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Continuing in the book of 1 John, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching in chapter 5 where John tells us that belief in Messiah Yeshua and all that carries with it does not come from us, but that belief or knowledge and relationship has been birthed in us from above.

In verses 2 and 3 Rabbi Berkson points out that, again, love is connected to Torah Observance and that the commandments of Yahweh are not heavy or burdensome.

In verse 4 John calls us who believe, overcomers. Having been born of Elohim and given the ability to have a relationship with Messiah Yeshua we overcome the world through that belief. Rabbi Berkson clarifies what overcoming the world looks like – we see things and respond to challenges in our lives differently than the way the world does.

Moving on, Rabbi Berkson takes us to the Gospel of John, same writer, different book, to link what we learned from 1 John with what is being conveyed in the gospel writing. Yeshua speaks metaphorically of the relationship we have with Him and the Father by using vines and branches and a gardener who takes care of the whole thing.

Rabbi Berkson once again dissects these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings.

00: 00 Intro
01:34 1 John 5:1 Birthed in you from above
05:36 His commandments are not heavy
09: 00 Overcoming the world
22: 01 If this is the End Times…?
34:32 Our Belief + Action = Overcoming
37:15 John 15 - The Vine and the branches
42:56 Stay in Me, or not
50:58 That you bear much fruit
55:24 Stay in My Love
01: 00:56 No greater love
01: 04 A Covenant of Friendship

Links to related and suggested teachings:
• Peace in a World Not His
• INfocus: Emunah
• Baptism of Fire
• Are You Saved?
• INfocus: The Delusion Bubble
• Stay in Me (William Jackson)

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