Best Rodthomas Podcasts (2024)

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Immersion of the Two Shavuots-Pentecosts-Part 3 of True Biblical Baptism Series 36:22

6d ago36:22

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With the Day of Pentecost or Shavuot being just a day away, it seemed good to discuss the immersions of the two Pentecosts or Shavuots. What were these two Shavuots/Pentecosts and how do they relate to immersion? These are the questions we aim to answer in this installment of TMTO.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Shavuot-Pentecost-Feast of Weeks-Timing is Everything 13:58

9d ago13:58

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In this brief installment of the Messianic Torah Observer, I explain why Messianics and our Orthodox Jewish brethren are keeping Pentecost -- Shavuot -- the Feast of Weeks on differing dates. This discussion is not a teaching. It is meant simply to inform and to hopefully dissuade any confusion or questions that Netsarim may have as it relates to w…

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Mikveh or Baptism-Which Is It-True Messianic Baptism Part 2 45:12

20d ago45:12

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In this installment of TMTO, we return to the True Biblical Baptism series I began back in 2022. In this teachings we will examine various aspects of what is popularly referred to in our Messianic Faith communities as the mikveh. From our examination of the mikveh, we will recognize some similarities as well as some dissimilarities to true Messiani…

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Seven Reason Why I Stand with Israel-Part 5 Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation 1:00:08

27d ago1:00:08

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Instead of discussing Torah Reading 133, this Shabbat, I have been led to share with you seven reasons I stand with Israel. This is a controversial topic that few members of our Faith community will engage in. But it remains an elephant in the proverbial room that each of us in our respective walk in Messiah must deal with. I pray that this discuss…

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Learning to Forget Yehovah -- Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 132 52:34

1M ago52:34

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In this 132nd reading in our 3-year reading cycle, we come to terms as it relates to our forgetting about God and His ways. Here in Deuteronomy 8, God reveals to us that we cannot live by physical food alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. themessianictorahobserver.org

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Yeshuas Passover The Means to our Salvation Redemption and Covenant Relationship with God 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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In this discussion on Yeshua's Passover, I explore the controversies surrounding what the Last Supper was and what it was not. We delve into some of the critical teachings Yeshua gave to His disciples during His last meal, as well as we consider what a meaningful Passover/Pesach may look like to us in 2024.…

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Choosing Yeshua as our Pesach-Shadows of Pesach 2024 58:41

2M ago58:41

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I have chosen to discuss the shadow picture of Yeshua that is embedded in the Passover and how He fulfills the role of our Pesach instead of discussing the elements of Passover and Unleavened Bread for Pesach 2024. In this discussion, we highlight the Torah instruction to select and take unto ourselves a perfect lamb to serve as our Pesach on the 1…

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Avivs Prophetic Shadows of our Redemption and Salvation Through Yeshua Messiah 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Oh, how wonderful is the Month of the Aviv, for it contains the crucial shadows of our redemption and salvation through Yeshua Messiah.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Welcome to Aviv 2024-A Brief Overview of the Month and a Discussion of What God Expects From Us This Month 54:14

2M ago54:14

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The barley is aviv and the renewed moon has been sighted over the Land of Israel. Thus, we have entered the Month of the Aviv, which God commanded us to guard. Tonight, we briefly discuss the significance of this command and prepare ourselves for the tremendous prophetic shadows that are embedded in this holy set apart month of God's sacred calenda…

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Why do we Dislike the God of the Old Testament Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 127 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

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Why do so many folks dislike, if not hate, the so-called God of the Old Testament? Well, in our discussion of the 127th Parashah of our 3-year Torah Reading Cycle, we examine the problems and misunderstandings associated with negatively judging Yehovah's warrior Persona. https://www.themessianictorahobserver.org/2024/03/30/deuteronomy-a-rehashing-a…

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Deuteronomy-A Rehashing and Retelling of Torah to a New Generation-Thoughts & Reflections on Torah Reading 126 59:34

3M ago59:34

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With this post we begin the final leg of our 3-year Torah Reading trek: Deuteronomy -- A Rehashing and Retelling of Torah for a New Generation.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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An Explanation for the Current Observational Calendar Confusion 37:25

3M ago37:25

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What I want to provide to you here today is in this post is an explanation as to why observationalists in our faith community are observing the biblical New Year at different times this year. This is an explanation of the current calendar confusion that exists among observational calendar keepers this year.…

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The Torah of the Cities of Refuge-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 125 59:01

3M ago59:01

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This week's Parashah is the 125th reading of our 3-year reading cycle and it entails the Torah of the Cities of Refuge. Herein we gain insight into the righteous concepts of atonement, redemption, and grace. Our text is found in Numbers 35.9-34 Key Terms and Concepts Discussed Refuge (aka asylum): miq-lat Die or dying: mwt (mem-vav-tav) Kill or kil…

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Gods High Expectations for His People-Thoughts and Reflections for Torah Reading 122 59:55

4M ago59:55

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This 122nd Reading discusses the high expectations God has for His chosen people through the story of three tribes who sought to make a home in a place other than Canaan.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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What God Expects from us When We Make Vows-Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 121 1:19:54

4M ago1:19:54

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What does God expect from us when we make a promise to Him and to others in the form of vows, oaths, and other obligations? This week's Torah Reading answers this question. Shabbat Shalom.

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Learning to Fear God and Receive His Peace -- Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation Part 4 46:44

4M ago46:44

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Ten Things God Expects us to do for Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles 2023 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

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In this installment of TMTO, I discuss 10 things that God expects His children to do for Sukkot, aka, the Feast of Tabernacles 2023.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Variegated Shadows of Yom Kippur 2023 1:34:01

9M ago1:34:01

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#YomKippur, aka #TheDayofAtonement2023, is upon us. In this installment of TMTO, we explore various paradigms and meanings that are popularly attached to this holiest day of God's calendar year.

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Thoughts and Reflections on Yom Teruah-The Feast of Trumpets 2023 53:25

9M ago53:25

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Yom Teruah, aka The Feast of Trumpets 2023 is upon us. So, for this installment of TMTO, I unpack the Father's instructions on this set-apart day and reflect on this feast's applicability to New Covenant Believers today.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Realities of the Messianics Liberty in Messiah-Reading 95 38:55

11M ago38:55

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In this 95th Reading of the 3-yr Torah Reading Cycle, we learn of the realities of the Messianic's liberty in Yeshua Messiah.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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TMTO Ministry Update 28:07

11M ago28:07

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This is a Messianic Torah Observer ministry update.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Gods Requirements for Holiness in Worship-Thoughts and Reflections of Torah Reading 92 mixdown 26:46

11M ago26:46

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This week's Torah Reading helps us recognize that true worship of God is holy and that it must be treated as such by the disciple of Yeshua Messiah.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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TMTO Farewell Message 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

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We bid the listeners and viewers of The Messianic Torah Observer podcast and its YouTube channel farewell after its 8-year run.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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We were Baptized into Moses in the Red Sea 1:07:03

1+ y ago1:07:03

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The Apostle Paul wrote that the Hebrews had been baptized into Moses in the Red Sea. How is this so? And what does this mean to us today? What connection does the miracle of the Red Sea crossing have with New Testament baptism?By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Walking in Gods Divine Guidance and Protection 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

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Our Torah Reading for this Shabbat reveals to us what walking in God's divine guidance and protection looks like for the one who is in a covenant relationship with the All Mighty.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Key to Knowing God-Remebering and Obeying-STAR-55 1:10:40

1+ y ago1:10:40

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We find in this week's Torah Reading the critical key to knowing God, which is remembering and obeying.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Thirst-Quenching Waters of Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles-The Fall Feasts of the LORD 2022 Series 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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God's people are commanded to be joyful during Sukkot-The Feast of Tabernacles. But given the challenging-difficult times we're living, where do we find true joy? Well, the Feast of Tabernacles holds the secret to the season of our joy.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Heart of Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

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When you think about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, what goes through your mind? No doubt the required fast. Right? But would you be shocked to know that the LORD requires far more from us than a fast? We're going to get to the heart of Yom Kippur in this discussion.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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The Realities of Yom Teruah 2022 1:24:23

1+ y ago1:24:23

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What are the realities of the Feast of Trumpets, otherwise known as Yom Teruah to God's people? Why should this day matter to you? We discuss and learn the salvific issues associated with this set-apart day of the LORD.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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An Overview of the Fall Feasts of the LORD 2022 1:35:16

2y ago1:35:16

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As I'm posting this installment of TMTO, the Fall Feasts of the LORD will be upon us in a little more than a week. So, in preparation I've elected to conduct a general overview of the Fall Feasts to prepare us to receive these set-apart days.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Resurrection Truth vs. Rapture Error 1:39:28

2y ago1:39:28

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In this final installment to our death, the grave, and the resurrection series, we separate the error of the rapture error from the truth of the resurrection of the dead.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Even the Small Things Matter to God 1:11:20

2y ago1:11:20

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The mysterious story contained in our Torah Reading this week of Zipporah circumcising her son to save the life of Moses highlights for us the central truth that even the small things of covenant and Torah matter to God.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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6th Rosh Chodesh 2022 45:08

2y ago45:08

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News Flash! The Renewed Moon WAS sighted over the land of Isra'el today, S-nday, 8/28/2022. Therefore, wherever you may reside on the earth, at sundown on 8/28/2022, we will begin the 6th Month of Father's Sacred Calendar year. Chag Semeach Rosh Chodesh. Blow the Shofar and Rejoice!By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Gods Holy Character--A Messianic Study of Exodus 3:1-4:13 1:38:14

2y ago1:38:14

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This 47th Torah Portion of the 3-year reading cycle highlights Moses' encounter with God. We learn from this historic encounter about one of God's greatest character traits: that He is Holy. We discuss the ramifications that God's holiness poses to Messianics in various areas of their faith walk.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Death-The Grave-The Resurrection-Part 2 1:21:24

2y ago1:21:24

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In this 45th Torah Reading we learn of the deaths of the Patriarchs Jacob and Joseph. From their story we gain an essential understanding of death, the grave, and the afterlife, especially as it relates to God's set-apart people. This is part 2 of a discussion on the subject of death, the grave, and the resurrection.…

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He Was Gathered Unto His People-Death-The Grave-The Resurrection--Part-1 1:09:18

2y ago1:09:18

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In this 45th Torah Reading we learn of the deaths of the Patriarchs Jacob and Joseph. From their story we gain an essential understanding of death, the grave, and the afterlife, especially as it relates to God's set-apart people. This is part-1 of a discussion on the subject of death, the grave, and the afterlife.…

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The 9th of Av-He Called You by Name 1:29:58

2y ago1:29:58

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In this TMTO Sabbath Thoughts and Reflections, we discuss the practical elements of the Jewish Memorial Day of the 9th of Av (aka Tisha B'Av) as well as how we who are the redeemed of God relate and identify with Israel, who God called by name.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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Let No Man Judge You in Your Keeping of Torah 1:26:09

2y ago1:26:09

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The denominationalists have used Colossians 2:16-17, along with similar passages, to promote their anti-Torah agenda. These have ignored the context in which this passage was originally written and have fashioned a false narrative that strips away the elements of God's righteous Way of Life He gifted for His chosen people. But in this installment o…

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Did the Apostle Paul Permit the Eating of All Meats 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

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Many have used 1 Timothy 4:1-5 as proof that God's dietary laws have been done away with along with the rest of Torah, making the consumption of any meats permissible by the would-be child of God. But is this Pauline passage actually releasing God's people to eat whatever they want? We examine this passage to see if the Church's teachings on this p…

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Does Torah Cause Someone to Sin More? 1:10:30

2y ago1:10:30

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Paul writes in Romans 5:20 that Torah was given to increase sin so that grace may increase even more. Is the apostle saying that Torah causes people to sin or sin more than if Torah was not present in their lives? We examine this key Pauline passage from a Messianic perspective to see if indeed Torah has the effect of increasing sin in our lives.…

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Finding Peace with God 1:21:03

2y ago1:21:03

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One thing that is missing in just about every individual's life outside of those who possess a true covenant relationship with the Almighty is peace or shalom. We're talking about peace or shalom with the Eternal from an inward assurance standpoint and peace/shalom from a righteousness and eternal security standpoint. It is vitally important for ev…

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Shavuot-Pentecost 2022 in Focus 1:16:51

2y ago1:16:51

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Shavuot-Pentecost is upon us, and we must come to terms as to what this set-apart day on Father's calendar has to do with us today. So, we set out in this post to discover the Messianic implications and applications of Shavuot for the 2022 Netzari.By Rod Thomas-The Messianic Torah Observer

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