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* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. When presenting any kind of biblical counsel or correction, many of us have been immediately told, "you can't judge me!" But have we overlooked something? Messiah said to "first" and "then" in regards to the beam/plank and speck verse. It would seem that there is a proper, biblical process for us to enter into. In Part 1 we'll begin to lay the groundwork for two primary keys that will help any one of us rightly give and receive any kind of right judgment, as mere men. Do you want to know what these two keys are? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. Did you know that, biblically, there are two types of wisdom? One "comes down from above" and the other is "earthly, natural, demonic." We must slow down and filter all matters of life through the wisdom criteria of the Word. How do we govern our lives according to the overreaching counsel of heavenly wisdom and avoid what is earthly and natural? Let us not think too highly of ourselves and presume that we always know the difference. How do you know that what you request of the Most High is in line with His will and way? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. In Psalm 106 we read of David recounting the events of Numbers chapter 11. The children of Israel have been delivered and set free from Egyptian slavery, but quickly forget the works of the Most High. The grumbled and put YHWH to the test in the wilderness. He gives the people their request, but also "sends leanness into their soul." This series will help us consider how we can learn to avoid repeating this cycle in our own lives.

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. The series concludes here as we fully establish the principle that parallels the events of Numbers and 1 Kings with the works and words of the Messiah Himself, as in John chapter 3. Using only biblical criteria and the patterns that we see, is the modern day "jesus," that promotes the abandoning of His Father's Instructions in any way deemed to be a false prophet/false messiah? If you're willing to ask some hard questions, now is the time to biblically define and discern who you follow. Will it be you be found walking in the ways of the true Messiah or duped to follow another? Let's find out.

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. When Messiah was telling us that He "did not come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets" was He declaring that He met the Deuteronomy criteria to be the true Prophet & Messiah of Yahweh? If so, what do we do with "mainstream Jesus" that purportedly "did away with the 'old' Law?" In the Book of Numbers we read of the Hebrew word "nase" or pole; banner; lifted ensign for all to see. This same word shows up again in Isaiah's writings and is used to speak directly of Messiah. Is there a mysterious connection to be made here or is it all just happenstance? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. Can the Jesus that most of us have inherited stand up against biblical testing and survive into the other side as authentic? Does the modern-day Messiah fulfil and adhere to the biblical criteria of a true prophet of the Most High or does he enact a new way to live? Is it one that leads people away from the same commandments that He perfectly obeyed? In this opening episode we'll establish some biblically foundational criteria for the Messiah. Criteria that many people have never heard nor considered. Will you be found willing to test the Messiah that you follow? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. Can we ask some hard questions? Commonplace, dispensational Christianity hits some major hurdles when one slowly and contextually reads the accounts of the post-resurrection Assembly. Here we see Paul instructed by the elders of the Assembly to join alongside others in a Nazarite vow, which the Book of Numbers tells us included purification rituals and... animal sacrifices. And why was he to do this? To expose the *false accusations* that he was teaching people to "forsake Moses." What are we to make of this? Is this merely Paul "being all things to all men" or is it something much deeper that most have missed? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. Many people of faith rightly understand and teach that Yeshua (Jesus) was Savior. While entirely true, I believe that it needs highlighted that His Father was (and is today) frequently referenced as Savior, all throughout the entire Bible. Our primary text will be the account of Mary meeting Elizabeth in Luke chapter 1, where we see Mary declaring that Yahweh was her Savior, at a very opportune time. Why is this? Let's find out!

A consistent biblical theme that we see is the danger of fearing men over the Most High. As we read of in John chapter 12, this kept many Pharisees - that put their trust in Messiah - from openly confessing their faith in order to keep from being thrown out of the assembly. As we read accounts such as these, we have the opportunity to look at ourselves. Are we truly willing to count the cost that is required to truly confess and then follow the true Messiah, or will we too fall into line with the masses and thereby push away the truth? Let's find out!

The issue of blatant misuse of Scripture is probably never more evident than how we commonly see Proverbs chapter 29 verse 18 handled. Most of us have heard endless sermons and church endeavors misusing this text, but we have only heard half of this verse (and the half that we have heard doesn't mean what it's proposed to.) If this text was never meant to simply justify building programs, missionary fundraising and various other religious enterprise, then what is it really saying? let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. In this concluding episode we'll take a handful of Bible verses and swap the words "good works" with "filthy rags" and see what happens. It only takes a few minutes to clearly see that, biblically - and (most importantly) in the eyes of the Most High - good works that are sourced in Him are in no way merely filthy rags. The humble man will yield to the truth of the Word and pursue good works, just like the Bible instructs us to. Do you know this or do you believe something differently? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. In this part, we'll read many biblical texts that clearly teach us that the Most High's attention is towards those who carry out good works/righteous deeds, that are sourced in Him. To say that good works are always merely filthy rags would be to ruin the wonderful works that originate in Yahweh, that we are to perform now, in the likeness of Messiah. Biblically, it is clear that the "filthy rags works" of men are only of those who are "rebellious ones, deceivers and idolaters who turn away from the truth." Is this you? If it is, then yes, your works are filthy rags. But what if we're ones who strive to carry out good works in order to please our Creator, from a heart of thankfulness? Biblically, are these filthy rags too? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. In part 1, we'll begin by pairing Isaiah 64:6 with other biblical texts that cause us to question if this isolated verse is as broad as it has been taught to be. For example, what do we do with verses such as Hebrews 10:24 which tells us to “consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds?” We'll discuss many texts that support that the Most High meets with those who perform good works/righteous deeds. The key? We must be ones that "rejoice in doing righteousness." (Isaiah 64:5) How do you personally view good works? Are you certain that you agree with what the Bible says about them? Let's find out!

Just some random thoughts about the Father's Holy Days as I sit in the woods, hunting.

We're told that "the one who does the will of Elohim continues to live forever." It would seem that we should thereby need to rightly understand how to determine what the will of the Creator is. Equally, Ecclesiastes tells us what is the entire duty and purpose of every man to ever live. Do you want to walk in the Most High's will and inherit eternal life? Do you want to fulfil your purpose? Let's find out!

When we read of the disciples slowness to properly understand Messiah's words, it would do us well to humbly admit that here we see ourselves. Are you ever found naive and ignorant? Would you even know it if you were? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. Unlike Peter, most of us have never been too familiar with waiting patiently, in a state of being perplexed. Most of us have been trained to panic and force instant responses into trying moments in order to establish immediate solutions. Or, we move out in anxiety and pressure to “get it all right” and fail to *patiently* move out, step by step – submitting to the process of gaining understanding as the Spirit guides us. I'd like to take a unique look into the record of Acts chapter 10 and see if we can glean something valuable from Peter's response to the vision that he saw. I have much more that I can learn in regards to patiently waiting in order to gain understanding. Do you as well? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. There's surely no shortage of opinion in this hour, but who will slowly and maturely discern the voices of this age and listen closely for the call that is going out? Biblically, a watchman discerns many things. They must alertly keep watch and warn others of what they're simply not capable of seeing, in their own environment and circumstances. He literally sees from a different vantagepoint. I'd like to humbly attempt to begin doing that in this video. What if truth's call goes against the majority chorus? Are you postured to be awakened from your slumber and then call others up and out into the Most High's safety in this coming age? Let's find out!

In an age of chaos and endless offerings to get all riled up, will *anyone* remain at true rest? Let's find out!

* This originally aired as a video episode on YouTube HERE. We live in an age where "knowing mysteries of heaven" has taken on an entirely new - unbiblical - meaning. In this episode we use the Word to highlight and then connect several texts to reveal that the mysteries of heaven may be different than we thought. Using the Matthew 13 text, we establish that "walking with Messiah" alone is not enough *by itself* to rightly understand what He was saying. Have you been granted the ability to know the mysteries of heaven? Let's find out!