Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

Shalom Macon - Messianic Jewish Teaching
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Shalom Macon is a growing and vibrant Messianic Jewish congregation in Macon, Georgia, serving our local community and reaching thousands around the world through online engagement. Our congregation (in-person and online) is a diverse community of disciples, both Jews and those from many nations, tribes, and tongues (Revelation 7:9). And while we are a Jewish synagogue, committed to the Jewish traditions, teachings, and lifestyle exemplified by our ancestors, our vision is to practice an inclusive Messianic Judaism for All Nations; a restoration of the faith of the earliest communities of Yeshua-followers; a window into the beauty of the Messianic Era in which King Messiah will reign.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    5 Minute Torah - Behar-Bechukotai - The Righteous Delusion

    Most people think the opposite of obedience is rebellion. But what if the greater danger is something far more subtle? What if spiritual collapse doesn’t begin with open defiance—but with casualness? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we explore the double Torah portion of Leviticus Behar–Bechukotai and uncover a chilling insight hidden in the Hebrew word keri—a word connected not to rebellion, but to apathy, passiveness, and spiritual indifference. Rabbi Damian walks through the biblical concepts of the Shemitah, the Yovel (Jubilee), and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of lovingkindness), showing how God’s commandments were never merely rules—but invitations into trust, restoration, and transformation. What happens when obedience becomes optional? Can someone know Torah and still drift spiritually? Is the greatest threat to faith today not hostility toward God—but casualness toward Him? Drawing from Torah, James, Midrash, and Jewish commentary, this teaching confronts the modern tendency to reduce holiness to information while neglecting application. If you’ve wrestled with the relationship between obedience, grace, and the Spirit of God, this episode will challenge you deeply. Join us as we discover why the righteous delusion may be far closer than we think… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    9 min
  2. Washed with Water | Atonement Explained #7

    5 DAYS AGO

    Washed with Water | Atonement Explained #7

    What if everything you’ve been taught about atonement… is missing the point? For centuries, many have assumed that forgiveness requires sacrifice—that sin demands blood, and that God cannot forgive without it. But what if the prophets themselves challenge that assumption? In this teaching, we trace a powerful thread through the Torah and the Prophets—one that leads not to escalating sacrifice, but to something far deeper: God’s mercy, God’s cleansing, and God’s direct intervention in the human heart. Why do the prophets speak of water instead of blood? Why does Ezekiel describe a divine washing and a new heart? And why does John call Israel to repentance through immersion—before Yeshua ever appears? If forgiveness isn’t rooted in sacrifice the way we’ve been told… then what is it rooted in? And more importantly—what does that mean for how we understand Yeshua? This isn’t about tearing down theology. It’s about rebuilding it—faithfully, biblically, and honestly. Join us as we explore a perspective that may challenge assumptions… and reveal something far more beautiful. And ask yourself: Have we misunderstood the foundation? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    41 min

  3. 30 APR

    5 Minute Torah - Emor - Can You Be Holy?

    What does it really mean to be set apart? Emor challenges how we live, speak, and even mark time. Are we living on God’s schedule—or our own? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    9 min
  4. When Blood Isn't Enough

    28 APR

    When Blood Isn't Enough

    What if we’ve misunderstood atonement… entirely? For many, the sacrificial system is about sin, punishment, and death. But what if the Torah is telling a very different story? What if blood isn’t about death at all—but about life? In this teaching, we take a deep dive into Leviticus, Yom Kippur, and the chattat offering to uncover a truth that challenges some of the most common assumptions in modern theology. If the Day of Atonement could truly fix everything, then why exile? Why does Scripture speak of limits? Is atonement about forgiveness… or purification? Is the sanctuary the focus—not the person? And what happens when the system reaches its ceiling? We’ll explore the powerful imagery of the “tote goat,” the role of blood as life, and why even the most sacred rituals could not ultimately transform the human heart. This isn’t about tearing anything down—it’s about asking a better question: What is Scripture actually teaching? Join us as we wrestle with the deeper meaning of atonement—and why it matters more than you think. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    38 min

  5. 23 APR

    5 Minute Torah - Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - Limiting What Is Permitted

    What does it actually mean to be holy? In Acharei Mot–Kedoshim, we’re given a sweeping collection of commandments—honor your parents, keep the Sabbath, care for the poor, pursue justice, and love your neighbor as yourself. But all of it flows from one foundational command: “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” But here’s the question: Is holiness just about avoiding what’s forbidden… or something more? It’s easy to see how the Torah sets boundaries through “thou shalt not.” But what about the things that are permitted? Could it be that holiness is found not only in what we avoid—but in what we choose to limit? Are we living disciplined lives… or just permissible ones? From the wisdom of the sages to the teachings of Yeshua and the words of Paul, this portion challenges us to rethink holiness—not as distance from the world, but as intentional restraint within it. So what does it look like to be set apart in a world where almost everything is allowed? And could it be that true holiness begins where our freedom ends? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    9 min
  6. What Atonement REALLY Means in the Bible (And Why It Changes Everything for You)

    21 APR

    What Atonement REALLY Means in the Bible (And Why It Changes Everything for You)

    In Part 5 of Atonement Explained, we ask what “atonement” actually means in Scripture. Most people hear the word and think forgiveness, substitution, or Jesus dying in their place. But in the Torah, atonement language works very differently. This message explores kipper, ritual and moral impurity, the contamination of sacred space, and why blood functions as a purifier of the sanctuary rather than a symbol of divine violence. This is a crucial foundation for understanding sacrifice, Yom Kippur, and eventually Yeshua with greater clarity. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    41 min

  7. 17 APR

    5 Minute Torah - Tazria-Metzorah - Spiritual Biohazard

    We know how to deal with biological threats—we sanitize, isolate, and contain the spread. But what if the Torah warns us about something far more dangerous… something you can’t quarantine? In Parashat Tazria–Metzora, we encounter the strange and often misunderstood topic of tzara’at. It looks like a disease. It spreads like a disease. But it doesn’t behave like one. So what is it? Why would someone be declared clean when their condition gets worse? Why is a priest—not a physician—responsible for diagnosis? And what does any of this have to do with the way we speak? The Torah reveals a sobering truth: the most dangerous contamination isn’t physical—it’s spiritual. And it often begins with something as small—and as powerful—as our words. If tzara’at is connected to slander and gossip, what does that say about how God views the dignity of others? And if there are no visible consequences today… does that mean there are no consequences at all? Let’s explore why this matters—and what it reveals about us—in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    10 min
  8. What Sacrifice Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) | Atonement Explained Series

    14 APR

    What Sacrifice Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) | Atonement Explained Series

    What if everything you thought you knew about sacrifice… is wrong? When you hear the word sacrifice, do you immediately think of sin, punishment, and death? What if the Torah paints a completely different picture—one centered on relationship, presence, and access? Why was the most frequent offering in Israel not about sin at all? Why could people eat some sacrifices—but never a sin offering? Why is blood placed on people in some rituals—but never in others? And what did the disciples actually hear when Yeshua said, “This is my blood of the covenant”? In this teaching, we begin peeling back the layers of assumption and rediscover the beauty, depth, and purpose of sacrifice in the Torah. From the daily olah to the communal shalomim, a powerful pattern emerges—one that reshapes how we understand covenant, communion, and ultimately… the cross. If sacrifice isn’t about paying a penalty, then what is it about? And if we’ve misunderstood sacrifice… what else might we be missing? Join us as we rethink everything—and start seeing Scripture through the lens the Bible actually gives us. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@shalomacon.org Text "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

    33 min
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Shalom Macon is a growing and vibrant Messianic Jewish congregation in Macon, Georgia, serving our local community and reaching thousands around the world through online engagement. Our congregation (in-person and online) is a diverse community of disciples, both Jews and those from many nations, tribes, and tongues (Revelation 7:9). And while we are a Jewish synagogue, committed to the Jewish traditions, teachings, and lifestyle exemplified by our ancestors, our vision is to practice an inclusive Messianic Judaism for All Nations; a restoration of the faith of the earliest communities of Yeshua-followers; a window into the beauty of the Messianic Era in which King Messiah will reign.

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