Messiah Matters

In this episode, we begin by looking at Deuteronomy 24.16, a verse that is sometimes used by anti-missionaries and look at what this passage means, then we turn to a video presentation by Doug Wilson on the Sabbath being changed to Sunday and see if Wilson got it right (spoiler, he did not). Finally, conversation about the term “Law of Christ”, what exactly this is, and how so many believers think it is something we can’t fully define.

• 3:39 Start
• 3:39 Start
• 9:42 Deuteronomy 24.16
• 25:01 Doug Wilson on The First Day Sabbath
• 46:07 “Law of Christ”

•  Doug Wilson: Why We Worship on Sunday

• Rob Vanhoff: The First Day of the Week

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn.

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In this episode, we discuss the 2024 “Christ is King” controversy. Although this centers around many political commentators in our modern time, we are looking purely at the theological aspects of the controversy and how we as believers should navigate such phrases when they are hijacked by horrific beliefs and bad people.

• 3:17 Start

• 8:55 Christ is King Controversy

• 43:57 Understanding Romans 4:15

•  Christ is King Indeed (Background article)

• Fuentes and His Anti-Semitism

• Article With Andrew Klavan’s Full Show

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn.

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In this episode, a quick discussion on purim and the chronology that is laid out there, then we talk about Hebrew word pictures, what they are and why people should avoid them. Then a quick chat about Christmas tradition, and a short look at passion chronology before we jump into leap years in the Hebrew Calendar.

• 3:34 Start
• 10:26 Discussion on Purim
• 18:00 What Are Hebrew Word Pictures?
• 35:25 Christmas Traditions
• 37:33 Passion Chronology and Spices
• 46:36 Leap Years in the Hebrew Calendar

•  Chronology of the Passion – Caleb Hegg

• Chronology of the Crucifixion – Tim Hegg

• Issues of the Calendar – Tim Hegg

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn.

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In this episode, we discuss specific prohibitions on the Sabbath, when the Torah was given to Moses, that is, was it given all at once or over time? And we have a discussion about the Sabbath and obligation. If the Sabbath isn’t a salvation issue, then why are we fighting about it? Wouldn’t it be better to drop it and just make peace with our mainstream Christian brothers and sisters?

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• 2:34 Start
• 9:23 Specific Prohibitions on the Sabbath
• 24:45 Was the Torah Given All at Once?
• 37:40 If the Sabbath Isn’t a Salvation Issue, Why Fight for It?
• 48:28 What to do With Liberal Arguments Against the Bible

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn.

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In this episode, we discuss the theological position of standard Messianic Judaism that many parts of the Torah are ethnical markers for Jews. Where does such a theology come from and is it biblical? Then we move to a discussion on Matthew 7:7. What exactly are we allowed to ask for that we will receive? Then a conversation on generational curses and blood curses. Is this a biblical concept? Is there a way to break such curses? And most importantly, what does the Bible say about this concept?

• 3:35 Start
• 6:06 Martial Arts
• 11:22 Messianic Theology – Are There Commands Only for Jews?
• 35:58 Matthew 7.7 What Will God Give Us?
• 41:59 Family Curses and Blood Curses
• 56:23 Is Baptism the Same as a Mikvah?

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald, Tanner McGinn.

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In this episode, we discuss a question that came in regarding the name of Jesus. In this question someone asks if it is true that a person cannot be saved unless they use the Hebrew name of Jesus (Yeshua) instead of the name “Jesus.” This leads to a discussion on what the true Gospel is and how the Gospel message has been distorted throughout time. Branching out from here we look at the Catholic view of the Gospel which has changed over time, as weel as a discussion the the biblical covenants, which finally leads to a conversation on if the Holy Spirit indwelled believers before Acts 2.

• 3:41 Start
• 14:17 Are We Saved If We Use the Name “Jesus?”
• 20:21 What is the Gospel?
• 27:45 The Catholic Church’s Teachings that have Changed
• 34:19 Did the Holy Spirit Indwell People Before Acts 2?

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald.

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In this episode, we discuss the Passion narrative and the age old debate of the chronology. A question is posed about the word that is used in the text for “bread”. Why would the author not use the word for unleavened bread if this was truly a Passover meal? Then we turn to a video where to Christian brothers discuss the covenant of Abraham and how circumcision can be done away with. Although this story that is given to justify doing away with the covenant is perhaps the best we have heard, it falls drastically short. Finally, a look at the suggestion that the “Christian” Jesus is not the Messiah of the Bible and how we view such a claim.

• 3:38 Start
• 9:20 The Word “Bread” in the Passion Narrative
• 22:22 The View the Passion is Not a Passover
• 29:47 Getting Rid of the Abrahamic Covenant
• 46:39 Does the Church Believe in the Messiah of the Bible?

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald.

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In this episode, we discuss eating a biblical diet and what that means when we go out to eat. Should we be concerned about unkosher meat being prepared on the same surface as our food? Then we move to the question of whether or not believers can be demon-possessed. Also, a discussion on the preservation of the Scriptures. If the Jews are charged with keeping the oracles of God and maintaining the biblical text, what about the New Testament text?

• 3:37 Start
• 10:12 Eating Kosher in Restaurants
• 19:04 Can Believers Have Demonic Possession or Oppression?
• 33:18 Jews Carry the Covenant, What About the NT?
• 51:48 Is Law Different Than Covenant?

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald.

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In this episode we discuss if Yeshua offered sacrifices when He was on earth, then we turn to the topic of the “Everlasting Covenant.” This term is used numerous times within the biblical text, but what exactly is this covenant? 
Then we discuss the Qumran sect, if John the Baptist was part of this sect, and if we should be emulating or following the Qumran traditions. This leads to a conversation on the calendar and finally into a discussion on the chronology of the passion of Christ. 

• 3:33 Start
• 9:21 Did Yeshua Offer Sacrifices?
• 23:15 What is the Everlasting Covenant?
• 36:04 Is Qumran Important for Today?
• 52:57 The Chronology of the Passion

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald.

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In this episode, we start by looking at John 14:6 and discussing if non-believing Jews worship the same God as Christians. If non-believing Jews reject Yeshua, how can they be worshipping the same God? 
Then we move to 1Cor. 10:23 and Paul’s statement that “all things are lawful.” How can Paul make such a statement when clearly, not all things are lawful? 
Finally, a discussion about righteousness and justification in light of Deut. 6:25.

• 3:39 Start
• 8:07 Do Non-Believing Jews Worship the Same God as Christians?
• 27:35 “All things are lawful”? Looking at 1Cor. 10:23
• 45:51 Our Righteousness and Deut. 6:25

Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Cliff & Karen White, Ben Olver, Michele, Sue Lavey, Gina Anderson, David McDonald.

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