God is always with us, even when we can't see or feel His presence. And sometimes, the difficult and painful experiences we go through can lead us to greater joy and growth in the end. It's like God is throwing a party for us, inviting us to embrace all of life's ups and downs and celebrate the journey. This Purim, amidst the chaos of the world, we must strive to "See God Anyway." Let us show you how!

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Take a journey through Biblical & Historical context to understand the Gospel through a bronze snake on a pole in the Torah. Jesus uses this symbol to explain the concept of being born again to a Pharisee. The story's central message, in John 3, is that one can avoid condemnation and death by believing, repenting, and living. The path to life requires death, and the very things that cause harm may be the ones that God uses to make someone look up and see Yeshua. Watch "Believe, Repent & Live" today!

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The Pharisees accused Yeshua of breaking the Sabbath in the First Century. They were developing their own system of interpretation of the Written Torah, which became known as the Oral Torah. The accusations had more to do with their own authority and man-made laws than the commandments of God. Let us show you what Jesus said about Shabbat and how He understood the significance of the seven-day cycle that he built into the fabric of creation.

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In the community (ekklesia) of the Living God, all leaders must follow the service model laid out in the Torah and by Paul in 1 Timothy 3. It is important to avoid the benefaction model of Ancient Rome, which was based on personal gain and instead use our position as a platform to serve others. The ultimate goal is to become humble servants, rather than behaving like Gentile Lords. This is the "Great Mystery of Godliness" that all followers of Yeshua must keep in mind, as it is crucial to lead by serving others. Watch the message today!

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It is not necessary to be extraordinary or "extra-ordinary" to influence others. In fact, you can achieve this through ordinariness. Living a life of "faithfulness and love and holiness, with sound judgment," and striving to lead a peaceful and quiet life while embodying godliness and respectfulness are the keys to influencing others. It is important to be mindful of your outward conduct and how others perceive you, including those who may be outside of your immediate circle.

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In 1 Timothy 2, Paul advised Timothy to live with godliness and respect towards everyone. He emphasized the superiority of Yeshua over Artemis in Ephesus, a city dominated by the Temple of Artemis, without ever mentioning her name. Paul warned Timothy that having bad character, even when doing things right, leads to doing everything wrong and having a false sense of righteousness. As Bonhoeffer said, we have to create communities that "Dare To Be Sinners" so we can lead other "great and desperate sinners" back to God. Learn more in this weeks message “Dare To Be A Sinner.”

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Paul had a realization long before the Oral Torah was codified. He understood that man-made rules are not Torah. While customs, traditions, guidelines, and rules are not inherently bad, they become problematic when people add their own man-made rules to God's commandments and treat them as equal to the Written Torah. Paul found that Messiah is the goal of the Torah and that Yeshua's words are given as Torah! Let us show you how in this weeks message!

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In a world where social media has made it challenging to distinguish between real and self-proclaimed experts, it's important to choose battles wisely. Paul's advice to Timothy on fighting the good fight against those misusing the Torah to harm people in Ephesus is a reminder to stand up for what's right without getting caught up in unnecessary conflicts. Let us show you how in the first message in a new series on 1 Timothy called "The Good Fight."

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Everyone knows the Jewish people are chosen by God, but most, including most Jewish people themselves, do not know the purpose of this chosenness. The truth is that we are chosen to make the God of Israel known to the nations. Through Yeshua, Gentiles are also chosen for the same purpose - to make God known. If you want to make a difference watch this weeks message "Make A Difference."

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The more you learn to live in freedom, the easier it becomes to discover your God-given identity. It's not just about what we feel and think about ourselves, but our identity as defined by the One who created us and formed us in our mother's womb. God knows us better because He made us with certain things in mind for us to be and do. Watch "Discover Identity" as we explore redemption through Yeshua and find your true self.

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