Messianic Teachings From Nachamu Ami Messianic Synagogue

Matthew 25, John 5, and 1 Corinthians 15 all talk about the final judgment and what it will be like. But there are debates over how these passages should be interpreted. What will the Final Judgment be like and how should we understand Yeshua's and Paul's teachings on the subject? Only through looking at these passages and others with brutal honesty can we hope to truly understand anything about this difficult topic.

Continuing in our examination of Yeshua's parable of Lazarus And The Rich Man, we see a lot of overlap with the literature of greater Judaism and we learn several lessons that are a little unexpected. As we look deeply into this parable we’ll see that Yeshua's message was more about life before death than life after death. Come learn these important lessons with us.

The story of The Rich Man and Lazarus in Abraham’s Bosom has often been identified as the definitive picture of the afterlife according to Yeshua. From the idea of the “harrowing of hell” to the basis for belief in eternal conscious torment, so many post-mortem perspectives have been hatched here. Is this Yeshua’s final word on final destiny? We’ll see!

Believe it or not, most people are addicted to something. It may not be drugs or alcohol. It could be television, Facebook, Snapchat, or a smartphone. What makes us addicted to these things and how can we turn those cravings into something positive? How can recognizing and confronting those addictions help us become better disciples of Yeshua?

Hades, Sheol, Tartarus, Hell, Gehenna … it’s all very confusing. How do we know what’s up? Well, we need to go down to figure out what’s up! This message takes a look at a prominent perspective in 2nd Temple Judaism on what awaits the soul after death.

When you begin to dig into it, the concept of the New Testament “hell” becomes quite confusing. To understand it, we need to investigate an earlier understanding of death and the hereafter as described in Jewish thought from the Tanach.

As we’ve learned, progressive revelation contributed to the understanding of the soul in Second Temple Judaism. This way of thinking heavily influenced the period and its religious thinkers in another profoundly important area: the resurrection of the dead.

Greek Philosopher, A.N. Whitehead once said, “The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” What if that’s true even in Judeo-Christian thought about heaven and hell? Could God actually speak through a 4th-century philosopher? We’ll see …

Where do we go when we die? This is THE question for so many people through the ages. It’s the question on the lips of the evangelist to the lost soul, “If you died today, do you know where you would end up?” And by most accounts, there are two answers—Heaven or Hell. This challenging, and likely controversial, series will evaluate and question what you think you know about life after death, heaven and hell, and eternal destiny.

The Fourth elementary principle is about the "laying on of hands." Simple, right? That’s how people get healed … Maybe there’s more to discuss?

Is Israel really the aggressor in the Middle East conflict? Is Israel really an apartheid state? Do Palestinians have any rights in Israel? Are Jews pulling the strings behind the economic rise and fall of nations the world over? Let's have some honest answers to these questions, rather than the uninformed social media bantering that has made its mark on millions of impressionable minds. Let's discover the truth about Israel and why Israel matters in God's economy.

This is really what it all comes down to: What do we do with the Spirit we have received? All the talk of theology, history, and practice is useful in identifying how we’ve gotten to the current point of many people’s understanding of that answer. There are some problems with it as discussed. But what should the body of believers look like when the Spirit is functioning as intended. What does the fruit of the Spirit mean for us today?

How do we use the gifts of the Spirit? They are so very important and they get a lot of recognition, supposed use, and … abuse. In Evidence of the Spirit, Part 4: The Gifts, we examine what the Holy Spirit is NOT. More than simply being critical, this is a heart-warming, personal approach to the work of the Holy Spirit.

In this continuing look at the Spirit of God, we discuss three reasons for the strong desire to “have” the Holy Spirit: excitement, energy, and experience. We also begin to explore the spiritual gifts in our modern times.

One-fourth of the world’s Christian community is connected to some version of Pentecostalism. That means they have had, and still have, a LOT of influence on how the Holy Spirit has been understood. Is this good? Where did Pentecostalism derive their understanding? Has it affected our own? We should find out!

The spring holidays of God’s calendar are in full swing and the Festival of Weeks is fast approaching. Most people know the holiday as Pentecost, celebrating the giving of the Holy Spirit. It’s a day of great significance in the community of Yeshua’s disciples. But there’s something missing. A Torah understanding will help us find it. This series will take us into a more meaningful celebration of God’s appointed time, Shavuot, and a more powerful experience with the Holy Spirit.

Father Time has been murdered and you have 24 hours to find the killer. But little do you know that once the villain is apprehended, his victim will be miraculously resurrected from the dead. No, this isn't a murder mystery or an escape room. It's a lesson of missed opportunities and misplaced priorities. It's about a special time between Passover and Pentecost that contains blessings that many people miss out on. Can time die? Can it be resurrected? Join Darren Huckey as he explores this mystery and helps us learn a valuable lesson about Counting the Omer.

Yeshua’s disciples are looking forward to sharing a meal with him. It’s called the Wedding Feast of the Lamb and it’s going to be a doozy of a celebration. But what can we do until then? Shouldn’t we be living with excitement and expectation in the present? Of course, but how? Judaism has an answer and it’s a beautiful celebration connected to Passover, centered on Messiah, and filled with hope for redemption.

We’ve been through a lot over the last year. 2020’s Passover celebration was really anything but celebratory. That was then, this is now. Passover starts this Saturday night and after basically missing the holiday last year, what can we do in 2021 to make it the most meaningful seder we’ve had? Can a year of COVID help us be more grateful? It’s possible!

WWJD? We’ve spent the last 5 weeks understanding what He would do—No, even better, what He did. That question has been answered. It’s in the Gospels. There’s a more important question—once we know what Jesus did, what are we going to do? The series' conclusion offers some insights and encouragement for our journey together in Messiah.