What is the Good News?

The English noun ‘gospel’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon term ‘godspell’, meaning “glad tidings.” It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means “good message.” Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-g… While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all. Didn’t the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about? If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News? Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah? As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.

Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 17

We recommend watching the whole teaching, https://youtu.be/XFMOB71aRWs, before watching this episode.

Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.

This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson’s intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).

Some of the topics covered are:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:15 To be triggered versus PTSD
0:04:05 How do I “Test the spirits”?
0:10:23 Exceed the righteousness of…
0:13:24 Teachers held to a higher standard
0:14:51 My understanding of love is different?
0:18:35 What is meant by ‘to exceed’?
0:20:50 Why do I feel I’m being left out?
0:29:11 Entanglement?
0:30:49 What does Paul refer to as the “secret”?
0:31:36 The ‘administration of the favor of Elohim’
0:35:13 How do I overcome ingrained anger issues?
0:44:04 What is the reasonging behind this secret stuff?
0:45:16 Anger issues, part 2
0:52:56 Nothing stays the same
0:56:09 Releasing the hurt?
0:57:04 Is “righteous anger” a thing?
0:59:26 How is the inner man strengthened?
1:00:46 Like Ephraim and Manasseh, we covenant as co-heirs?
1:01:39 The love of Messiah surpasses knowledge?
1:02:39 Torah Observance on another level
1:03:59 How do I stop the “trigger”?
1:08:33 Would it not take much to exceed their righteousness?
1:11:05 Would it be okay to stop talking to a sister in Messiah?

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• INfocus: Become an Expert on Your Struggle https://youtu.be/BaguIWM8Bpo

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First Look | What Is the Good News? | Part 18

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What Is the Good News? | Part 18

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning “glad tidings.” It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means “good message.” Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html

While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.

Didn’t the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?

If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?

Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?

As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.

0:00:00 Opener
0:00:20 Review
0:04:09 Ephesians 4:1 – We are called to walk worthily?
0:06:57 Ephesians 4:2 – Who is Yahweh looking for?
0:09:25 Ephesians 4:3 – Can we agree to disagree?
0:10:56 Ephesians 4:7 – We all have been given something
0:12:14 Ephesians 4:8 – Yeshua went into the lower parts of the earth?
0:15:54 Ephesians 4:11 – The Five-Fold Ministry
0:21:08 Ephesians 4:12 – Understand the role you’ve been given
0:25:31 Ephesians 4:13 – They still exist, until…
0:30:55 Ephesians 4:14 – No longer be confused by various teachings?
0:33:23 The trickery of men?
0:39:14 Messiah’s definition of unity?
0:42:41 Are you in a cult?
0:44:47 Ephesians 4:15 – The maturity dilemma?
0:47:52 Ephesians 4:16 – A disabled Body of Messiah?
0:53:35 You were called to grow up
0:57:25 Ephesians 4:17 – Futility of mind and hardness of heart
1:02:28 Ephesians 4:19 – Calloused?
1:04:18 Ephesians 4:20 – You have not so learned Messiah?
1:05:38 Ephesians 4:22 – A renewed mind?
1:06:59 Ephesians 4:23 – Things that pertain to maturity
1:09:30 Ephesians 4:29 – Corrupt communication?
1:13:25 Ephesians 4:30 – Sealed for redemption?
1:14:53 Ephesians 4:31 – Direction for maturity

Watch the Afterburn tomorrow

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• The Good and Trustworthy Servant https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8-X4XsdN8Wdl7z19viaedm
• INfocus: Finding Your Teacher https://youtu.be/I9Sphu4J-L0
• INfocus: The Most Evil Christian Teaching https://youtu.be/JHW4L9QTmgw
• Making Decisions…the reason you exist https://youtu.be/9RfUrlBAVWw
• INfocus: Sharing Sovereignty? https://youtu.be/63RnL0WqkyY
• Understanding the Ruach/Spirit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX_0Mi7M6VeNIqg8eu1f_QBm
• INfocus: You’re Still Wrong https://youtu.be/V9SU20AM5B8

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Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 18

We recommend watching the whole teaching, https://youtu.be/jSG_ei7UNK4, before watching this episode.

Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.

This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson’s intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).

Some of the topics covered are:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:22 Briana’s thoughts – everybody has a role
0:02:29 Do you have understanding and empathy for others?
0:06:02 Be careful not to ascribe emotion or motive to anyone
0:08:31 Are you listening to somebody who doesn’t care about you?
0:17:21 The word ‘evangelist’ defined
0:23:39 Being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving explained (Eph 4:32)
0:26:52 Meekness is not weakness? (Eph 4:2)
0:28:58 Humans are receivers with filters?
0:31:39 The role of the emissary explained
0:34:34 How “deep” should I go?
0:40:28 Trained, gifted, or skilled?
0:46:00 Like a beautiful symphony
0:51:06 Sometimes, money is not the motivator
0:59:26 I figured it out!
1:00:06 Why are you yelling at me?
1:05:14 They shouldn’t sound like the others?
1:06:55 Flowing in my gift
1:10:22 What makes a speaker influential?
1:17:53 An alternate ending to Yeshua’s parable?
1:21:41 Do not let the sun go down on your anger?
1:29:54 Chat Desk #1: Is this possible?
1:31:13 Chat Desk #2: Will we ever become the adults of Israel?
1:32:02 Chat Desk #3: That’s going too far
1:33:01 Chat Desk #4: Should we treat them as children?
1:35:16 Chat Desk #5: What every joint supplies?
1:35:56 Chat Desk #6: Who are the “we”?
1:37:36 Chat Desk #7: Using THC to renew the inner man?
1:43:52 Chat Desk #8: Does the whole Body have gifts?
1:45:37 Are we going to be stoned in the Kingdom?

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• INfocus: Should I Study the Bible? https://youtu.be/UjjSQHUnY3w
• INfocus: Finding Your Teacher https://youtu.be/I9Sphu4J-L0
• INfocus: Hammers & Screwdrivers https://youtu.be/nSL7Ed621no
• INfocus: The Delusion Bubble https://youtu.be/cEgeS8NIBtM
• Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX9nrOVGRTQcFf21Y7V1TgUh

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First Look | What Is the Good News? | Part 19

Powerful soundbites from this week’s episode. The full teaching will be available Wednesday, March 5th.

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What Is the Good News? | Part 19

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning “glad tidings.” It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means “good message.” Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html

While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.

Didn’t the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?

If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?

Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?

As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.

0:00:00 Opener
0:00:20 Review
0:06:13 Ephesians 5:1 – Become imitators of Elohim as beloved children
0:09:40 Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in love
0:11:44 1 Corinthians 13 – The Love Chapter
0:38:48 Ephesians 5:3 – Greed of gain?
0:42:30 Ephesians 5:4 – Things that cause harm to others
0:55:45 Ephesians 5:5 – You’re not getting in
0:58:31 Ephesians 5:6 – Empty words?
1:01:22 Weightier things?
1:08:39 Ephesians 5:7 – Do not be partakers with them
1:11:09 Ephesians 5:8 – Prove what is well-pleasing
1:12:25 Ephesians 5:11 – Don’t fellowship with them, but reprove them?

Watch the Afterburn tomorrow

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• Evil https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX83XLonfJHwmOir7Xw7UixN
• Endure and Receive the Crown of Life https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8XUQYclJ4pJpVyjj9jIQ2x
• The Color Code Talks https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX9-yBrbdaqqea_X9nhdp1sB
• INfocus: Are You Correctable? https://youtu.be/zVJXLUCUVq8
• Darkness & Light https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX-XQMZGFW34P2ukzmf_M2q1
• Making Decisions…the reason you exist https://youtu.be/9RfUrlBAVWw

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Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 19

We recommend watching the whole teaching, https://youtu.be/Na6z7U2diYY, before watching this episode.

Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.

This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson’s intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).

Some of the topics covered are:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:13 Marlene’s appreciation for Rabbi
0:07:30 Is texting cowardly?
0:12:45 Connections to Ephesians 5:5
0:16:08 It’s not your role
0:20:30 Team building?
0:22:37 The “Sandwich Method”
0:28:49 Stop avoiding us!
0:32:30 Why is this person annoying me?
0:35:52 Would you like to go for lunch?
0:39:09 Do not go around us to our wives!
0:40:35 The Rabbi Roundtable
0:44:24 Maybe you were in the wrong too
0:46:28 Grow up and be mature adults
0:59:42 I don’t like the phrase, “It is what it is”
1:01:34 Do the Truth, regardless of your attitude?

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• The Fear of Yahweh https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8t0FwtfuLzlCSJdSrRlzXU
• INfocus: Your Feelings are All Hanging Out https://youtu.be/R7kI06hK-dY
• The Color Code Talks https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX9-yBrbdaqqea_X9nhdp1sB

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First Look | In The Zone | February 2025

Powerful soundbites from this week’s episode. The full teaching will be available Wednesday, March 12th.

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First Look | What Is the Good News? | Part 20

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What Is the Good News? | Part 20

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning “glad tidings.” It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means “good message.” Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html

While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testament and only relating to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a broader, more scriptural perspective exists that is less taught, if taught at all.

Didn’t the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others preach good news? What was their good news about?

If the Good News is only about the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah Yeshua, why did He teach and preach about it? What did He say is the Good News?

Is the Good News about the Messiah, or is it of the Messiah?

As is his usual practice, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more profound understanding to this topic by allowing scripture to define itself just as he has done in his other teachings.

0:00:00 Opener
0:00:20 Review
0:03:09 Ephesians 5:1-11 – Getting the context
0:15:22 Ephesians 5:12 – Being brought into the light
0:22:53 Beyond the mechanics – doing the internal work
0:25:56 Ephesians 5:14 – Wake up and Messiah shall shine on you?
0:31:10 An awake decision-making person
0:43:37 Ephesians 5:15 – That you walk exactly?
0:46:44 Messiah shall shine on you?
0:49:09 Ephesians 5:15-17 – Redeeming the time?
0:53:02 Ephesians 5:18 – And do not be drunk?
1:01:41 Ephesians 5:21 – Subject yourselves to each other in the fear of Elohim
1:02:19 Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives…
1:06:50 Ephesians 5:22 – Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands…
1:19:14 Ephesians 5:30-31 – One flesh?

Watch the Afterburn tomorrow

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• Be Set-Apart | The Armor of Elohim https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX9FzL6lcLA81Of2nZuDsJqa
• Making Decisions…the reason you exist https://youtu.be/9RfUrlBAVWw
• INfocus: The Most Evil Christian Teaching https://youtu.be/JHW4L9QTmgw
• INfocus: Belief is an Action https://youtu.be/k79-LAVAr6I
• The Fear of Yahweh https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8t0FwtfuLzlCSJdSrRlzXU
• INfocus: That’s Not Submission https://youtu.be/a73Wn6jCz_E

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