Podcast – Eitz Chaim Congregation: Recent Episodes
Podcast – Eitz Chaim Congregation
In Part 17 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at biblical strategies for controlling your anger, including don’t clam up or blow up, but channeling it in godly ways and forgiving others, and explores ways in which we give the devil a foothold.
In Part 16 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which must entail change from the inside out, with new motives, a new identity, a new way of thinking, and being totally captivated by Y’Shua!
Evan begins with Israel’s role in the world today, and counters Antisemitism. This is a natural segue into the HaTikva Project, which he and his wife Lisa have founded.
Rami showcases Independence throughout the history of mankind and the foundations of its celebration, and then switches the perspective to Independence in God’s eyes, and what that means for us in Yeshua.
In Part 15 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how we grow in maturity and the absolute necessity of speaking the truth in love to one another in forming a vibrant, life-giving Messianic community.
In Part 14 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at Ephesians 3 and the pursuant of intimacy with Y’Shua. All Believers have the love and presence of Y’Shua on one level, but for most, it hasn’t broken through into their inner being, where it becomes a real experience and a controlling reality.
In Part 13 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of suffering in chapter 3 and how no suffering is for nothing; no suffering can really hurt you; and all your suffering will be for glory.
Rusty calls attention to a critical issue in all congregations, and in every heart. What “reasonable” grudges are you holding onto? Have you truly sought reconcile, or just sought to be right? A hard lesson, but a necessary one.
In Part 12 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Power of the Spirit and the importance of sustained prayer, obedience, and meditation on how wide and high and long and deep is Messiah’s love for you.
How often do we consider how great of a gift God’s Law was? Do we truly appreciate it? We have greater access to the scriptures more than any point in history, but we often neglect to read, let alone memorize it. Rusty takes us through the beauty and necessity of God’s word from Sinai to Acts.
In Part 11 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at God’s design for the local congregation, and how just as the Triune God is an intimate community, so too are we to form a covenant community with our fellow brothers and sisters in our local congregation.
In Part 10 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of community as a key vision for the local congregation, which is only possible by the Gospel doing radical heart surgery and giving us a radical new identity.
Matey brings us closer to sit with Job in his ash heap, and helps us to engage with the deeper questions of the book of Job. What did God’s answer really mean? Why were Job’s friends wrong in the end? And what lesson can we really take from the book of Job?
In Part 9 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller gives a special Vision Casting message from Eph. 2 on One New Man, where Jew and Gentile, while maintaining their distinct identities, are One in Messiah and spiritually equal within the Messianic community.
Names have significant meaning! Mitch Forman takes us through how just by looking at names, we see the Jewishness of Yeshua, His Messiahship, and His fulfillment of prophetic scriptures!
In Part 8 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at our former life of self-centeredness, our new life at God’s right hand; and how Y’Shua’s self-substitution accomplished this for us.
Rusty takes us through how being freed from slavery didn’t just happen to our forefathers, nor just in a physical way, but even today we are freed from a spiritual Egypt in Messiah Yeshua.
In Part 7 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the themes of forgiveness, payment of ransom, and redemption by the blood of Messiah, and illustrates this by contrasting Barabbas and Yeshua before Pilate.
Joel tackles a hot topic with various prophecies from scripture paralleled with new covenant scriptures like Romans 11 to clarify how all Israel will be saved.
In Part 6 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Hope and how our future expectations shape our present reality, and to the degree that we realize that the joy set before Yeshua was our salvation, to that degree He will become, in turn, our Living Hope.
The gift of prophecy isn’t exactly about telling the future. Rusty extrapolates, with scripture, what this gift of the Spirit really is.
In Part 5 of his Ephesians series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Eph 1 and the Born Again power that the LORD give us through His Resurrection and Headship, which gives us the power not to sin.
Jay tells us what it means to guard the tongue, and how our words have deeper insight into our hearts than we may notice. Shimrat HaLashon means to “Guard the Tongue.”
In Part 4 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the spiritual riches given to us in Messiah Y’Shua, including the hope of our calling, that we are God’s inheritance, and that He gives us His incomparable power in His Spirit.
In Part 3 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Truth, Hope, and Glory function in the Gospel, and where we’re told we’re God’s treasured possession, are fully redeemed, and marked with the Holy Spirit Himself!
In Part 2 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how God’s master plan sums up all things in Messiah Y’Shua, in a way that both establishes His Sovereignty and preserves our free will choice.
Christian takes us through the Exodus story and the life of Moses to give us a refreshing angle on humility and faith in the Almighty.
In Part 1 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the blessings we have if we’re “in” Messiah Y’Shua, including Adoption & Redemption; how we’re responsible for our choices; and how we can know we have these blessings if His grace is glorious and beautiful to you and captures your heart.
Rabbi Moises Reznick shows how the pictographic Hebrew reveals amazing things in scripture that the modern Hebrew alphabet doesn’t show.
In his 5th & final installment on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at how to rejoice in suffering, which is a spiritual discipline, whereby we must treasure and adore the LORD and remember all He has done for us.
In Part 4 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at the pending disasters facing Israel at this time, and how we can become sacrificial, joyful, grace-filled givers in good times or bad, as we dedicate our first fruits to the LORD and make Him our heart’s treasure.
In Part 3 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at the sins of the Babylonians and how we face the same evil inclinations, and must humble ourselves and find our glory not in our accomplishments, but in what Y’Shua has done for us.
In Part 2 of his series on Habakkuk, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Habakkuk waits on the LORD, and how we must do so, with patience, with seeing God’s perspective, with obedience, with putting the LORD at the center, and with joy.
Rusty slays a sacred cow in the common interpretation of the golden calf arc in Israel’s history, shedding light on what each person was going through in those events. The perspectives of Moshe, and most notably, Aaron become shockingly relatable, causing us to consider where we lack leadership and love for God in our lives.
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series on the Book of Habakkuk, looking at why doesn’t God seem to answer our prayers when we’re facing suffering and tragedy, showing that from the LORD’s long-term perspective, He ultimately works all things for good, in ways we cannot see or understand at the time.
In Part 5 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3 and the theme of the Day of the LORD and Judgment Day. For those who are in Messiah Yeshua, He has taken on our Judgment Day, and so this is something to look forward to, not to fear.
God doesn’t just watch from afar—He yearns to live among us, His beloved creation! In this moving drash, explore how our Creator’s deepest desire is to surround you with His unfailing love, heal your heart, and invite you into intimate fellowship.
In this powerful sermon, we unpack the story of Jonah from the Bible – not just the childhood Sunday school version with the big fish, but the raw, challenging reality. Discover how Jonah defies God’s call to preach to Nineveh, running in the opposite direction because he can’t stomach the idea of mercy for a pagan nation. Jonah’s grudge runs deep: he wants the Ninevites to face judgment, not repentance, while questioning why God isn’t showing the same grace to Israel. This message is a wake-up call to examine our hearts, release bitterness, and embrace forgiveness just as God does. Whether you’re exploring Bible stories for the first time or seeking fresh insights into faith, repentance, and divine mercy, this sermon will transform your perspective on Jonah and inspire real-life application.
For Yom Kippur Day 2025, Rabbi Schiller looks at Isaiah 6 and the theme of encountering the reality of God, which is especially His holiness, as an essential prerequisite to a life-transforming relationship with Messiah.
For Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Schiller challenges us to define our relationship with Y’Shua, and see if it is one of a casual admirer or a committed follower.
For Shabbat T’Shuvah, Rabbi Schiller looks at Psalm 51 and how David was able to overcome his guilt by engaging in real Repentance (versus mere Remorse) and walking in true Regeneration (versus a mere Reprieve). David cries out, “Create in me a clean heart,” thereby asking for the New Birth!”
For Rosh Hashanah Day 2025, when the books of God’s Judgment are opened, Rabbi Schiller looks at the difficult passage about sinning against the Holy Spirit, and how resisting the Spirit prevents one from repenting, and how refusing to repent results in one’s sins not being forgiven.
For Erev Rosh Hashanah 2025, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Sermon on the Mount and the theme of coming to the end of yourself to truly find and follow Y’Shua the Messiah.
Guest speaker Dr. Rod Eisenberg speaks on Repentance and the High Holy Days, focusing on a restoration of relationships and the Torah’s discussion of unintentional and intentional sins.
In Part 3 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of spiritual growth, how it’s inevitable if we have the spiritual DNA of the Holy Spirit, and some practical steps we must take include regular time alone with God; vulnerability with fellow Believers; and submitting to God’s will.
In Part 2 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at various aspects of spiritual growth, showing how it’s possible, necessary, gradual, inevitable, organic, and observable.
In Part 1 of his series on 2 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the authority of the Scriptures, how it shaped Y’Shua’s life, and how it can become radically personal in your own life.
In the 16th & final part of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of God judging David for counting the fighting men, and how David repents, abandons his idol of power; and offers a substitutionary sacrifice.
In Part 15 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of 3 of David’s Mighty Men getting water for him from behind enemy lines, and we look at themes of how the Gospel transforms us into a different kind of warrior, one who overcomes evil with good, even as Y’Shua did on the Cross.
In Part 13 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the famous story of David & Bathsheba, and examines the power of sin, the need for Nathan’s in our life, and Y’Shua’s forgiveness on those who truly repent.
In Part 12 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David embracing Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, a would-be enemy, whom David blesses for the sake of his covenant with Jonathan, as a picture of the grace of Y’Shua, whereby although we were His enemies, He feeds us at his table and adopts us as His sons.
In Part 10 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David taking the Ark to Jerusalem, and we see here a picture of the Gospel, both with God’s judgment when we try to do things our own way, as with Uzzah, and God’s provision through the Mercy Seat on top of the Ark.
In Part 9 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at how David spared Saul’s life, and how we, too, can forgive our enemies through the power of the Gospel, which gives us both the humility to know that we, too, are sinners, and the affirmation that we are beloved in the LORD and therefore can overcome hurts inflicted by others.
In Part 8 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of friendship as modeled by David & Jonathan, featuring constancy, openness, loyalty, and common passion, and how Y’Shua is the ultimate friend, enabling us to be a godly friend when we’re transformed through a covenant relationship with Him.
In Part 7 of his series on Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at Saul’s envy of David and how we can be freed from slavery to envy and jealousy by having the same attitude towards others that Y’Shua has toward us, by putting our happiness into the happiness of others.
In Part 10 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of David taking the Ark to Jerusalem, and we see here a picture of the Gospel, both with God’s judgment when we try to do things our own way, as with Uzzah, and God’s provision through the Mercy Seat on top of the Ark.
In Part 6 of his series on the Book of Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the relationship of David & Jonathan, some keys to true friendship, and how Jonathan looked beyond David to the ultimate Son of David, David’s Son who became David’s LORD.
In Part 4 of his series on Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Calling of David to be King, where God bypasses his 7 older brothers, for God does not look upon the outward appearance as man does, but the LORD looks upon the heart.
In Part 3 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Saul and the Amalekites and Samuel removing the kingship from Saul for his disobedience, and we look at how in our own life we can resist self-deception only if we fully acknowledge the LORD as our King.
In Part 2 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Philistine’s capture of the Ark and the LORD’s defeat of Dagon, the Philistine god, using this as a template for how we can experience God’s Presence and draw near to Him, through Yeshua, the ultimate embodiment of the Ark of the Covenant, containing both the Law and the blood-covered Mercy Seat.
In this new series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at Hannah’s surrendering everything to the LORD and the birth of Samuel, who anoints David as King, and the parallels to Miriam and the birth of Yeshua.
Fallen humanity has many ideas about how to live a moral life. Let’s look at how the Bible says believers are to live a moral life. Philippians 1:9–11.
In the 26th & final part of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of resisting the devil, with a focus on how the devil gains a foothold in our life through our sins, and we close these open doors to the Enemy through our true heart repentance.
In the Messianic movement the Christian idea of the “Rapture” is often met with hostility. However, the idea has Jewish roots and much practical significance for our life. So, let’s talk about it.
In Part 25 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the theme of arming yourself with the Gospel and the Scriptures so that you may die to sin and live for righteousness.
In Part 24 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at Peter’s statement that the End is Near, and how we should live in light of Messiah’s soon return, and in particular our call to love each other deeply from the heart, for love covers a multitude of sins.
In Part 23 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of how to handle suffering, seeing it as a fiery ordeal by which your faith is proven and refined, as by fire.
In Part 22 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the themes of Immersion & Resurrection in I Peter 3, focusing on the connections between the waters of Noah and the waters of baptism, and what the Resurrection tells us about the Gospel and the Kingship of Y’Shua.
In Part 21 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the command for husbands to honor their wives; to walk in self-sacrificial love toward them; to put their needs above your own; and to nourish and cherish them as your greatest earthly treasure.
In Part 18 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at our role vis a vis authority, including govt authority, and our calling to live as both free in Messiah, but also servants of all, and how to maintain this biblical balance.
In Part 17 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 2 and the theme that we all are called to do Gospel Ministry, and we’re equipped as Prophets, Priests, and Kings to do so, looking to Y’Shua, our precious Cornerstone, for the power and motivation to enter into this ministry.
How Adonai is moving on the hearts of Israelis in the Land today with personal testimonies.
Vladimir shares his own story of the emptiness he felt and how he came to recognize Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah and find joy and happiness. He then reflects on how you can effectively tell your Jewish family and friends about Yeshua.
In Part 16 of his series of I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the corporate Body of Messiah, and how we are corporately to display God’s Glory and Gifts, through the power of His Grace.
In Part 15 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the Priesthood of all Believers, where we’re called to be fitted together into a spiritual house, offering spiritual sacrifices, empowered as we properly relate to Y’Shua, our Chief Cornerstone.
In Part 14 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua as our Cornerstone – our life’s foundation; our federal head; our most precious pursuit; and the love of our life.
In Part 13 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the manner, marks, and means of spiritual growth, contrasting it with mere mechanical, outward morality, and focusing on being purified by the Word and love for fellow Believers, especially those different from you.
In Part 12 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the issues of Practical Holiness – how we can walk in holiness and the fear of the LORD, how the LORD judges a Believer’s works, and how we’re to follow David’s example, who cried out, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me!
In Part 11 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the battle for the heart, and the signs of a circumcised heart, especially a life transformed by love of God which produces obedience not to get things or avoid punishment, but rather because you love the LORD, in and of Himself, as an end in Himself, and your greatest heart’s desire is to please Him and delight Him and delight in Him.
In his special Shavuot message, Rabbi Schiller looks at the 10 Commandments and the controversial topic of our God being a Jealous God, likening it the relationship of a husband and wife, where the LORD demands an exclusive marriage-like relationship with us of Priority, Fidelity, and most of all, Intimacy.
In Part 10 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller continues looking at the theme of Holiness, focusing today on girding up the loins of our mind, dedicating our entire cognitive thought and reason to the LORD.
In Part 8 of his series on 1 Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Peter defines Grace, as initiated by God based on what Y’Shua has done; where He come in and invades your life; and you understand and receive the grace of God that’s amazing, shocking, counter-intuitive, and threatening, and it changes you forever.
In Part 7 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Gospel as an imperishable seed with penetrating power that must be planted in your heart, which only happens when you see the overarching story running throughout the Word of God, and meet the Hero of the Story.
In Part 5 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the supernatural New Birth promised us in Y’Shua, which give us a Living Hope that can never perish, and which only grows stronger with suffering, for the suffering drives us deeper into Y’Shua, who is the source of our joy!
In Part 4 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the problem of how can a good and all-powerful God allow Evil & Suffering in the world? We examine this through the lens of the Cross, which proves that God does care for us and even shares in our suffering, and that He suffered not so that we wouldn’t suffer, but that when we do, we can become more like Him!
In Part 2 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at how we’re Born Again by God’s Spirit, and this results in both a Living Hope that allows us to face suffering with endurance, and a passionate love for the LORD that cannot be quenched.
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series on I Peter. This week, he looks at the theme of Believers being exiles in this world, but nonetheless called to be salt and light, by living out our identity as a Chosen People, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, God’s special possession.
In the 4th and final part of the series on Joel, Rabbi Schiller looks at how the LORD will pour out His Spirit in the Last Days, both on unBelievers for Salvation and on Believers for prophetic gifts and anointed worship, and will deliver His people Israel from the onslaught of the False Messiah and his hordes
In Part 3 of his series on Joel, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 2 and the theme of Sounding the Shofar in Zion, as the LORD uses various means to chastise His wayward people and eventually bring them to faith in their Messiah. We are called to be Watchmen, to prepare the way for Y’Shua’s Return.
In Part 2 of his series on Joel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the 5-fold action plan in Joel 1 to face times of trouble: Declare a holy fast; Call a sacred assembly; Summon the Elders; Gather the inhabitants of the land; and Cry Out to the LORD.
Rabbi Schiller starts a new mini-series on Joel. In Part 1, we see that in the Last Days both great revival and great crisis are coming, and that we as God’s people must humble ourselves, fast, pray, turn from our wicked ways, repent, stand against the evil in our midst, and cry out to the LORD for deliverance.
In the last and 16th part of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 5 and the themes of (i) Why you must be Born Again; (ii) How you know if you’ve been Born Again – radical transformation of you mind, heart, and behavior; and (iii) How you can be Born Again.
In Part 15 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the uniqueness of Y’Shua’s and His Salvation in His Origin (Divine); Purpose (New Heavens & Earth); and Method (Grace), that if taken into your heart, will transform your life.
In Part 14 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the exhortation to test the spirits, emphasizing that spiritual warfare takes place most of all in our minds, and that therefore we must take every thought captive to obedience to Messiah.
In Part 13 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at how John says our hearts condemn us, and how we can overcome this barrier to prayer by truly making prayer a time of undivided communion with God and recognizing that Yeshua is our Advocate before the Father, as our Atoning Sacrifice
In Part 12 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3 and the theme of knowing you’re a child of God by the inner empowering witness that you’re in Messiah Y’Shua, and your life-transforming love for the LORD and for the brethren.
In Part 11 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at I John 3:8 – The Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. We fight the good fight of faith by fleeing sin; pursuing righteousness; walking in newness of life; praising God; and guarding the Gospel.
In Part 10 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at I John 3 and the them of being adopted into God’s family. We explore the themes of God as our Father; Y’Shua as our Brother; we being imperfect children; we live to display the family likeness; and we’re looking forward to the family reunion.
In Part 9 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3 and John beholding how amazing is the love God has lavished on us, making us His children! Rabbi Schiller discusses the all-encompassing experience of knowing God that overflows your mind into the rest of your being, and the sheer sense of wonder and joy and amazement that characterizes a true child of God
In Part 8 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at I John 2:18-23 and the necessity to belief in the core truths of the Gospel that Y’Shua is the Messiah and the Son of God / God come in the flesh. Rabbi Schiller looks at ancient rabbinic sources affirming this truth; practical implications of how we all can come into God’s Kingdom; and how deep down, our soul knows these truths.
For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of holiness, how we should act as the Temple of God, how to overcome backsliding, how to return to our first love, and how to walk in the fear of the LORD.
For Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Schiller looks at Gen 3 and our sin nature, which results in self-centeredness, lack of trust in God, and destroyed relationships. Just as Satan deceived us through the Tree and brought death to Adam and his seed, Y’Shua, the 2nd Adam, redeems us through another Tree and brings life to all who trust in Him.
For Shabbat T’Shuvah, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of how Pinchas stopped sin in the camp in Num 25, and how we are called to die to sin, die to self, and die to the ways of this world, if we are to serve the LORD.
For Rosh Hashanah Day, where we welcome King Messiah’s Presence into our midst, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account of the bringing of the Ark of God into Jerusalem, and how the Ark both shows us the chasm between us and God, with the death of Uzzah, but also the Provision of the Gospel, with the Mercy Seat, resulting in David dancing before the LORD.
In Part 7 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller examines the exhortation not to love the world or the things in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the boastful pride of life, and he looks at true Assurances of saving faith.
In Part 6 of his series on the Epistle of I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 2 and the theme of having Assurance of knowing the LORD through an internal witness of the Spirit and the external tests of godly behavior, loving the brethren, and embracing the Gospel.
What is the most essential action to do when it seems that the whole world is against you?
In Part 5 of his series on the Epistle of I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at the distinctives of fellowship with God, including delighting in His Presence, having 2-way communication, losing your freedom to gain a greater freedom, relationships with other Believers, and wanting others to know God, too, all made possible by Y’Shua being […]
In Part 4 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at the inherent nature of our sin, whereby we all have sin and do sin, but that the blood of Messiah helps to keep us from sinning and cleanses us when we do sin.
In Part 3 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at I John 1:5-7 and why we don’t understand fellowship with God, how to seek it, and how to overcome obstacles to it.
In Part 2 of his series on I John, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Prologue to the Epistle and John’s great theme of knowing the LORD and how we can have assurance of this, and refuting the false assurance of Cheap Grace and Easy Believism.
The Biblical Feasts and the Return of Messiah: A New Paradigm That Reveals God’s Prophetic Plan
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series today on the Epistle of I John. I John is a series of tests to enable us to be sure of our salvation. The Prologue discusses Y’Shua as the source of eternal life and everlasting love and that fellowship with God and supernatural joy is possible in Him.
In the 20th & final Part of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Honor your father and mother — how parents are to teach their children through discipline and love, and how children are to honor and respect their parents, as both operate within a learning community built on a […]
For Shavuot, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of the Burning Bush and how we, like Moses, need “Burning Bushes” in our life to cause us to turn aside and seek God. We likewise need to take off our shoes in the Presence of God’s holiness, and can stand in His Presence only due to […]
In Part 19 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the fear of the LORD, both the negative aspect of dread and trembling and terror that keeps us from sin, and the positive aspect of awe and wonder and amazement at Y’Shua’s love for us, which compels us to never want to disappoint or sin against or grieve Him.
In Part 18 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of envy, and how it sucks the joy out of your life and shows you what you’re really living for. Only the fear of the LORD and the hope of Heaven can cure you of your envy.
In Part 17 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Self-Control. Ultimately, only knowing the love of Y’Shua and loving Him in return can master our passions and enable us to walk in the fruit of the Spirit of Self-Control.
In Part 16 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the destructiveness of our anger, caused by our disordered loves of loving other things more than Y’Shua, and how we can transform our anger by seeing how Y’Shua absorbed the pain of our hatred without hating back
In Part 15 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of a crushed or wounded spirit, exploring the various causes thereof, and seeing how by embracing Y’Shua, who was crushed for us, we can be healed in our inner man.
In Part 14 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the anatomy of Pride, what it is – this unhealthy focus on Self — and how destructive and anti-God it is; and what the cure is – the humility that only comes through the Gospel.
In Part 13 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the power of our tongue to destroy relationships and our need for relationship repair through humility, forgiveness, overcoming evil with good, loving confrontation, and most of all, a new heart which only Messiah Y’Shua can bring.
In Part 11 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the them of the temptations of wealth, the power money has over us as a false god that claims to provide security, significance, and identity, and how we can break this power of money by seeing that Y’Shua became poor for our sake, that we might become spiritually rich in Him, and see Him as our treasure and fortified city.
In Part 10 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at how Proverbs views work and labor, seeing it as a God-ordained charge for our benefit, to be done unto the LORD and for the benefit of the community, not just our own personal gain. Our labor is currently under the curse of the Fall, but Yeshua came to redeem us from the curse by becoming a curse for us.
In Part 9 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at Proverbs chapter 4 and how our character is forged from our daily choices and decisions, and can only be changed by reordering the loves of our heart and making Y’Shua the center of your soul.
In Part 8 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at how to develop wisdom through knowing God, knowing yourself, knowing your friends, knowing God’s commands, and knowing Trouble in the proper way. In people crying out, “why do the innocent suffer,” we see Y’Shua as the One who has come down from Heaven and suffered with us.
In Part 6 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Justice; the biblical mandate to help the poor; how biblical justice differs from modern secular Social Justice; and how Yeshua suffered injustice on our behalf.
A personal testimony of how the sephardim are call back to him, and the journey of what we went through (meaning ; Catholic Church, Christian church and finally get in the Messianic congregation)
In Part 7 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the Fear of the LORD, and explains how it involves knowing and trusting the LORD, and the LORD being your holy fear – the thing you’re most afraid of losing, as He is the most important thing in your life.
In Part 5 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at Success & Suffering, discussing how these are the 2 great tests to make us either wise or foolish, depending on if we embrace success with humility and suffering with affirming God’s love for us.
In Part 4 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 3, and how our everyday choices affect our character, how our character develops by living in light of eternity, and the role of suffering in building character.
In Part 3 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Covenant relationship of spouse to spouse; the need for parents to teach wisdom to their children; and children’s obligation to honor their parents, looking to Y’Shua as our ultimate example of the perfect spouse and father.
In Part 2 of his series on Proverbs, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Foolishness and the various types of fools in the world. Only by repenting and embracing the foolishness of the Cross can we no longer be a Simple Fool, an Obstinate Fool, or a Ruthless Fool, but rather become God’s Fool.
Rabbi Schiller begins a new study on the Book of Proverbs. In this 1st part, we explore what Wisdom is v. Foolishness; that the Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; and what Negative v. Positive Fear is, where the former is motivated by punishment, but the latter by love.
Rabbi Schiller looks at Daniel 12 today and Daniel’s discussion of Heaven & Hell. We look at the anguish that people without Messiah will suffer in Hell, and the fulfillment that those in Messiah will enjoy in Heaven
For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at Forgiveness, whereby true biblical forgiveness entails no longer withholding attention, affection, or honor from someone who has wronged you.
For Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Schiller looks at the topic of sin as slavery and addiction, which we can overcome only by tasting and seeing that the LORD is good – personal interaction and encounter with Y’Shua that replaces the fire of sinful habits burning in your heart.
For Shabbat T’Shuvah (Sabbath of Repentance), Rabbi Schiller revisits the Parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on the self-righteousness, spiritual pride and religious spirit of the Older Brother, with a warning to parents not to overlook spiritual issues in the so-called easy, compliant child who outwardly follows all the rules and is obedient, but inwardly […]
For Rosh Hashana Day 2022, Rabbi Schiller focuses on worshipping King Messiah, as seen in Rev 4 & 5, looking at our need for worship, ways to worship, and Yeshua as the focus of our worship.
For Erev Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Coming Kingdom and the Return of the King, and how King Messiah’s reign is described in Rev 21 & 22, as the basis for our Hope in times of Tribulation.
Rabbi Schiller examines Daniel 10 and the theme of the unseen world of spiritual warfare and the power of prayer, as shown by Daniel. When we pray, we unleash the very powers of Heaven, for the weapons of our warfare are not flesh, but divinely powerful for the pulling down of strongholds.
Rabbi Schiller looks at the famous prophesy of the 70 weeks in Daniel 9, and walks through 2 alternative calculations, showing how they both point to the time of Yeshua as the Messiah!
Rabbi Schiller looks at the first half of Daniel 9 today, at Daniel’s prayer as a model of intercession, showing how Daniel focused on Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, and calling us to likewise be prayer warriors who partner with God to pray the future into being.
In his series on Daniel, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 8 today, focusing on prophesies of Alexander the Great and Antiochus Epiphanes, as pictures of the power and character of the final False Messiah to come. We are to expect persecution, but rest in the sure hope of the Return of King Messiah Yeshua to […]
In Chapter 7 of the Book of Daniel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the coming world empires, their judgment, and the coming of the Son of Man, Y’Shua, in the clouds of Heaven, to take up His rule and reign forever and ever!
Rabbi Schiller looks at Daniel 6 and the famous story of the lions’ den, looking at themes of envy of others; prayer and intimacy with God; and the willingness to suffer for Messiah’s Name sake.
The 12 spies returned from their trip and told the truth, but they weren’t heeding God’s call to action. Yeshua chose for Himself 12 disciples. He told them to go and spread the good news. Today, we are still under that commission from Yeshua. Are we bringing the good message of redemption to the world? […]
Rabbi Schiller looks at Daniel 4 and Nebuchadnezzar’s journey from Pride to Humility, and how Pride claims to be the author of that which is really a gift, whereas Humility sees everything in life as a gift from God.
Rabbi Schiller does a special message for Shavuot, focusing on Y’Shua and the Law, were we learn that we must read the Bible the way that Y’Shua did – as being all about Him. This will enable us to see the forest and not just the trees, and will be our lifeline in times of […]
Rabbi Schiller looks at Daniel 3 and the story of the 3 Jewish youths thrown into the fiery furnace. We see how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted in God, who saved them not from the furnace, but in and through the furnace, and we learn how if we trust Y’Shua in our furnaces, he will […]
Rabbi Schiller looks at Daniel 2 today and the famous statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay. We see the future of the Gentile Kingdoms and Messiah’s eventual victory and as the Stone cut without hands that grows into a mountain and fills the earth, and we see how we must act in light […]
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series on the Book of Daniel, looking this week at chapter 1 and how Daniel led an uncompromising life, honoring his deepest values, and refusing to defile himself.
For Passover, Rabbi Schiller walks through the Song at the Sea / the Song of Moses in Exod 15, looking at themes of Covenant, Worship, and God as a Man of War, and that the LORD is calling us to worship Him for both who He is and what He has done.
Rabbi Schiller looks at the biblical Feast of Fruits today in celebration of the Resurrection, Y’Shua being the first fruits of those who rise from the dead. Looking at the accounts of Thomas & Mary Magdalene encountering the Risen Messiah, we explore how to move from doubt to faith.
In his 43rd and final part of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Resurrection – the evidence for its historical reliability; the message of grace and hope it contains; and motivation and power that it gives us to proclaim this glorious Good News to the world
In Part 42 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Pagans, Pharisees, and Women all worshipping Y’Shua at the Cross, and how the Gospel can make us a supernatural community of very different people who come together to love and serve one another and model God’s Kingdom on earth.”
In Part 41 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Psalm 22, verse by verse, and explores in Yeshua’s cry from the Cross, the infinity of His suffering, the infinity of His love, and the secret of His power.
In Part 40 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s cry from the Cross, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me,” and explores the meaning of the atonement, Y’Shua becoming sin for us, the rending of the veil in the Temple, and the Centurion’s cry, “Surely, this man was the […]
In Part 39 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s statement on the Cross, “I Thirst,” and the themes of spiritual thirst and what Y’Shua accomplished on the Cross, summarized by his final words, “It is finished.
In Part 38 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the 2 Thieves on the Cross, and explores how easy it is to miss Messiah, and how to find Him our #1 goal must be to be with Him, as our supreme end, and not to seek God as a means to any other […]
In Part 37 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the mocking of Y’Shua in His beatings and crucifixion, revealing what it teaches us about our own hearts and Y’Shua’s heart, and how it can transform our lives.
In Part 36 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Yeshua on trial, where Pilate asks Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” We explore a Believer’s relationship to govt, and see the account of Yeshua and Barabbas as a picture of Substitution.
In Part 35 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Trial of Y’Shua before the Sanhedrin. We see that Y’Shua is the true Judge, but for our sakes, He allowed Himself to become the Judge who was judged, so that we might be declared innocent in His sight.
In Part 34 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Judas betraying Y’Shua with a kiss, and contrasts the Kingdom of this World with the Kingdom of God, and compares the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane.
In Part 33 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the account in the Garden of Gethsemane where the soldiers confront Y’Shua, but are thrown back when He declares, “I AM He.” We see in this passage the Deity of Messiah; the problem of a coming Judgment Day; and the solution in seeing […]
In Part 32 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua in the Garden of Gethsemane and what this teaches us about the Wrath of God, Y’Shua’s suffering & sacrifice for us, and how we can deal with trouble and suffering.
In Part 30 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Judas’ betrayal of Y’Shua, and how in each of us there is, in part, a Judas, that serves the LORD as long as it’s useful to do so, whereas we need to serve Him just for who He is, in and of Himself.
John McKee discusses the importance of how much of the Messianic movement has presented itself as “the end-time move of God,” and what this means for the future as we contemplate where we are, and what our mission is.
In Part 29 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s discussion of the Second Coming and how it can transform the way we engage society; our own personal ethics; and our ability to forgive others, as we look to Y’Shua the Judge who took our Judgment Day and was judged on our […]
In Part 28 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the last part of chapter 12, where the Messiah is shown to be both David’s son & David’s Lord, because He is Divine. We also look at the widow’s mite, who trusted God to give her all, whereas many of us refuse to […]
In Part 27 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s discussion of the greatest commandment, and explores how Y’Shua redefines both the content and the motive of Law-Keeping, and how a true motivation for the same can only flow out of heart already madly in love with the LORD.