The Good Fight
A Study of 1 Timothy
Carry The Weight of Honor
April 13, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 5, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14–15
Marty McFly once said to Doc Brown about the responsibility of the space-time continuum, "That's heavy!" Interestingly, the Hebrew word for honor means heavy or weighty. The way we honor our parents, which is the fifth commandment of the ten, has a direct impact on how we honor God and other people around us. It's a heavy responsibility that we have to carry. You can learn more by checking out the message on how to "carry the weight of honor." Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/nwh8x37 #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
Live What You Teach
April 6, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 4
It is important to practice what you preach and let your beliefs influence your actions and words. This will help you live a more authentic and truthful life. As Paul advised Timothy, let us help you "Live What You Teach!" Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/fxb36jz #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
The Great Mystery of Godliness
March 2, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 3, Deuteronomy 5:19–23
In the community (ekklesia) of the Living God, all leaders must follow the service model laid out in the Torah and by Paul in 1 Timothy 3. It is important to avoid the benefaction model of Ancient Rome, which was based on personal gain and instead use our position as a platform to serve others. The ultimate goal is to become humble servants, rather than behaving like Gentile Lords. This is the "Great Mystery of Godliness" that all followers of Yeshua must keep in mind, as it is crucial to lead by serving others. Watch the message today! Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/w5z28jf #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
Ordinary People & Extraordinary Things
February 24, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 2:8–15
It is not necessary to be extraordinary or "extra-ordinary" to influence others. In fact, you can achieve this through ordinariness. Living a life of "faithfulness and love and holiness, with sound judgment," and striving to lead a peaceful and quiet life while embodying godliness and respectfulness are the keys to influencing others. It is important to be mindful of your outward conduct and how others perceive you, including those who may be outside of your immediate circle. Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/8bzy5bw #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
Dare To Be A Sinner
February 17, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 2:1–7, Deuteronomy 6:18
In 1 Timothy 2, Paul advised Timothy to live with godliness and respect towards everyone. He emphasized the superiority of Yeshua over Artemis in Ephesus, a city dominated by the Temple of Artemis, without ever mentioning her name. Paul warned Timothy that having bad character, even when doing things right, leads to doing everything wrong and having a false sense of righteousness. As Bonhoeffer said, we have to create communities that "Dare To Be Sinners" so we can lead other "great and desperate sinners" back to God. Learn more in this weeks message “Dare To Be A Sinner.” Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/b6yb5kd #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
The Goal of the Torah
February 10, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 1:12–20, 1 Timothy 2:4–7, Galatians 1:11–14, Luke 23:34–39, Romans 10:1–4
Paul had a realization long before the Oral Torah was codified. He understood that man-made rules are not Torah. While customs, traditions, guidelines, and rules are not inherently bad, they become problematic when people add their own man-made rules to God's commandments and treat them as equal to the Written Torah. Paul found that Messiah is the goal of the Torah and that Yeshua's words are given as Torah! Let us show you how in this weeks message! Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/knvm4px #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
The Good Fight
February 3, 2024 • Matt Rosenberg • 1 Timothy 1:8–11, Acts 20:28–31
In a world where social media has made it challenging to distinguish between real and self-proclaimed experts, it's important to choose battles wisely. Paul's advice to Timothy on fighting the good fight against those misusing the Torah to harm people in Ephesus is a reminder to stand up for what's right without getting caught up in unnecessary conflicts. Let us show you how in the first message in a new series on 1 Timothy called "The Good Fight." Link: https://restoration.http://subspla.sh/nygzm4b #thehappyrabbi #seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle