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What Does “Under the Law” Really Mean?

This article addresses the clause “under the Law” (Grk. hupo nomon), how it is used, and what it means in its appropriate context in view of what both the Tanach and Apostolic Scriptures tell us about the significance of God’s Torah.


The Contours of Jewish Evangelism – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2026 – 5

07 November, 2026


The Good News is a Subversive Message: Yeshua the Messiah Contrasted to Wisdom – 07 November, 2026

John McKee exposes the various inadequacies of arguments against the gospel and both the Messiahship and nature of Yeshua. John shows that in scripture itself, and various extra-biblical texts, we see that Yeshua is indeed the Messiah, and Yeshua IS God.


Shabbat Shalom! 07 November, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection


The Wild and Wonderful World of the Broad Messianic Movement – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses some of the complexities of the different sectors of today’s Messianic movement, and how it can affect its mission and purpose.


How Do We Know that Yeshua of Nazareth is the Messiah? – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses how the major component of Jewish evangelism regards understanding whether or not Yeshua of Nazareth is indeed the prophesied Messiah of Israel.


The Contours of Jewish Evangelism – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses some of the significant opportunities, but also challenges, presented to those involved with the Messianic movement’s primary mission of Jewish evangelism.


Featured Book: Messianics and the Afterlife – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the importance of our book Messianics and the Afterlife, covering the intermediate state between death and resurrection, eternal punishment, and approaches witnessed in our faith community.


Book of Zechariah – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

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


Where Do We Go From Here? – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reflects back on the American Midterm elections. Many conservative Believers are justifiably disappointed. What might this mean for today’s Messianic people, and what our faith community has been commissioned by the Lord to do?


TorahScope Chayei Sarah – Genesis 23:1-25:18

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries delivers the following message on the Torah portion for this week: Chayei Sarah or “Sarah’s Life.”


Kosher and Torah-based Means of Grace – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2026 – 4

31 October, 2026


Shabbat Shalom! 31 October, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection


Controversies Involving Torah-Based “Means of Grace” – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses a number of the controversies the arise in today’s broad Messianic movement, involving various outward forms of Torah observance and associated tradition.


Our Family Experiences Going Kosher – Shabbat School

Margaret McKee Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries discusses some of the distinct challenges that our family went through when adopting a kosher-style of diet.


Kosher and Torah-Based Means of Grace – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses the significance of the kosher dietary laws and various outward forms of Torah instructions, for today’s broad Messianic movement.


Featured Book: 1&2 Thessalonians for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of our commentary 1&2 Thessalonians for the Practical Messianic.


Book of Haggai – Survey of the Holy Scriptures Study

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


The Competing Influences on Messianic Thought – Messianic Faith

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the competing influences on contemporary Messianic thought, which one is likely to encounter at some point in congregational experience: (1) fundamentalism-sensationalism, (2) dispensationalism, (3) human distinctions, (4) charismatic-mystic.


TorahScope V’yeira – Genesis 18:1-22:24

Mark Huey of Outreach Israel Ministries delivers the following message on the Torah portion for this week: V’yeira or “He appeared.”


Is Messiah the Termination of the Torah?

In theory, most evangelical conservative Christians claim to honor the Bible as if all of it is the inspired, inerrant Word of the Lord. However, in practice, the same cannot often be said, especially when it comes to many Christians’ attitude concerning their approach to the Law of Moses, or the Torah (Genesis-Deuteronomy).


Shabbat, the Appointed Times, Jewish Holidays – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2026 – 3

24 October, 2026


Shabbat Shalom! 24 October, 2026 – McKee Moment

Shabbat Weekly Reflection


Remembering the Biblical and Jewish Holidays as a Messianic Believer – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses how today’s Messianic people tend to observe the Biblical and Jewish holidays, mainly at a congregational level.


Introducing the Biblical Appointments – Shabbat School

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics provides a summary of the major Biblical appointed times, as well as various traditional Jewish and modern-day Israeli holidays.


Featured Book: Philippians for the Practical Messianic – McKee Moment

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of our commentary Philippians for the Practical Messianic.


Isaiah 11:10-16 A Future Restoration and Expansion of Israel – October 2026 Outreach Israel News

John McKee delivers the October 2026 Outreach Israel News update. There are many things which today’s Messianic movement rightly acknowledges as it involves the restoration of the Jewish people and their return to the Holy Land. Isaiah 11:10-16 does foretell many things today’s Messianic community has rightfully paid attention to in regard to the end-times. There are some significant details, however, which can be left out of the discussion.


Torah Validity is Not Theologically Easy – McKee Moment

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.