When people come to the truth of keeping the commandments and following Yeshua—and learn that Christianity and Judaism were one community for about 300 years before Rome forced them apart—two common reactions appear: locking down on one Bible translation and a few resources, and deep distrust of authority after years of being misled by Sunday ministers. In this raw discussion from First Century Christianity at the Word and Away, we push back against both tendencies. Scholars have caught up over the past 30 years; solid history, archaeology, and textual work is now available in books and on YouTube. We share the bibliography and sources behind the teaching (Dead Sea Scrolls, Megiddo, and other digs), explain why a top-down “just trust the minister” model doesn’t fit, and encourage everyone to examine the evidence for themselves. Not polished—just decades of experience and primary sources. May Yahweh bless you and keep you in the name of His Son Yeshua.Referenced video available here https://www.youtube.com/live/fx-GB4_pYsw?si=yL4O9_ODXRNKJ8JX&t=1921

Missouri Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot will legalize abortion throughout the term of a pregnancy for the health and life of the mother and will legalize abortion until 12 weeks in the cases of rape or incest. It will also prohibit gender transitioning for minors.

Text of the bill is available here https://www.sos.mo.gov/petitions/2026BallotMeasures

Hi, this is Chris with FirstCenturyChristianity.net! This week our assembly is studying the Torah portion Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32), and Ben Shapiro happens to have brought up the Noahide laws too.

In this video, I explain why the Noahide laws have nothing to do with Noah. They grew out of principles the Jewish people saw people following, and over hundreds of years those principles became a doctrine. That process started in the first century and was finalized in the 12th century by Rambam (Maimonides), who taught that Gentiles who keep these laws have a share in the Olam Haba (the World to Come). I also talk about Ramban (Nachmanides), another rabbi of that era who disagreed with Rambam about how the laws apply and whether they lead to the Olam Haba.

Here's the bottom line: If you follow God's commandments and believe Yeshua is the Messiah, you'll naturally live by these principles. That's not because they're "Noahide laws." It's because they're part of God's law. Keeping them apart from Yeshua does nothing for your salvation. Salvation comes only through Yeshua the Messiah: accepting Him as Messiah, repenting of your sins, being baptized and keeping the commandments.

📖 Study the Torah portion this week and come ready to join the discussion!

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Shalom! Three years ago, on October 7, 2023, Israel was attacked. On the Jewish calendar, this year's anniversary fell a few days ago on Shabbat, during Shemini Atzeret, the 8th day of Sukkot. That's the day the attack happened in 2023, and it's meant to be a day of peace.

The Feast of Tabernacles points to the future in Zechariah, when all the nations will keep this festival after Yeshua returns. Those of us who are grafted in, keep the Torah, and wear the blue tassels look like Jews to the people who attacked Israel. And they won't stop to ask whether you're a Christian or a Jew.

On October 7, people from more than 20 nations were in Israel, because Israel is a Western democracy that welcomes everybody, just like the United States. Even on a perfect, cloudless day here in Kansas City, the enemies of freedom and peace are still plotting. So brothers and sisters, keep your head on a swivel.

Praise Yahweh that we get to know Him at this time, and that we can look forward to the peace that will come when Yeshua returns and sets up a Messianic, Torah-observant world for 1,000 years.

May Yahweh bless you and keep you in the name of His Son, Yeshua.

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Hi, this is Chris at firstcenturychristianity.net with some tough love.

In the past year, two capable, hardworking men I know have become homeless. They gave everything to "friends" they met online but never in person. There's always a story: they're sick, something mysterious comes up, and somehow you can never meet. If this sounds familiar, you're being scammed.

Real charity fixes the root causes that leave people in need and helps them get back on their feet. Take care of your own basic needs first: housing, food, utilities, transportation, and income. After that, you can give a small portion to charity. If you give your food money away and then rely on a church for help, you're taking from people who are truly in need.

📺 I made a longer video with practical solutions. The link is in the comments.

🙏 If you know someone caught in this, please send them this video. It might help wake them up and get them out.

Longer version at the link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5I5PQD37CGi4uHczon3XNT?si=XT2qulIvS3qQGPf_YognHg

Chris from First Century Christianity, a real congregation in North Kansas City, Missouri, shares a difficult but important warning about charity and internet scams.In the past year, our congregation has seen two people who don't know each other lose everything to online scammers. They gave all their money to strangers claiming to be a sick child in Africa or someone who is in Iowa one day and Florida the next. Both kept giving even after they became homeless. Any help given to someone caught in a scam like this, whether it's food, clothing or shelter, can end up in the scammer's pocket.Chris also talks about a common scam aimed at Sabbath-keepers. People pretending to be believers send emails claiming to be pastors overseas. They use familiar words like Yahweh, Yeshua, the calendar, the Sabbath Sentinel and the Church of God. Then they ask for money to keep the Feast of Tabernacles, right when your own assembly is preparing for it.In this video:• How charity and romance-style scams pull people into poverty• Red flags in emails from fake overseas ministries• Why our charity gives only within the U.S., to people we actually know• How to break free from a scam: cut all ties, get a new phone number, leave the platforms where scammers found you and start rebuilding• Trusted local options like the Northland Assistance Center in Kansas CityPlease don't give money to people you don't actually know and aren't physically helping. If you want to support people in need, give to charities that check who they're helping. When you give to us, your money won't go to scammers, either directly or indirectly.Have you helped someone recover from a scam like this? Please reach out. We'd like to learn what has worked.May Yahweh bless you and keep you in the name of His Son, Yeshua. Shalom.🌐 firstcenturychristianity.net #ScamAwareness #CharityScams #SabbathKeepersKeywordscharity scams, internet scams, online scams, scam awareness, Christian scams, church scams, romance scams, fake pastor scam, overseas ministry scam, donation scams, how to avoid scams, scam victims, recovering from a scam, Sabbath keepers, Church of God, Sabbath Sentinel, Feast of Tabernacles, Yahweh, Yeshua, First Century Christianity, North Kansas City, Kansas City charity, Northland Assistance Center, giving wisely, Christian giving, tough love, elder fraud, homelessness

What do the biblical holy days of Leviticus 23 mean for followers of Yeshua today? In this in-depth sermon, Chris from https://firstcenturychristianity.net/ presents an overview of the Sabbath, Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Shavuot/Pentecost, the Day of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, Sukkot, and the Eighth Day.

The message explores how these appointed times relate to the life, sacrifice, resurrection, and return of Yeshua; how they reveal the biblical plan of salvation; and how believers can begin observing them in everyday life. It also discusses the biblical calendar, holy convocations, first-century Christian practice, prophecy, repentance, resurrection, the millennial reign, and the world to come.

Visit https://firstcenturychristianity.net/ for more resources. Please share your questions or comments below. Shalom and be blessed.

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Enjoy Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, as we celebrate the coming millennial reign of Yeshua the Messiah!