Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

What’s the connection between holy incense and a deadly plague? Why did Moses prescribe fragrance as the cure—and how did Aaron “stand between the dead and the living” to halt death itself? In this w…

What if holiness isn’t hiding behind high walls—but walking into the world without fear?

This week’s parsha unpacks it. So does a shocking quote from a Jewish Christian theologian. Join us tomorrow a…

Ever been told that breaking one commandment is the same as breaking them all?

Is our God a legalist waiting to strike us dead for a minor slip? Consider the infamous Sabbath‐stick stoning in Numbers…

What if divine power weren’t a zero-sum game?

In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we confront Moses’ radical humility: God takes part of His Spirit from Moses to empower 70 elders—yet Moses doesn’t object…

Is tithing still a divine command—or a relic of a bygone era? Many pastors wield Malachi 3:10 like a club, demanding 10% for the “storehouse,” yet that promise only applied when the Temple stood in I…

You Can’t Choose the Past. But… We all have moments we wish we could undo. This week we explore a father’s heartbreaking words about the past, and explore a deeper challenge from Yeshua about the fut…

What if your greatest legacy isn’t biological but spiritual? In Parashat Bamidbar, we learn that Aaron’s sons are called Moses’ “offspring”—not by birth, but by Torah teaching. Why does the Torah omi…

Are You Being "Responsible?" It’s more than keeping a job or paying bills. Most of us think we’ve checked the “responsible adult” box: Job? ✅ Bills paid? ✅ No shoes mysteriously on the roof? ✅ This w…

Has God cast aside the physical descendants of Abraham because they rejected Yeshua? Are Christians now the “true” Israel? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we dive into Parashat Bechukotai and Paul’s c…

We live in a world where the cheaper, easier option is often the one that harms us most. The good stuff—what truly nourishes—is harder to find, and it costs more. But that’s not just about what’s on …

Why isn’t a priest allowed to mourn his own wife? In the Torah portion of Emor, we see only six relatives for which a priest may become ritually impure. But what about his wife? Could this omission r…

We’re already more than halfway through the Omer. (Seriously—where did April go?) How’s your counting going? We’re told to count the days, right?

But what if you miss one?

Do you keep going? Or did y…

Letter vs. Spirit: Are You Really Living God’s Holiness?

Is following the rules enough to be holy? Our current Torah portion challenges us to think beyond just the letter of the Law. God commands, “Y…

Discover what scientists, sages, and the Sovereign Creator agree on: we’re wired to see more—but most never do. Join us for a message that will recalibrate your vision and reveal the wonder hidden in…

Is biblical leprosy a skin disease or a spiritual malady? In Parashat Tazria, we encounter tzara’at—a mysterious condition that affected skin, clothes, and even houses. But it wasn’t caused by germs.…

Last week we talked about Invest More. Expect Less. 

But what does that really mean when it comes to personal growth? And how do we use this season to actually move forward—not just in theory, but in…

Have you ever had athlete’s tongue? What is athlete’s tongue? It’s when you didn’t think about what you were saying and you end up sticking your foot in your mouth. I mean… not just your big toe, but…

As we start to count the Omer between Passover and Shavuot, we’ll explore 'A New Kind of Freedom' - a powerful four-word principle that can transform your relationships and inner shalom.

This timely…

Last week we found joy in sacrifice - this week we face its necessity.

As Passover approaches, we're reminded that sacrifice isn't just about sin - it's about presence and life. Ezekiel's vision chal…

Do your eating habits carry moral weight? Are our daily food choices merely personal preferences, or do they reveal our adherence to God’s moral code? This week's 5 Minute Torah challenges the tradit…