 11 and reveals the ‘Language of Discipleship’ as Yeshua implored his followers to “take his yoke” upon them. […]

Part 40 of The Heart of the Matter begins the study on the subject of our hearts as the writers wrote about it in the Brit Chadasha (New Testament), the Gospel of Matthew. Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to the event called the Sermon on the Mount where Yeshua had a discipling time with His […]

In Part 8 of Understanding the Ruach/Spirit, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings this series of teachings to a conclusion. In this lesson Rabbi Berkson continues to allow the Scriptures to define itself regarding the Ruach/Spirit with the admonition that we are seeking the truth and understanding, not comfort and reassurance that what we already have is […]

In part 7 of Understanding the Ruach/Spirit Rabbi Steve Berkson connects the verses found in the Gospel of John chapters 6 and 7 showing us that; (1) according to Messiah Yeshua, the WORDs that He speaks are SPIRIT and are life, and, (2) the LIVING WATER is connected to the WORD which is connected to […]

In part 6 of this series, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us deeper into “what is the Ruach haKodesh (Holy Spirit)?”, specifically, what it does and what is its purpose. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website, https://mtoi.org. Join us on Social media! […]

In the first section of Understanding the Ruach/Spirit – Part 5, Rabbi Steve Berkson wraps up the idea of the doctrine of the Trinity by going to Luke 4:1, the account of Yeshua being led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Then Rabbi Berkson addresses the notion that some teach saying the Holy Spirit was […]

Understanding the Ruach/Spirit – Part 4 deals mainly with the question, “What is the Holy Spirit”, in Hebrew, Ruach haKodesh or ‘The Spirit of Elohim’. This lesson deals mainly with the idea of the doctrine of the Trinity; that the Holy Spirit, or Ghost as the Trinitarians say, is a separate entity coexistent and coequal […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues where we left off in part two on the subject of The Spirit of haSatan vs The Spirit of Elohim as we move into part three. Rabbi Berkson begins in 1 John 5:18-19 where we learn about guarding ourselves and not allowing the “wicked one” to gain a foothold in our […]

What do you understand about the “Holy Spirit” or “Ruach haKodesh”? Is your understanding congruent with what the Bible reveals? Is this Spirit a separate ‘entity’, coequal and co-existent with the Creator and the Son? In part 2 of this series, Rabbi Steve Berkson defines an aspect of ruach/spirit as ‘Intrinsic Nature’ or the ‘Breath […]

What do you understand about the “Holy Spirit” or “Ruach haChodesh”? Is your understanding congruent with what the Bible reveals? Is this Spirit a separate ‘entity’, co-equal and co-existent with the Creator and the Son? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this extremely important teaching series by comparing the Mt. Sinai event in Exodus 19 and 20 […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson begins Part 3 of this teaching in Leviticus 26:23 where he shows us that the Baptism of Fire has many facets such as being “instructed” of YHVH through “punishment” for disobedience and breaking His Covenant. Then, we see discipleship terminology as we go to Matthew 11:25-30 and read Yeshua’s words, verse 29, […]

In the second part of Baptism of Fire Rabbi Steve Berkson starts in 1 Peter 4:12, “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you”, teaching us that we who are followers of Messiah Yeshua will be persecuted because we identify with […]

In the Gospel of Matthew 3:11 we read the words of John the Baptist saying, “I indeed immerse (baptize) you in water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to bear. He shall immerse (baptize) you in the Set-apart (Holy) Spirit and fire.” […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes the book of the Prophet Ezekiel in part 39 of The Heart of the Matter series. In chapter 20 we see YHWH continuing the chastise the leaders of Judea for allowing their hearts to turn to idolatry. YHWH reminds them that He is their Elohim and that they need no other. […]

Continuing in the book of the Prophet Ezekiel, chapter 18, Rabbi Steve Berkson leads us to understand that Israel was using an idiom at that time, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are blunted”. This idiom meant that children could receive condemnation because of the evil their parents had done. But […]

At the start of the 2016 Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread that was hosted by MTOI, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a refreshing perspective on the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. After passing through the waters of the sea, the Children of Israel began a journey together to become a nation specifically chosen by […]

At the start of the 2016 Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, hosted by MTOI, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a refreshing perspective on the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. Trying to get into the minds of those ancient people having been in slavery and oppression for many years, Rabbi Steve asks the questions that […]

This is the third installment from the book of the prophet Ezekiel as Rabbi Steve Berkson continues to teach on the Heart of the Matter. This week the subject is ‘whitewashing’ and ‘uncovering the foundations.’ In Ezekiel chapter 13, Yahweh says through the prophet that He sees the false prophets who speak peace when there […]

Continuing in the book of the Prophet Ezekiel, chapter 13, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a meaning to ‘receiving a vision.’ Many “prophets” in the time of Ezekiel were claiming to have received a “vision” from YHWH, but was that “vision” really of YHWH? The problem is, when there are a lot of so-called “visions” going […]

In this 35th part of the series, The Heart of the Matter, Rabbi Steve Berkson moves us into the book of the Prophet Ezekiel to explore what YHWH had to say to His people, Israel, while they were in the Babylonian exile. In chapter 2 the prophet Ezekiel was told to speak “Thus says YHWH” […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes our study in the book of the Prophet Jeremiah, chapters 23, 29, 31 and 32. This is not the conclusion of the series on the Heart of the Matter. Next, we will be exploring what the Prophet Ezekiel will have to contribute regarding the heart. Don’t miss out on new teachings […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the book of the Prophet Jeremiah, chapters 16, 17 and 18. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. Please click on the “LIKE” button if this video has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us […]

Continuing in the Book of Jeremiah, chapter 11, we see a refresher on the original Covenant made between the Creator and those He selected, who entered into it without even hearing or understanding what the conditions of the contract were, but rather knowing with Whom they were entering it. All of this was to establish […]

Moving into the ninth and tenth chapters of the writings of the Prophet Jeremiah, Rabbi Steve Berkson helps us to stop to think “I wonder how our Creator feels” about us; how we think, talk and act. Could our Father say about us, “they have not know me” as He did through Jeremiah to the […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson begins the 30th part of the series “The Heart of the Matter” and the 3rd lesson from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah with a clarification regarding the “sacrificial system” and its relationship to the work of Messiah Yeshua. Many misunderstand this subject due to various erroneous teachings which can be a […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching with an admonition that the writings of the Prophet Jeremiah are “heavy” and were obviously written for the people of that time, but that we today should listen and reflect on what was written long ago by asking ourselves a couple of questions, “How does this apply to me […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson resumes the series that examines the essence of our faith, the heart of Elohim (Torah) and the condition of our own heart. In this, part 28, Rabbi Steve begins to explore the topic of the Heart of the Matter in the book of the prophet Jeremiah chapters 3 and 4. Don’t miss […]

In part 10, the conclusion of this series called “To He Who Overcomes”, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues with the subject of ‘Overcoming the Evil One (who wants to make you a liar)’ by taking us to Revelation chapter 12 and defines who is the one called “the devil and satan” as well as “those guarding […]