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 After healing the man crippled for 38 years at the pool of Bethzatha, Yeshua’s authority is challenged by the Ioudaioi — the Jerusalem approved religious authority in the Temple. Join Rabbi Nathan as we open up Yeshua’s powerful words in Yochanon 5 and see a glimpse... Read More →

 Rabbi Nathan tells us a Chanukah story that may touch upon the experiences of us all. “What does your Chanukah menorah mean to you?” By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, December 21, 2024.   Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

     . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the Mount Series Episodes on the web site Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on February 17, 2024 Read More →

 Who was Nicodemus and why did he come to Yeshua at night? What did Yeshua really mean when He told Nicodemus, “You must be born again from above to see the Kingdom of God” and why doesn’t Nicodemus seem to get it?   By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November... Read More →

 These Jewish values will carry us through this divisive election season, help us discuss difficult topics and cultivate Hope. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 2, 2024. Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

 L’dor V’dor means from one generation to the next. At Ruach Israel we are building a healthy inter-generational community to carry us into the next generation. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, Rosh Hashanah, October 3, 2024. Direct Link to Youtube video... Read More →

 The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. A Rosh Hashanah message about T’shuvah from the children. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, Erev Rosh Hashanah, October 2, 2024. Songs: Avinu Shebashamayim written & performed by Kyle & Rachel Orth... Read More →

 We are entering in to the High Holy Days, but why? And how? By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, September 28, 2024.. Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

 Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד The Beloved of Our Soul. In this Love Story, you are loved. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, August 24, 2024. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message.... Read More →

 Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד You may not have heard these words, and you may really need to. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on August... Read More →

 Why do bad things happen to people who seemingly don’t deserve them? As we approach Tish B’Av, Rabbi Nathan ponders questions we all face. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on August 10,... Read More →

 A Virtual Passover you don’t want to miss… . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on April 27, 2024 Read More →

     . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the Mount Series Episodes on the web site Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on February 17, 2024 Read More →

 The Why and How of Passover… . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on April 6, 2024 Read More →

 A Jewish Healing Reawakening Our Besora readings today are powerful. Yeshua resurrects Ya’ir’s daughter and a woman is healed of 12 years of chronic bleeding when she touches Yeshua’s Tzitzit. In this message let’s look at the history of healing in the community of... Read More →

 After Yeshua looks at the heart of Torah behind murder and adultery, He turns to marriage and divorce. Let’s unpack Yeshua’s words carefully. What was Moses’ certificate of divorce all about in the Torah? What was going on in the First Century that might info... Read More →

 Matthew, Mark and Luke each tell us of Yeshua’s, Parable of the Sower. Let’s bring all three versions of this parable together along with the Jewish commentaries and see how Yeshua highlights the words of the Prophets and the secrets to a Kingdom of Heaven life. .... Read More →

 In Parshat Bo we read about how G-d seems to harden Pharaoh’s heart. What does this mean? Let’s use Rabbinic sources, the Sermon on the Mount and brain science to unpack this important concept of free will. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on... Read More →

 Yeshua’s words in Matthew 5:27-30 challenge us to recognize the Divine image in everyone, keep sacred relationships set apart and live lives of integrity in the most vulnerable and personal areas of our hearts.   . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the... Read More →

 In our last message we discovered a secret to the Kingdom of Heaven: Torah from the inside out! Continuing with Matthew 5:23-26, Yeshua reveals Torah’s highest values and gives us some practical examples for how to live them now.   . Click here for the complete... Read More →

 Continuing in our series on the Sermon on the Mount we look at Matthew 5:21-22, “You have heard it said, you shall not murder, and yet I say to you…” We’ll find these verses resonate deeply with First Century Jews in the Galilee as Yeshua directs us to live out the... Read More →

 Continuing with our fourth message on the Sermon on the Mount Sermon on the Mount Series (Part 4): The Torah Filled Full Back on the hills of the Galilee overlooking the Sea, we join Yeshua for some of his most provocative words yet, “Do not think that I came to abolish... Read More →

 Continuing with our third message on the Sermon on the Mount we look at what “Salt of the earth” and “Light of the word” might have meant to the first century Jewish on the hills of the Galilee as they first listened to Yeshua’s words. Click here for the complete list of... Read More →

 One week after tragedy and war strike in Israel, our community is in pain. As a Messianic Jewish community we are inseparably linked with the destiny of our people in Israel. And yet, we are in the Diaspora, across the globe. How do we process what we are witnessing... Read More →

 Using Yochanon (John) chapters 6-9 and source texts describing Sukkot in 2nd Temple times, we imagine what it might have been like to hear Yeshua say at the height of Sukkot, “I am the light of the world!” Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat... Read More →

 On Rosh Hashanah Morning join Yeshua on the Mountain by the Sea of Galilee once more and continue working through Matthew 5:2-10, “The Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven.” What does mourning have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven? What does it really mean to be... Read More →

 Sermon on the Mount Series 1: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven. On Erev Rosh Hashanah we being a new series from the Sermon on the Mount. At times called, “A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven,” these simple words from Matthew 5:1-2 reverse the world’s... Read More →

 Rabbi Nathan brings us along a journey through the High Holy Days to help us to better experience all that HaShem has for each one of us.   Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on September 9, 2023 Read More →

 When are trees more than just trees? Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on July 1, 2023 Read More →

 Why do we do Passover?Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on April 1, 2023 Read More →