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Messiah in Life Justin D. Elwell, Th.D.
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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Messiah in Life is hosted by Justin D. Elwell, Th.D., Messianic Rabbi at Messiah Congregation in New Hartford, New York. Specializing in biblical ethics and theology, Justin draws from a variety of Jewish, Messianic Jewish, and Christian sources to aid the listener in applying the full counsel of God’s Word to life, by faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus. New programs every week. Visit themountainmensch.com for articles, videos, and other features.
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Pinchas: Torah 41
Torah portion Pinchas opens with the unfolding of the tragic plan of Balaam. Then, in an instant, one who had no position or authority stands and executes judgment upon a shameful act. In this portion we consider two leader, one who was given a leadership position that he was not entitled to, the second was prepared for leadership over many years, yet, he still had to be set in leadership before the eyes of the congregation in order to calm their fears. There is much to unpack in this episode...
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Balak: Torah 40
The scheme of Balak: how to destroy the children of Israel? Summon a prophet to curse them! Balaam was a prophet from the nations. The rabbis suggest the Balaam could have revealed the God of Israel to the nations, but he decided to use his prophetic gift for personal gain. What do we learn from Balak's view of Israel? How does this portion speak into our modern lives? We consider this, and much more in this episode of Messiah in Life! Give a listen!Reference: Numbers 22:1; Matthew 7:1-2.
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Chukat: Torah 39
The unusual and illogical command of the Red Heifer. Does does this command teach us about messianic faith? And why does so tragic events follow in the text? Is there a connection between the Red Heifer, the death of Miriam, the death of Aaron, and the judgment against Moses? As we will see, this strange command separates one from death into life, but at the expense of another. Give a listen. References: Numbers 19:1-2; 20:8-10; Psalm 106:32-33; 2 Cor. 5:21.
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Korach: Torah 38
The troubling episode of Korach's rebellion. What was his motivation? To depose Moses? To replace Aaron as high priest? In this episode of Messiah in Life, we consider a few rabbinic thoughts, and then connect this rebellion to our own attitudes today. What is the heart of this lesson? Give a listen. References: Numbers 16:1-3, 10; 17:10; Psalms 42, 44–49, 84, 85, 87 and 88. Hebrews 13:20-21.
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Shlach: Torah 37
What happened when the children of Israel stood at the boarder of the Promised Land? They listened to the voices of false witnesses, and by doing so, the exodus generation would slowly die one by one in the wilderness. This is a rather bleak description, but one that encapsulates a devastating moment. There are many parallels that can be made between that generation and our generation; but most importantly, when we behold the promises of God, to what will we listen? Will we enter the promise ...
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Baha’alotcha: Torah 36
Why is Aaron told to "kindle the lights" of the Menorah between the princely dedicatory offering and the dedication of the Levites? Is there a lesson that we can learn from this while we serve the Lord today? Certainly. Give a listen. References: Numbers 8:1-4; 9:5-13.
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