Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Colossians 2:16-17. We are in the middle of the Fall High Holidays, meaning that some well meaning person, sooner or later, is likely to tell a Messianic Believer not to “judge them,” as a result of observing the Leviticus 23 appointed times. What was the original context of Colossians 2:16-17, especially in light of the false teaching and false philosophy, in Colossae, which degraded the completed work of Yeshua?
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
THEOLOGY ROUNDUP
Colossians and Philemon for the Practical Messianic – Book: link
NEWS ROUNDUP
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During a previously-not-made-public tense meeting earlier this week in Moscow, with the goal of deescalating tensions between Russia and NATO; British, French and German envoys told Russian officials that NATO is prepared to respond to further violations of its airspace with lethal force: link
UNFULFILLED: Zechariah 8:23; Isaiah 2:3; Zechariah 14:4: link
On Thursday, FBI director Kash Patel @fbidirectorkash indicated the alleged sniper who opened fire on Dallas ICE had done multiple searches on ballistics and for the video of Charlie Kirk being assassinated.: link
Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked a large number of general officers and admirals to gather next Tuesday at the Marine base at Quantico, Virginia, according to five U.S. officials.: link
U.S. President Donald J. Trump states directly that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.: link
In this ILTV interview from Tel Aviv, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman about the wave of countries moving to recognize a Palestinian state.: link
Senior Department of Justice officials are pushing to charge former national security adviser John Bolton this week, sources said Thursday.: link
NOW – Trump: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope. I will not allow it. It’s not gonna happen… There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now. OK?”: link
President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. I love Trump and appreciate everything he has done for us, but Judea and Samaria have belonged to Israel for thousands of years, and I hope he will change his mind on this matter.: link
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warns that North Korea is nearing the capability to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US with a nuclear warhead, with only re-entry technology left to perfect.: link
We are saddened to inform friends that our dear brother, Voddie Baucham, Jr., has left the land of the dying and entered the land of the living.: link
BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted by a grand jury on two counts: alleged false statement, alleged obstruction of congressional proceeding: link
Former FBI Director James Comey has released a statement after being indicted.: link
JD Vance confirms that terror-listing Antifa will result in people going to jail for far-left violence and terrorism: link
Dmitry Medvedev has warned Zelensky that hiding in a bomb shelter won’t help if Russia unleashes its full weapons arsenal.: link
President Trump now says he will not “allow” Israel to annex the West Bank.: link
Russia is helping China prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan: link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took an unusually long flight to New York to avoid being arrested by countries where he is wanted for war crimes, according to a report.: link
Following a meeting today between the Baltic States, Poland, and several other countries in Eastern Europe alongside the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and Ukrainian advisors, it was decided that a project would be developed for the aerial defense of NATO’s Eastern Front.: link
NEW: Israeli PM Netanyahu calls out world leaders who officially recognized the Palestinian state: link
BREAKING: Diplomats walk out as Israeli PM begins UN speech.: link
“It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza… I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war… It’s going to be peace.”:link
Gen Z’s casual antisemitism is growing — seeded by influencers like Tucker Carlson: link
Qatari Prime Minister: Donald Trump Is ‘Only One’ in the World Who Can Achieve Peace in Gaza: link
