Deuteronomy-A Rehashing and Retelling of Torah to a New Generation-Thoughts & Reflections on Torah Reading 126
Release Date: 03/30/2024
Runway to the Royal Priesthood-Part 8 of our Melchizedek Series
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Title: Runway to the Royal Priesthood—How Hebrews Builds the Case for Yeshua as Our Melchizedekian High Priest Episode Description: Are you ready to discover the deeper meaning behind Yeshua’s role as our Melchizedekian High Priest? In this powerful episode, Rod Thomas guides you through the Book of Hebrews, revealing how its author builds a compelling case for Yeshua’s unique priesthood and what it means for Messianic believers today. What You’ll Learn: Why the Melchizedekian priesthood is central to the true faith once delivered How Hebrews connects Yeshua’s ministry to...
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Israels Inextricable Link to our Salvation Part 7-Vayigash
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Show Notes Title: Israel’s Inextricable Link to Our Salvation—Reflections on Torah Reading Vayigash Host: Rod Thomas, Messianic Torah Observer Date: Preparation Day, Friday, December 26, 2025 Episode Overview In this installment of TMTO, Rod explores the prophetic significance of Torah Reading Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27), focusing on the powerful themes of repentance, revelation, restoration and salvation. Discover how Joseph’s story serves as a shadow picture of Yeshua Messiah’s mission, the unity and redemption of Israel’s tribes, and the ultimate salvation promised to...
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Torah Reading Miketz- Kingdom Character Emulating Humility Faith and Wisdom from Torah to Messiah
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This episode of the Messianic Torah Observer, hosted by Rod Thomas, explores the Torah portion Miketz (Genesis 41:1–44:17), focusing on the life of Joseph (Yosef) and drawing prophetic parallels to Yeshua (Jesus). The teaching highlights how both figures exemplify essential Kingdom character traits—humility, faith, wisdom, the Spirit of Yehovah, and forgiveness. The discussion begins with a summary of Joseph’s rise from prison to becoming second-in-command in Egypt, his interactions with his brothers during the famine, and the tests he sets for them. The episode then delves into the...
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Hanukkah Unveiled The True Meaning History and Relevance for Messianic Believers
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Explore the origins, meaning, and spiritual relevance of Hanukkah from a Messianic Torah Observer perspective. This episode dives into the biblical foundation of the Feast of Dedication, its connection to the altar, and whether modern believers should celebrate Hanukkah. Discover how tradition, history, and renewed covenant come together in this insightful discussion.
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Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading Vayeshev-Yosef Ben Israel
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This a Messianic Torah reflection on Genesis 37:1-36, focusing on the life and story of Yosef (Joseph), son of Ya’achov (Jacob), and its prophetic and spiritual significance. It explores the patriarchal sojourning in the promised land, the familial dynamics, and the parallels between Yosef’s experiences and the life and ministry of Yahoshua Messiah (Jesus). Patriarchal Sojourners in the Promised Land Ya’achov settles in the land of Canaan, the land promised by Yehovah, continuing the pattern of the patriarchs sojourning in the promised land without fully possessing it, as noted in...
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TMTO Final Update for 2025
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This installment of TMTO reports on a 2025 mission trip to Kenya by the Qumran Family Foundation (QFF), focusing on supporting widows and orphans through literacy and empowerment programs. It details the ministry's work, challenges faced, accomplishments, and future plans. · Ministry focus on Kenyan widows and orphans: QFF aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing literacy education and business/job skills to widows and supporting orphans lacking basic subsistence and educational opportunities. Kenyan widows face social isolation, abuse, and...
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Kenyan Missionary Trip 2025 Update
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This Kenyan Missionary Trip 2025 Update will hopefully inform you about our two-month's work here in Kenya. Since we've been here, much work has been completed on behalf some of the widows of Kehancha and Kisii, all of which I detail in this update for you. Nevertheless, there remains so much more to do in the remaining 3-1/2 months we're here. We invite you to take a listen and hopefully you will be led to support this ministry to help lift the souls of some of Kenya's most disenfranchised and discarded individuals: the widows. Torah instructs us to not neglect either the widow or the orphan....
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The Book of The Covenant Versus The Book of The Law-The Ten Commandments or the Whole of Torah
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Greetings and Opening Remarks: Rod Thomas welcomes listeners on a warm sunny Shabbat in the DFW area, expressing gratitude for their fellowship and hoping the episode finds everyone well and blessed. Housekeeping Items: Announcement about the upcoming two-month Kenya Missions Trip, which may affect the regular posting schedule of TMTO. Request for prayers and financial support for the trip, especially for the needs of widows and orphans in western Kenya and a potential partnership with a Sabbath-keeping congregation in Homa Bay. Encouragement to support Hilary's...
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Hebrews-Letter to the Drifting-Part 7 of the Melchizedek Series
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Episode Title: Hebrews: A Letter to the Drifting (Part 7 of the Melchizedek Series) Host: Rod Thomas Date: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Rod Thomas continues the Melchizedek series with Part 7, titled "Hebrews: A Letter to the Drifting." Rod delves into the Book of Hebrews, exploring its profound messages and themes. He emphasizes the significance of Yahoshua (Jesus) as the ultimate High Priest in the order of Melchizedek, surpassing the Levitical priesthood and the old covenant worship system. Key Points Discussed: ...
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The Covenant Connection Unveiling the Heart of the Nazarene-Messianic Faith - Part 1 in our Covenant Series
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Shalom Truth-Seekers in Yeshua Messiah. This is the first installment in a series of detailed teaching on the Hebrew concept of “covenant” (or “Berit”) and its foundational role in the faith and salvation of God’s (i.e. Yehovah’s) chosen ones. In this installment we introduce the Hebrew concept of covenant by exploring the term’s meaning. We also emphasize its significance as a sacred, legally binding relationship between Yehovah (God) and His chosen people, Yisra’el/Yasharal, with its physical and spiritual implications for all humanity. The teaching critiques denominational...
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