Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8. How can we better understand this passage in light of the circumstances in Ancient Corinth? What about the presence of various factions in the assembly, and what they communicated to Paul? (Part 1 - 1 Corinthians 8:1-3)

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 a very difficult passage for many Messianics: Galatians 2:11-14. The Apostle Paul publicly confronted the Apostle Peter, and accused him of violating the truth of the gospel. Was the problem over Peter following the kosher dietary laws, as many Christians conclude? Or was the problem over Peter not properly recognizing the non-Jewish Believers as equal members of the Body of Messiah with Jewish Believers?

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 whether it is indeed true that Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth said that He alone is the only means to the Father? What about all of the people on Earth, especially Jewish people, who have died and never acknowledged Him?

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 issue of tribal inheritance in the Land of Israel, subsequent to the return of the Messiah.

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 some of the controversies caused by the terminology “Israel of God” in Galatians 6:16.

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

25 October, 2025

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the confusion which has been caused by Yeshua’s statement, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

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 significant, yet overlooked place of Acts 15:15 in the deliberations of the Jerusalem Council. Many think that Acts 15:21 is the most important verse of this record, when it is not.

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 concept of the Commonwealth of Israel, as witnessed in Ephesians 2:11-13. What are some of the ways this has been approached within today’s Messianic movement?

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 whether or not any of us have fully sorting through the ramifications of October 7, 2023. How does it affect us in terms of the end-times, or even Jewish approaches to theology?

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 offers a few thoughts on the Second Coming, and the current time we find ourselves.

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 October 2025 Outreach Israel News update. Was it the Messiah’s intention in Matthew 16:18 to establish a new assembly of elect—or actually to restore Israel? This analysis is then followed with a teaching on “The Message of Ephesians.”

18 October, 2025

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Genesis, 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 discusses the significance of what it means for human beings to be created in the image of God.

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 inconvenient and uncomfortable topic of male and female celibacy. Many young people across the Messianic spectrum, even into their thirties and forties, are unmarried. How are they to be rightfully valued as members of the Body of Messiah, and the equals of those who are married?

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 Carmen Christi of Philippians 2:5-11. How important is this passage to understanding not only the integration of Yeshua the Messiah into the Divine Identity, but also the service brothers and sisters in the Lord are to demonstrate to each other?

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 some of the challenges caused by single-issue teachers.

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

Shabbat Weekly Reflection