Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

Sometimes our lives speak louder than words—for good or bad.

We’ve all seen it: faith proclaimed, but denied by actions. When that happens, the world stops listening.

What light are we supposed to be shining? Is it telling the world about Jesus or something even more important?

What are we talking about? Find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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"THESE SCRIPTURES ARE NOT YOURS, BUT OURS" -Justin Martyr

What if the theology you’ve inherited isn’t rooted in Scripture at all, but in a 2nd-century backlash against Judaism? Meet the architects of supersessionism—Justin Martyr, Melito of Sardis, Tertullian—who forged the idea that “true Israel” isn’t an ethnic lineage but a faith community.

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Is justice truly blind—or is that just an ideal we pretend to uphold? What happens when pity or power tips the scales? Can justice truly avoid being swayed by status or story? Discover how God’s justice resists bias, how Yeshua models perfect equity, and what that means for us today in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

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Root Causes

What do Gnostics, Marcion, and Crusaders have in common? They all reshaped Christianity—and fueled centuries of anti‑Judaism.

This week we’ll travel back in time to zoom in on a moment when the Jesus movement took a sharp turn. Not yet with councils or decrees, but with quiet edits and a clever “fix” that still shapes how people read the Bible today.

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What if the fiercest battle isn’t fought with swords but with love? In this week’s Torah portion, God commands Moses to wage war on Midian—but rabbinic masters insist the real enemy isn’t people at all, but the hatred that divides us. How do you “take up arms” against sinat chinam—baseless hatred—and instead pursue ahavat chinam—baseless love? Can you fight for unity when your heart feel...

Bless Those Who Bless You? | When the Promise Gets Twisted

What if a promise meant to affirm was used to condemn?

In Bless Those Who Bless You, Part 2 of Baseless Hatred: The Roots of Christian Antisemitism, we examine how God’s enduring covenant with Israel, anchored in the Word of God, has been distorted through theology, rhetoric, and silence.

This week, we expose the misguided interp...

In a world drowning in noise, how do you pick the voice worth following? Some lead with fear. Others peddle empty promises—or simply crave the sound of their own words. But what if the greatest leader isn’t a celebrity or politician at all, but the quiet shepherd who knows each sheep by name? In this week’s Torah portion, Moses’ final request isn’t about legacy or lineage—it’s about the ...

What happens when hate wears a theological costume? Why does a 1.1 M-view conspiracy video about “fake Jews” resonate so deeply—and how do 20,000 comments reveal our own blind spots? I’ll admit it: I was tired, uninspired, even overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lies dressed up as biblical truth. But then I got kicked in the rear end by a simple insight: antisemitic myths don’t need fact...

What do a frog in a kettle, a talking donkey, a reluctant prophet, a deadly plague—and even your favorite Prime-Time TV shows—have in common? Could the same slow drift that turns a frog complacent also be luring you into compromise? In Parashat Balak, King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, only to see every scheme—human cunning, sorcery, and seduction—thwarted by divine intervention. F...

Are you living life on autopilot—going through religious motions but feeling spiritually dead? What if the startling ritual of the Red Heifer and Miriam’s sudden death aren’t just ancient oddities, but wake-up calls to confront hidden impurities in our souls? How do the roadblocks of Edom and the giants of fear, envy, and complacency stand between you and God’s promise? In this sermon, w...

Why does the Torah—after prescribing the enigmatic Red Heifer rite—immediately record Miriam’s death? Is this random editorial, or a divine breadcrumb trail to God’s true logic? Could it be that atonement isn’t secured by ritual alone, but by the life—and death—of the righteous? Rabbinic sages taught that just as cow-ashes cleanse, so does a holy life’s end atone. If a prophet’s passing ...

What if standing on the sidelines is the most dangerous place to be?

Parshat Korach isn’t your usual Torah portion. It’s a story of rebellion, envy, and divine judgment. We’ll also discover an eerie relevance to 2025. From ancient tents in the wilderness to modern influencers on podcasts, there is a warning we need to heed about the necessity to stand up against evil.

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What’s the connection between holy incense and a deadly plague? Why did Moses prescribe fragrance as the cure—and how did Aaron “stand between the dead and the living” to halt death itself? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we dive into Parashat Korach: a story not just of rebellion, but of radical compassion and intercession.

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What if holiness isn’t hiding behind high walls—but walking into the world without fear?

This week’s parsha unpacks it. So does a shocking quote from a Jewish Christian theologian. Join us tomorrow as we tackle both—and rediscover the courage to be a sage in a walled-in world.

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Ever been told that breaking one commandment is the same as breaking them all?

Is our God a legalist waiting to strike us dead for a minor slip? Consider the infamous Sabbath‐stick stoning in Numbers 15—was he really ignorant that what he was doing was a violation of the Sabbath? Or was this man defiantly “sinning with a high hand,” refusing correction and disrespecting the LORD’s clear ...

What if divine power weren’t a zero-sum game?

In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we confront Moses’ radical humility: God takes part of His Spirit from Moses to empower 70 elders—yet Moses doesn’t object. Why does the greatest leader rejoice in losing exclusive power? How did he see opportunity in “negative” setbacks? Can you glimpse God’s hand behind division, jealousy, or suffering—and tur...

Is tithing still a divine command—or a relic of a bygone era? Many pastors wield Malachi 3:10 like a club, demanding 10% for the “storehouse,” yet that promise only applied when the Temple stood in Israel. So what did “ma’aser” originally mean? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, discover how ancient agricultural tithes morph into modern tzedakah, bless the vulnerable, and unlock God’s reward...

You Can’t Choose the Past. But… We all have moments we wish we could undo. This week we explore a father’s heartbreaking words about the past, and explore a deeper challenge from Yeshua about the future As we close the Omer and enter Shavuot, this week’s message offers a gentle yet powerful reminder: There’s always a choice to make.

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What if your greatest legacy isn’t biological but spiritual? In Parashat Bamidbar, we learn that Aaron’s sons are called Moses’ “offspring”—not by birth, but by Torah teaching. Why does the Torah omit Moses’ children yet highlight his disciples? Could your role as a mentor outshine parenthood? Discover how our toldot (offspring) extends beyond DNA to the disciples we raise. This week’s 5...