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 of the topics covered are: • Intro • How do I know if Yahweh wants me to do this? • Do I get ..read more

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? • Examples of Elohim’s trustworthiness • 1 Peter 4:19 – Commit your life to a trustworthy Creator ..read more

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 of the topics covered are: • Intro • Rational and reasonable • What about “best friends”? • W ..read more

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…) * Deuteronomy 7:11 – I wanna be them! * Deuteronomy 7:17 – Don’t be afraid of them * Deuteronom ..read more

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 the topics covered are: • Intro • Focus and awareness • In the Presence • If the Torah has be ..read more

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 – Absent from the Master? • Matthew 6:21 – Where your treasure is… • No one is able to serve two master ..read more

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 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 Elohim in Job 2:1? • Re-evaluating what I value? (Isaiah 52:2) • Being blameless / Fasting ..read more

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 warriors” & Deliverance Ministries? • What does water baptism accomplish? • Can we affect Yah ..read more

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 are: • Intro • Sometimes people leave • How to understand arrogance • Joy in a trial? • Admiri ..read more

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 of doctrine • Jude 1:16 – Grumblers and complainers • Jude 1:17 – Remember the words spoken ..read more