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Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the theological difficulties and challenges faced, when you transition to believing that the Torah or Law of Moses remains valid and relevant instruction for the post-resurrection era.

TorahScope Lekh-Lekha – Genesis 12:1-17:27

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries delivers the following message on the Torah portion for this week: Lekh-Lekha or “Get Yourself Out.”

When Did “the Church” Begin?

In the annals of Christian teaching, Protestant or Catholic, one common thread often runs throughout: the institution known as “the Church” sees itself as being separate from Israel. As some would dogmatically declare, “The Church is not Israel!”—and depending on your view, this is correct. The Church institution by-and-large does not consider itself part of, or at times even related to, Israel.

The Messianic Vision – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2026 – 2

17 October, 2026

Shabbat Shalom! 17 October, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

A Torah Foundation

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses how today’s broad Messianic movement does have a positive view of the Torah for God’s people in the post-resurrection era. 50 Bible passages commonly employed to claim that the Torah has been abolished, or is irrelevant, are succinctly addressed.

An End-Time Move of the Holy Spirit – Shabbat School

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries discusses some of the significant developments of the modern Messianic movement, as God is bringing Jewish and non-Jewish Believers together as one in Messiah.

The Messianic Mission

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses the involvement of Jewish and non-Jewish Believers in today’s Messianic movement, and why God has put them here.

Featured Book: Hebrews for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of our commentary Hebrews for the Practical Messianic. Originally released in a very tense period in 2006, it has recently been updated in 2026.

Book of Zephaniah – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee surveys the Book of
Zephaniah from a Messianic perspective.

Unity and Diversity in the Messianic Mission – Messianic Faith

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the different approaches witnessed to what the Messianic mission is all about, and what people believe our faith community should emerge into: (1) a denomination of Christianity, (2) a sect of Judaism, (3) a unique prophetic move of the end-times.

Five Years of Improving – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the reasons why over the past five years (2021-2026) our ministry has spent considerable time and effort revising, improving, updating, and expanding all of our publications.

TorahScope Noach – Genesis 6:9-11:32

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries delivers the following message on the Torah portion for this week: Noach or “Noah.”

Introduction to Things Messianic

Are you new to the Messianic movement? Do you have questions about what the Messianic movement, lifestyle, and theologies are all about? Do you need answers on a wide variety of issues with some detailed information?

A Spiritual Scavenger Hunt

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses his family’s experiences of being led into the Messianic Jewish movement, full time ministry, and service to the broad Messianic community.

Introduction to Class – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2026 – 1

10 October, 2026

Shabbat Shalom! 10 October, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: 2 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews our commentary 2 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic. Originally released in 2016, it was recently updated in 2026.

Book of Habakkuk – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee surveys the Book of Habakkuk from a Messianic perspective.

Reviewing “A Chart on Theological Groups” – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews a recent theological chart of Christian groups. Where might today’s Messianic movement be found on a Left to Center to Right spectrum of options?

TorahScope Bereisheet – Genesis 1:1-6:8

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries delivers the following message on the Torah portion for this week: Bereisheet or “In the Beginning.”

Shabbat Shalom! 03 October, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews our commentary 1 Corinthians for the Practical Messianic. Originally released in 2015, it was recently updated in 2026. How easy, or difficult, is it for today’s Messianic people to read this letter? What perspectives are offered and defended, which are important to be considered?

Sukkot Reflection – #2 – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee offers his second reflection for Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) 2026.

Sukkot Reflection – #1 – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee offers his first reflection for Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) 2026.

The Biblical, Rebellious Legacy of the Northern Kingdom of Ephraim – September 2026

John McKee delivers the September 2026 Outreach Israel News update. Have you ever taken a good look at the leaders of the Northern Kingdom of Israel/Ephraim? They are broadly an example of rebellion against the One God of Israel, the House of David, and have been improperly invoked by many in the Two-House sub-movement as a heritage to be restored.

Shabbat Shalom! 26 September, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: The New Testament Validates Torah MAXIMUM EDITION – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the expansion of The New Testament Validates Torah into the MAXIMUM EDITION in 2017. What necessitated this, and how is this resource to be best used by today’s Messianic people?

Book of Nahum – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee surveys the Book of Nahum from a Messianic perspective.

When Prophecy Does Not Come to Pass – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some discussion he had during the Fall High Holidays, and how certain anticipated events did not occur.

Do You Admit Your Mistakes? – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee has some reflections following the conclusion of this year’s Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur 5787 – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee offers some poignant thoughts and reflections for this year’s Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).

Yom Kippur, Fasting – FAQ

Where is the command in Torah to fast on Yom Kippur? I thought it only said that we are to afflict our souls.

Shabbat Shalom! 19 September, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: Salvation on the Line – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the development of one our ministry’s most important resources: Salvation on the Line. This massive publication addresses several hundred Bible passages, robustly defending the Divinity of Yeshua.

Book of Micah – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee surveys the Book of Micah from a Messianic perspective.

How Do the High Holidays Lead Us Into the Kingdom? – Messianic Faith

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the significance of the Fall High Holidays from Leviticus 23. What important lessons need to be seriously considered, as these appointed times are often associated with the return of Yeshua the Messiah?