Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the actual meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:8. In light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk and hearing “absent from the body, home with the Lord,” some who promote psychopannchy (“soul sleep”) have been expressing themselves. What was the actual expectation of Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:8?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the difference between apodictic and casuistic law within the Torah. What kinds of Torah commandments are immutable principles, versus others which may have constituted Ancient Israelite case law?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

John McKee delivers the September 2025 Outreach Israel News update. How much do today’s Messianic people really know about the Pastoral Epistles of 1&2 Timothy and Titus?

During this special Family Unfiltered episode of Messianic Insider, Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee, and his sister, Jane McKee Ferguson, discuss some of the significant impact the recent death of Charlie Kirk has had on Millennials and Generation-Z.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Colossians 2:16-17. We are in the middle of the Fall High Holidays, meaning that some well meaning person, sooner or later, is likely to tell a Messianic Believer not to “judge them,” as a result of observing the Leviticus 23 appointed times. What was the original context of Colossians 2:16-17, especially in light of the false teaching and false philosophy, in Colossae, which degraded the completed work of Yeshua?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews John 3:12-13. Does this passage definitively speak against a Believer’s consciousness going to Heaven at time of death? Or, is there some context which some have overlooked?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

We have just started the Ten Days of Awe, between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, and with it there is certainly going to be discussion about the future resurrection of the dead. Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses various expectations in the Tanach (OT) regarding death.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee wishes you all chag sameach for this Rosh HaShanah (Feast of Trumpets)!

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the past experiences he has had, in remembering the Fall High Holidays.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Eitz Chaim Plano, TX - 20 September, 2025

Outreach Israel Ministries director, and Eitz Chaim elder, Mark Huey, gives a testimony on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

With Rosh HaShanah and the blowing of the shofar soon upon us, Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the issue of the “last trumpet.” Many are anticipating the pre-tribulation rapture very soon. How Biblical is this?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Paul’s Epistle of Ephesians, providing a theological and composition summary.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the matter of the Star of David, a significant symbol of both Jewish and Messianic Jewish identity. Is the Star of David something to be regarded as having originated in paganism? Or, is the six-pointed star a geometric shape, just like many others?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Galatians 4:8-11. Did the Apostle Paul forthrightly condemn the Galatians for observing the seventh-day Sabbath and appointed times? Or, are there some ancient background issues which need to be taken into consideration, when properly reviewing the Galatian error?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the possible significance of the assembly of Laodicea, witnessed in Revelation.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Today’s McKee Moment discusses how right now, with various tensions in the world, there are many Believers who are just flat afraid.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Exodus 16:22-30 and the issue of Ancient Israel having to keep the Sabbath, before the formal giving of the Decalogue on Mount Sinai. What questions has this raised about the institution of the Sabbath, possibly being something which preceded the community of Israel?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians, providing a theological and composition summary.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.