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The Day of Atonement for Messianic people can equally be a challenge, because of a possible emphasis on celebration at Yom Teruah/Rosh HaShanah, instead of a serious attitude and call to reflection from the sounding of the shofar. Many Messianic people likewise have difficulty reverently focusing on their relationship with the Lord, and in considering where they need to improve in their spiritual walk. For us, while recognizing that our ultimate forgiveness is indeed found in Yeshua, we still need to know that we are limited human beings with a fallen sin nature, and that we need the Lord to empower us for good works. We need to be reminded that without Him, we are nothing, and we need to intercede for the salvation of others.

A Summarization of Yom Teruah/Rosh HaShanah Traditions

There is a great deal of significance attached to this day in Jewish theology, as it is most often emphasized as a time when God looks down from Heaven and reconsiders where He stands with people. It is a time when His people are to rejoice and celebrate, remembering His goodness, but also begin a sober examination of their humanity, and consider faults and sins which must be rectified.

Shabbat Shalom! 05 September, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: Colossians and Philemon for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the importance of our commentary Colossians and Philemon for the Practical Messianic.

Book of Obadiah – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

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

The Lesson of Rehoboam – Messianic Faith

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the ascension of King Rehoboam to the throne of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in 1 Kings 12:1-14. What critical lessons need to be heeded from this time in the history of Ancient Israel?

Editor’s Log: Sarasota Excursion – McKee Moment

John McKee was recently able to speak at Eitz Chaim, Sarasota, FL, 27-30 August, 2026

Q & A Eitz Chaim, Sarasota, FL – 29 August, 2026

Eitz Chaim, Sarasota, FL – 29 August, 2026

Avoiding Newspaper Eschatology – 29 August, 2026

Eitz Chaim, Sarasota, FL – 29 August, 2026

Congregations Among Us – August 2026 Outreach Israel News

John McKee delivers the August 2026 Outreach Israel News update. How do some of the congregations or assemblies, appearing mainly in the Pauline epistles—compare to some of today’s Messianic congregations and assemblies? What important points or lessons are to be taken from a review of them?

Sacrifices in the Millennium – FAQ

Do you believe that there will be animal sacrifices during the Millennial Kingdom? If so, would not these sacrifices be an affront to the final sacrifice of the Messiah?

Ephesians 2:14-15 – FAQ

How can you say that the Law of Moses is still to be followed by Christians today, when it is quite clear that the Law of commandments has been abolished?

When Questioning Matters Goes Too Far – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the controversies raised by Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist minister and political candidate.

Paul, Opposed or Not Opposed to the Torah (Law) – FAQ

I am having difficulty understanding the writings of the Apostle Paul. In my spirit, I believe his letters to be inspired of the Holy One, but in reading them I sense that they might be opposed to Torah. Can you help me with this?

Elements of the World (Galatians 4:3, 9; Colossians 2:8, 20) – FAQ

I have heard that the Torah actually composes the “elemental things of the world”? Is there any truth to this claim?

Shabbat Shalom! 22 August, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: Ephesians for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the importance of our commentary Ephesians for the Practical Messianic.

Works of the Law – FAQ

I have heard a teaching which stated that the term “works of the Law” actually refers to Rabbinical extra-Biblical commandments? Is there any substantiation for this?

Book of Amos – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

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

We Have to Be Solution Oriented – McKee Moment

How easy, or difficult, will it be to remain solution oriented as things get more spiritually and theologically complicated?

Noahide Laws Conspiracy – FAQ

What are the seven Noahide laws? I recently heard a teaching that Orthodox Jews are secretly controlling the New World Order, and that they will impose the Noahide laws to get people to only worship God proper, and that those who worship Yeshua the Messiah will be put to death.

Improvements Pending – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee mentions how many of us have been diligently praying and hoping for some changes in the theological and orientation of today’s Messianic people.

Torah, only focused on – FAQ

I have spent some time around “Messianic Believers,” and all they seem to be focused on is the Law of Moses—yet they tell me that they are trying to live “fully Biblical” lives. Is it true you just focus on the Torah in your Bible studies?

The Changing Landscape – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee considers a number of factors playing into how the Messianic movement of the 2030s, is likely to be very different than what we see now.

New Wine, Old Wineskins – FAQ

I really do not get the “Messianic movement.” Jesus said that He came to bring us all new wine, and said that you can’t put new wine in old wineskins. The old way of Judaism has been replaced by the new way of Christianity.

In Ministry, You Try a Lot of Things – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reflects on a number of matters during some of his time off this Summer 2026.

Torah, Before Mount Sinai (Abraham) – FAQ

I have heard many Messianic people claim that the Torah existed before Mount Sinai, and that Abraham kept it. To what degree is this actually true?

Shabbat Shalom! 15 August, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Featured Book: Confronting Critical Issues – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the development of Confronting Critical Issues from a selection of staple-bound mini-books, to a compilation of significant articles (2013), now recently updated (2026).

Book of Joel – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

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

Noahide Laws – FAQ

I have been told by some that the only commandments Gentiles are supposed to follow are the seven Noahide laws. I have then been told by others that the seven Noahide laws are an invention of later Judaism, and were not from the Biblical period. Can you please help me with this?