Shalom Macon is a growing and vibrant Messianic Jewish congregation in Macon, Georgia, serving all of the Middle Georgia area. Our congregation is a diverse community, comprised of families from many nations, tribes, and tongues (Revelation 7:9). Therefore, obviously, many are not from a Jewish background. And while we are a Jewish synagogue, committed to the Jewish traditions, teachings, and lifestyle exemplified by our ancestors, our vision is to practice an inclusive Messianic Judaism for ...
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5 Minute Torah - Vayeitze - Yeshua: The Stairway to Heaven
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Yeshua - We know him as the Messiah of Israel, the Savior of the World—and rightly so. But he is also the means by which we can connect with God. How so? I think there’s a special insight about Yeshua’s power of connection in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Te…
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A New Thanksgiving - A Messianic Teaching on the Power of Gratitude
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Thanksgiving is more than a holiday tradition—it’s a way of life that transcends cultures and connects us to the divine spark within. In this message, we explore the universal call to gratitude, uncover the power of perspective, and discover how a rabbi, a Roman, and real-life experiences can inspire intentional gratitude, transforming our daily li…
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5 Minute Torah - Toldot - The Ancient Paths
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Yeshua’s gospel, or “good news,” revolved around the call to repentance. Although the prophets introduced this message, John the Immerser (he really wasn’t a Baptist) took on this message in earnest and passed the torch to Yeshua. As we know, repentance means to turn around or turn back. But what will it look like when a whole generation repents an…
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Does God Care? Strengthening Our Connection.
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Does God care? This question might feel obvious, but many of us quietly wrestle with it, especially during life’s challenges. In this teaching, we explore the profound truth that yes, God does care—but how do we know? By reconnecting with Him through prayer. Using insights from Scripture, the Talmud, and personal experiences, Darren delves into how…
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5 Minute Torah - Chayei Sarah - Strangers and Aliens
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Are you looking for a quick and meaningful connection to the weekly Torah portion? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we dive into Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18), uncovering profound lessons about living as spiritual sojourners and aliens in a material world. This Torah portion covers Sarah’s death, Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah, and t…
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Part 12 — Repaving The Romans Road: All Israel Is Not Israel?
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Romans 9:6 is often misunderstood to support Replacement Theology, the idea that the Church has replaced Israel in God’s plan. This interpretation not only distorts Paul’s intent but also damages our understanding of God’s faithfulness and character. In this teaching, we expose the flaws in this traditional view and uncover Paul’s true message: God…
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5 Minute Torah - Vayeira - The Secret To Immortality
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Is there a means by which we can defeat mortality, in this world, not merely in the resurrection? This week's Torah portion may just give us the key to unlocking this mystery. Please join me as we unravel this long-hidden secret in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music …
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Part 11 — Repaving The Romans Road: Chapters 9–11, An Overview
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In this overview of Romans 9-11, we explore what Paul is truly saying—and not saying—about God’s promises to Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles. Are these chapters a detour, or the climax of his message? Let’s look at how they challenge traditional interpretations and reveal Paul’s deeper purpose. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturda…
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5 Minute Torah - Lech Lecha - Changing The Future
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DNA. The building blocks of life. It’s the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and function of an organism. Every living organism depends on this foundational element. It not only stores the genetic information needed for an organism to develop and function, but also to reproduce. But what happens if that DNA is damaged? W…
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5 Minute Torah - Noach - Love vs Obligation
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What was the character difference between Abraham and Noah? Most people couldn’t tell you. In rabbinic literature, however, there is a marked difference between the two. To the casual reader, they are similar. One is called by God into an Ark to separate his family from the wickedness of the world, and the other is called out of the idolatrous prac…
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Hope is Not Enough: Put Some "WOOP" in it!
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Let the lessons of the holidays propel you forward! Ready to grow? Drawing insights from Nehemiah, Rabbi Damian explores how to carry the holidays’ lessons forward, empowering you to step into a better version of yourself. #PersonalGrowth #ShalomMacon https://youtu.be/eB6lomdh0Cc Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for upl…
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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 https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/give Tithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563 PayPal | giving@sha…
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5 Minute Torah - Ha'azinu - The Torah And The Resurrection
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Heaven… The City of God. The eternal reward of those in Christ and the resting place of the saints… Or is it??? Is our hope to one day walk the streets of gold in this place called Heaven? Is this the eternal destination of the righteous? Or have we had the wool pulled over our eyes and exchanged our eternal hope for a counterfeit? If I’ve got your…
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Can Sin Become Merit? (Preparing for Yom Kippur)
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Can our sins become merits? At first glance, the question seems absurd, and the answer appears obvious. Yet, in this season of evaluation and introspection, when we carefully reflect on our sins and the areas where we’ve fallen short, Judaism offers a profound and unique perspective on how we assess our shortcomings. On this Shabbat of Return (Shab…
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The Work We Must Do Now (Preparing for the High Holy Days)
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In this powerful teaching, Rabbi Damian challenges us to embrace the spiritual work of the approaching High Holidays. As the month of Elul comes to a close and Rosh Hashanah approaches, it’s time to reflect, repent, and prepare our souls for the new year. Through heartfelt introspection and Teshuvah, we’re invited to confront our past, forgive, and…
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5 Minute Torah - Vayelech-Nitzavim - Torah for the Nations
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In the days of the Apostles, all the disciples of Yeshua were Jewish and trying to figure out what to do with the Gentiles who were coming to faith. Today, however, followers of Yeshua are predominantly Gentile—so much so that Gentile Christians don’t have a clue as to what to do with Jews who believe in Yeshua—especially those who hold on to the c…
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Part 10 — Repaving The Romans Road: Life in the Spirit
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Romans 7 has played a pivotal role in shaping Christian theology throughout the centuries. Traditionally, it has been understood not only as an account of humanity's futile struggle to live according to God's law, but also as Paul's own story and his subsequent condemnation of his former life under the law. However, as we’ve done throughout this se…
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5 Minute Torah - Ki Tavo - The Responsibility of Influence
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In Matthew 15, Yeshua called some of the Pharisees of his day “blind guides.” He then followed it up by saying, “And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” (Matthew 15:14). But what about you? Have you been a blind guide and led someone into a pit without even knowing it? Let’s take a look at this idea together in this week’s 5 Mi…
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Part 9 — Repaving The Romans Road: Not Under The Law
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In Part 9 of the "Repaving Romans Road" series, we dive into Romans 5-6 to clarify one of Paul's most well-known (and equally misunderstood) statements, "not under the law but under grace.” This teaching again explains the importance of understanding who Paul is talking to, why he’s saying what he says, and most importantly, what the practical appl…
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5 Minute Torah - Ki Tetze - Restoring the Lost
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We’re living in a time similar to the days of King Josiah in which the Torah has been lost among the followers of Yeshua. Now that we’ve rediscovered it, what are we supposed to do with it? Let’s explore this idea in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings I…
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Part 8 - Repaving the Romans Road: Our Father Abraham
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In Part 8 of "Repaving Romans Road," we dive into Romans 4 and explore Paul’s continued focus on his audience in Rome, particularly how they can find entry into the family. There is still much talk of circumcision/conversion. But here Paul traces the story back to Abraham, the father of many, whose faith before circumcision opens a door for Gentile…
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5 Minute Torah - Shoftim - The Key To Redemption
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What if you had a magical key that could unlock any door in the world? What door would you use it on? This seems like something you might read about in a children’s story or maybe a fantasy book, right? But what if I told you that there is a key to unlocking global redemption that most people are completely oblivious to. What if you had THIS key? W…
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Part 7 — Repaving The Romans Road: Works of the Law
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In Romans chapter 3, Paul continues his dialogue with a critical conversational partner, introducing the term ‘works of the law.’ But can we trust the traditional interpretation that Paul is condemning the Torah as legalistic works for salvation? Or is Paul addressing his Roman audience, teaching them what they need to understand about the law? Fin…
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5 Minute Torah - Re'eh - Rise of the False Prophets (Signs & Wonders)
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Are there still True Prophets today? Today, there are people all around the world who claim to be prophets of God. They display signs & wonders, miraculous healings or physical manifestations that defy human reasoning. They speak prophetic utterances that come to pass just as they were spoken. How could these be anything other than men and women of…
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Part 6 — Repaving The Romans Road: The So-Called Jew
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The traditional interpretation of Romans suggests that in Chapter 2, Paul shifts his focus to the sinfulness of the Jewish people. However, when we consider the rhetorical structure and flow of the letter, a very different and significant intention emerges behind Paul's words. In this teaching, we’ll uncover the true identity of the so-called Jew a…
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5 Minute Torah - Eikev - The Making of a New Man
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How does God judge all people equally or does He have different expectations for Israel versus the nations? By what criteria does He judge us and what standard does He hold us to? Are Gentiles obligated to the Torah the same as Jews? Paul talks about “One New Man,” but does that look like a Jew, a Gentile, or what—Frankenstein's Monster? If you wou…
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Part 5 — Repaving The Romans Road: Original Sin
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Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about Romans? This week, we dive headfirst into Chapter 1, where Paul is often seen as presenting the universal condemnation of humanity and explaining our “original sin” nature. But what if there's more to the story? We'll unravel a different perspective that not only challenges this traditional v…
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5 Minute Torah - Va'etchanan - Eating (Kosher?) Elephants
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Have you ever been given a seemingly impossible task, whether by your job or by your family? It's so overwhelming that you just want to throw your hands up in the air and walk away. What about when it comes to the difficult things God asks of you? If you’re struggling with this, then be sure to check out this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Maco…
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The Power of Tears - Finding a Meaningful Connection to Tisha B'Av
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It's understandable why people don't "get into" Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar: It's all about sadness. And no one "wants" to be sad. So, how do we—and even more importantly, SHOULD WE—connect with this day that strips us of our joy and peace and goes completely against our nature? And does it do any good, anyway? Please join us…
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5 Minute Torah - Devarim - Moses & The Rabbis
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Are rabbis always making up new rules? Do they uphold the Traditions of Men over the Word of God? Do they "Add to the Word of God?” You’ve probably heard this kind of criticism when you’ve introduced people to a Messianic Jewish perspective on the Scriptures. How have you handled it? If you’ve been looking for an easy way to address questions like …
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Part 4 — Repaving The Romans Road: Paul & Torah
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In these first few foundational messages of the Roman series, we’ve identified what the traditional perspective has taught for thousands of years, reevaluated those teachings, and suggested new interpretations. This this weeks teaching continues along that trajectory, this time, revealing the truth about Paul’s perspective on the law—the Torah of M…
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5 Minute Torah - Mattot-Massei - The Butterfly Effect
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Do our individual actions, even our hidden sins, affect those around us? Let’s talk about 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, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support…
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Part 3 — Repaving The Romans Road: Paul's Mission
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2nd Peter tells it plainly — Paul’s writings are not always easy to understand and can be easily misapplied. This certainly has proven true regarding the interpretation of Romans. However, understanding Paul’s mission and intention can help us put the pieces of Romans properly in place and truly see the depth and purpose of the apostle’s passionate…
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5 Minute Torah - Pinchas - The High Price of Peace
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Can violence ever bring about peace? Isn’t violence the opposite of peace? Maybe… But maybe not. Let’s explore this idea together 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, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.s…
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5 Minute Torah - Balak - Looking for Loopholes
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"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" What does Ralphie from A Christmas Story have in common with the false prophet Balaam? Let's 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, please consider Supporting Shalom Macon https:/…
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Part 2 — Repaving The Romans Road: The Audience of Romans
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To truly grasp the profound teachings in the book of Romans, one must first understand the audience Paul addresses. Without recognizing the specific group Paul is speaking to, the depth and purpose of his message can be easily misunderstood. This week's message, "The Audience of Romans," aims to shed light on the recipients of Paul's letter, highli…
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Part 1 - Repaving the Romans Road: The Most Influential Book of the New Testament
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The Apostle Paul’s writings have profoundly shaped Christian theology, with his letter to the Romans standing as one of the most pivotal and influential texts. In a new series, “Repaving the Romans Road,” Rabbi Damian delves into the book of Romans from a Messianic Jewish perspective. This week, we will explore the impact this book has had on Weste…
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Discouragement touches us all, even the mightiest among us. In this week’s Torah portion, we encounter Moses at his deepest point of despair, so much so that he asks God to take his life. Yet, God provides a profound solution: the 70 elders. By sharing Moses’ spirit with these elders, God offers a unique form of support. But how exactly does this h…
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5 Minute Torah - Beha'alotcha - God of Second Chances
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Has God given up on you? Surely not. If you can’t see His love because of the way you see yourself, then stick around and learn about the God of Second Chances 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, please consider Support…
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The Torah is a relatively brief document, especially considering the weight of importance it’s supposed to occupy in our lives. 10 Commandments? That’s a lot of information condensed into a very short text, right? Why then would the Torah choose to repeat certain things, like the tribal leaders offerings in this weeks parsha, Naso? The Torah doesn’…
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We’ve spent two weeks describing discipleship as a narrow gate and a hard road. Not exactly an exciting and uplifting topic. But the holiday of Shavuot has arrived to bring us the conclusion of the discussion and the some extremely good news. Yes, discipleship is all of those things, but we are not alone on the journey. This last teaching in the se…
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5 Minute Torah - Nasso - The Power of Blessing
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What if you could simply speak a word that would alter the course of a person’s life forever? How would you wield that power? If you want to know the TRUE POWER of how you can change someone’s life with merely the spoken word, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifti…
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Life is hard. There’s no arguing that fact. And even Jesus said so himself. But what about for us as disciples? Shouldn’t followers of Yeshua be able to count on a better, somewhat easier life? Many people are told that that’s true. The words of our Master say something different. It’s important that we know the truth. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11…
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5 Minute Torah - Bamidbar - Taming Captain Kaos
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Is life out of control & chaotic? It's time to tame Captain Kaos! Maybe the solution to your problem is found within a dull Torah portion full of names and numbers and encampment logistics. Who would have thought? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, …
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Many of us are prone to confirmation bias in our Bible study—reading a text we've encountered hundreds of times, believing we know exactly what it means, despite the context, and thereby confirming our interpretation. The problem is that often those interpretations are just plain wrong, or at least misguided or lacking. Many of Yeshua’s words and t…
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The world is undeniably beautiful, with humanity contributing to this beauty through architecture, art, cuisine, and music for millennia. Each of us possesses a God-given spark of creativity to enhance this beauty. As disciples, we are called to create a unique kind of beauty in this life. Unfortunately, many have fallen short. While generations ha…
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5 Minute Torah - Behar - Bad Advice
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We've all given and received bad advice. It can be an honest mistake. But what if it's the kind that really does some damage? Does the Torah say anything about giving bad advice? Let's explore this idea together in this week's 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If …
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Killing My Old Man, Part 3 - The New Me
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If we have been made alive through Messiah, then the “Old Man” should be dead & gone. But it seems he’s always lurking in the shadows and trying to rear his ugly head. How do we keep him in check and live as a new creation through Yeshua? If you're struggling, then his series is for you. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat)…
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5 Minute Torah - Emor - How to NOT Be Holy
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We live in a world that has all but forgotten holiness. Although the world says it celebrates diversity, it only means diversity that is in opposition to godliness. Rather than making ourselves distinct through holiness, we strive to blend in through taking the path of least resistance. Let’s take a look at this concept together in this week's 5 Mi…
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Killing My Old Man, Part 2 - The Death of Me
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Do you call yourself a disciple of Yeshua? If so, have you forsaken all and died to yourself in the waters of the mikveh order to follow him? Or is your Old Man still in control of your life like a second personality constantly trying to emerge? Yeshua says we can’t serve two masters. It’s time for one of them to die. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11a…
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