Messiah in Life
Messiah in Life is hosted by Justin D. Elwell, Bishop of Restoration Fellowship International and Messiah Congregation in New Hartford, New York. Rooted in biblical theology, discipleship, and practical faith, the podcast draws from Jewish, Messianic Jewish, and Christian sources to help listeners apply the full counsel of God’s Word to everyday life through faith in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). Each episode is designed to equip believers to think biblically, live faithfully, and walk in the ways of the Kingdom. New episodes are released weekly. Visit The Mountain Mensch and restorationfellowship.international for articles, teachings, ministry resources, videos, and additional content.
Episodes
In this teaching from Deuteronomy 29:10-15, we explore why ordinary work, ordinary seasons, and ordinary acts of obedience matter when we are standing before the Lord. Give a listen.
Kindness is a unique way of imitating the Messiah. What are some of the ways the Lord has shown us kindness, and what do we learn from this? Give a listen.
Foundational Text: Genesis 24:10-21
Numbers 6:22-27 is a beautiful blessing contained in the Torah. To hear the Kohanim chant this blessing in a synagogue service, or before the Kotel in Israel is haunting, and soul stirring. Its language is deeply personal, and its purpose is world transformational. What is it revealing to us? Give a listen!
Ephesians 5 continues the practical exhortation that began in chapter 4. Paul has called the faithful to “walk worthy” of their calling (4:1), to put off the old humanity and put on the new (4:22-24), and to live as people whose lives have been transformed by Messiah. He now develops that calling through three related themes: walking in love, walking in light, and walking in wisdom. Give a listen!
In Ephesians 4:17-32 Paul expounds upon the idea that those chosen before the foundation of the world, redeemed through the blood of Messiah, raised from death to life, reconciled into one new humanity, and built together as God's holy Temple must now walk in a manner worthy of that calling. What does it look like to practically live this life of faith? Give a listen.
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the apostle Paul turns from doctrine to discipleship, from theology to conduct, from what the Lord has accomplished to how His redeemed people are to live. How do we mature in this faith? By relationship with the Lord, and by gift ministries, given by Messiah to His Body, who equip the saints for ministry. Give a listen!
Paul concludes the doctrinal portion of his letter not with further argument, but with prayer and worship. Having unfolded God's eternal purpose to unite Jews and Gentiles in Messiah, he now prays that this truth would move beyond intellectual understanding and become the lived reality of the believing community. Give a listen!
Ephesians 3 is deeply personal. Paul is no longer speaking just as an apostle or theologian; he speaks as a prisoner whose chains bear witness to the message he proclaims. His imprisonment is not incidental to the gospel, it is the consequence of announcing that the nations have been welcomed into the covenant blessings promised through Israel's Messiah. Rome may hold the chains, but Messiah governs the mission. Give a listen. ...
How do we learn to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd amid the noise of everyday life? In this episode, we explore Psalm 23:1 and John 10, revealing how a growing relationship with Yeshua/Jesus enables us to hear His voice, trust His leading, and faithfully follow Him. Give a listen.
In Parashat Pinchas, God rewards covenant faithfulness not with glory, but with a covenant of peace, revealing that His ultimate desire is restoration rather than judgment. Exploring the rich symbolism of the broken vav in shalom and its fulfillment in Yeshua the Messiah, this episode shows how the Prince of Peace brings the everlasting reconciliation that human zeal could never accomplish. Give a listen.
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Ephesians 2:11–22 Part 2, we study this in two parts. This section stands at the heart of Paul’s vision for the ekklesia. Having just declared that salvation comes by grace through faith and not through human boasting, Paul now addresses one of the greatest questions facing the first-century community of believers:
How can Jews and Gentiles truly become one people in Messiah without erasing the covenantal story of Israel...
Ephesians 2:11–22 Part1, we study this in two parts. This section stands at the heart of Paul’s vision for the ekklesia. Having just declared that salvation comes by grace through faith and not through human boasting, Paul now addresses one of the greatest questions facing the first-century community of believers:
How can Jews and Gentiles truly become one people in Messiah without erasing the covenantal story of Israel?
This week we pause our study of the Epistle to the Ephesians, and consider a thread of, or the fruit of His faithfulness. What do people taste of God's Kingdom when they are with us? Do they encounter the fruit of fear, anxiety, bitterness, and unbelief? Or do they encounter the fruit of God's promise, His peace, His love, and His faithfulness? Give a listen.
Ephesians 2:1–10 dismantles every false foundation of identity and security. Yet this section is not ultimately about condemnation, it is about divine intervention. The same Lord who redeemed Israel from Egypt has now acted decisively in Messiah to bring life out of death for all who trust in Him. Give a listen.
Ephesians 2:11–22 stands at the heart of Paul’s vision for the ekklesia. Having just declared that salvation comes by grace through faith and not through human boasting, Paul now addresses one of the greatest questions facing the first-century community of believers: How can Jews and Gentiles truly become one people in Messiah without erasing the covenantal story of Israel? Give a listen!
The Apostle Paul writes as a Jewish apostle to a mixed community of Jews and Gentiles, articulating a vision that is both continuous with the story of Israel, and radically expansive in its scope. He begins with the language of unity in Messiah, as speaking to a family: “our,” “us,” and “we.” This is a reference to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Messiah, in whom believers are sealed with the H...
James now turns to prayer as the lifeblood of faithful community. Whether in suffering or joy, the response is prayer and praise. This comprehensive vision reflects Jewish prayer life, where every circumstance is brought before God. Give a listen.
James 5:1-12. James 5 brings the epistle to a powerful and sobering conclusion. The themes introduced earlier, economic inequity, endurance under trial, integrity of speech, humility, and faith, now converge. James speaks with the voice of a covenant prophet, announcing judgment on oppressive wealth, calling the faithful to patient endurance, and grounding the community’s hope in prayer and restoration. The chapter reflects d...
James 4 exposes the spiritual roots of conflict, calling believers to examine their desires, allegiances, and assumptions. Through prophetic language and wisdom teaching, James calls the community back to humility, repentance, and trust in God’s sovereignty. Give a listen!
James 4 brings into sharp focus the internal roots of external conflict. Having addressed speech and wisdom in James 3, he now exposes the deeper issue that fuels division within communities: disordered desire and divided allegiance. Drawing from Jewish wisdom, prophetic tradition, and the teaching of Jesus, James calls his readers to repentance, humility, and renewed covenant loyalty to God. Give a listen.
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