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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 […]

In part 9 of To He Who Overcomes, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues with the subject of ‘Overcoming the Evil One (who wants to make you a liar)’ by connecting 1 John 2:9-11 with Luke 8:19-21 in order to define who is family according to Yeshua’s definition. Then we move to the Gospel of John chapter […]

In part 8 of To He Who Overcomes, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues with the subject of ‘Overcoming Evil With Good’ by leading us to Philippians 2:5 and the significance of the 3-letter word, L-E-T; we should ‘let’ the mind of Yeshua be in us. Rabbi Berkson then begins a new subject, ‘Overcoming the Evil One […]

In part 7 of To He Who Overcomes, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues with the subject of ‘Overcoming the World’ by leading us to a better understanding of the parable Yeshua taught about the Sower and the Seed found in Matthew chapter 13. Why are we taught in parables? What did Yeshua mean when He said […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes teaching us about overcoming “Beliefs, Behaviors, Attitudes and Lifestyles.” He begins with taking us to Luke 9:57-62 where we see several men coming to Yeshua expressing a desire to follow Him, but rather, Yeshua makes an example of them as to “those who look back are not fit for the Kingdom […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson continues teaching us about overcoming “Beliefs, Behaviors, Attitudes and Lifestyles.” In this teaching we learn a lesson from the story of Lot in Genesis 19 and how he ‘loitered’ when he should have been running from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. We also should not be loitering around death but run […]

What does everyone need to overcome? Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches us the definition of “sitting on the fence” and “double-mindedness.” Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on […]

In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson addresses the fact that we are “Children of Promise.” Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on […]

We have an “Identity Crisis” in the Body of Messiah today! In this lesson Rabbi Steve Berkson explains the importance of understanding who you are and how that relates to being adopted into the Family of Elohim and to being an overcomer. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI […]

With only a couple of weeks before a holiday that the world celebrates and the current times we live in with COVID-19 virus Rabbi Steve Berkson brings some clarity to the thinking of some that may be struggling or new to Torah Observance concerning the Holidays, Holy Days and what to do with traditions. Rabbi […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches us that everything we hope for, desire and are looking forward to is based on being an overcomer. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes this series teaching us how to develop the Fear of Yahweh. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on […]

In this week’s teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a warning to those who do choose not to Fear Yahweh. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: […]

“And now, Yisra’el, what is Yahweh your Elohim asking of you, but to FEAR Yahweh your Elohim…” Deuteronomy 10:12. This statement is the basis for this new, expanded teaching now on video for the first time. Rabbi Steve Berkson deals with the question, “So, what’s in it for me?” What is ‘New Doctrinal Understanding’ and […]

“And now, Yisra’el, what is Yahweh your Elohim asking of you, but to FEAR Yahweh your Elohim…” Deuteronomy 10:12. This statement is the basis for this new, expanded teaching now on video for the first time. Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us on a couple of “Rabbi Trails” in this teaching with the first one coming […]

“And now, Yisra’el, what is Yahweh your Elohim asking of you, but to FEAR Yahweh your Elohim…” Deuteronomy 10:12. This statement is the basis for this new, expanded teaching now on video for the first time. Rabbi Steve Berkson helps us to refocus on the awe, reverence and respect we should be displaying in our […]

“And now, Yisra’el, what is YHVH your Elohim asking of you, but to FEAR YHVH your Elohim…”Deuteronomy 10:12. This statement is the basis for this new, expanded teaching now on video for the first time. In this second installment Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us into the rebellion of the Israelites found in Numbers 14 and […]

“And now, Yisra’?l, what is ???? your Elohim asking of you, but to FEAR ???? your Elohim…” Deuteronomy 10:12. This statement is the basis for this new, expanded teaching now on video for the first time. Rabbi Steve Berkson expounds again on our walking before Yahweh in giving Him complete respect, honor and obedience to […]

In part 8 of No Other Name, Rabbi Berkson teaches us from Exodus 20 through Deuteronomy 6. We learn about how we should treat our appointed leaders; putting some people out of our fellowship; why we don’t stone people today; protecting Yahweh’s reputation and honor; and much more. Don’t miss out on new teachings every […]

No Other Name part 7 goes back to the foundation of the Tanakh as Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us from Genesis through Exodus. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide […]

In part 6, Rabbi Steve Berkson covers John 20:31, “believing so that we might possess life in His Name (authority, identity, reputation and lineage).” In Ephesians chapter 1 we learn about “adoption through Messiah Yeshua”, “conforming to the image of Messiah through Torah observance combined with the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22)”, then, going […]

Could there be an underlying meaning to what Yeshua said, “If you love me, guard (keep) my commandments?” What exactly is the “Holy Spirit?” In part 5 of this multi-part teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the gospel of John chapters 14 through 17. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information […]

Ever wonder about what it truly means to be “Born Again?” What about “guarding” the commandments? Do you sense that something is lacking or missing in your walk? In part 4 of this on-going, multi-part teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson tackles these tough issues. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about […]

Can you handle the Truth? How important is it to pronounce His name correctly? What do we do when someone cries “LEGALISM”? What’s the difference between “claiming” authority and being “given”authority? Can we say we worship God and not obey His Torah? Continuing in his multi-part teaching on “No Other Name”, Rabbi Steve Berkson teaches […]

Do we really understand chapter two in the book of the prophet Joel? What should we be doing to prepare for the days to come? Has the Holy Spirit been poured out on all flesh according to the Apostle Peter in Acts chapter two? Who is the “Teacher of Righteousness” in Joel 2:23? When is […]

What’s in a name? What does “in the name of” really mean? What is incantation and invocation? Does pronouncing a name correctly really matter? Who are the two witnesses that are written about in Revelation and what will they be doing? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins a new multi-part teaching about this intriguing and highly controversial […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson brings to a close this amazing subject, touching on several topics that all have significance to us being the kind of people Yahweh wants to live with forever. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us […]

Is it proper to bow down to a man? What exactly is “idol” worship? Beginning in the Tanakh, Part 3 of this multi-part teaching by Rabbi Steve Berkson, the scriptures continue revealing to us the true definition of WORSHIP. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant […]

Is obedience worship? What about doubt, how does it affect worship? Are we supposed to “worship” Yeshua? In Part 2 of this multi-part teaching by Rabbi Steve Berkson, the Scriptures continue revealing to us the true definition of WORSHIP. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant […]

Rabbi Steve Berkson begins a multi-part teaching on the Scriptural definition of WORSHIP, creating a visual picture by looking first at the sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22) and then continuing with the birth, temptation, and miracles of the Messiah as written in the book of Matthew. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For […]

Walk through the Scriptures with Rabbi Steve Berkson as he teaches about these emotional and critical subjects as you have never heard it taught before. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on […]

Every decision or choice you make has an opportunity cost. Every time you choose to do something, you are also choosing not to do something else. Follow along while Rabbi Berkson expounds on the importance of our daily decisions. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant […]

Follow along with Rabbi Berkson as he continues looking at the question of “Where are we going?” from the third and more personal perspective of our own lives, in this second and final part of this teaching. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit […]

Follow along with Rabbi Berkson as he looks at the question of “Where are we going?” from three perspectives: that of the original participants, the disciples of Yeshua, and our own lives, in this two part teaching. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit […]

Covenanted people need not worry–Yahweh is faithful to His side of the covenant. In this episode, Rabbi Steve Berkson places emphasis on “emunah”, which is Hebrew for faith/trust/belief, as it pertains to being covenanted with our Elohim. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit […]

May the sound of the shofar wake us up to life that only comes from the Father through His Messiah. From Yom Teruah 2018, this message by Rabbi Steve Berkson goes deeper into some of the responsive reading of the liturgy. Don’t miss out on new teachings every week. For more information about MTOI (Messianic […]