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Ep 1051Episode 1051: What Is the Good News? | Part 23

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review - Colossians 1:21-23 - The starting point• Hebrews 4:6 – Something to enter into• Hebrews 4:2 – What do we do now?• Hebrews 3:1 – Comparing Messiah Yeshua to Moses• Hebrews 3:3 – We are of the House of Yeshua, if…• Hebrews 3:7 – Don’t make the same mistake as them• Hebrews 3:11 – They shall not enter my rest• Hebrews 3:13 – The deceivableness of sin• Hebrews 3:17 – They didn’t believe Him• Hebrews 4:1 – There’s still a chance• Hebrews 4:7 – Today, if you hear his voice? Whose voice?• Hebrews 4:8 – There remains a Sabbath keeping• Hebrews 4:11 – Let us do our utmost• Hebrews 4:12 – Sharper than a two-edged sword?• Hebrews 4:13 – Naked and laid bare?• Hebrews 4:14 – What confession?• Hebrews 4:15 – We have a sympathetic High Priest• Hebrews 4:16 – Can you come boldly before the Throne?• Where are the straight-shooters in the faith?• Appreciation for Elder Jackson• Why do some have a problem with reality?• Don’t you want the person with the mic to be real?• Nobody cared enough to tell you the truth• We have been given a futureListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Apr 23, 20251h 7m

Ep 1050Episode 1050: In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 2

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 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• Why was he silenced, but she was not?• Why were the shepherds told about the birth?• Why were Yeshua’s parents surprised by this?• Missing parables?• New and old?• Emergency services and Shabbat• Did Jonah disobey or runaway?• What about clean and unclean today?• What about building booths for Sukkot?• Working a job on Shabbat?• Earn the ability to wear tzitzit?• My co-workers aren’t doing what they’re told to do• Is there a proper way to dispose of a Bible?• How should we respond to events in Israel today?• How much is too much counseling?• I don’t feel like I’m called• Become an expert on your struggle• Public school or other?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Apr 10, 20251h 0m

Ep 1049Episode 1049: In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 1

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• Bananas and carrots• Ecclesiastes 9:5 – What do the dead know?• This is why the Zone meetings are important• Because of who you were then?• Have peace with your choice• Everything will be great in the Millennium?• Do we have the perfect Word of God?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Apr 9, 202558 min

Ep 1048Episode 1048: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 22

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 22, 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• Minding your own business • Trust the structure • Love your enemies• I’m not fake• Why do they leave?• Rabbi’s not perfect?• You have to believe the word coming from above• How does Rabbi Berkson deal with those leaving?• I wasn’t always a rabbi…• What does patience with the community look like?• How do I get over being calloused and love again?• I know why I am here• Why leave if there’s no other place to go?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Apr 3, 20251h 18m

Ep 1047Episode 1047: What Is the Good News? | Part 22

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Colossians 1:1-4 – 1 Corinthians 13 in reverse?• 1 Corinthians 13:4 – I let some situations play out• Are you qualified to judge another?• The Father’s plan is for a forever community• 1 Corinthians 13:6 – Does not rejoice over the unrighteousness?• Outside intervention is the answer?• Your measuring stick is wrong• Have love for all the set-apart ones?• Colossians 1:5 – Because of the expectation • Personal development?• Because of the truth of the Good News• Colossians 1:6-7 – Since you heard and knew the favor of Elohim in truth• Colossians 1:8 – Your love in the Spirit?• Colossians 1:9 – In all wisdom and spiritual understanding • Colossians 1:10 – Walk worthily?• Colossians 1:11 – Being empowered for all endurance and patience with joy• Colossians 1:12 – Who has made us fit?• Colossians 1:14-16 – All of this is for Him• Colossians 1:17 – In Him all hold together• Colossians 1:18 – Setting the structure • Colossians 1:19 – Messiah Yeshua closed the gap• Colossians 1:21 – Enemies of Elohim in the mind• Colossians 1:23 – That awful word• Colossians 1:27 – To whom Elohim desired to make known…• It’s about loving each other – closing remarks Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Apr 2, 20251h 20m

Ep 1046Episode 1046: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 21

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 21, 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• A skilled craftsman • Saved from “automatic death”?• Being consistent in parenting• Exposing something that was already there• Material Minimalism has its advantages • Making a distinction between the physical and the spiritual • Ephesians 6:4 - How do single mothers apply this?• Should you take a Personality Test?• Reflecting on a lyric from an Eagles song?• Do Daily Affirmations really work?• Children, obey your parents sometimes?• The gut/heart/brain connection?• Your physical gut health explained• Being a fully-armored warrior?• I should never take off my armor, right?• What is meant by “watching in all perseverance and supplication?• There’s always danger in being out of balance• Is it possible to speed up the return of Messiah?• Obey your masters according to the flesh?• Making known the secret of the Good News?• Your existence is an opportunity - closing remarksSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 27, 20251h 10m

Ep 1045Episode 1045: What Is the Good News? | Part 21

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 6:1-9 – How do we respond to authority?• We operate both with authority and under authority• Ephesians 6:10 – Be strong in the Master’s strength • Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the complete armor of Elohim• He’s the cheerleader?• Ephesians 6:12-13 – Power to withstand and stand• Ephesians 6:14 – Gird your waist with truth?• The breastplate of righteousness• Ephesians 6:15 – Your feet = your walk• Ephesians 6:16 – The shield of faith• Ephesians 6:17 – The helmet and sword • Ephesians 6:18 – Inline with the nature of Elohim• Ephesians 6:19-20 – Boldly proclaiming the Good News• He’s got positions to fill• Do you leave out pieces of your armor?• The importance of understanding the armor• Rabbi Berkson talks about searching for teachers• Fitted for the Good News• Somebody did it all for you?• Romans 2:5-9 – You will reap what you sow• The battle is inside of youListen to the Afterburn tomorrowTo 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 26, 20251h 19m

Ep 1044Episode 1044: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 20

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 20, 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• My everyday conversation isn’t like this• An “awake person”…• This should only come from a right relationship• Wives, your husband struggles because you do this…• Chris’ testimony - Just keep going• Why quit? Find someone to imitate • What do you miss out on when you’re asleep?• Rabbi Berkson did not say that?• Is it trespassing if not covenanted?• Does the marriage model “trickle down” to other relationships?• What are examples of the fruitless works of darkness?• Ecclesiastes 12:13-14• What about the Proverbs 31 wife’s husband?• Nor unclean one? (Eph 5:5)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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 20, 20251h 13m

Ep 1043Episode 1043: What Is the Good News? | Part 20

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 5:1-11 – Getting the context• Ephesians 5:12 – Being brought into the light• Beyond the mechanics - doing the internal work• Ephesians 5:14 – Wake up and Messiah shall shine on you?• An awake decision-making person• Ephesians 5:15 – That you walk exactly?• Messiah shall shine on you?• Ephesians 5:15-17 – Redeeming the time?• Ephesians 5:18 – And do not be drunk?• Ephesians 5:21 – Subject yourselves to each other in the fear of Elohim• Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives…• Ephesians 5:22 – Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands…• Ephesians 5:30-31 – One flesh?Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 19, 20251h 20m

Ep 1042Episode 1042: In The Zone | February 2025 | Part 2

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | February 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• Four Things that changed my life • Our thoughts and “Manifesting”• To love each other • Walk a mile in their shoes?• A genuine apology• The level of attention?• Why did Elohim create us?• I was so disgusted with myself that I…• When I am weak, I am strong?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 13, 202548 min

Ep 1041Episode 1041: In The Zone | February 2025 | Part 1

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• Using wisdom on a doctor’s prognosis?• Don’t quit• How did Yahweh speak to Moshe (Moses)?• Forgiveness & Reconciliation• How does prophecy work?• Did Jacob wrestle the angel because of a woman?• How do I keep undesirable thoughts under control?• I’m afraid to share my gift with others• Is this selfishness?• What is the “unconscious mind”?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 12, 202558 min

Ep 1040Episode 1040: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 19

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 19, 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• Marlene’s appreciation for Rabbi• Is texting cowardly?• Connections to Ephesians 5:5• It’s not your role• Team building?• The “Sandwich Method”• Stop avoiding us!• Why is this person annoying me?• Would you like to go for lunch?• Do not go around us to our wives!• The Rabbi Roundtable• Maybe you were in the wrong too• Grow up and be mature adults• I don’t like the phrase, “It is what it is”• Do the Truth, regardless of your attitude?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 6, 20251h 11m

Ep 1039Episode 1039: What Is the Good News? | Part 19

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 5:1 – Become imitators of Elohim as beloved children• Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in love• 1 Corinthians 13 – The Love Chapter• Ephesians 5:3 – Greed of gain?• Ephesians 5:4 – Things that cause harm to others• Ephesians 5:5 – You’re not getting in• Ephesians 5:6 – Empty words?• Weightier things?• Ephesians 5:7 – Do not be partakers with them• Ephesians 5:8 – Prove what is well-pleasing• Ephesians 5:11 – Don’t fellowship with them, but reprove them?Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Mar 5, 20251h 18m

Ep 1038Episode 1038: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 18

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 motivator • I figured it out!• Why are you yelling at me?• They shouldn’t sound like the others?• Flowing in my gift• What makes a speaker influential?• An alternate ending to Yeshua’s parable?• Do not let the sun go down on your anger?• Chat Desk #1: Is this possible?• Chat Desk #2: Will we ever become the adults of Israel?• Chat Desk #3: That’s going too far • Chat Desk #4: Should we treat them as children?• Chat Desk #5: What every joint supplies?• Chat Desk #6: Who are the “we”?• Chat Desk #7: Using THC to renew the inner man?• Chat Desk #8: Does the whole Body have gifts?• Are we going to be stoned in the Kingdom?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 27, 20251h 47m

Ep 1037Episode 1037: What Is the Good News? | Part 18

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 4:1 – We are called to walk worthily?• Ephesians 4:2 – Who is Yahweh looking for?• Ephesians 4:3 – Can we agree to disagree?• Ephesians 4:7 – We all have been given something• Ephesians 4:8 – Yeshua went into the lower parts of the earth?• Ephesians 4:11 – The Five-Fold Ministry• Ephesians 4:12 – Understand the role you’ve been given• Ephesians 4:13 – They still exist, until…• Ephesians 4:14 – No longer be confused by various teachings?• The trickery of men?• Messiah’s definition of unity?• Are you in a cult?• Ephesians 4:15 – The maturity dilemma?• Ephesians 4:16 – A disabled Body of Messiah?• You were called to grow up• Ephesians 4:17 – Futility of mind and hardness of heart• Ephesians 4:19 – Calloused? • Ephesians 4:20 – You have not so learned Messiah?• Ephesians 4:22 – A renewed mind?• Ephesians 4:23 – Things that pertain to maturity• Ephesians 4:29 – Corrupt communication?• Ephesians 4:30 – Sealed for redemption?• Ephesians 4:31 – Direction for maturityListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 26, 20251h 16m

Ep 1036Episode 1036: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 17

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?• How is the inner man strengthened?• Like Ephraim and Manasseh, we covenant as co-heirs?• The love of Messiah surpasses knowledge?• Torah Observance on another level• How do I stop the “trigger”?• Would it not take much to exceed their righteousness?• Would it be okay to stop talking to a sister in Messiah?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 20, 20251h 15m

Ep 1035Episode 1035: What Is the Good News? | Part 17

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Ephesians 3:6 – Gentiles can be co-heirs?• Ephesians 3:8 – The unsearchable riches of Messiah?• Ephesians 3:1 – For your benefit• Ephesians 3:3 – Downloads from above?• Ephesians 3:4 – This is my insight• Ephesians 3:5 – Gentiles becoming co-heirs was a secret?• Ephesians 3:7 – Bilateral Ecclesiology?• Ephesians 3:8 – The unsearchable riches of Messiah?• Paul was not one of the Twelve?• Ephesians 2:12 – The Gentiles had nothing before Messiah?• Covenants of promise?• Ephesians 3:9 – Deeper, not done away with • Got an issue with your brother?• That person no longer exists. • Ephesians 3:10 – The many-sided wisdom of Elohim• Ephesians 3:11 – Boldness and access • Ephesians 3:13 – A perfect messenger?• Ephesians 3:14 – Focus on the Father?• Ephesians 3:15 – Strengthen the inner man?• Ephesians 3:18 – A complete understanding of…• Ephesians 3:20 – The fullness of the beliefListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 19, 20251h 1m

Ep 1034Episode 1034: In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 2

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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 13, 20251h 15m

Ep 1033Episode 1033: In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 1

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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 12, 20251h 14m

Ep 1032Episode 1032: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 16

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• Wasn’t this always Yahweh’s intention?• Please tie these together for me• Is this a way for me not to take responsibility for my actions?• Am I, as was Messiah, a tool for Elohim?• What you were born as doesn’t matter 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 6, 202549 min

Ep 1031Episode 1031: What Is the Good News? | Part 16

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• 2 Corinthians 4 Review• 2 Corinthians 5:1 – A house not made with hands• 2 Corinthians 5:6 – At home in the body - absent from the Master?• 2 Corinthians 5:8 – Absent from the body?• 2 Corinthians 5:9 – To be pleasing to Him• 2 Corinthians 5:10 – You are in control of this• Ephesians 1:13 – Key verse• Ephesians 1:1 – Context• Ephesians 1:2 – Grace; unmerited favor?• Ephesians 1:3-4 – Set-apart in love• Ephesians 1:5-8 – It’s His good pleasure• Ephesians 1:9 – Elohim uses teachers• Ephesians 1:10-11 – The Below aligning with the Above• Ephesians 1:11 – According to the counsel of His desire• Ephesians 1:11 – Ordained?• Ephesians 1:12-14 – We are the praise of His honor [esteem]• Ephesians 1:15 – Good job!• Ephesians 1:17 – A spirit of wisdom and revelation • Ephesians 1:19-23 – The same power that worked in Messiah…• Ephesians 2:1-3 – You were dead!• Ephesians 2:4-5 – Made alive together with Messiah• Ephesians 2:6-7 – Are we sitting in the heavenlies?• Ephesians 2:8 – That’s the gift!• Ephesians 2:9 – Not by works?• Ephesians 2:10 – We are His workmanship• Ephesians 2:11-12 – We were excluded?• Ephesians 2:13-14 – Brought near by the blood of Messiah • Ephesians 2:15-16 – The dogma, not the Torah• Ephesians 2:17 – Peace restored• Ephesians 2:18-19 – Spiritual bigotry• Ephesians 2:19-22 – Being built together into the dwelling of ElohimListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Feb 5, 20251h 26m

Ep 1030Episode 1030: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 15

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 your sovereignty • Be at peace with the things you cannot change• Having an expectation of faith?• The inner man is renewed day by day • Should I argue with family and friends for what I believe?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 30, 20251h 7m

Ep 1029Episode 1029: What Is the Good News? | Part 15

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – Unveiling/revealing the Good News?• 2 Corinthians 3:1 – Paul reaffirms himself as an apostle• 2 Corinthians 3:6 – The letter kills, but the spirit gives life?• 2 Corinthians 3:7 – Covenants passing away?• 2 Corinthians 3:8 – Moving up to the next level • 2 Corinthians 3:9 – The mechanics are not righteousness?• 2 Corinthians 3:12 – The spirit of why?• The hero who reset everything?• Incomplete understanding?• 2 Corinthians 3:14 – Messiah removes the veil• 2 Corinthians 3:17 – The spirit of freedom• 2 Corinthians 3:18 – Transforming from esteem to esteem?• 2 Corinthians 4:1 – A generation that’s oblivious to the Good News• 2 Corinthians 4:7 – This treasure in earthen vessels• 2 Corinthians 4:11 – Death in us - Life in you?• 2 Corinthians 4:17 – There is a bigger picture Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 29, 20251h 10m

Ep 1028Episode 1028: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 14

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• Consequence = Power?• How do I avoid feeling unworthy?• If Messiah was not raised…• Is disbelief hypocrisy?• Can a change in the spiritual make a change in the physical?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 23, 20251h 7m

Ep 1027Episode 1027: What is the Good News? | Part 14

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• 1 Corinthians 15:1 – Their role was to bring the Good News• We are ‘being’ saved• I’ve got you• We are being delivered if…• 1 Corinthians 15:3 – Was Paul referring to the Gospels?• 1 Corinthians 15:7 – Paul was not an apostle?• 1 Corinthians 15:12 – Different sects of the faith• 1 Corinthians 15:14 –Those who provide stability concerning our faith • 1 Corinthians 15:17 – Resurrection from what?• 1 Corinthians 15:19 – Do you know where your path leads?• 1 Corinthians 15:22 – All died in Adam?• 1 Corinthians 15:23 – Who is all in all• 1 Corinthians 15:29 – What is the point of living if…• 1 Corinthians 15:33 – Evil association?• 1 Corinthians 15:34 – Do you have a relationship?• 1 Corinthians 15:35 – With what kind of body will you be raised?• 1 Corinthians 15:51 – We shall all be changed• 1 Corinthians 15:53 – To he who overcomes• The sting of death? The power of sin?• 1 Corinthians 15:57 – The things you do matterListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 22, 20251h 8m

Ep 1026Episode 1026: In The Zone | December 2024

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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 16, 20251h 15m

Ep 1025Episode 1025: When Passover & Shabbat Collide | A Special Message from Rabbi Berkson

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/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 15, 20251h 2m

Ep 1024Episode 1024: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 13

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 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 9, 202548 min

Ep 1023Episode 1023: What Is the Good News? | Part 13

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• What were the challenges Paul dealt with?• The Good News is a huge issue• 1 Corinthians 9:12 – Restoration is available now!• 1 Corinthians 9:1-3 – Am I not an emissary?• 1 Corinthians 9:3-11 – Do I not have a right?• 1 Corinthians 9:11-14 – If we have sown spiritual among you?• 1 Corinthians 9:15-17 – For if I bring the good news…• 1 Corinthians 9:18 – What then is my reward?• 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 – All things to all people?• 1 Corinthians 9:23-24 – A fellow partaker…• 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 – Everyone who competes controls themselves • 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 – I do not wish you to be ignorant brothers• 1 Corinthians 10:6-10 – Why was Elohim not pleased with most of them?• 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 – They are examples and warnings for us• 1 Corinthians 10:14 – I speak as to the wiseListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 8, 20251h 3m

Ep 1022Episode 1022: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 12

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 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 2, 202549 min

Ep 1021Episode 1021: What Is the Good News? | Part 12

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• 1 Corinthians 4:15 – Brought forth through the Good News• This division • 1 Corinthians 4:1 – Servants & Trustees of the secrets• 1 Corinthians 4:2-5 – Judging vs. judgment• 1 Corinthians 4:5 – The heart thinks for itself?• Take every thought captive?• Real leadership is coming• Nobody’s perfect• 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 – Rebellious and puffed up?• 1 Corinthians 4:8 – You think you’re a king?• 1 Corinthians 4:9-14 – You wanna trade places?• 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 – Yet, not many fathers• Contentious issues Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Jan 1, 202557 min

Ep 1020Episode 1020: Afterburn | Embrace the Process | Elder William Jackson

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 get rid of my poopy diaper?• The first thing I try to do is break itSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 26, 20241h 11m

Ep 1019Episode 1019: Embrace the Process | Elder William Jackson

The process can be defined as you, under a vertical structure, under your chosen leadership, becoming the kind of person Yahweh would want to live with forever. Many people can accept that process but somehow get derailed during the process. They achieve the desired goal only when they embrace the process and stay focused.• Intro• A war is going on• Deuteronomy 7:9-12 – And you shall know• Deuteronomy 1:6 – It’s time to move• Philippians 3:13-14 – Get moving - There’s a greater plan ahead• Deuteronomy 8:2-3 – The wilderness is a place of preparation • Deuteronomy 1:26-27 – Overcoming fear and embracing faith• Deuteronomy 1:8 – A fulfillment with responsibility • Deuteronomy 6:5 – Your job is to live as a light• Final instructionsListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 25, 20241h 0m

Ep 1018Episode 1018: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 11

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 11, 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• I find I need help from my teacher to overcome• Becoming the kind of person Yahweh wants to be with forever• What is causing division in the Body today?• The Leadership Conference • The beginning of MTOI• How can we work together?• As long as we agree on the “major things”…• The Format• A modern-day Messianic Sanhedrin 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 19, 202422 min

Ep 1017Episode 1017: What Is the Good News? | Part 11

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• 1 Corinthians 1:17 – Immersion | What Messiah is• 1 Corinthians 1:17-19 – The wisdom of this world• Defining salvation• You still have to do• 1 Corinthians 1:18 – The power of Elohim is the Good News• 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 – Where is the wisdom of this world?(Isaiah 29:13-15)• Isaiah 29:17-19 – Light coming out from the darkness• 1 John 2:4-11 – Without Messiah, you’re in darkness• Isaiah 29:18-21 – Stop grumbling and accept instruction• 1 Corinthians 1:21-24 – But to those who are called• 1 Corinthians 1:27 – Elohim calls “dumb people”?• 1 Corinthians 1:28-31 – He who boasts(Jeremiah 9:23-24)• 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – In the demonstration of the spirit and of power• 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 – Study the Bible?• Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Five-Fold Ministry• 1 Corinthians 2:7-3:1-2 – Making a case for anointed-appointed teachers• 1 Corinthians 3:4-6 – Hung up on the personality of the person• 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 – Rewards are earned• 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 – Works are revealed by fire• 1 Corinthians 3:16-19 – Stop thinking you’re so smart• 1 Corinthians 3:19-23 – There needs to be humility Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 18, 20241h 8m

Ep 1016Episode 1016: In The Zone | November 2024 | Part 2

Listen to In The Zone | November 2024 | 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• Digging into the Scripture?• How do I know the correct year for the 2nd and 3rd tithes?• How do I get my teenagers to engage in the Shabbat?• The Bible says to accept Yeshua as my personal Savior?• Answer a fool, or not? Proverbs 26:4-5• Feeling entitled?• It’s not easy being purple?• At what point does a business tithe?• Women, don’t pick a fixer-upper • Cleaning on the high holy days?• What activities should be avoided on Shabbat?• Was James, a disciple of Yeshua, part of the Sanhedrin?• Just listen to your teacher• Comparing other denominations to MTOI• Comparing Noah’s Ark with the Ark of the Covenant • How does the Hillel Calendar calculate the feast days?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 12, 20241h 8m

Ep 1015Episode 1015: In The Zone | November 2024 | Part 1

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• When men began to call upon the name?• What to say when someone asks about the tzitzit• How can I better explain the Name of Yeshua?• Religion or Covenant?• Getting hung up on what others say• How many children do you want?• Is it a sin for a woman to wear makeup?• How should we celebrate Chanukah? • What is a birthright, and how can it be stolen? • Who will be tested by hasatan at the end of the Millennium?• Did Elohim create mankind or just Adam at the beginning?• Yahweh’s conversation with Cain about sin• Food being offered up to idols today?• Does one need to be circumcised to wear tzitzit?• Should I have self-esteem?• What is vanity outwardly?Listen to part 2 tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 11, 20241h 19m

Ep 1014Episode 1014: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 10

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 10, 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• Husbands should lead, not rule• Being selfish in expectations• Shouldn’t I trust the one who’s leading?• Rabbi counsels my teenager and…• Helping teenagers through anxiety • Rocky’s thoughts• When should I go to Rabbi to counsel instead of my parents or spouse?• How do I practice Romans 15:1 in the workplace?• We need to strengthen our mind• I feel so useless - what can I do?• Feeling bad about not being right?• Trusting the Rabbi’s counsel • When the Rabbi is also your boss• Being “knit together” falls on us?• Expecting without judging?• Too many divisions? • Clear boundaries?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 5, 20241h 15m

Ep 1013Episode 1013: What Is the Good News? | Part 10

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Romans 15:16, 19-20 – Where is the love?• Romans 15:1-3 – We should support one another• Romans 15:4 – The intention is the expectation (Ephesians 4:11)• Romans 15:5 – We should be of the same mind• Romans 15:8 – Messiah Yeshua confirmed the promises made • Romans 15:12 – The Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1)• Romans 15:13-16 – A priestly duty?• Romans 15:17-18 – To make the Gentiles obedient• You have to be called• Romans 16:17-18 – Stay away from those causing dissension• Romans 16:19 – Be wise toward the good• Romans 16:25 – The secret?• Romans 16:26 – The secret revealed for belief obedience• 1 Corinthians 1:17 – So that the stake of Messiah should not be nullified • 1 Corinthians 1:1-7 – The gift of the calling• 1 Corinthians 1:8 – Confirmed till the end, unreprovable • 1 Corinthians 1:10 – In the same mind and same opinion • Called to correct the teachers?• An authority structure stops the noise• 1 Corinthians 1:12 – It’s all one thing• 1 Corinthians 1:18 – The Good News is the power of ElohimListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dec 4, 20241h 13m

Ep 1012Episode 1012: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 9

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 9, 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• Should Jewish people be esteemed over others today?• Who is the “Mixed Multitude”?• They don’t understand the Covenant• You get the same reward?• A testimonial of “Who I am”• What does adoption mean spiritually?• Provoke Israel to jealousy?• About being submissive • How is Isaiah 53 talking about Israel?• Shouldn’t we all be Israel?• This is complete selfishness• What does the sin of Adam and Eve have to do with the regathering?• More about adoption…cautious expectation• I don’t mean to be an “ask-hole,” but more on Romans 11:29?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 28, 202438 min

Ep 1011Episode 1011: What Is the Good News? | Part 9

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Romans 2:16 – Key verse• Romans 2:1-5 – The animosity between the Jew and Gentile• Romans 2:6-7 – According to your works?• Romans 2:8 – Obey the truth?• Obedience to the Torah is required for this… (John 14:14)• Can you handle the Truth?• Romans 2:8-12 – The Jew and Gentile are treated the same • Romans 2:13 – Not the hearers, but the doers• Romans 2:14-16 – When the Gentiles do Torah?• Romans 10:15-16 – The Good News of peace and good• Romans 10:1-4 – Messiah is the goal?• Romans 10:5-8 – If you do, you shall live (Leviticus 18:5; Deuteronomy 30:11-20)• Romans 10:9-13 – Believe, confess, and trust unto righteousness• Romans 10:14-16 – Who can believe unless they hear and obey? (Isaiah 52:1-7; Isaiah 53:1-11; Isaiah 52:9-15)• Romans 10:19 – Israel is provoked to jealousy?• Romans 11:1-4 – Israel rejected?• Romans 11:28 – Who is the enemy and what is the choice?• Deuteronomy 9:4-5 – It’s not by your righteousness• Romans 11:7-11 – The Chosen?• Romans 11:11-24 – Grafted to the olive tree?• Romans 11:28 – Israel hardened for sake of the Gentiles?• Romans 11:29-36 – The gifts are without repentance?Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 27, 20241h 13m

Ep 1010Episode 1010: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 8

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 8, 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• Romans 1:28-32 – Look for yourself and not others• Are they being drawn in or just curious?• What you’re doing will spread (Romans 1:8)• Not just about the leadership (Romans 1:22)• Fighting? (Romans 1:29)• Understanding favor• A spiritual gift for you to be established? (Romans 1:11)• They did not honor Elohim? (Romans 1:21)• Christianity sends unqualified people out to do this?• What am I doing that I’m not aware of?• After the point of “knowing” Yahweh• Because they do see• Is this less of a sin?• Foolish in fellowship?• Is the Good News first mentioned in Genesis 12:3?• How do I not become attached to people who are not good for me?• Obsessed with people?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 21, 20241h 5m

Ep 1009Episode 1009: What Is the Good News? | Part 8

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Intro• Romans 1:1-6 – The good news which He promised before• Romans 1:7-10 – Paul greets the set-apart ones in Rome• Romans 1:11-15 – Encouraged by each other’s belief• Romans 1:16 – Paul was not ashamed of the Good News• Romans 1:17 – Righteousness is revealed in the Good News• Deuteronomy 6:17-18 – Delivered through belief-obedience • Deuteronomy 6:19-23 – He brought them out• Deuteronomy 6:24 – For our good always• Deuteronomy 6:25 – It shall be righteousness for you… • Why is the Christian sabbath for only an hour?• Romans 1:18 – Those who suppress the truth?• Romans 1:19 – These people should know better• Romans 1:19-21 – Understanding Romans 1:20 • John 1:11-12 – They have no excuse?• Romans 1:22-23 – They did from their own reasonings• Romans 1:24-25 – They changed the truth?• Deuteronomy 8:5 – Like a man disciplines his son?• Romans 1:26-27 – The times of Noah• Romans 1:28 – A worthless mind• Romans 1:28-31 – Covenant breakers?• Romans 1:31 – They should know!• Romans 1 from the Perspective of the Good News • ConclusionListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 20, 20241h 7m

Ep 1008Episode 1008: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 7

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 7, 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• How can we know the leading of the Holy Spirit?• How do I shut off my “filter”? • What if someone seems open and are reaching out?• Does circumcision at birth count?• Did I do what you said to do?• We have given up our lives• Who was James in Acts 15?• When we hear “the Anointed,” what should we think?• How do we show our gratitude to Yahweh?• How do I keep emotions from taking control? • Do we have an equivalent today of the four things in Acts 15?• Matthew’s thoughts• Knowing the voice of YahwehSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 14, 202440 min

Ep 1007Episode 1007: What Is the Good News? | Part 7

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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Acts 15:35 – The Good News is the Word of Yahweh• Acts 15:22 – We gave no such command• If you would see authority correctly…• If you do what you’re supposed to do…• Acts 15:25 – They’ve given up their lives• Acts 15:27 – The ministry of you?• Acts 15:30 – Don’t commit until you know • Acts 17:18 – A problem with a piece of the Good News• You’re ministering to Elohim?• Acts 20:24 – The favor of Elohim is good news• Repent of what?• Acts 20:28-30 – DistortedListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 13, 20241h 17m

Ep 1006Episode 1006: In The Zone | October 2024 | Part 2

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | October 2024 | 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• Can there be forgiveness without restoration?• Keep doing the next right thing• Accountable to each other?• Is Yahweh always involved in our lives?• What truly matters in life, and what doesn’t?• A High-Vibrational State• Minimum Effective Dose• Deeper Thoughts by Chris• Lee Blue’s testimony 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 7, 202459 min

Ep 1005Episode 1005: In The Zone | October 2024 | Part 1

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• The right thing to say, but at the wrong time • Love Yahweh with “all”? • Should women fast during their monthly cycle?• Taking advantage of sales during a holiday?• A heavenly report card?• It’s not Adam and Eve’s fault?• I question why I don’t have questions• Is experience the best teacher? • What is a “simple” person? (Proverbs 9)• The 4,000-year mistake?• Messianic Missionaries? 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Nov 6, 202455 min

Ep 1004Episode 1004: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 6

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 6, 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• How many teachers are you listening to?• Were the apostles surprised that the Gentiles were coming into covenant?• What about the women?• I was in the wrong place, but my heart was in the right place • Does Solomon’s prayer connect to the Good News?• What about the women? (Part 2)• Jews have a protective nature• There’s more to healing than just physical healing • Women in the vertical structure • There’s healing in counseling • What about the veil that was torn at the crucifixion?• Try to have King David’s heart• What was Peter telling the Pharisees in Acts 15?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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Oct 31, 202455 min

Ep 1003Episode 1003: What Is the Good News? | Part 6

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 phrase 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 as he has done in his other teachings.• Opener• Review• Acts 14:15 – Worthless matters?• Ephesians 2 – Excluded from citizenship of Israel • Acts 15:7 – The Good News brought to the Gentiles• Acts 15:35 – The Word of Elohim is a part of the Good News• Circumcision for salvation?• Acts 15:4 – Messi-Mutts?• Acts 15:8 – Giving them the Set-Apart Spirit • Acts 15:10 – This unbearable yoke?• Acts 15:12 – Let the Gentiles in• Acts 15:18 – Stop the pagan practices Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Oct 30, 20241h 11m

Ep 1002Episode 1002: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 5

We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 5, 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• Until now, I’ve never heard Acts taught so clearly • Parables and New or Renewed• Christians or Messianists?• Teaching in parables• Do not be called Rabbi• Seeing an anointed-appointed correctly • A path is there for everybody • Acts 13:45 – They were filled with jealousy • Jennifer’s takeaways from today’s teaching • Acts 13:35-37 – Saw no corruption?• Acts 13:39 – Torah doesn’t do this?• The path to the kingdom and the blood-covering• How can I explain this to a Christian?• Acts 10:35 – but in every nation?• Is the book of Acts a fulfillment of Yeshua’s parables? • How can I, being homebound, be a light to others? 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 [email protected] or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our YouTube and Rumble channels every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Oct 17, 202450 min