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. 3d ago

    5 Minute Torah - Nasso - A Curse for Peace

    What if one of the strangest rituals in the Torah wasn’t really about punishment at all? This week’s Torah portion introduces the mysterious test of the sotah — a ritual so unusual that it sounds almost unbelievable to modern readers. Bitter water, dust from the Tabernacle floor, erased Divine Names, and a miraculous verdict from God Himself. But beneath the surface of this difficult passage lies something surprisingly beautiful. Why would God create such an elaborate process? Why would He allow His own Name to be dissolved into water? And what does this ritual reveal about jealousy, suspicion, trust, and the restoration of broken relationships? The Torah’s goal was not merely judgment — it was shalom bayit, peace within the home. In a world filled with mistrust and fractured relationships, this ancient ritual points to the incredible value God places on reconciliation, faithfulness, and restoring what has been broken. Could one of the Torah’s most confusing commandments actually contain one of its most profound messages? Discover why 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. 5d ago

    The Suffering Servant | Atonement Explained Series

    What if we’ve been reading Isaiah 53 through the wrong lens the entire time? In this powerful installment of Atonement Explained, Rabbi Damian takes on one of the most debated passages in the Bible: the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53. Was Yeshua punished instead of us… or is something far deeper happening in the text? Why does Isaiah describe the servant as carrying griefs, sicknesses, and sorrows? Why does Peter say Messiah suffered not merely for us, but as an example for us to follow? And what if the cross is less about divine wrath being satisfied… and more about God overcoming death through faithful suffering? From Joseph’s betrayal to the Exodus, from the Hebrew meaning of musar to the prophetic imagery of healing and restoration, this teaching challenges deeply rooted assumptions while remaining anchored in Scripture. Could the cross be about vindication instead of vengeance? Could Isaiah 53 be telling a bigger story than many of us were taught? Watch now and wrestle with one of the most important questions in the Bible. 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

  3. May 20

    Table of the Lamb | Atonement Explained Series

    What if we’ve misunderstood the meaning of the Lord’s Supper all along? When John calls Yeshua “the Lamb of God,” was he pointing to punishment… or to Passover, covenant, deliverance, and shared life with God? Why does Yeshua frame His final meal around bread, wine, and covenant language instead of Yom Kippur imagery? And what did His disciples hear when He said, “Drink it”? In this teaching, Rabbi Damian explores the sacrificial grammar behind the table of the Lamb — connecting Passover, Exodus 24, Sinai, covenant blood, John 6, and the prophetic promises of Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Along the way, difficult passages begin to open in ways many believers have never considered before. Could the cup represent participation instead of punishment? Could the Lord’s Supper be more about covenant life than guilt? And what does it mean that the Lamb gives His life to His people? This teaching challenges deeply rooted assumptions while expanding the biblical picture of atonement, covenant, sacrifice, communion, and the Kingdom of God. Join us as we rediscover the table of the Lamb. 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

  4. May 14

    5 Minute Torah - Bamidbar - The Big Picture

    Why does the book of Numbers begin with page after page of census data? Why would God dedicate so much space to counting people, organizing tribes, and preparing Israel for battle before they ever entered the Promised Land? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we step back and look at the big picture behind Parashat Bamidbar. What if the wilderness wasn’t wasted time? What if the preparation was part of the purpose? And what if the details we often overlook are actually helping us see God’s greater design? The Hebrew name Bamidbar means “In the Wilderness,” reminding us that Israel was living between redemption and promise—freed from Egypt, but not yet home. In many ways, that’s where we often find ourselves too. This teaching explores how the census, the arrangement of the camp, and the responsibilities of the Levites all point toward preparation, purpose, and seeing our lives as part of something far greater than ourselves. Are we just numbers in a list—or threads in the tapestry of God’s Kingdom? Watch now and discover why the wilderness may be shaping you more than you realize. 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!

    8 min
  5. Lunch & Learn - Jewish Sources

    May 13

    Lunch & Learn - Jewish Sources

    For many believers, “Jewish sources” sound intimidating, unnecessary, or even dangerous. But what if understanding the world of the Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Targums, Musar, Hasidut, and Kabbalah could actually deepen your understanding of Scripture instead of distracting from it? In this special Lunch & Learn teaching from Shalom Macon, Darren and Sabrina explore the vast ocean of Jewish thought and tradition that surrounds the Hebrew Scriptures and shaped the world of Yeshua and the apostles. From the structure of the Tanakh to the purpose of the Talmud, from the beauty of Musar to the mystery of Kabbalah, this introduction opens the door to centuries of Jewish wisdom, interpretation, and spiritual development. Why were these texts preserved for generations? How did Jewish people understand Scripture in the time of Yeshua? Can studying Jewish sources actually help us read the Bible more faithfully? Whether you’re completely new to Jewish literature or have studied for years, this conversation will challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and invite you into a much larger story. 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!

    54 min
  6. Life Conquers Death | Atonement Explained Series

    May 12

    Life Conquers Death | Atonement Explained Series

    What if the Gospels are telling a bigger story than we’ve been taught? In this powerful continuation of the Atonement Explained series, Rabbi Damian Eisner explores a stunning pattern woven throughout the Gospels: whenever Yeshua encounters impurity, suffering, or death itself, the direction reverses. Instead of impurity spreading to Him, holiness flows outward from Him. From the metzora to the woman with the issue of blood… from Jairus’ daughter to Lazarus… the Gospel accounts reveal more than isolated miracles. They reveal a holy life confronting the forces of death head-on. Could it be that resurrection is more than a “receipt” proving the cross worked? Could the Gospels be showing us that Yeshua’s life itself carried a holiness death could not contain? This message challenges common assumptions about atonement, sacrifice, substitution, resurrection, purity, and the Kingdom of God—while remaining deeply rooted in the Torah, Prophets, and the world of Second Temple Judaism. What if the cross cannot be fully understood apart from the life that led to it? What if resurrection is the climax—not the footnote? Watch now and join the conversation. 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!

    37 min

  7. May 7

    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
  8. Washed with Water | Atonement Explained #7

    May 5

    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
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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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