Eitz Chaim Messianic Congregation: Recent Episodes
Eitz Chaim Messianic Congregation
This is the weekly podcast of Shabbat teachings and special messages from Eitz Chaim Messianic Congregation of Plano, TX
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.
Rusty recounts the part of the Hanukkah story that most seem to skim over or neglect; What happens to the Maccabean hearts after the victory over the Greeks and Hellenized Jews, and how that parallels our relationship with God.
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 14 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at how David processed the death of his first son with Bathsheba, and what this teaches us about how to handle suffering, by looking to the One who suffered infinitely for us!
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 11 of his series on I & II Samuel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the famous inauguration of the Davidic Covenant and what it means for Y’Shua to be not only our Savior, but also our King, who is coming to rule and reign on this earth.
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 20 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the roles and husbands and wives, focusing on Peter’s instructions for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to exercise their headship according to Y’Shua’s role model of self-sacrificially laying down their lives for their wives
For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of the idols of our heart, our idolatry, as the ultimate sin behind the sin. We don’t commit outward sin unless we’ve first created an idol in our heart that competes with the LORD as King of our heart!
For Erev Yom Kippur 2024, Rabbi Schiller looks at Psalm 51, the steps of Repentance, including seeing your sin; confessing your sin; mourning your sin; hating your sin; and turning from your sin, the ultimate motivation of which is abiding in the joy of our salvation in Messiah Y’Shua
For Rosh Hashanah Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the 2 debtors, Simon the Pharisee and the Immoral Woman, in Luke 7, where the immoral woman ends up with her sins forgiven, and not Simon, as she acknowledges the depths of her sin and the costliness of her salvation, and gives all to Y’Shua, falling down at His feet.
For Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the 2 sons and the Parable of the Vineyard in Mth 21, focusing on themes of repentance, that we’re tenants, not owners, in God’s vineyard, and that we’re in need of radical grace.
In Part 19 of his series on I Peter, Rabbi Schiller looks at the of Y’Shua, and its forensic, final, and voluntary nature, as well as its results of bringing you to God, that you might die to sins and live for righteousness.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 looks at Daniel 11 today – the Rise of the False Messiah & the Mark of the Beast, showing how Antiochus in Dan 11 is a type and picture of the False Messiah to come. We look at the Roman origins of the Mark of the Beast under Emperor Domitian, and our call […]
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.
In Chapter 5 of Daniel, Rabbi Schiller looks at the passage of the Handwriting on the Wall, whereby we’re all weighed in the balance and one day must give an account, and we’re called to be a living writing, a living epistle, written not on tablets of stone, but on the heart.
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.
In Part 23 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of the Rich Young Ruler, where we see that no one – not even the Rich Young Ruler – is good, and how we can give up our idols only if we see Y’Shua as our ultimate treasure – our Treasure […]
Join Richard and Carolyn, Israeli citizens, who will bring a timely word from Zion. Learn what God is doing in Israel now and why this is vital to you as a believer.
In Part 22 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller explores what it means for Y’Shua to have given His life as a ransom for many, and how we must connect to this by becoming as little children.
A declaration that the Kingdom of God/Heaven is defined, is visible in attitude & actions, is originating from his spirit within us, and is expressed outwardly in & through our community.
In Part 21 of his Mark Series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Transfiguration & the healing of the demon-possessed boy, looking at the nature of the glory of God and the nature of faith, suffering, and sacrifice.
In Part 20 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Peter’s great confession of faith; Y’Shua’s resolve to go to the Cross and why He had to suffer and die; and His call for each of us to likewise deny ourselves; take up our Cross; and follow Him.
In Part 19 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Mark 8 and the two-stage healing of the blind man, showing how we’re all spiritually blind to our own inadequacy and myth of self-sufficiency, and like the Apostles themselves, we often need to receive our spiritual sight in stages.
In Part 18 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the stories of the Syro-Phoenecian woman and the healing of the deaf-mute in Mark 7, focusing on the humble assertiveness of the woman who persists on petitioning Y’Shua, even for the crumbs from the table, and the death & resurrection of Messiah that […]
In Part 17 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Mark 7 and the claim that Yeshua declared all foods clean. This message discusses how what defiles you comes from within, from your heart, and thus you cannot cleanse yourself, but rather you need a new heart.
In Part 16 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Mark 7 & Y’Shua’s view of the Scriptures, showing how the ultimate purpose of the Bible is for Yeshua to capture your heart, and for you to fall in love with Yeshua, who’s the person at the center of every narrative in the Bible.
In Part 15 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the feeding of the 5000, focusing on Y’Shua as the Good Shepherd who brings a different kind of revolution than what the Jewish people and the world were expecting, based on blessing His enemies and dying for our sins.
In Part 14 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Mark 6 and the offensiveness of Y’Shua and His message of free yet exclusive grace, and how we likewise are to be both attractive and selectively offensive.
In Part 13 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller revisits Mark 5 and explores lessons on faith, explaining how Desperation, Information, Direction, and Substitution are the key elements that connect us to Y’Shua, and that it’s the object of our faith, not the strength of our faith, that saves us.
In Part 12 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the healing of the women with the issue of blood and the raising of Jairus’ daughter, focusing on the themes of the delays of Y’Shua; the lessons we learn from those delays as we trust Him in the darkness; and how Y’Shua had […]
In Part 11 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s encounter with the Gadarene demoniac, and explores the complexity of evil in our lives; the pattern of how evil works in our lives, whereby through our sin we make “pacts” with the devil; and how evil can be defeated by the power […]
In Part 10 of his Mark series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua calming the wind and the waves, as we see His infinite Divine power; His unmanageable power as He permits us to go through storms; and His costly power, as He took on the storm of God’s Judgment on our behalf.
In Part 9 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the Sower & the Seeds, where we see the power of the Seed as God’s Word; how it releases its power by going deep into the soil of your heart; & how its weakness is actually the secret of its […]
In Part 8 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Mark 3:20-35, and the cosmic theme of Y’Shua as the Mighty One of Israel who binds the Strongman and frees us from the powers of darkness.
Marty Rauchwerger speaks today on drawing close to God through personal holiness, focusing on the prophet Daniel as a case study for personal application.
In Part 6 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua as the LORD of the Shabbat, and sees how this points to the Futility of Human Religion and the Finality of Y’Shua
In Part 5 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller examines the story of the healing of the paralytic, and explores Y’Shua’s famous riddle: Which is easier to say, your sins are forgiven, or rise, take up your mat, and walk? In this passage, we see Y’Shua as the One who cleanses our guilt and […]
In Part 4 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the cleansing of the leper, focusing on how Y’Shua, who is Cleanness itself, could make the leper clean without Himself becoming unclean, and yet He voluntarily takes on our uncleanness on the Cross, so that we could be made pure.
In Part 3 of Rabbi Schiller’s Mark series, he looks at Y’Shua proclaiming the Kingdom and exhorting everyone to repent and believe, for the King is here. And He must be King of your mind, heart, and life path.
In Part 2 of his series on Mark, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Immersion & Temptation of Y’Shua in Mark 1:9-13, and explores the implications of the Triune nature of God, which has been likened to a Divine Dance; and how we need to enter that dance; and how Y’Shua opens that door.
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series today on the Gospel of Mark. In Part 1, we look at who Y’Shua is; meeting Him in the wilderness; and the paradoxical calling of this King to a Cross.
In this final installment on the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at Temptation and Self-Control, seeing how temptation comes from a combination of our flesh and the devil, and how we can overcome and walk in the fruit of Self-Control by resisting the lie that sin will fulfill us; immersing ourselves in God’s […]
In Part 10 of the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at Self-Control, which he defines as rightly ordering your loves. If you so embody the life of Messiah that anyone looking into your heart will see that Y’Shua is the supreme passion of your life, then it’ll bring all other aspects of your […]
In Part 9 of his series on Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at Faithfulness and the related themes of Integrity, Honesty and Truth. We avoid the Truth, or beat people up with the Truth, but only in Y’Shua do Truth and Love unite. When you get God’s Grace by embracing the Cross, then […]
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics interviews David Schiller, discussing some of the unique challenges, but also opportunities, that can exist when people in the Messianic Jewish movement and Hebrew Roots movement—can actually find themselves agreeing on various matters.
In Part 8 of his series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Fruit of Goodness today, focusing on where Micah says, “He has shown you, O man, what is Good, but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
In Part 7 of his series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at Kindness, focusing on the aspects of meeting others’ needs; being a friend who always lets you in and never lets you down; and envisioning how you can encourage people to see themselves as they one day will be transformed […]
In Part 6 of his series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at a key aspect of Patience: Overcoming Anger. To do so, we must admit it; see its roots; channel it into a redemptive response; and most of all, forgive.
In Part 5 of the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at the trait of Patience today, focusing on the themes of long-suffering and standing firm in the face of difficult people and difficult circumstances, by trusting God and not ourselves, and by seeing Y’Shua as the ultimate innocent sufferer who suffered on our […]
In Part 4 of the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Fruit of Peace, focusing on (i) getting rid of our idols & inordinate affections, and (ii) replacing them with the ultimate joy and beauty of Yeshua, setting on minds and hearts on things above, seeing ourselves as having died and been […]
For Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Joseph to glean principles of forgiveness and its link to redemption. He also debunks myths, like your wrongdoer needs to first ask for forgiveness, you need to forget, that forgiveness equals reconciliation, or that forgiveness automatically makes everything better.
For Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of how All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, but how in Y’Shua we have atonement, through His blood, which manifest itself in regeneration, so that we become new creations in Messiah, with new hearts and new spirits, resulting in a […]
For Shabbat T’Shuvah (the Sabbath of Repentance), Rabbi Schiller looks at Ps 32 and principles of confession & repentance, including distinguishing between godly grief versus self-pity; seeing the perspective of the one you’ve wronged; taking responsibility; and finding your hiding place in Messiah Y’Shua.
For Rosh Hashanah Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of Yom Ha Din / Judgment Day, and the paradox that we can’t live as humanity without a Judgment Day, but yet we can’t individually survive the Judgment, and how Y’Shua resolves this paradox by becoming our Judgment Day.
For the Erev Rosh Hashanah 2020 service, Rabbi Schiller looks at the core of the Gospel, contrasting the narrow and the broad way, and what it means to know Y’Shua and lay down your life for Him, examining how Salvation is possible because, through the Cross, the Father is satisfied and the Son is sacrificed.
Rabbi Schiller continues his series on the Fruit of the Spirit, looking at Joy today. We see that biblical joy is not based on our circumstances; it’s grounded in a sure hope; and it’s experienced directly in our hearts through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This joy is based on the Gospel – gratefully […]
In Part 2 of his series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Rabbi Schiller looks at Love, showing how biblical love is other-oriented, self-sacrificial, and altruistic. It seeks to bless and serve others, not focus on itself or its own needs or desires. It is long-suffering and endures and fails not. It isn’t bitter or […]
We are living in very dangerous times, but we stand firm in the Hope of our Salvation (Yeshua) – what will it be like living in the Kingdom of God, a world without evil?
Rabbi Schiller begins a new series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In Part 1, he looks at how biblical love is all about inner transformation and heart character, not outward gifts and talents.
In the 7th and final part of his series on Philippians, Rabbi Schiller looks at chapter 4 and the secret of being content, through thinking on, thanking, and loving Messiah Y’Shua at all times and in all circumstances.
“In Part 6 of his series on Philippians, Rabbi Schiller looks to the themes of Joy & Peace in Phil 4 and the Spiritual Warfare that comes against it, focusing us on how to combat the World, the Flesh, and the Devil.”
“In Part 5 of his series on Philippians, Rabbi Schiller looks at Paul’s exhortation for us to press to take hold of Messiah Y’Shua. He first takes hold of us, and then we take hold of Him, with our whole life becoming consumed with a passion to know Him more!”
In Part 4 of his series on Philippians, Rabbi Schiller will look at Paul’s famous declaration that all of his accomplishments are rubbish compared to the surpassing glory of knowing Messiah Y’Shua, and leaves us with this challenge: Do I love Y’Shua so much that to lose everything for Him would be gain for me?
“In Part 3 of his series on Philippians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the implications of the Incarnation for our lives, seeing it as Great News, for God is for us; Sobering News, for we must choose whom to serve; and Motivating News, for it gives us a whole new dynamic for loving people.”
This is about the biblical mandate to be a watchman from Ezekiel 3 and Ezekiel 33 and how it links to the Great Commission that Yeshua gave us.
“Rabbi Schiller looks at Philippians 2, why we fight with one another, and how to obtain a heart of humility by applying the Incarnation to our lives.”
“Rabbi Schiller starts a new series this week on Philippians. Today we look at the secret of inner joy – God can take our lead and turn it into gold, by turning us into gold, which starts by us saying, with Paul, “For me, to live is Messiah!”
“For Shavuot, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Book of Ruth, seeing Boaz, Ruth, and Y’Shua all in the role, in various ways, as the Kinsman-Redeemer – the One who pays our debts, redeems us, marries us, and gives us His life and inheritance!”
“Rabbi Schiller concludes his series on Elijah & Elisha by looking at Y’Shua’s commentary on them in Luke 4, focusing on the theme of Y’Shua only coming to the Spiritually Poor.”
“Rabbi Schiller looks at 2 Kings 6 today and the famous story of the Chariots of Fire, focusing on the themes of Spiritual Blindness; the Gift of Spiritual Sight; and how we can he healed of our blindness.”
Let’s explore Scripture to discover what it looks like to be instruments of the radical forgiveness that our Messiah calls us to live by.
“Rabbi Schiller looks at the conclusion of 2 Kings 5 today, and the story of Naaman, Elisha & Gehazi, focusing on the contrast between true conversion (Naaman) and mere religion (Gehazi).”
“In his Elijah / Elisha series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Naaman the Leper today, and shows how we are all spiritual lepers who are trying to cover it over with Religion, but we can only be cleansed by the One our Rabbis call The Leper Messiah.”
“In the midst of our Pandemic Crisis, Rabbi Schiller looks at Habakkuk 3 today for lessons on dealing with dark times, focusing on how we can rejoice in the midst of our suffering through Repeating God’s Word in our heart; Remembering what He has done; and Rejoicing in the finished work of Y’Shua on the […]
“Rabbi Schiller looks at the story of Elisha raising the Shunammite’s son from the dead in 2 Kings 4, focusing on the theme of Resurrection Power and how we need to be hidden in Messiah, just as the boy was hidden in Elisha.”
In his third installment on John the Baptist, Rabbi Schiller looks at Matthew 11:16-24 and the nature of unbelief, where Y’Shua shows that the real issue is not the surface objections, but the underlying heart attitude of not wanting to give up control or submit one’s life to Messiah.
“Continuing through Mth 11, Rabbi Schiller examines the famous verse, “The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and violent men take if by force.” We see that God’s Kingdom is only entered by those with a spiritual violence, a holy ferocity, a forceful commitment to Y’Shua as LORD and Savior.”
“In returning to his Elijah / Elisha series, Rabbi Schiller looks at John the Baptist, who came in the spirit of Elijah, and explores his question to Y’Shua: “Are You the One, or should we look for another?”
“In this 8th and final installment on his Marriage & Family series, Rabbi Schiller looks at Deut 6 and the principles for how to have your house in order through worship and love of God, and teaching the Word to your children within your home”
“In Part 7 of his series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller looks at principles and goals of child rearing, focusing on Deut 6 (teach them in the home), and 2 Tim 3 (Word of God is adequate for training in righteousness).”
“In Part 6 of his series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller calls for the re-engagement of regular Family Based Worship as a foundation of building strong, Bible-based, Gospel-centered families.”
“In Part 5 of his series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller searches through the hard sayings of the Torah to highlight a father’s role and responsibility in raising godly sons and daughters.”
“In Part 4 of his series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller looks at the parents’ primary role in training & discipling their children, focusing on the phases of Discipline & Obedience; Training; Catechism; and one-on-one Discipleship.”
“In Part 3 of his series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller looks at Eph 5 and how a husband is to lead in love, lead in the Word, lead in righteousness, lead in selflessness, and lead in intimacy.”
“In Part 2 of his series on Marriage and Family, Rabbi Schiller compares the Biblical Concept of Love with our culture’s Greco-Roman Myth of Romantic Love, showing how our marriages are meant to be an illustration of Messiah’s relationship with His Bride.”
“In Part 1 of his new series on Marriage & Family, Rabbi Schiller looks at the biblical character traits that a young man should have as a husband, focusing on his role as Priest, Prophet, Provider and Protector for his wife and children.”
“In Part 5 of his series on Elijah & Elisha, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Transfiguration, and how seeing & embracing Y’Shua as the very Glory of God transforms us more & more into His image.”
“In Part 4 of his series on Elijah & Elisha, Rabbi Schiller looks at the commissioning of Elisha and the Chariots of Fire taking Elijah to Heaven, and examines the two-fold Call of God on our life – the Call to Being and the Call to Doing.”
“In Part 3 of his series on Elijah & Elisha, Rabbi Schiller looks at I Kings 19 and Elijah’s encounter with the Still, Small Voice of God, and explores the many ways in which God manifests Himself to us.”
“In connection with the recommencement of the Torah cycle, Rabbi Schiller looks at Genesis 1 and what it means to be made in God’s Image, how we are to reflect His glory, and how we are to represent Him in the world.”
“God desires to be among His people, to tabernacle among us! He calls us into intimate relationship with Him. As He meets with us this Sukkot, what will He say to us, what will He do?”
“For Shabbat T’Shuvah, Rabbi Schiller looks at Ezek 36, and encourages us to examine ourselves as to whether we’re exhibiting a New Heart and a New Spirit, having become New Creations in Messiah Y’Shua.”
“For Rosh Hashanah Day, Rabbi Schiller looks at Jer 2 and how to break the spiritual attractions and addictions to our bondages, idols and false gods, and become Messiah’s beautiful Bride.”
“For Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Book of Jonah and examines the underlying causes and definitions of our sin as ultimately not trusting God, but trusting other things.”
“In preparation for the High Holy Days, Rabbi Schiller speaks on Ps 51 and a Broken & Contrite Heart, focusing on the need and reasons for brokenness, contrition, confession & repentance.”
“In Part 2 of his series on Elijah, Rabbi Schiller looks at Elijah’s contest with the Prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, highlighting our nation’s problems with the spirit of Jezebel, and showing how we all have baals in our life that we must cast out.”
“Rabbi Schiller begins a new series today on the lives of Elijah & Elisha. Today he looks at I Kings 17 and the story of the Widow of Zarephath, showing how God shows grace to the outsiders, tests us to build our faith, and calls us to step out in trust through radical generosity.”
“Rabbi Schiller looks at the depth and nature of unbelief, seeing it as ultimately a desire for oneself to remain in control and not bend the knee to God. This is contrasted with Y’Shua, who submitted to derision and mockery so that we might share in His glory.”
“Rabbi Schiller looks at this week’s Torah portion, Deut 15, and the Sh’meitah / Sabbatical Year, and what God says to us about Justice, Mercy, Generosity and Helping the Poor, focusing ultimately on Y’Shua and becoming like Him, who though rich, became poor for our sakes, that through His poverty, we might become rich.”
“In commemoration of Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Atonement today, and what it means for Messiah to have no sin, to become sin for us, and for us to thereby become the righteousness of God in Him.”
“In Part 4 of his Evangelism series, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Gospel of John for tests of true Discipleship, challenging each of us to ask ourselves, “Am I abiding in Y’Shua and bearing fruit?”
“In Part 3 of his Evangelism series, Rabbi Schiller focuses on how to reach our Secular Culture and respond to their narratives that exalt Self Identity, Absolute Freedom & Relativistic Morality, by bringing the Gospel to bear on each and every aspect of our lives.”
“Rabbi Schiller speaks on the Vision, Calling & Mission of EC as a Messianic Jewish Synagogue to reach our Jewish People, God’s Chosen People, with the Good News of Y’Shua, the Jewish Messiah, and to conform all things towards that end and goal.”