Paul wrote that believers are not 'under the law.' This teaching explains that the phrase refers to being under the law’s penalty, not to obedience itself. Those who trust Messiah are under grace but still uphold God’s law.
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Opponents of following the Torah often bring up what they believe to be challenging questions to those who do. This teaching addresses the topic of why we don’t stone Sabbath breakers. You might be surprised to find out that things aren’t always as cut and dry as some may think.
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What does Paul mean when he says, “For freedom Christ has set us free”? Many assume it means we’re free from the law—but Scripture reveals something far deeper. This episode walks through Galatians 4–5, Psalm 119, and James 1 to show how the Torah is not bondage but freedom. Messiah did not free us from God’s law—He freed us from sin. Obedience is not legalism. It’s liberty. And it’s the life Yeshua modeled perfectly.
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The Vayakhel portion (Exodus 35–38) describes Israel building the tabernacle according to God’s instructions. This brief teaching reminds us not to overlook simple acts of obedience; God’s presence dwells where His people faithfully follow His directions.
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This teaching explains Romans 7:1–6, clarifying that being “dead to the law” means being released from the law’s condemnation of sin rather than freedom from obedience to God’s commands.
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