Kol Tikvah

Jonathan begins a journey through the difficult passages of Galatians to show how they actually uphold the idea of Torah Observance, not as a means of salvation, but as a tool of sanctification. This series will focus on several of the difficult passages and how we can understand them in the historical and literary context of the book.

One of the biggest challenges that we can face every day is our own ego. Our ego can cause us to see ourselves as more important than we really are. While it's good to be confident, being full of ourselves can make it difficult to treat others how HaShem commands us to.

Often in our zeal for faith we use the tools given to us to beat those around us into submission. Jonathan discusses how Messianics often turn into Torah Terrorists to fellow believers and how Yeshua expects us to act.

Riley compares the perspective of Pharaoh and Moses and how they each looked at the Israelite slaves. These perspectives can often mirror our own, for good or bad. Pulling from specific examples in the first chapters of Exodus, Riley encourages us to look at others in the light of who they could be in Elohim, and not where they were or are.

Jonathan continues a look at the mission and purpose of the body of Messiah. This week we focus on Prayer, Study and Testimony and three tools available to help us accomplish what we were called for.

There's no denying that Hanukkah has been painted as the "Jewish Christmas." Most people are unaware of the bold history and powerful message of Hanukkah, however. What revelations can we find once we begin to look at this holiday? More importantly what can those revelations show us and how can we apply them today?

Many of us understand what the Gospel is, but when we try to put it into words we sometimes seem to come up short. We know that we have an active role in sharing that, but as the ekklesia, what does that look like? Let's open up our Scriptures and search these things out together! Join us this week as Jonathan looks to 1 Corinthians 12:27 to answer the question of who or what the body of Messiah Yeshua is. From there we go to the first chapter of Mark to begin searching out what the...

This week, we begin to examine the concept of how Elohim can dwell among us. While it is true that He is the Exalted One who dwells in the Heavens, is that where He chooses to remain? There is no standing temple for Him to reside in, so where do we find Him? More importantly, how can we recognize His presence?

Using the Sword of the Spirit from Ephesians 6 as a starting point, Jonathan moves to 2 Timothy 2-3 to discover what it takes for believers to correctly handle the word of Elohim.

We all know that prayer is important, and it is something we should do, but how? Is there a specific way we are to pray? How did the fathers of our faith pray? Riley looks at the examples of Moshe, Yeshua and the Amidah prayers this week to answer these questions.

Jonathan continues our study in Ephesians 6 with a look at the Helmet of Salvation. We investigate what salvation is, how it protects us from the lies of the enemy, and why our world needs it. In closing we investigate the Aaronic Blessing, Psalm 67, and the promise to Abraham in Genesis 12, and look at how they are related to Salvation, and our calling to spread the Gospel of Messiah Yeshua.

Riley asks the question, "what is prayer?" And begins a look at this vital part of our lives. What's the purpose, and how are we to pray?

Jonathan continues the study covering the Armor of Elohim (God) from Ephesians 6, this time focusing on the Shield of Faith. What is faith, what isn't it, what does it do for us, and how do we grow in it are key questions investigated in this week's message.

This week Riley cites several verses from Ezekiel that should cause us to stop and think, "Is my heart in this?" The people in Ezekiel's time were guilty of serving Elohim with their lips only and not their heart. We see that Yeshua accused some of this same form of heartless worship. 2000 years later we must ask ourselves if we're any different. Join us this week as we begin to explore how we might be able to get our hearts right before the King of the Universe.

We continues in Ephesians 6 with a look at the "feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace." Our primary focus this week is answering the question, What is the Gospel? First with a look at common misconceptions about it, Jonathan investigates why it's important to have a proper understanding of the Gospel, and how it impacts our lives today.

When everything seems to be going wrong, what do we do? Do we have the strength and courage to keep going even when it seems like the future is uncertain? Using Job as a guide, we see that he, too, resented his birth. In his misery, he lamented that he was not taken as an infant and spared these harsh trials. Join us this week as Riley shares some scriptural insight to keep us pressing forward.

Jonathan continues the discussion of the Armor of Elohim with the Breastplate of Righteousness. What is Righteousness? How does it relate to Truth? How do we equip ourselves with it? This week's message looks at these questions and discusses the relationship between unrighteousness and righteousness.

Riley looks at the meaning of the Hebrew month of Elul and what it means for the King to be in the Field.

Jonathan continues this week with a look into Ephesians 6 and the Armor of Elohim. Beginning with a look at the question, "what does it mean to resist the Devil?", we then look at how we resist using the Belt of Truth.

Riley begins in Matthew 6:19-23 and discusses the Jewish teaching of the "Good Eye", and how it relates to Yeshua's teaching in this passage. The Good Eye is one that is outward focused, looking to the needs of others rather than focusing on selfish desires. Riley concludes by moving through how the book of Proverbs discusses this same theme.