Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings

You may be breathing—but are you alive? In this Chayei Sarah teaching, we confront a question that reaches beyond survival, success, and even the number of years we live: What will our lives keep giving after we’re gone? The Torah portion is called “The Life of Sarah,” yet it begins with her death. Why? What can the Hebrew reveal about a life whose influence continues through others? Through Sarah’s legacy, Jewish wisdom, and the example of Yeshua, we explore the difference between existing and living—and why abundant life means far more than comfort, possessions, or getting what we want. What habits are your children learning by watching you? Which family patterns need to stop with you? And what might change if you stopped asking, “What can life give me?” and started asking, “What does life require of me?” You don’t need a platform or a published book to change someone’s future. Your next act of faithfulness may begin around a kitchen table. Watch “A Life That Keeps Giving” and consider who needs what Hashem has entrusted to you. Tell us in the comments: What is one thing you hope to pass on to the next generation? Subscribe to Shalom Macon for Messianic Jewish teaching that connects Torah, Yeshua, and everyday discipleship. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon: -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | [email protected] Text "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!

You know Jesus turned water into wine. But why six stone jars? Why was a boy healed at the seventh hour? And why does John tell us a man couldn’t walk for 38 years? What if the details we read past are the very details revealing who Yeshua is? In Seven Signs, Part 1, we explore the first four miraculous signs in the Gospel of John through a Messianic Jewish lens: the wedding at Cana, the healing of a royal official’s son, the healing at Bethesda, and the feeding of the 5,000. Drawing on Torah, Midrash, and Jewish tradition, this teaching explores connections to creation, Israel’s wilderness journey, the Messianic banquet, and the hope of the world to come. These miracles invite us beyond amazement. They challenge us to consider what it means to follow the Messiah who performed them. Have we settled for knowing what Jesus did without asking what his actions mean? Are we simply remembering a decision to believe—or actively living as his disciples? Watch, then tell us in the comments: Which connection most challenged the way you understand these familiar miracles? Subscribe to Shalom Macon for Messianic Jewish teaching that deepens your understanding of Yeshua, Scripture, and discipleship. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon: -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | [email protected] Text "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!

AI can answer your Bible questions. But can it give you the community your soul needs? Abraham’s journey challenges a faith that stays comfortable, informed, and inactive. In “Abraham, Make Souls,” Rabbi Damian Eisner explores Lech Lecha and Genesis 12 through a searching question: What are we actually building with our faith? Before Abraham and Sarah arrived in the promised land, Scripture speaks of “the souls they had made” in Haran. They were already investing in people. What would it mean for us to do the same? From Adam’s personal responsibility to Noah’s care for others and Abraham’s willingness to go, these Torah stories bring us face to face with our own response to God. Are we gathering more biblical knowledge while postponing the next step? Can another conversation—or even another prayer—become a way to avoid what we already know we should do? What happens when community becomes inconvenient? Discover why stronger marriages, rooted children, open homes, and meaningful relationships belong at the heart of building God’s Kingdom. Wherever you live, this calling reaches you. Tell us in the comments: What is one step you can take this week to build real community? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon: -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | [email protected] Text "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!

God knew where Adam was. So why ask, “Where are you?” What if that question is reaching you right now? In “Adam, Where Are You?” Rabbi Damian Eisner explores Parashat Bereishit through a deeply personal challenge: Are you standing where God has asked you to stand? Before Adam’s failure, there was responsibility. Before Moses encountered the burning bush, he saw suffering—and stepped forward. Drawing on Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Hillel, and Jewish wisdom, this Messianic Jewish teaching connects Genesis with the choices we make in our homes, relationships, and communities. What has God entrusted to you? Are you explaining why someone else should act? When you say, “Someone ought to do something,” could you be the someone? Explore ayekah—“Where are you?”—and hineni—“Here I am.” Consider your tafkid, your particular assignment, and why answering God doesn’t require having everything figured out. You may not be ready for everything. You can still be present for what is in front of you. Watch, then tell us in the comments: What is one responsibility you can stop postponing this week? Share this teaching with someone facing a next step, and subscribe to Shalom Macon for Torah teaching that connects Scripture with everyday life. #Bereishit #MessianicJudaism #ShalomMacon Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon: -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | [email protected] Text "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 God has already given you the strength you keep asking Him for? Philippians 4:13 is one of the most familiar verses in the Bible: “I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me.” But have we overlooked two of its most important words? “I can.” There are times when God leads from ahead. There are times when He steadies us from behind. But eventually, like a father teaching a child to ride a bicycle, He wants us to discover what we can do with the strength He has already given us. That surprising picture may help us understand Sukkot—and the entire journey from Elul through the High Holy Days—in a completely new way. Why does the season of intense self-examination end with a command to rejoice? Why does God place the “season of our rejoicing” inside a fragile sukkah? And could God actually delight in watching us learn, grow, wobble, fall, get back up…and finally ride? Maybe you’ve been asking God to hold on when He’s saying, “You’re doing it. You’ve been doing it.” Join us as we discover why Sukkot is a lot like learning to ride a bike. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon: -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | [email protected] Text "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!