Messiah in Life
Messiah in Life is hosted by Justin D. Elwell, Th.D., the Bishop-elect of Restoration Fellowship International and Messianic Rabbi at Messiah Congregation in New Hartford, New York. Specializing in biblical ethics and theology, Justin draws from a variety of Jewish, Messianic Jewish, and Christian sources to aid the listener in applying the full counsel of God’s Word to life, by faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus. New programs every week. Visit themountainmensch.com for articles, videos, and other features.
Episodes
171 episodes
Torah Portion Shemot/Names 2012
Shalom friends, as I have been under the weather this week I decided to look back into the archive and find a message to share. This message on the Torah portion of Shemot/Names is from 2012. In this message we consider the calling, refusal, bu...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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46:30
How Much More?
In this episode of Messiah in Life, we look to the example of a faithful mother to help us understand the enduring faithfulness of our Father in Heaven. "How much more?" Messiah asks, let us consider just one example that helps us to understand...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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31:11
What's it to You?
Sometimes we do not recognize when we have returned to old habits of interpersonal response that are contrary to the life of messianic faith. In this episode of Messiah in Life, we look at an exchange between Messiah and Peter to help us "leave...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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35:16
Can Messiah Overcome Doubt?
There is a fascinating exchange that happens between a father and Messiah Yeshua/Jesus regarding the man's son. This exchange speaks to the issue of doubt that comes to light during stressful moments in our lives. How do we keep doubt from hard...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:10
Swaddled in Praise
What lesson to we find in a swaddled Child? One laid in a manger, in a temporary dwelling, in the city of David. In this episode of Messiah in Life, we look closely at the imagery of the Nativity, Hanukkah, and strangely enough, the feast of Su...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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38:26
With us is God
The incarnation and birth of Messiah Yeshua/Jesus often gets caught up in commercialization or theological debate, rather than drawing us into the prophetic promise of His birth. In this episode, we unpack prophetic writing, and textual transla...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:26
When There is No Direction
There are times in the life of a flock when they stay relatively still, not moving very far if at all. How do we understand these seasons in the life of faith? What is going on when it seems that we are not receiving any direction from the Lord...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:20
Friendship
What does the Bible say about friendship? In this episode of Messiah in Life, we consider the meaning and the development of friendship. What it depends on, and where it leads us. The heart of our friendship is in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus. What doe...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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31:36
At the Table
Often, as we read the Gospels, we miss some of the language that indicates a deeper cultural significance that we sometimes consider. In this episode of Messiah in Life, we examine the healing of two women and its meaning in our lives today. Wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:55
Son of the Unclean One
A blind beggar sits outside Jericho. He hears about Yeshua, Jesus approaching. He calls out. He is rebuffed by those around him. But then Jesus calls him to come. What does the healing of Bartimaeus teach us about ourselves? What does it reveal...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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20:30
Prodigals No More
The well known parable of the Prodigal Son is a drama very relatable to most people. The story includes not one, but two dysfunctional sons. The dysfunction of one son is obvious, but what of the other? There are important lessons, not only fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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29:21
Sukkot: The Feast of Tabernacles
In this episode of Messiah in Life we take a close look at the final feast of in-gathering, the feast of Sukkot, or Tabernacles. What can we learn from this festival? How does it reveal to us the marriage feast of the Lamb, and hope for the nat...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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32:16
V'zot HaBracha: Torah 54
On the last day of his life, Moses stands and blesses the children of Israel in much the same way that Jacob blessed his sons generations earlier. In this last portion of the Torah cycle, we find an ending without an ending. What is the Lord re...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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26:25
Ha'azinu: Torah 53
As we approach the high holiday season, we face a great deal of uncertainty in the world. From economic stress, to wars and rumors of wars. Moses, as he approaches the end of his life sings a song. He does so to mend the past in order to secure...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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25:30
Nitzavim/Vayelech: TORAH 51/52
The opening of this double portion makes a bold statement about the community of faith, acknowledging not only the prominent members of the community, but also the least. Why is this important? Give a listen. The heart of this week's podcast fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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29:10
Ki Tavo: Torah 50
Why do we remember moments of cultural or national significance? What of moments and miracles of eternal significance? In this week's Torah portion, the Lord commands Israel to do something unusual when they cross over the Jordan. To what end? ...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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22:45
Ki Tetze: Torah 49
Called to be a blessing. Abraham would not only be blessed of the Lord, but he would be a blessing to the nations. In Messiah, Jew and Gentile alike, as seed of Abraham, will also be a blessing. Yet, we cannot move or alter the safeguards set i...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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30:26
Shoftim: Torah 48
Judges were to judge righteously, officers were to quickly and rightly execute their judgment. Likewise, the prophet of the Lord was to speak righteously, leading the people of God along the way correctly. When His people turned to the right or...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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41:36
Re'eh: Torah 47
The imagery of this portion reminds us of the Shepherding Lord leading His flock to their promised pasture. What does the Psalm 23 teach us about the relationship between Shepherd and sheep, pleasant pastures and overshadowed valleys, spiritual...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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43:41
Eikev: Torah 46
In this portion, Moses reminds Israel of their miraculous provision from heaven, but then stresses, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." This is a statement of not only provision, but also mis...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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43:01
Va'etchanan: Torah 45
Moses continues to speak to the next generations, warning against idolatry, and the continued influence of the "broad way." He recounts the Ten Commandments, and the days leading to their revelation. He then speaks the central statement of bibl...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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36:51
Devarim: Torah 44
The Book of Deuteronomy opens with the first discourse of Moses. In these opening chapters, Moses reminds the children of Israel where they have come from, their failures, victories, and then encourages them for the days ahead. How does this op...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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41:45
Mattot/Massei: Torah 42/43
We find a double portion this week as we conclude the Book of Numbers. After an overview of the content in these portions, we look closely at a fear of Moses concerning the tribes of Reuben and Gad, a fear that manifests after the tribes are se...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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42:15