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 te…

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…

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 te…

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…

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 te…

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 …

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 teach…

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 t…

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 2024 | Part 1 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 • Is Frankincense forbidden to use? • Tell them to mind their own business • Kindling a fire on Shabbat? • Can women wear tzitzit? • Can…

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 t…

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 Berks…

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 leader…

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 …

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 ar…

22.1 Vayak'hel Song: "If Your Heart Is Lifted Up"

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 B…

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 • …

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 devi…

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? …

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 S…

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 soverei…

Terumah "Follow the Pattern"

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 B…

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…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 the intense teachings Rabbi B…

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? • Communication • A Flowthrough of Blessing (2 Corinthians 9:5) • Giving is relative • The game • He gi…

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. • Who’s rod was it? • What is acceptable conversation on Shabbat? • Farther from the Father? • Should I read the ‘other books?’ • I feel like I’m walking out the Torah portions • Weaponizing the l…

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. • Can I have ‘righteous anger’? If so, what would that look like? • Elohim hardened Pharaoh’s heart? • To tithe, or not to tithe, that is the question • By whom are you influenced? • The balance b…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Building Blocks of a Successful Marriage | Part 4, before listening to this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Intro • How does wisdom, understanding and knowledge apply to observe, learn and adjust? • The reward is more than you can imagine • I couldn’t believe the support I got…

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing. In this episode, Elder Jackson focuses on the building block of spouses supporting each other while go…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 the intense teachings Rabbi B…

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? • James 1:17 – Every good gift is from above • James 1:1 – Being Israel is not restricted to birth • Pr…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | 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 the intense teachings Rabbi B…

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 / 2 Timothy 3:14-15 – Scripture in the context of Messiah • 2 Timothy 3:16 – What is Scripture?…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 4, 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 B…

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? As he takes us into the letters to the Colossians, Philippians and Ephesians, Rabbi Berkson continues t…

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. • Is the Star of David a pagan symbol? • 2 Timothy 4:5 - “do the work of an evangelist” – What is this? • Depression, chemicals, and the Walk • What about the “Messianic Scriptures” in the Tanakh?…

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 • Demon possession and mental illness in the Bible • What about collecting objects of interest from other cultures? • I wanna know what love is • Getting it right in relationships • Will Y…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, Pray Without Ceasing | 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…

Rabbi Tom Mitchell, rabbi emeritus for MTOI, teaches on the many aspects of communicating with our Creator and Father. • Intro | Genesis 1:2 – What’s going on in the world today? • Watch and pray • What do we pray about? • Does Yahweh answer prayer? • Make a habit of prayer • Meditation as an aspect of prayer • Remove the distractions • Blessings i…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 3, 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 B…

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? As he takes us into the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson continues to teach us the definition of…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 2, 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 B…

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? In this teaching Rabbi Berkson breaks down Matthew chapter 7 as it has to do with the different kinds o…

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. …

On the first Shabbat of the month, 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. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. …

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Building Blocks of a Successful Marriage | Part 3, before listening to this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Intro / Different ways to communicate • Get you fixed first • How do I handle the emotional side of the divorce process? • Seeing your spouse in the correct way •What do…

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing. In this episode, Elder Jackson speaks about how constant and meaningful communication is vital to esta…

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 1, before listening to this episode. Some of the topics covered are: • Intro • Did Yeshua always reference the Tanakh when he spoke? • Yahweh gives the power to gain wealth • Observations by Chris • A divided heart cannot serve Yah properly • How you treat others ref…

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 one? As he starts this new teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson answers these questions. This teaching will take each element…