Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

How does God judge all people equally or does He have different expectations for Israel versus the nations? By what criteria does He judge us and what standard does He hold us to? Are Gentiles obliga…

Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about Romans? This week, we dive headfirst into Chapter 1, where Paul is often seen as presenting the universal condemnation of humanity and explain…

Have you ever been given a seemingly impossible task, whether by your job or by your family? It's so overwhelming that you just want to throw your hands up in the air and walk away. What about when i…

It's understandable why people don't "get into" Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar: It's all about sadness. And no one "wants" to be sad. So, how do we—and even more importantly, SHOU…

Are rabbis always making up new rules? Do they uphold the Traditions of Men over the Word of God? Do they "Add to the Word of God?” You’ve probably heard this kind of criticism when you’ve introduced…

In these first few foundational messages of the Roman series, we’ve identified what the traditional perspective has taught for thousands of years, reevaluated those teachings, and suggested new inter…

Do our individual actions, even our hidden sins, affect those around us? Let’s talk about it in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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2nd Peter tells it plainly — Paul’s writings are not always easy to understand and can be easily misapplied. This certainly has proven true regarding the interpretation of Romans. However, understand…

Can violence ever bring about peace? Isn’t violence the opposite of peace? Maybe… But maybe not. Let’s explore this idea together in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" What does Ralphie from A Christmas Story have in common with the false prophet Balaam? Let's find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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To truly grasp the profound teachings in the book of Romans, one must first understand the audience Paul addresses. Without recognizing the specific group Paul is speaking to, the depth and purpose o…

The Apostle Paul’s writings have profoundly shaped Christian theology, with his letter to the Romans standing as one of the most pivotal and influential texts. In a new series, “Repaving the Romans R…

Discouragement touches us all, even the mightiest among us. In this week’s Torah portion, we encounter Moses at his deepest point of despair, so much so that he asks God to take his life. Yet, God pr…

Has God given up on you? Surely not. If you can’t see His love because of the way you see yourself, then stick around and learn about the God of Second Chances in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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The Torah is a relatively brief document, especially considering the weight of importance it’s supposed to occupy in our lives. 10 Commandments? That’s a lot of information condensed into a very shor…

We’ve spent two weeks describing discipleship as a narrow gate and a hard road. Not exactly an exciting and uplifting topic. But the holiday of Shavuot has arrived to bring us the conclusion of the d…

What if you could simply speak a word that would alter the course of a person’s life forever? How would you wield that power? If you want to know the TRUE POWER of how you can change someone’s life w…

Life is hard. There’s no arguing that fact. And even Jesus said so himself. But what about for us as disciples? Shouldn’t followers of Yeshua be able to count on a better, somewhat easier life? Many …

Is life out of control & chaotic? It's time to tame Captain Kaos! Maybe the solution to your problem is found within a dull Torah portion full of names and numbers and encampment logistics. Who would…

Many of us are prone to confirmation bias in our Bible study—reading a text we've encountered hundreds of times, believing we know exactly what it means, despite the context, and thereby confirming o…