Best Justin Elwell Podcasts (2024)

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Torah 38: Korach 30:30

38m ago30:30

30:30

The troubling episode of Korach's rebellion. What was his motivation? To depose Moses? To replace Aaron as high priest? In this episode of Messiah in Life, we consider a few rabbinic thoughts, and then connect this rebellion to our own attitudes today. What is the heart of this lesson? Give a listen. References: Numbers 16:1-3, 10; 17:10; Psalms 42…

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Torah 37: Shlach 34:00

7d ago34:00

34:00

What happened when the children of Israel stood at the boarder of the Promised Land? They listened to the voices of false witnesses, and by doing so, the exodus generation would slowly die one by one in the wilderness. This is a rather bleak description, but one that encapsulates a devastating moment. There are many parallels that can be made betwe…

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Torah 36: Baha’alotcha 27:45

14d ago27:45

27:45

Why is Aaron told to "kindle the lights" of the Menorah between the princely dedicatory offering and the dedication of the Levites? Is there a lesson that we can learn from this while we serve the Lord today? Certainly. Give a listen. References: Numbers 8:1-4; 9:5-13.By Justin D. Elwell, Th.D.

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Nasso: Torah 35 28:35

21d ago28:35

28:35

What are some of the many ways the Lord "raises us" up in service to Him? The portion of Nasso, meaning count or lift up, identifies several ways that the Lord lifts us up in the life of faith. From being counted in a census, to being blessed by the High Priest, we are encouraged to consider all the ways the Lord lifts us up as He is doing the work…

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Bamidbar: Torah 34 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

The Lord commands Aaron and Moses to count the children of Israel in the wilderness in a beautiful and profound way. What does this mean for us today? How does the opening of the book of Numbers minister to our life of faith in this era? There is an encouraging and meaningful message from this opening portion of Numbers, give a listen! References: …

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Bechukotai: Torah 33 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

In this last portion of the Book of Leviticus, we closely consider the blessing of rain. If it is the first of blessings listed for obedience, why does rain fall on the just and the unjust? Is there a lesson here for us in messianic faith to learn? Certainly, give a listen! References: Leviticus 26:3-13; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 5:12; Romans 8:18.…

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Behar: Torah 32 27:56

2M ago27:56

27:56

Before speaking of the Year of Release (Shemittah) and the Year of Jubilee, the Torah records that the Lord spoke these words to him upon Mt. Sinai, why? Is there a connection between the point of revelation and command, and their fulfillment? What can we learn from these two patterns of years in messianic faith? What is the heart of what the Lord …

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Emor: Torah 31 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

"Make every day count!" "I'm counting the days...!" We are all familiar with expressions like these, but why does the Lord command us to count the days? What is happening to us spiritually as we count the days between Passover and Pentecost? The answer is encouraging as we face challenges and trails today. Give a listen. References: Leviticus 23:15…

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Acharei Mot/Kedoshim: Torah 29/30 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

In a combined Torah study, we consider the call to living holiness in the Lord. How can we love our neighbor as ourselves, not abuse the blind and the deaf, and walk in forgiveness? So much of our experience and faithful living in Messiah is walked out in the grace of forgiveness. Is this grace impossible? If it is not, then how can we do it? We lo…

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The Lure of the Cave 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

When David fled to the cave of Adullam, what did the Lord do? David had a messy life at this point. He was anointed the king of Israel, but a king without land, power, influence, or a throne. With Saul seeking to kill him, David seeks a hiding place and refuge. Yet, the Lord changes David's story when 400 men find David and commit to following him.…

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Ma Nishtana: Why? This Story 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

As the Passover Seder begins the seminal question of the evening is asked by a child: Why? "Why is this night different from all other nights?" References: Exodus 12:26; 13:8, 14; Matthew 28:18-20.By Justin D. Elwell, Th.D.

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Metzora: Torah 28 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

We continue to consider the meaning of spiritual leprosy, and how we may find evidence of that today. What is the opposite of the "evil tongue"? Are we expected to just say nice things in order to be nice? Or, does the Lord show us something profound as we "love our neighbor" as ourselves? We consider the words of the Torah, Messiah Yeshua/Jesus, a…

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Tazria: Torah 27 26:25

3M ago26:25

26:25

How you ever gossiped about someone? How did that gossip make you feel after the other person found out? Or, when your gossip continued to spread, but not exactly how you said it, how then did you feel? Were you able to reconcile? How did the Lord restore lepers in the Bible? How did Yeshua/Jesus restore lepers? In the process we find something bea…

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Sh'mini: Torah 26 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

The 8th day! How do we find holy meaning in everyday life? Can there be importance in the most basic aspects of human life? Absolutely. There is a beautiful connection between the intricate details of the priests beginning their ministry, and how the ordinary person in the camp can experience the same level of holiness. While the portion may seem d…

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Tzav: Torah 25 37:06

3M ago37:06

37:06

What's wrong with leftovers? I like leftovers. Do you? Well, there is an issue with leftovers concerning certain sacrifices. What lesson do we learn from the leftovers, or lack thereof? Is there a life lesson for us in this today? Give a listen! References: Leviticus 6:1-2; 7:11-15; Exodus 12:10; 2 Corinthians 9; Colossians 2:6-7.…

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Vayikra: Torah 24 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

This week we begin the Book of Leviticus. Often, people find Leviticus a difficult book to study. With the subject of sacrifice, ritual purity and impurity, clean and unclean foods, leprosy, holy time, and a season of release, what does any of this have to do with faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus? This week we consider "calling," as Vayikra means, "An…

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Pekudei: Torah 23 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

The certificate of occupancy of a home, the assurance that the structure has been built to specifications. We, in faith, have an even greater assurance of our acceptance: the Holy Spirit. As the Book of Exodus concludes, Moses assembles and disassembles the Tabernacle during the time of sanctification of the priesthood. The Lord showed His approval…

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Vayakhel: Torah 22 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

When the Lord gives us sacred work, does the immediacy of the new sacred work set aside His call for us to rest? The children of Israel were deep into the fabrication of the Tabernacle when they receive a reminder: rest. What do we learn from this? What do we learn from a dramatic linguistic parallel to the account of creation and the account of th…

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Ki Tisa: Torah 21 33:01

4M ago33:01

33:01

This week we take a look at a lesson from the sin of the golden calf. What lesson in faith do we learn from this? What does Moses mean when he asks to behold God's glory, or for Him to show Moses His way? Why these questions from this incident? How does this incident inform our walk with Messiah Yeshua/Jesus? Give a listen. References: Exodus 32:1-…

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Faithful Witnesses: Caleb and Joshua 5:09

5M ago5:09

5:09

There are times when our personal history distorts how we see and experience the promises of God. In those times we need the Caleb's and the Joshua's to speak His promises to us, to refute the distorted view, and see the fruit of God's faithfulness in our lives. Thank God for those Caleb's and Joshua's in our lives. References: Numbers 13.…

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Tetzaveh: Torah 20 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

Is there a theology regarding garments in the Bible? What would a garment theology reveal? The garments of the Levitical high priest are described to be for "glory and beauty." Why? Is there anything that we in Messianic faith can learn from this? Is there a theology regarding garments for those in Christ? Give a listen. References: Exodus 28:2; Ep…

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Terumah: Torah 19 38:05

5M ago38:05

38:05

There is a strange shift in the Torah narrative, from the legal matter of Mishpatim (Judgments), to the constructive narrative of the Tabernacle. What is the Lord showing us? Can we understand the nature of "contribution," or terumah, differently when we understand the nature of giving itself? We find a teaching on transformation, not destruction, …

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Mishpatim: Torah 18 32:00

5M ago32:00

32:00

In this week's Torah portion, the Lord seems to be making a radical departure from a more personal narrative, to one that seems to focus on the legal matters of a nation. Is there a reason for this besides the obvious? Can the Lord be teaching us something important for the life of faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus? Yes, and amen. The Lord begins to tr…

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Yitro: Torah 17 34:50

5M ago34:50

34:50

As the children of Israel make their way physically and spiritually to Mt. Sinai, how does the Lord ensure that, following the war with Amalek, that His people will not become a covered or withdrawn light? Enter Jethro, the father in law to Moses. What important lesson to we learn from Jethro that continues to teach us today? How are a nation of le…

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Beshalach: Torah 16 32:35

6M ago32:35

32:35

How does the Lord heal a nation of freed slaves? In the wonders shown to Israel during the exodus, was there, perhaps, a secondary purpose to them, beyond the obvious? The fulfilled promise, the parted waters, the bitter waters, the manna from heaven, and the water from the rock, how do these miracles help in the recovery of a generation of God's p…

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Bo: Torah 15 30:26

6M ago30:26

30:26

As Egypt experiences the judgment of God through the plagues, the children of Israel are given a yearly and daily reminder of their time as slaves in Egypt. For what purpose? Why do we remember? Why do we share generational testimony? How does the Lord keep our hearts from becoming hardened, just as Pharaoh's heart was hardened? What would this har…

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Va'era: Torah 14 26:50

6M ago26:50

26:50

The "sign miracle" of Aaron's staff being turned into a serpent. What is the meaning behind it? Why, when the Egyptian magicians so easily replicated it, did the Lord command for it to be a sign to Pharaoh? How does this help to harden Pharaoh's heart? How do we reconcile the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, and the hardening in part that has come ove…

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Shemot: Torah 13 36:36

6M ago36:36

36:36

As we open the Book of Exodus, we find the Lord beginning to "attend to" His people as they face dire circumstances. Often, what appears to be an end is a beginning, what appears as a loss, will become a victory. Moses is born under a death decree, but is delivered to be an heir of the very Pharaoh who issued the decree. Why? Moses was saved from d…

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Vayechi: Torah 12 25:51

6M ago25:51

25:51

We conclude the opening book of the Torah, Genesis. This portion focuses on the life of Jacob in Egypt with his beloved son Joseph. Yet, in a touch moment of blessing, Jacob blesses and adopts the sons of Joseph in order to give them, and Joseph himself, a future hope. Then Joseph, as the day of his death approaches, uses a phrase that will appear …

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Vayigash: Torah 11 30:35

7M ago30:35

30:35

Have you ever been a bridge for someone? Or did someone ever bridge a gap for you? We see some beautiful examples of bridges in this portion as we look at a root word peppered through this portion. Judah, Joseph, and ultimately, the greatest bridge, Yeshua/Jesus. We consider all this, and more in this episode. References: Genesis 44:18; 45:3, 4; Ja…

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Miketz: Torah 10 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

"At the end" of what? After years of false imprisonment, and two years after the cupbearer is released, Joseph is brought before the Pharaoh of Egypt. Why? Is it just to interpret dreams? Or, is the time at hand for God's plan to openly unfold? Joseph enters Egypt as a slave, but becomes its ruler. He is adopted by a nation, given a new name, until…

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Vayeshev: Torah 9 31:40

7M ago31:40

31:40

In this episode of Messiah in Life we consider the journey of two brothers: Joseph and Judah. From the loss of sons, to the loss of everything, the journey is leading these sons of Jacob to an important destination. From Shekem to Timnah to Egypt what lessons do we learn about the humbling before the exaltation? References: Genesis 37-39, Romans 8:…

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Vayishlach: Torah 8 31:40

7M ago31:40

31:40

Jacob sends messengers. He receives back troubling news. How does Jacob respond? How does the Torah want us to understand Jacob's Mincha gift to Esau? Is there a messianic revelation somewhere in this portion? We are witnessing the transformation of Jacob, who finds himself alone and empty once again, only to discover that he is not alone. There is…

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Vayeitzei: Torah 7 28:55

8M ago28:55

28:55

Of Jacob's dream, stones, and not allowing life experiences to cause decay in your spirit. How are all these subjects connected? What do we learn from them? Why are stones so strongly associated with Jacob? And why are his descendants metaphorically referred to as dust? We cover so much in this study. Give a listen! References: Genesis 28:10-22; Ge…

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Toldot: Torah 6 30:30

8M ago30:30

30:30

The "limp" of Isaac. What was it? Where did it come from? And what does it teach us? Isaac faced many trails and tribulations from outside and inside his own house, how was he able to endure these? How was Isaac able to remain Isaac? How is Isaac a revelation of the Gospel? References: Genesis 25.By Justin D. Elwell

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Chayei Sarah: Torah 5 21:06

8M ago21:06

21:06

The life of Sarah seems to come to an abrupt halt, why? In this portion, we will consider how the Lord restores, draws to Himself, and meets the orphaned and the outcast at the well. May this be an encouragement to you. References: Genesis 23:1; 24:62; Genesis 16:11-12; John 7:37-39; Genesis 25:1.By Justin D. Elwell

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Vayeira: Torah 4 31:19

8M ago31:19

31:19

As the life of Abraham continues to unfold, he and Sarah celebrate the announcement, the birth, and ultimately the dedication of Isaac. Additionally, they must make decisions, difficult decisions that serve as examples of faithfulness for us. There is, however, an interesting connection in two words that sound very similar, but have two very differ…

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In the Water and the Bread 5:09

8M ago5:09

5:09

Pharaoh stands upon the Nile in his dream, but a young Hebrew will rescue Egypt. What do we learn from the life of Pharaoh and Joseph in Messianic faith? Genesis 41:1; John 6.By Justin D. Elwell

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Lech Lecha: Torah 3 37:06

9M ago37:06

37:06

The portion of Lech Lecha is packed with insight into a covenant life of a faith when called by God. It includes Abraham's victories and failures. We begin with an overview of the portion, then we focus on a lesson from the life of Hagar. References: Genesis 12:1-3, 6; 14:8; and 16. Matthew 25.By Justin D. Elwell

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Noach: Torah 2 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

How does the tower generation reveal the Gospel, and the fulfillment of the promises of God? References: Genesis 6:9; 1:28; 9:1; 11:1-9.By Justin D. Elwell

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Bereshit: Torah 1 32:31

9M ago32:31

32:31

Can a wanderer settle? As we open our study of the weekly Torah portions, we first look at the life and meaning of Cain. What do we learn from his life, and where does it direct us? There are some amazing textual clues leading us to a deeper understanding of Cain's life, and ultimately our own. References: Genesis 1:1-6:8; Genesis 4:8-17; Matthew 1…

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Under the Fig Tree 8:01

10M ago8:01

8:01

Under the fig tree, God sees me. References: John 1:43-51; Micah 4:3-4.By Justin D. Elwell

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Not Every Limp ... 4:23

10M ago4:23

4:23

Not every limp is an injury, sometimes it's the touch of God. References: Genesis 32:25; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Romans 8:37.By Justin D. Elwell

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The Wisdom of Many Worries 4:48

10M ago4:48

4:48

The wisdom of many worries. An old Yiddish proverb that sounds strange, but there is wisdom here. References: Psalm 118:24; Matthew 6:34By Justin D. Elwell

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And Peter 11:16

10M ago11:16

11:16

When you feel like you may have messed up so badly as to be excluded from what God is doing, remember two words: "and Peter." Reference: Mark 16:7By Justin D. Elwell

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Come to Me Part 4: The Seal of the Holy Spirit 19:45

10M ago19:45

19:45

Over the past several weeks we have considered the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives: Who sent Him? His Working in us. His washing of us. And now, His seal. References: Ephesians 1:3-14; Exodus 40.By Justin D. Elwell

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A Song in Captivity 4:08

11M ago4:08

4:08

How can we sing a song of praise while in captivity, during a season of trail or correction? The answer we find in Psalm 137 and 138. Give a listen.By Justin D. Elwell

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Come to Me Part 3: The Washing of the Spirit 14:45

11M ago14:45

14:45

What is the Work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of messianic disciples? As we prepare for the fall feasts during the month of Elul, we need to be aware of the washing of the Holy Spirit, not just in this season, but in every season until Messiah's return. References: Ephesians 5:21-33; 2 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.…

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Come to Me Part 2: The Work of the Spirit 18:21

11M ago18:21

18:21

What is the Work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of messianic disciples? As we prepare for the fall feasts during the month of Elul, we need to be aware of the working of the Holy Spirit, not just in this season, but in every season until Messiah's return. References: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Leviticus 23:24; John 14:16-18, 26; John 16:7-14; Romans…

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Come to Me Part 1: The Source of the Spirit 19:20

11M ago19:20

19:20

As we approach the Fall Feasts of the Lord, we enter a month of preparation. During the next four podcast episodes we will consider a series called: Come to Me. In this episode we look at Yeshua standing in the midst of the Jewish people at the conclusion of the Feast of Tabernacles. References: John 7:37-44.…

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