Who We Are and What We Believe-Teach and Promote
Welcome to The Messianic Torah Observer, a web-based ministry of QFC. Our mission is to inspire and guide you towards Yeshua-focused Torah Living, a path that promises spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection with the Creator.
What does Yeshua-Focused Torah Living mean? It is rooted in the profound teachings of our Master, who declared:
“Do not think that I have come to loosen Torah or the Prophets. I have not come to loosen but to fulfill. For truly I say to you that until heaven and earth pass away, not one Yodh or one stroke will pass from Torah until everything happens. All who loosen, therefore, from one of these small commandments and teach thus to the sons of man, will be called little in the Kingdom of Heaven, but all who do and teach this will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. For I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds more than that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:17-20; AENT)
Over the years, denominationalists have misinterpreted this key to the Kingdom, promoting an anti-Jewish and anti-Torah agenda. This has led many faithful individuals to adopt a lawless lifestyle and belief system. Our Catholic counterparts have similarly strayed from the Creator’s prescribed Way of life. On judgment day, Yeshua will say to such individuals:
“I will profess to them that from everlasting, I have NOT known you. Depart from Me, you workers of iniquity” (Matthew 7:23; AENT).
I don’t know about you, beloved, but I certainly want to make it into the Kingdom. I want to hear our Master say:
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful…” (Matthew 25:21).
If you share this desire, you must ask yourself: How do we make it into the Kingdom? What must we do today to be called good and faithful servants?
Yeshua-Focused Torah Living holds the key to our entry into the Kingdom of God and to hearing our Messiah declare us as good and faithful servants. This ministry is dedicated to living that exceedingly righteous life that leads us into the Kingdom.
We believe the Hebrew-Messianic-Netzari-Faith to be superior to any Abrahamic Faith in existence today, as it provides truth-seekers with the keys to the Kingdom5. If you’ve been searching for the true path to the Kingdom that Yeshua and His disciples preached and taught, turn your life over to Yehovah today. Believe that Yeshua died for your sins, confess your sins to Yehovah, and ask for His forgiveness. This is a personal journey between you and your Father, with Yeshua interceding on your behalf.
You will need to be water immersed (baptized) soon, but in the meantime, become a disciple of Yeshua Messiah to learn to walk in Yah’s holy and righteous ways. Connect with a local Messianic Congregation that Yehovah directs you to.
Beloved, today is the day of salvation8. Remember, we are always here to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us through the various mediums posted on this site.
How to Get the Most out of TMTO
Welcome to The Messianic Torah Observer! While our ministry cannot fully replace the set-apart convocation or fellowship that the writer of Hebrews admonished his readers not to forsake (Hebrews 10:25), we offer a valuable resource for any covenant-keeping Kingdom-seekers. Our content is designed to equip any would-be Netzer with a circumcised heart and spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, maybe a crumpet or two, and settle in for some engaging content that will enhance your walk in Yeshua Messiah. We post new content at least once a week.
First and foremost, we encourage every visitor and subscriber to listen to The Messianic Torah Observer podcast and read our blog posts. We cover a wide range of topics, issues, and subjects relevant to our Faith-walk. If you have a specific topic or issue you wish to read or hear about, make full use of the Podcast and Blog “Index Page.”
Furthermore, if you are committed to walking in a Yeshua-Focused Torah life, make good use of the Observational Hebrew Calendar (updated monthly) that we provide on this platform. It will keep you up to date on the days that our Heavenly Father has set aside for those who are called by His Name to meet with and worship Him.
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Netsari-Messianic Nazarene Calendar
Searchers in the Land of Israel Were Successful in Sighting the First Renewed Moon of Yah’s New Biblical Year on S-nday, M-rch 30, 2025. So, Wherever You may Reside on the Planet, at Sundown on M-rch 30, 2025, We Will Begin Biblical Rosh HaShannah — Our New Year. We Enter the Month of the Aviv. So, Sound the Shofar and Rejoice. This Being the Case, the Spring Feasts of Yehovah Will Fall Out As Follows:
Aviv 1 or Rosh HaShannah (M-rch 31, 2025).
Passover/Pesach (S-nday, Apr-l 13).
First Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread (M-nday, Apr-l 14).
The Last Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Day of FirstFruits (S-nday, Apr-l 20).
Check Out our Teachings on Each of These Set Apart Days for More Information on the Meaning and Sacredness of Each of these Days.
Note: (1) Rosh Chodesh denotes the New Moon or the start of a new Biblical Month on the Hebrew Calendar. (2) All provided dates are derived from the Observational Calendar. We rely upon the sighting of the renewed moon over the Land of Israel to determine the start of new months as well as when Feasts will occur. Thus, the “Projected” in parentheses next to each calendar event denotes the printed date pending the sighting of the renewed moon. (3) For specifics on each month, we encourage you to reference the calendar we post each month under the Essentials of the Faith menu. (4) The parenthetical (Projected) is to alert that the cited dates are wholly dependent on (A) the maturity of the barley crop and (B) the siting of the renewed moon from the land of Yisra’el at the end of the 12th Biblical Month. See our discussion on “Why I Keep the Torah (Observational) Calendar and not the Other Popular Messianic Calendars.”
Updated: 3/30/2025
The Two Afflictions That Get God’s Attention
Messianic Torah Observer Podcast Episode: The Two Afflictions That Get God's Attention Host: Rod Thomas Date: April 3, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Rod Thomas shares his thoughts ahead of the spring feast and discusses the significance of Yom Kippur, the Day...
Shabbat HaChodesh-the Sabbath Before Biblical Rosh HaShannah 2025
Greetings and Introductions Greetings saints of the Most High. Welcome to another installment of the Messianic Torah Observer. Rod Thomas coming to you on a beautiful spring midweek day here in the DFW. I want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy...
Unlocking the Keys to the Kingdom Part 2: Binding and Loosing on Earth and in Heaven
Greetings and Introductions Greetings saints of the Most High. Welcome to another installment of the Messianic Torah Observer. Rod Thomas coming to you on a beautiful Spring midweek day here in the DFW. I want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy...