Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

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 broken? Join Darren Huckey as he uncovers the most overlooked mystery in the Torah: the faith of God — and His faith in you. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 descendants, but in something deeper? Discover the hidden meaning behind Noah’s story and what it reveals about your own life… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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. What worlds are your words creating? Are you shaping light or feeding darkness? Join Darren Huckey to discover how the words you speak may be forming the very world you live in. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 this be the same light John saw in Revelation? And what glimpse of that light are we meant to reveal today? Join me to discover why… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 fade. Will you carry the mountain into the valley—or forget it all in the fog? Don’t miss The Descent… it may redefine how you walk with God this year. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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, vulnerability, and joy. Are you ready to take off the mask? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 still living in Pharaoh’s matrix, or are you stepping into Hashem’s sukkah of glory? Join us to find out in this week’s message, Return to the Future. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 who you were always meant to be. Will you nourish the garden God has entrusted to you and allow Him to bring new growth? Join me for this timely and transformative teaching. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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 connects leadership, renewal, and joy in surprising ways. What hidden clue lies in the very first word of Genesis that points to the world’s creation? Find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

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, piece by piece, as we ascend toward Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Discover how collecting your “shards” leads to restoration and wholeness in this season of return. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What kind of God would give impossible commands and then punish His people for failing them? That’s not the God of Israel. Unfortunately, many believers have been convinced that God’s Torah is impossible to keep. But this week’s Torah portion tells a different story. God’s commandments are not far away or unreachable—they are in your mouth and in your heart so you can do them. Discover how this truth exposes the enemy’s lies and empowers us to overcome limiting beliefs, live faithfully, and choose life… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Am I lying down or am I willing to start the climb? In the spirit of the High Holidays, we talk about honest inspection, the role of pain, and why some people stay stuck while others step up. No shaming. Just an invitation to take the next step. Hoping this message brings the courage someone needs for their mountain. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if your deepest pain became your loudest proclamation? In Ki Tavo, Israel brings firstfruits and declares a story—“Arami oved avi…” (Deut 26:5–8). Why does God command us to retell slavery, deliverance, and blessing? Is the Haggadah right—“An Aramean tried to destroy my father”—or “My father was a wandering Aramean”? How do both readings shape gratitude, identity, and witness today? Learn how testimony turns memory into worship—and how to speak your story so others glorify God. What has He brought you from, and who needs to hear it in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

We’re beginning a new series for the month of Elul. I know, I know… Soul-accounting, digging into the places we’d rather leave hidden. Many of us would rather avoid inspection. It’s uncomfortable. It raises memories, regrets, and wounds. Yet God invites us into these forty days not to shame us, but to heal us. Are you excited to dig deep, to actually hold the magnifying glass up to our own hearts? This week’s message will challenge us to go beyond repeating the cycle year after year, and instead climb higher. It begins with the inspection. Join us as we start this journey of Elul together. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why does God bar Ammon and Moab “forever,” yet command Israel, “do not abhor” Edom or Egypt? Deuteronomy 23 seems unfair—until you trace the story behind it. Ammon withheld bread and water; Moab hired Balaam to harm Israel. Egypt, despite later oppression, once sheltered Jacob’s family. Scripture reveals God’s long memory: He repays cruelty and honors generational kindness (Isaiah 19). What debts of gratitude do you and your family carry? Who blessed your parents—and how will you return that kindness? Explore the ethic of remembered mercy and why it still shapes disciples today. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if the Church’s most persistent bias isn’t loud hatred—but a quiet story-shape that sidelines Israel? This series conclusion will show why Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, tells a different story than the one many assume is right.  If Israel seems like just the prologue in your faith, this will properly reframe that. Watch to rediscover the Bible’s true plan and reconnect with the true story of God’s faithfulness. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if “Be perfect” never meant “be flawless”? We cheer antiheroes who excuse failure—then assume God does too. But Deut 18:13 and Matt 5:48 call us to tamim: blameless, whole, undivided—not plastic perfection. Yeshua raises the bar to the heart to heal, not humiliate, making sin the exception, not our identity. Have we settled for “I’m only human” when the Spirit offers new creation? Which story are you living—clever excuses and hidden hypocrisy, or a crucified life where Messiah lives through you? If you’re ready to trade mere relatability for real transformation, discover what blamelessness actually looks like in… this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

“Erase their names… but do not do so to the LORD” (Deut 12). Not license for icon-smashing—a warning about reverence. The sages forbid defacing the Divine Name (Y-H-V-H) or slapping it on throwaway stuff. Deeper still: we erase His Name by how we live. When our posts, deals, or jokes contradict Him, that’s chillul Hashem. The remedy? Kiddush Hashem—visible obedience that makes others glorify your Father (Matt 5:16). Are you amplifying the Name—or editing it out? Learn how to guard His Name in daily life. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why Didn’t the Jews Just Believe in Jesus? It’s a question people still ask today. But what if the answer has less to do with blindness… and more to do with betrayal? This week, we peel back the layers of history to uncover what was really happening in the early centuries of the Church and why the message of Jesus became, for many Jews, a message of erasure rather than inclusion. The story of Roman emperors and church councils lead to a devastating shift as the “Good News” was framed in a way that made it impossible to receive? Part 5 of Baseless Hatred: The Roots of Christian Antisemitism illustrates historically why the church and synagogue would be at odds for millennia to come. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Sometimes God lets things break so they can be rebuilt stronger. Moses smashed the first tablets. Yeshua’s Kingdom was delayed. Both moments carried the same challenge—what will God’s people do while they wait? The second tablets came with grace and renewal. The Messiah’s return will too. Until then, one question remains: Will He find us faithful—or distracted? Discover how the Second Coming of the Torah points to the Second Coming of Messiah—in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!