The Messianic Torah Observer is an online ministry designed and intended for Torah Observant Believers in Y'shua Messiah. Thus we encourage Torah Living --but Torah Living Y'shua-style. Additionally we provide our listeners with the happenings and goings on in and around the Hebrew Roots communities. We accomplish much of this through Rod Thomas' discussions on his personal life journey as a Hebrew Roots--Disciple of Y'shua Messiah. The True Faith--the Hebrew Roots of the Christian Faith--pr ...
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The hour is late and there's no time to waste; now is when we prepare for the return of the king. Join me, the prophecy buff who tackles the tough stuff, for deep Bible study from an independent, Hebraic perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support
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Operating in Set-Apart Community Relationship-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 142
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In this 142nd Torah Reading discussion, we are taught how to operate in certain domestic relationships that include relating the taking of foreign war brides unto our selves, treatment of the firstborn son in a polygamous relationship, how to properly deal with unredeemable rebellious children, proper treatment of executed criminal remains, and the…
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The Messianics Ongoing War Against this World-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 141
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In our Torah Reading discussion for this week, we find ourselves having to contemplate and determine the integrity of our covenant relationship with Yehovah. As well as we are moved to make a choice between being loyal to this world and the things of this world, versus being loyal to God and His ways. This is the 141st reading of our 3-year Torah R…
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Operating in a Set-Apart-Kingdom Fashion-- Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 140
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In this 140th reading of our 3-year Torah Reading Cycle, the Most High instills in us our responsibility to adhere to the governmental structure He put in place for the Kingdom. Here we learn how the needs of the Levitical Priests were taken care of; the prohibitions against our adopting the religious pagan practices and ways of the nations we were…
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Johns Baptism of Repentance-Part 4 of True Biblical Baptism Series
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In this fourth installment of our True Biblical Baptism series, we explore the next scriptural iteration of water immersion: John the Immerser's (aka John the Baptist's) water immersion. What was the meaning of John's water immersion? How, if at all, did it differ from the Hebrew water immersion of Torah? And how, if at all, does it differ from New…
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Offering Unblemished Animal Sacrifices - Idolatry and Paganism Warrants Capital Punishment - Gods Choice of King to Reign Over Us-139
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Immersion of the Two Shavuots-Pentecosts-Part 3 of True Biblical Baptism Series
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With the Day of Pentecost or Shavuot being just a day away, it seemed good to discuss the immersions of the two Pentecosts or Shavuots. What were these two Shavuots/Pentecosts and how do they relate to immersion? These are the questions we aim to answer in this installment of TMTO.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Shavuot-Pentecost-Feast of Weeks-Timing is Everything
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In this brief installment of the Messianic Torah Observer, I explain why Messianics and our Orthodox Jewish brethren are keeping Pentecost -- Shavuot -- the Feast of Weeks on differing dates. This discussion is not a teaching. It is meant simply to inform and to hopefully dissuade any confusion or questions that Netsarim may have as it relates to w…
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Mikveh or Baptism-Which Is It-True Messianic Baptism Part 2
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In this installment of TMTO, we return to the True Biblical Baptism series I began back in 2022. In this teachings we will examine various aspects of what is popularly referred to in our Messianic Faith communities as the mikveh. From our examination of the mikveh, we will recognize some similarities as well as some dissimilarities to true Messiani…
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Seven Reason Why I Stand with Israel-Part 5 Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation
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Instead of discussing Torah Reading 133, this Shabbat, I have been led to share with you seven reasons I stand with Israel. This is a controversial topic that few members of our Faith community will engage in. But it remains an elephant in the proverbial room that each of us in our respective walk in Messiah must deal with. I pray that this discuss…
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Learning to Forget Yehovah -- Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 132
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In this 132nd reading in our 3-year reading cycle, we come to terms as it relates to our forgetting about God and His ways. Here in Deuteronomy 8, God reveals to us that we cannot live by physical food alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. themessianictorahobserver.org
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Yeshuas Passover The Means to our Salvation Redemption and Covenant Relationship with God
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In this discussion on Yeshua's Passover, I explore the controversies surrounding what the Last Supper was and what it was not. We delve into some of the critical teachings Yeshua gave to His disciples during His last meal, as well as we consider what a meaningful Passover/Pesach may look like to us in 2024.…
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Choosing Yeshua as our Pesach-Shadows of Pesach 2024
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I have chosen to discuss the shadow picture of Yeshua that is embedded in the Passover and how He fulfills the role of our Pesach instead of discussing the elements of Passover and Unleavened Bread for Pesach 2024. In this discussion, we highlight the Torah instruction to select and take unto ourselves a perfect lamb to serve as our Pesach on the 1…
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Avivs Prophetic Shadows of our Redemption and Salvation Through Yeshua Messiah
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Oh, how wonderful is the Month of the Aviv, for it contains the crucial shadows of our redemption and salvation through Yeshua Messiah.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Welcome to Aviv 2024-A Brief Overview of the Month and a Discussion of What God Expects From Us This Month
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The barley is aviv and the renewed moon has been sighted over the Land of Israel. Thus, we have entered the Month of the Aviv, which God commanded us to guard. Tonight, we briefly discuss the significance of this command and prepare ourselves for the tremendous prophetic shadows that are embedded in this holy set apart month of God's sacred calenda…
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Why do we Dislike the God of the Old Testament Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 127
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Why do so many folks dislike, if not hate, the so-called God of the Old Testament? Well, in our discussion of the 127th Parashah of our 3-year Torah Reading Cycle, we examine the problems and misunderstandings associated with negatively judging Yehovah's warrior Persona. https://www.themessianictorahobserver.org/2024/03/30/deuteronomy-a-rehashing-a…
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Deuteronomy-A Rehashing and Retelling of Torah to a New Generation-Thoughts & Reflections on Torah Reading 126
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With this post we begin the final leg of our 3-year Torah Reading trek: Deuteronomy -- A Rehashing and Retelling of Torah for a New Generation.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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An Explanation for the Current Observational Calendar Confusion
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What I want to provide to you here today is in this post is an explanation as to why observationalists in our faith community are observing the biblical New Year at different times this year. This is an explanation of the current calendar confusion that exists among observational calendar keepers this year.…
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The Torah of the Cities of Refuge-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 125
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This week's Parashah is the 125th reading of our 3-year reading cycle and it entails the Torah of the Cities of Refuge. Herein we gain insight into the righteous concepts of atonement, redemption, and grace. Our text is found in Numbers 35.9-34 Key Terms and Concepts Discussed Refuge (aka asylum): miq-lat Die or dying: mwt (mem-vav-tav) Kill or kil…
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Gods High Expectations for His People-Thoughts and Reflections for Torah Reading 122
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This 122nd Reading discusses the high expectations God has for His chosen people through the story of three tribes who sought to make a home in a place other than Canaan.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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What God Expects from us When We Make Vows-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 121
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What does God expect from us when we make a promise to Him and to others in the form of vows, oaths, and other obligations? This week's Torah Reading answers this question. Shabbat Shalom.
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Learning to Fear God and Receive His Peace -- Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation Part 4
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A Call for Gods People to be Jealous with His Jealousy mixdown
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The Inherited Lie of Replacement Theology-Part 3 of Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation Series
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In this 3rd installment to our Israel's Inextricable link to our salvation, we explore the dangerous lie of replacement theology.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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But Paul Said There is Neither Jew nor Gentile in Messiah-Part 2 of the Israel's Inextricable Link to our Salvation Series
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Considering ongoing antisemitic violence throughout the world, we continue our teaching series on Israel's Inextricable Link to our Salvation. This installment looks at the Apostle Paul's statement that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Messiah. Does this statement nullify our contention that our salvation is inextricably linked to Israel?…
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Israels Inextricable Link With Our Salvation Part 1
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Because of the broad display of antisemitism that has overtaken the world in the past 55 or so days, I've been led to conduct a teaching series on Israel's inextricable link to humanity's salvation. I hope you join me.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Are God's People Required to Wear Tzitzit Today and is the Wearing of Them a Salvific Issue?
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Here's one for you: Are God's People Required to Wear Tzitzit Today and Is the Wearing of Tzitzits a Salvific Issue? We discuss this critical issue in this TMTO post.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Invitation to Messianic Discipleship-From the Sinner's Prayer to True Messianic Discipleship
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To become a Christian, the church requires a would-be convert to recite a version of the sinner's prayer. But is reciting the sinner's prayer the biblical path to salvation? In this post, I discuss the seven steps necessary for Messianic Discipleship.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The Deep Abiding Mysteries of the Aaronic Blessing-My Thoughts and Reflections of Torah Reading 104 mixdown
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TMTO Ministry Update and My Thoughts and Reflections on Hamas Invasion of Israel
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Ten Things God Expects us to do for Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles 2023
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In this installment of TMTO, I discuss 10 things that God expects His children to do for Sukkot, aka, the Feast of Tabernacles 2023.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The Variegated Shadows of Yom Kippur 2023
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#YomKippur, aka #TheDayofAtonement2023, is upon us. In this installment of TMTO, we explore various paradigms and meanings that are popularly attached to this holiest day of God's calendar year.
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Thoughts and Reflections on Yom Teruah-The Feast of Trumpets 2023
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Yom Teruah, aka The Feast of Trumpets 2023 is upon us. So, for this installment of TMTO, I unpack the Father's instructions on this set-apart day and reflect on this feast's applicability to New Covenant Believers today.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The Realities of the Messianics Liberty in Messiah-Reading 95
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In this 95th Reading of the 3-yr Torah Reading Cycle, we learn of the realities of the Messianic's liberty in Yeshua Messiah.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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This is a Messianic Torah Observer ministry update.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Gods Requirements for Holiness in Worship-Thoughts and Reflections of Torah Reading 92 mixdown
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This week's Torah Reading helps us recognize that true worship of God is holy and that it must be treated as such by the disciple of Yeshua Messiah.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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We bid the listeners and viewers of The Messianic Torah Observer podcast and its YouTube channel farewell after its 8-year run.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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We were Baptized into Moses in the Red Sea
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The Apostle Paul wrote that the Hebrews had been baptized into Moses in the Red Sea. How is this so? And what does this mean to us today? What connection does the miracle of the Red Sea crossing have with New Testament baptism?Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Walking in Gods Divine Guidance and Protection
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Our Torah Reading for this Shabbat reveals to us what walking in God's divine guidance and protection looks like for the one who is in a covenant relationship with the All Mighty.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The Key to Knowing God-Remebering and Obeying-STAR-55
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We find in this week's Torah Reading the critical key to knowing God, which is remembering and obeying.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The Thirst-Quenching Waters of Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles-The Fall Feasts of the LORD 2022 Series
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God's people are commanded to be joyful during Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles. But given the challenging-difficult times we're living, where do we find true joy? Well, the Feast of Tabernacles holds the secret to the season of our joy.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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When you think about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, what goes through your mind? No doubt the required fast. Right? But would you be shocked to know that the LORD requires far more from us than a fast? We're going to get to the heart of Yom Kippur in this discussion.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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What are the realities of the Feast of Trumpets, otherwise known as Yom Teruah to God's people? Why should this day matter to you? We discuss and learn the salvific issues associated with this set-apart day of the LORD.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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An Overview of the Fall Feasts of the LORD 2022
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As I'm posting this installment of TMTO, the Fall Feasts of the LORD will be upon us in a little more than a week. So, in preparation I've elected to conduct a general overview of the Fall Feasts to prepare us to receive these set-apart days.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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In this final installment to our death, the grave, and the resurrection series, we separate the error of the rapture error from the truth of the resurrection of the dead.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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The mysterious story contained in our Torah Reading this week of Zipporah circumcising her son to save the life of Moses highlights for us the central truth that even the small things of covenant and Torah matter to God.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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News Flash! The Renewed Moon WAS sighted over the land of Isra'el today, S-nday, 8/28/2022. Therefore, wherever you may reside on the earth, at sundown on 8/28/2022, we will begin the 6th Month of Father's Sacred Calendar year. Chag Semeach Rosh Chodesh. Blow the Shofar and Rejoice!Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Gods Holy Character--A Messianic Study of Exodus 3:1-4:13
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This 47th Torah Portion of the 3-year reading cycle highlights Moses' encounter with God. We learn from this historic encounter about one of God's greatest character traits: that He is Holy. We discuss the ramifications that God's holiness poses to Messianics in various areas of their faith walk.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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Death-The Grave-The Resurrection-Part 2
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In this 45th Torah Reading we learn of the deaths of the Patriarchs Jacob and Joseph. From their story we gain an essential understanding of death, the grave, and the afterlife, especially as it relates to God's set-apart people. This is part 2 of a discussion on the subject of death, the grave, and the resurrection.…
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He Was Gathered Unto His People-Death-The Grave-The Resurrection--Part-1
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In this 45th Torah Reading we learn of the deaths of the Patriarchs Jacob and Joseph. From their story we gain an essential understanding of death, the grave, and the afterlife, especially as it relates to God's set-apart people. This is part-1 of a discussion on the subject of death, the grave, and the afterlife.…
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In this TMTO Sabbath Thoughts and Reflections, we discuss the practical elements of the Jewish Memorial Day of the 9th of Av (aka Tisha B'Av) as well as how we who are the redeemed of God relate and identify with Israel, who God called by name.Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer による
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