Episodes
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 14 | Trustworthy, 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...
Published 04/18/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant?• Intro / We trust because we know• 1 John 1:9 – Trustworthy and right• Don’t play games with the language• The Truth is something you do• To all the “Messianic teachers” out there…• If we walk in the Light, then…• Making Yahweh out to be a liar• 1 John 2 – For...
Published 04/17/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 13 | Trustworthy, 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...
Published 04/11/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant?• Intro• 1 Corinthians 1:9 – Elohim is trustworthy• The witness of Messiah confirmed in you• No divisions among you?• Your choices are why• 1 Corinthians 10:13 – A way of escape?• Immersed into Mosheh?• Fear turning into panic• Excited about what’s not Him?•...
Published 04/10/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 12 | Trustworthy, 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...
Published 04/04/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua told a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like? Who was He talking about? How can you be that kind of servant?Rabbi Berkson begins this part of the teaching with the concept of ‘Trustworthy.’ * Intro / Matthew 25:13* A few more thoughts on the ‘Good’* Trustworthy as defined by Elohim (Deuteronomy 7:9)* Mingling with those outside of the Covenant (If you’re single…)*...
Published 04/03/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 11 | The Good, 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...
Published 03/28/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?This is the conclusion of ‘The Good’ segment of this teaching. Next time, Rabbi Berkson will continue this teaching with the segment entitled ‘Trustworthy.’• Intro / 2 Corinthians 5:10• 2 Corinthians 5:1 – Getting the context• 2 Corinthians 5:6 –...
Published 03/27/24
Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 2024 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief.• Intro• Is Frankincense forbidden to use?• Tell them to mind their own business• Kindling a fire on Shabbat?• Can women wear tzitzit?• Can I hire Gentiles to work for me on Shabbat?• Accepting overtime from my phone on Shabbat?• Does Rabbi Berkson officiate a funeral?• Who were the Sons of...
Published 03/21/24
Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief.• Intro• Sourdough starter and the Feast of Unleavened Bread• Who was King Herod?• Why use an unclean creature in the making of tzitzit?• Is there a requirement for a woman to participate in the Passover meal?• Is baptism required for Passover?• How do we handle not getting what we expect?• Times now are much different than then• “Prayer...
Published 03/20/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, Gems from Jude | Rabbi Tom Mitchell, 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...
Published 03/14/24
Rabbi Tom Mitchell, rabbi emeritus for MTOI, digs deep into the letter of Jude and brings up some valuable nuggets for us to live by.• Intro• The 3 sections of Jude• Section 1: Encouragement / warning• Jude 1:5 – “I intend to remind you”• Jude 1:6-7 – Destroyed those unbelievers• Jude 1:8 – The problem with Sodom & Gomorrah• Rejecting leadership/authority• Jude 1:9 – Avoid foolish debates• Jude 1:11 – Don’t be blinded by ‘rewards’• Jude 1:12 – Beware the tares among us• Jude 1:14 – Winds...
Published 03/13/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 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...
Published 03/07/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?• How important is it to do good works? (3 John 1:11)• Titus 1:16 – In works they deny Elohim• Who are the ‘they’?• John 5:28 – Those who have done good• Romans 2:5 – Everlasting life to those who persist in doing good• Romans 2:14 – When the Gentiles...
Published 03/06/24
22.1 Vayak'hel Song: "If Your Heart Is Lifted Up"
Published 03/01/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 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...
Published 02/29/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?• Intro• James 3:17 – The wisdom from above is…• Ready to obey?• Without partiality and hypocrisy• James 3:1 – Not many should be teachers• We need an Ephesians 4:11 filled Sanhedrin • What’s really controlling your tongue?• James 3:13 – Your works...
Published 02/28/24
Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief.• Yahweh knows your intentions• Are the pharmaceutical companies the ‘drug sorcery’ in Revelation?• Tucking in my tzitzit?• What do we do about trauma?• Miracles, signs and wonders?• The devil did not make you do it!Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more...
Published 02/22/24
Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief.• MTOI is here for you• Why parables?• Why the racism?• Praying in the name of Yeshua?• Will Jews believe in the anti-messiah?• A ‘faith-based belief’?• Is it okay to donate or sell plasma?• Do we need to ask for Yahweh to intervene?• Is there such a thing as a ‘spiritual disability’?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click...
Published 02/21/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Battle over Authority | A teaching from the Parsha 'Yitro', before listening to this episode.Not being a typical Afterburn, this episode is a spontaneous response by congregation members during the Shabbat service praise and prayer time to the teaching by Rabbi Steve Berkson given during the Torah Study the night before entitled “The Battle Over Authority.”Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Rocky• Elder William Jackson - Indescribable•...
Published 02/15/24
The battle over authority is an enduring struggle embedded within the fabric of human society, characterized by the contestation for power, control, and legitimacy. Throughout history, individuals, groups, and institutions have vied for supremacy, each asserting its claim to govern, lead, or influence. Whether political leaders assert their sovereignty, religious authorities define moral frameworks, or social movements challenge established norms, the quest for authority shapes the dynamics...
Published 02/14/24
Terumah "Follow the Pattern"
Published 02/09/24
We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 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...
Published 02/08/24
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?• Intro• Romans 8:28 - All things work together for good• Romans 8:1 - A comparison between flesh and spirit• Are you an enemy of Elohim?• Does the Spirit live in you?• You don’t owe the flesh anything!• Led by the Spirit?• Stop condemning yourself•...
Published 02/07/24