Messianic Jewish Teachings: David Levine

What Torah for the Nations?

Rabbi David Levine Erev Shabbat, Friday, April 18, 2008

The Leper Messiah

Dr. Kevin Hunger Yom Shabbat, Saturday, April 12th, 2008 Dr. Kevin Hunger explores the Messianic miracles fulfilled by Yeshua.

Which Messiah is Yeshua?

Rabbi David Levine Saturday morning, Yom Shabbat, April 5, 2008 Parsha Tazriah:  Leviticus 12–13 Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:42–5:19 Supplemental readings from Luke 2:21-22, John 1:29, AND Matthew 11:4ff Which Messiah was Yeshua? The Suffering Servant or King Messiah? And what do lepers have to do with Messiah? Listen to this sermon podcast and find out, as Rabbi David Levine shows the connection between Yeshua and popular Jewish expectations of Messiah.

Jesus the Jew

Rabbi David Levine Friday night, Erev Shabbat, April 4, 2008 Parsha Tazriah:  Leviticus 12–13 Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:42–5:19 Supplemental readings from Luke 2:21-22, John 1:29, AND Matthew 11:4ff A cover story in Time Magazine recently said that the Jewishness of Jesus is one of the ten most revolutionary ideas today. Rabbi David Levine says it’s old idea that’s been around for almost two thousand years, but it’s still a revolutionary idea that will turn Judaism and Christianity upside down, or—if you’re a Messianic Jew—right side up!

Eating, Drinking and the Kingdom of God

Rabbi David Levine Saturday Morning, Yom Shabbat, March 29, 2008

Parsha Sh'mini:  Leviticus 9-11 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17

After two of his sons tragically died, Aaron received a word from God:  None of the priest should drink and minister in the tabernacle.  Paul expands that warning, when he warns the Ephesians about getting drunk.  Is it important what you eat or drink?  Rabbi David looks into this subject in a fresh new way in this message.

Watch That Wine?!

Rabbi David Levine Friday night, Erev Shabbat, March 28, 2008 Parsha Sh’mini: Leviticus 9–11 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17 After two of his sons tragically died, Aaron received a word from God: None of the priests should drink and minister in the tabernacle. Paul expands that warning, when he warns the Ephesians about getting drunk. Is it important what you eat or drink? Rabbi David looks into this subject in a fresh new way in this message.

Messianic Vision in Leviticus and John

Rabbi David Levine Saturday, March 22, 2008

Messiah's Heavenly Priesthood

Rabbi David Levine Friday, March 21, 2008

The Anointed Priest in the books of Leviticus and Hebrews

Rabbi David Levine Yom Shabbat, Saturday, March 15, 2008 Parsha: VaYikra ~ Leviticus 1:1–6:7 Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21–44:23  with Hebrews 8-9 Leviticus introduces us to HaCohen HaMashiach, the Anointed Priest. The Book of Hebrews explains that Yeshua is the anointed high priest of Israel’s New Covenant. Rabbi David’s message discusses the importance of Yeshua’s New Covenant priestly ministry, and how it is similar and how it is different from the Levitical priesthood.

God’s Favorite Recipes

Messianic Rabbi David Levine Saturday, Yom Shabbat, March 8, 2008 Parsha P'kudei: Exodus 38:21–40:38 Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:51–8:21 With Jeremiah 31:31-37   and Acts 2:38-41 In this week’s Parsha, Moses receives a “recipe” from God: How to prepare Aaron and his sons for ministry. The recipe is similar to the Apostle Peter’s description of what new Jewish believers should do. In this message, Rabbi David discusses the Jewish pattern for serving God, and how the New Covenant is similar to and different from the Sinai Covenant.

Wash Up and Get Anointed!

Rabbi David Levine Erev Shabbat, Friday, March 7, 2008 Parsha P'kudei: Exodus 38:21–40:38 Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:51–8:21 With Jeremiah 31:31-37   and Acts 2:38-41 Aaron and his sons needed to wash up – to be immersed in water – and to receive God’s anointing. Then they could serve God wholeheartedly. Peter said something similar to thousands of Jewish people who heard the good news of Yeshua in Jerusalem. They also needed to be immersed, receive God’s anointing, and serve God wholeheartedly, and live in community. Rabbi David Levine’s message opens up the connection between Moses and Yeshua, and between the Sinai Covenant and the New Covenant.

Standing in the Gap

Rabbi David Levine Saturday, February 23, 2008 Parsha Ki Tisa: Exodus 30:11-34:35

Great in Lovingkindess and Truth

Rabbi David Levine Erev Shabbat, Friday evening, February 22, 2008 Parsha: Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11–34:35) Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 The sin of the Golden Calf reveals the worst in Israel, and the best in Moses. How quickly Israel turned away from my commandments, the Lord says. But when God offers to destroy all of Israel and make a new nation just from Moses, Moses refuses. He wants what is best for both Israel and God, and stands as a priestly intercessor. That’s when God descends and stands next to Moses and reveals all of the Lord’s goodness. Rabbi David looks at the way God’s lovingkindness and truth work together, and how they can work in us to reveal the nature of God to Israel and the world.

New Covenant Priests

Rabbi David Levine Saturday, Yom Shabbat, February 16, 2008 Parsha Tetzaveh: Exodus 27:20–30:10 Haftorah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 In this far-reaching look at first generation Messianic Judaism, Rabbi David Levine speaks of the deep spiritual perspective that Peter brings as a shaliach, or apostle, to the Jewish people. In his first letter, Peter takes up a profound theme that the Messianic Jews in the Diaspora are to serve as priests, even to the Gentile nations, so that people everywhere can be reconciled to the God of Israel. Rabbi David explores the heart and function of New Covenant priests, and shows their connection to the Levitical priesthood described in this week’s Torah portion.

Serving In Our Priestly Ministries

Rabbi David Levine Friday, Erev Shabbat, February 15, 2008 Parsha Tetzaveh: Exodus 27:20–30:10 Haftorah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 Israel is called to be a holy nation, and to represent God’s holiness to one another and the world around us. Part of our holy call is to serve God and one another in a priestly way. Rabbi David Levine speaks from the Torah portion about the priestly ministry within Israel, and how that ministry is extended through the New Covenant.

Hope and Holiness

Rabbi David Levine Erev Shabbat, Friday, February 8, 2008

What is Important to God, And What Does That Tell Us About Him?

Rabbi David Levine Erev Shabbat, Friday, February 1, 2008 Parsha Mishpatim (Exodus 21-24) Haftorah (Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25,26) Torah is often translated Law, but it also means Instruction. The laws in the Torah tell us what is important to God. And that tells us a great deal about him. In this message, Rabbi David Levine looks at the Ten Commandments and some of the laws of God, and gives us insights into the heart of God and how our daily lives can reflect his love and justice.

Building a Nation, Rebuilding our Lives Together

Rabbi David Levine

Yom Shabbat, Saturday, January 26, 2008

Parsha Yitro (Exodus 18-20)

Haftorah (Isaiah 6:1-76, 9:6-7)

Israel came out of Egypt by faith. Now it was time to build the nation, and to rebuild the lives of the people together. At first Moses was overwhelmed by the problems and conflicts between the people. But Yitro (Jethro) counseled him to use another approach. Rabbi David describes six principles which helped Israel become a holy nation, and how those same principles are useful today.

Fearless Faith and the Seasons of Life

Rabbi David Levine

Erev Shabbat, Friday, January 25, 2008

Parsha Yitro (Exodus 18-20)

Haftorah (Isaiah 6:1-76, 9:6-7)

Moses returns to Mount Sinai, and tells his father-in-law Yitro (Jethro) about all the Lord had done for him and Israel in the Exodus. The Book of Hebrews says that faith was working throughout the Exodus. In this family service message, Rabbi David talks about the way faith was working in Moses' life, from his childhood, into his adolescence, and as an adult, and how Passover faith spread to all of the children of Israel at the Red Sea.

Stand with Israel: Learning God’s Pattern

Rabbi David Levine

Yom Shabbat, Saturday morning, January 19, 2008

Parsha B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)

Haftorah: Judges 4:4-5:31

The Children of Israel learned much about God during the Exodus from Egypt. The way God stood with Israel then is a pattern for today. Rabbi David Levine’s message will help you learn a pattern so you too stand with Israel as you stand with God.