Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

A spiritual storm is forming over our nation — and Derek Limbaugh argues it’s all rooted in Jacob and Esau. Is Western civilization the newest face of Edom? Has Christianity unknowingly carried both the light and the danger of Esau for 2,000 years? And what happens when the “remnant of Edom” finally returns to the tents of Jacob? In this powerful message, Derek confronts rising extremism...

For centuries, people have obsessed over the idea that Yeshua had hidden descendants—a secret bloodline passed through the ages. But what if the real “offspring of Yeshua” isn’t a conspiracy to decode, but a calling to embody? This week’s parashah, Toldot, may hold an unexpected allusion to the spiritual DNA of those who truly reflect their Messiah. Isaac unmistakably resembled Abraham—b...

What is prayer, really? Is it just asking God for things — or entering the presence of the King Himself? In this Lunch & Learn session, Darren and Sabrina unpack the Jewish roots of prayer, the meaning of avodah, and why Yeshua’s teachings challenge our assumptions about “vain repetition.” Why did the early disciples devote themselves to the prayers? What makes the Amidah the “Holy o...

Did God cheat Abraham? The Torah says he died “satisfied,” yet the promises God gave him — countless descendants, a nation, a land — seemed painfully unfulfilled. One son. One burial cave. A lifetime of wandering. How could a man who received so little of what he was promised die completely content?
This week, Rabbi Damian challenges our deepest assumptions about entitlement, faith, and ...

Abraham stood in the very land God promised him—yet he called himself a foreigner. Why? What was he trying to tell us about where we truly belong? Centuries later, a rabbi’s strange reply to a simple question revealed the secret behind Abraham’s words—and a truth we desperately need to remember. Have we become too comfortable in a world we were never meant to call home? What will it take...

Why did God choose Abraham—and what does that choice say about us? In this powerful teaching, Rabbi Damian explores Abraham’s bold dialogue with God over Sodom and what it reveals about true righteousness and justice. Was Abraham simply obedient, or did God want something more—a partner in repairing the world? Discover how Abraham’s test becomes our own: to seek the righteous even among ...

Everyone knows the song “Father Abraham had many sons.” But have you ever asked why God chose Abraham in the first place? What made him stand out from all others? The Torah tells us it wasn’t just about faith — it was about how he lived it. Abraham was chosen to teach his children to “keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice.” What does that mean for us today, as his s...

We often picture Abraham’s faith as flawless — immediate obedience without question or hesitation. But what if his faith wasn’t perfect? In this week’s message, Rabbi Damian reveals a side of Abraham that’s rarely discussed — the messy, human faith that God still called righteous. What does it mean for us when faith feels slow, uncertain, or stretched to the limit? Could God be building ...

Why would God command Abraham to cut away something He Himself created? What did circumcision have to do with walking before God and becoming “perfect”? Beneath this ancient command lies one of the most profound truths in the entire Torah—God’s desire to partner with humanity in shaping creation itself. Abraham’s act wasn’t about mutilation; it was about transformation. And the lesson st...

We talk a lot about believing in God — but have you ever stopped to ask how much God believes in you?
From the heartbreak of Genesis to the comfort brought by Noah, this message explores the staggering truth that the Creator of the universe has faith in humanity. What does it mean to live as a source of comfort to God Himself? How can we honor His confidence in us when the world feels br...

The Torah says Noah had three sons — but hints at three others you won’t find on any family tree. What are they, and why does the Torah change its pattern when describing Noah’s generations?

This mystery hides a powerful truth about what really defines a legacy — and how heaven measures a life well-lived.

Could it be that what we pass on isn’t found in our possessions or even our descend...

What if the most powerful force in the universe isn’t a supernova… but your tongue? From the opening words of B’reisheet to the teachings of Yeshua, the Bible reveals that speech doesn’t just describe reality—it creates it. Our words can bless or destroy, heal or wound, build or burn. God didn’t simply say the world into being—He sang it into existence, and His voice still sustains it. W...

Before the sun ever rose, light filled the universe. The Torah says, “Let there be light,” yet the sun, moon, and stars weren’t created until days later. What kind of light came first—and where did it go? The sages called it the Or HaGanuz, the Hidden Light, too holy for a fallen world. But Scripture says it will return in the days of Messiah, shining again from the New Jerusalem. Could ...

What if your greatest spiritual test doesn’t happen on the mountain—but after you come down? After the highs of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, it’s easy to lose sight of what we saw up there. Rabbi Damian reveals the sacred art of “conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up.” This message will challenge how you live once the festival lights fa...

What are you hiding behind? After the intensity of Yom Kippur, it’s tempting to move on to joy and celebration. But what if the greatest healing comes when we remove the mask we’ve built to protect ourselves—and finally face the truth in our closest relationships? Rabbi Damian challenges us to keep doing the hard work, to argue for the sake of heaven, and to live with authenticity, vulne...

What if returning to God isn’t about going backward—but forward? This teaching reveals that Teshuvah isn’t just repentance—it’s a return to your future self, the perfected version Hashem envisioned from the beginning. Discover how Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot form a prophetic timeline from deliverance to destiny—and how the sukkah represents not the past, but the world to come. Are you st...

What if the soil of your soul is a garden God planted with seeds of identity, purpose, and potential? Are your trees thriving—or withering? This Shabbat Shuvah invites us to take a walk with God through the inner garden of our lives, inspecting what is flourishing, what is thirsty, and what has been neglected. Discover how repentance is not just about leaving sin behind but returning to ...

Why does the Torah command us to read its entirety during Sukkot, at the end of the Shemitah year? And how is this tied to the mysterious timing of the year’s renewal in Tishrei? Many dismiss Rosh Hashanah as unbiblical, but does Scripture itself reveal more than one “new year”? From Moses finishing the Torah, to the joy of harvest, to the celebration of Simchat Torah—this portion connec...

What happens when life leaves you scattered—shards of yourself chipped away by sin, suffering, or regret? In this Elul teaching, Rabbi Damian shows how the High Holidays are not only about repentance before God and others, but also about repairing our own fragmented souls. Drawing from Mussar, Hasidic stories, and Psalmic prayers, he teaches us how to gather the divine sparks within us, ...