Hebrews 12:5-13 - The Loving Discipline of our Abba Father
Continuing his study in the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam explores one of the great encouragements for the believer’s endurance: the assurance of God’s love demonstrated through His fatherly discipline. Gideon explains from Hebrews 12:5–13 that the trials and chastening we experience are not a sign of God’s anger, but proof of our legitimate sonship. As our loving Abba Father, God corrects us because we are His beloved children. By drawing from the Tanakh (the Hebrew Scriptures) and the writings of Sha'ul (the apostle Paul), Gideon shows that this divine correction is always for our ultimate profit, that we “might be partakers of his holiness.” While no discipline seems joyful at the moment, those who are trained by it will bear the peaceable fruit of righteousness. This process strengthens our feeble knees and heals what is lame, restoring us to spiritual health and enabling us to walk in a manner that brings glory to God.
Romans 7:7-13 - The Law Is Not Sin, But It Reveals Our Sin and Need for Messiah
From Romans 7:7-13, Brother Gideon Levytam addresses the crucial question, “Is the law sin?” He affirms that the Torah (Law) is holy, just, and good. Its purpose is not to save but to reveal the deadly nature of sin. The commandment stands as God’s perfect standard—bringing the knowledge of sin, awakening our sinful nature, and pronouncing a just sentence. This lesson shows how the Torah exposes sin as “exceedingly sinful,” stripping away all self-righteousness and revealing our inability to please God. In this way, the Law prepares the heart to receive the grace and deliverance found only in Yeshua the Messiah.
Zechariah 1:2-6 - The Eternal Word and a Call to Return
Continuing his study of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam delves into the LORD's powerful summons to the returned remnant of Judah. He begins with God's solemn declaration of displeasure with their forefathers, whose disobedience led to the exile. This sets the stage for the gracious invitation at the heart of the message: "Turn ye unto me... and I will return unto you." Gideon emphasizes this summons, quoting the Hebrew "Shuvu elai" (שובו אלי), highlighting God's direct and personal call for His people to repent and return to Him. Gideon then explains the profound contrast between the fleeting lives of both the disobedient fathers and the faithful prophets of old, and the enduring, unfailing nature of God’s Word. The Word of the LORD, spoken through the former prophets, proved true in judgment, a stark reminder to the current generation. This principle remains vital for believers today, reminding us that while human generations pass, the Word of Jehovah Tzabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת), the LORD of hosts, stands forever and demands a response from our hearts.
Hebrews 12:1-4 - Running the Race, Looking Unto Yeshua
Continuing his verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the exhortation for believers to run with patience the race that is set before us. Building upon the powerful examples of the "great cloud of witnesses" from chapter 11, the author encourages the Hebrew believers to lay aside every weight and the sin of unbelief which so easily entangles us on our walk of faith. The greatest encouragement for our endurance is found by fixing our eyes upon Yeshua, "the author and finisher of our faith." Gideon explains that by considering Him who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross and despised its shame, we find the strength to persevere. Yeshua's ultimate sacrifice provides the divine perspective we need to keep from growing weary and faint in our minds as we run our own race.
Romans 7:2-6 - Delivered from the Letter, Alive in the Spirit
Building on the theme of the believer's new relationship with the Torah, Brother Gideon Levytam provides a detailed explanation of Sha'ul's (Paul's) powerful marriage analogy. Just as a wife is legally freed from the law of her husband upon his death, our death with Yeshua the Messiah delivers us from the "oldness of the letter"—a state where the Law, interacting with our flesh, could only produce "fruit unto death." This deliverance, however, is not for lawlessness but for a new and glorious union. Having been freed, we are now joined to the resurrected Messiah. The purpose of this New Covenant reality is to empower us to serve God in a completely new way: not by the external letter that condemns, but by the internal "newness of the spirit" that gives life and produces fruit for God.
The Law Didn't Die, You Did (Romans 7 Explained)
What does it really mean for a believer to be "dead to the Law"? Does faith in Messiah abolish the Torah? In this powerful clip from his verse-by-verse study of Romans, Brother Gideon Levytam clarifies a profound biblical truth from Romans 7:4. The Law, which is holy, just, and good, did not die. Instead, through the body of Messiah, we died to the Law's power to condemn, freeing us for a new life. We look forward to studying God's Word together with you. Shalom #BibleStudy #Romans7 #Yeshua #Messianic #Theology #GideonLevytam #Torah #LawofGod #Grace #BiblicalTruth #Jesus
Romans 7:2-6 - Dead to the Law, Married to Messiah
In this study from the Book of Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִים), Brother Gideon Levytam explores the challenging but vital seventh chapter, focusing on the believer's relationship to the Law (Torah). Using the apostle Paul's illustration of the marriage bond, Gideon explains how a believer is released from the dominion and curse of the Law. Just as a wife is freed from the law of her husband upon his death, those who have died with Messiah are freed from the Law's power to condemn. This freedom, however, does not mean the Law is abolished, for it remains holy, just, and good. Rather, the believer is now joined to a new husband—the resurrected Yeshua the Messiah. The purpose of this new, living union is to bear fruit for God, empowered not by the "oldness of the letter" written on stone, but by the "newness of the Spirit" written on our hearts. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God’s Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work.
The Promised Land ISN'T Heaven. Here's what the Bible really says...
Is the Promised Land a picture of Heaven? Not according to the Bible. Brother Gideon Levytam explains why Canaan, a land of BATTLES, is a powerful picture of our spiritual walk here on earth before we enter our eternal rest. ▶️ WATCH THE FULL MESSAGE PREMIERE: https://youtu.be/QV6XRv_xYUc Premiere Date: Friday, August 16 at 1:00PM ET Join us for a powerful verse-by-verse study in the book of Hebrews! #Hebrews11 #PromisedLand #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #GideonLevytam #Faith #BibleStudy
Hebrews 11:30-40 - Faith Fulfilled in the Messiah
From Hebrews 11:30–40, Brother Gideon Levytam concludes his study of the renowned eleventh chapter of the Book of Hebrews (אֶל־הָעִבְרִים), often called the "Hall of Faith." He reminds us that this letter was written to encourage first-century Jewish believers facing intense persecution. This final section of the chapter highlights the faith that brought down the walls of Jericho, saved Rahab (Rachav) the harlot, and empowered the judges, kings, and prophets of Israel. Brother Gideon explains how this powerful faith produced both miraculous victories and profound suffering. Yet, all these heroes of the Tanakh obtained a good testimony without receiving the ultimate promise. Their story finds its completion only through God’s divine plan—the “better thing” He has provided for all believers. This is the redemption found in Yeshua the Messiah, in whom the faith of all the saints, past and present, is finally made perfect.
Romans 7:1 - Dead to the Law, Married to Messiah
In this verse-by-verse study of Romans chapter 7, Brother Gideon Levytam unpacks one of the most vital and challenging passages for believers. Sha'ul (the Apostle Paul) addresses the believer's new relationship with the Law of Moses (Torah) after coming to faith in Yeshua. Using the powerful analogy of marriage, he explains that just as death ends a marriage covenant, our union with Messiah in His death has freed us from the law’s authority to condemn. We are no longer bound to the old covenant but are now "married" to the risen Messiah, to bring forth fruit for God. This chapter does not diminish the Torah, which is holy, just, and good; rather, it reveals its true purpose: to expose sin and the inability of our flesh to keep it. Brother Gideon explores the internal struggle that every believer faces—the war between the old nature and the new—a battle that often makes us feel like we are living in Romans 7. The ultimate answer to this struggle is not found in legalism or self-effort but in recognizing our complete dependency on the grace and power provided through our Messiah, Yeshua.