Shabbat Night Live
Religion & Spirituality
About
Michael Rood is an author, historian, teacher, broadcaster, and life-long student of the Bible. Famous for his no-nonsense teaching style, Michael Rood reveals the beauty and simplicity of the Gospel, while exposing Christian traditions and fairytales that prevent believers from realizing their true calling. If you’ve been desperate for “something more,” be prepared to learn the answers that will change your life.
Episodes
- Jezebel’s Spirit Exposed: A Warning for Today’s Church
Michael Rood discusses the biblical figure of Jezebel, questioning if her spirit of rebellion and defiance continues to influence the contemporary church. The teaching warns against deception and compromise, highlighting the potential cost…
- Walking In The Footsteps of Jeremiah
This episode examines the prophet Jeremiah, detailing his reluctance and internal struggles while highlighting the parallels between his ministry and that of Yeshua. It discusses how individuals can follow in Jeremiah's footsteps, embodyin…
- Ezekiel’s Sacred Absurdity
This episode of Shabbat Night Live, featuring Matthew Vanders Els, delves into the life of the prophet Ezekiel, examining the unconventional and seemingly absurd actions he was commanded to perform.
- The Way of Isaiah
This teaching explores the connection between the Book of Isaiah and the ministry of Yeshua. It examines how Gospel writers recognized prophetic patterns and how Yeshua's life clarified ancient prophecies.
- Are We Misreading the Bible? The Truth About Prophecy
This episode of Shabbat Night Live examines the common misinterpretations of biblical prophecy, likening prophets to fortune tellers. Matthew Vander Els explains the original understanding of prophecy in the ancient world and suggests a mo…
- Yeshua’s Warning to The Compromising Church
What does Yeshua say to a church that tolerates compromise? In this powerful teaching from the Book of The Revelation 2:12 –17, the Messiah rebukes the assembly in Pergamos for holding to false doctrine and allowing corruption in the…
- The Seat of Satan and The Seat of Moses
The Torah is the Word of YeHoVaH, and no one has authority to add to it or subtract from it. In Yeshua’s day, religious leaders sat in Moses’ seat — a symbol of Torah’s authority — yet they were living by thei…
- Who Are The Nioclaitans?
Who are the Nicolaitans mentioned in the Book of Revelation — and why does Yeshua say He hates their deeds? In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, one of the strongest rebukes given to the seven churches is against the Nicolaitans. But what…
- The 7 Churches — Praise, Rebuke & Coming Judgment
The Book of Revelation doesn’t begin with beasts and plagues. It begins with a warning to believers. In Revelation chapters 1–3, Yeshua speaks directly to seven real congregations — offering praise… but also correc…
- Israel, the Church, and The Deception No One Wants to Address
Why are Christian voices increasingly hostile toward Israel? Is this about modern politics — or a deeper biblical misunderstanding of who “Israel” truly is? In this series finale, Melissa Schilling Smith confronts the ris…
- The Hidden Message in the Song of Songs
The Song of Songs has been silenced, sanitized, and spiritualized into obscurity. Too passionate for children, too dangerous for pulpits, and once removed from an early Bible translation altogether, this book has long made religious leader…
- The New Covenant Confirms The Torah
Many Christians believe the New Covenant replaced God’s law—but is that what Scripture teaches? In this powerful teaching, Melissa Schilling Smith explains why Yeshua did not abolish the Torah and why God’s commandments s…
- The Fiery Furnace and the Refining of Israel
Why do bad things happen to good people? Because refinement is part of the calling. This week, in Episode 1 of a new 4-part series called "If You Love Me", former college professor and mega-church pastor’s wife Melissa Schilling Smit…
- Jesus Isn’t Coming Back as a Baby — Revelation’s Warrior King Explained
Most people picture Jesus as gentle, soft-spoken, and safe. But the Bible paints a very different picture of His return. In this episode, we unpack the shocking imagery of Yeshua in Revelation — eyes of fire, white hair like wool, an…
- The Most Misused Phrase in the Bible (And How Religion Twisted It)
The Word of God is truth — yet Scripture is often pulled out of context and reshaped to support religious tradition rather than Biblical truth. In this episode, Michael Rood exposes one of the most misused and misunderstood phrases i…
- Jordan Rubin Was Given 90 Days to Live — Here’s What Actually Healed Him
Jordan Rubin did everything right. He reversed severe digestive disease. He built a global natural health empire. He taught millions how to live “biblically healthy.” Then came the diagnosis no one expected: cancer — with…
- One Flock, One Covenant: The Prophetic Mystery Hidden in Plain Sight
The prophets foretold Israel’s fractured houses becoming one again. Yeshua’s mission to the lost sheep—and His promise of one flock—fulfills that vision as Gentiles are grafted into Israel’s covenant family. T…
- Understanding The Resurrection
How many resurrections are there? It’s an intriguing question and the answer is even more intriguing. Michael Rood explains, in detail, how the end-time resurrection sequence unfolds in the Book of the Revelation, thanks to the teach…
- The Romans Knew The Torah
Upon careful reading, the Gentiles in Rome already knew the Torah before Paul addressed them. As Allan Aguirre explains, for Christians today to use the book of Romans to justify an anti-Torah stance is a complete misunderstanding of what…
- Revelation EXPOSED — The Truth No One’s Telling You
Everyone has their own idea of what happens in the book of the Revelation, but that’s just it — they are opinions. What really happens? THIS WEEK, Michael Rood presents the final two episodes of Mystery of Iniquity. This is whe…
- Satan Cast Out! The Great Tribulation Explained
Satan will soon be cast from heaven to earth - and the great tribulation will begin! What does it mean and who should be concerned? Find out THIS WEEK with another double header of Mystery of Iniquity! Join this channel to get access to pe…
- Before Yeshua Returns: The Shocking Events You MUST Be Ready For
What's really going to happen before Yeshua returns, and what do we need to prepare to go through before he arrives? Michael Rood lays out the sequence of events! Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawa…
- Left Behind or Misled? The Truth About the Rapture
Where do we get the idea that Christians will be taken away in a rapture before the tribulation? We certainly don't find it in the Bible! Tonight, Michael Rood explains the truth of what must happen first! Join this channel to get access t…
- Before Yeshua Returns: What We MUST Endure
What must happen before Yeshua returns? And what must believers endure in the meantime? Tonight, Michael Rood gives you a true “rude” awakening in the first episode of a series that reveals what happens next! Join this channel…
- How Yeshua’s Sacrifice Should Change the Way We Treat Others
We know that Yeshua died for us, but do we appreciate it? Eric Sandusky recalls the gravity of what Yeshua did for us as a means of self-reflection in our faith walk and as a warning to avoid the trap of judging fellow Torah-observant beli…
- They’ve taken the Traditions and Removed the King
Revival isn't about emotional hype or scheduling tent meetings. It's about returning to humility, truth, and reverence before God. Discover how our traditions, expectations, and even doctrines can become idols when they replace God's actua…
- Torah Truth or Just Head Knowledge? A Wake-Up Call for Believers
When we first discover the Torah, we get so excited because Scripture finally makes sense and contradictions simply melt away — but did we gain anything? Eric Sandusky brings a sobering message specifically for the Torah observant be…
- Why the Ark of the Covenant Keeps Moving
Where exactly is the Ark of the Covenant? The truth is… it’s been moved. In fact, it’s been moved several times throughout history. But why was it moved, and why should it matter to us today? Michael Rood explains the pr…
- Jeremiah Hid the Ark
During the Babylonian siege, the prophet Jeremiah led a group of priests through the caves and passageways under the Temple Mount to hide away the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle of David — and they’re still there today.…
- The Smoking Gun Evidence That the Ice Age Never Happened
We accept the notion of mile-thick glaciers from a supposed ice age but doubt Noah’s flood could cause 100-mph currents, massive whirlpools, and rapid geological change. Former earth sciences teacher David Nelson urges us to reconsid…
- Melting the Ice Age Myth, A Biblical and Scientific Breakdown
Ice Age Myth deconstructs evolution and the ice age to offer a more logical, scientific explanation. The Bible doesn’t contradict itself, we misunderstand it. We misunderstand three days and three nights, because we fail to recognize…
- Science Supports Noah’s Flood
Science Supports Noah’s Flood — Not the Ice Age? The 100,000-year ice age theory, ironically, took just a few years to convince people it shaped today’s landscapes. Former earth sciences teacher David Nelson explains how…
- Did the ice age happen?
The ice age is not mentioned in the Bible. It’s not even mentioned in history books prior to the 1800s — it was, however, the concept that influenced Charles Darwin to develop the theory of evolution. Former earth sciences teac…
- Evidence for Yeshua in the Torah
If you dive deep into the Bible, you soon realize that it would be impossible for man to create the intricate cross-references throughout its pages, developed over thousands of years. In this episode, Matthew Vander Els uncovers the amazin…
- God’s Wife? Tribe of Judah’s Mysterious Belief
The temple in Jerusalem was not the only temple used by the Israelites. As Matthew Vander Els explains, mixing with surrounding pagan nations progressed to the point that Judah began dedicating copycat temples to the worship of not only Ye…
- The Surprising Truth About Being the Salt of the Earth
When Yeshua mentioned being “salt of the earth” in his sermon on the mount, salt was considered a necessity for life. It preserved food and provided healing, but was used for something else that not many people realize. Matthew…
- Heroes and Villains
The Almighty is the master of drama, dropping lessons for our lives within the accounts of famous people throughout the Bible — but there’s more. Matthew Vander Els helps us slow down and recognize the subtle wordplay that expo…
- The Root of All Evil, Can you heal it?
Healing we seek is already available through YeHoVaH’s creation! Man thinks he can improve on YeHoVaH’s perfection — and usually, the reason for that thinking is monetary gain. Steve and Rachelle Siefken share how to see…
- Oils As Medicine
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawakening Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... You…
- PASSOVER PREVIEW
This Friday on Shabbat Night Live, it's a Passover 2025 Preview! Meet this year's guest speakers and a get a sneak preview of and what they'll be talking about. Speakers include former Islamic Jihadist Kamal Saleem, Joel Richardson, Al McC…
- Unlocking the Forgotten Power of Biblical Essential Oils
Essential oils have enjoyed mass popularity in the last decade, but the science of infused and essential oils dates back to ancient times! Rachelle and Steve Siefken give us a history lesson of oils used in the Bible and point out intrigui…
- Ishmael’s Blessing
We know the story of Isaac, but how much do we know about Ishmael? What was the promise to his people, and how has that lead to the Arab nations we see today? Kamal Saleem presents a story of redemption and the blessings awaiting the famil…
- Ishmael Will Fight For Israel
Most believers are not familiar with the world of Islam, nor do we understand some of the things spoken about its followers — in the Bible. Kamal Saleem brings an insider’s perspective on the mission of radical Islam and their…
- Purim Marathon: The Making of a King's Bride
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawakening Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... You…
- The Abraham Accords
You will soon hear more about the Abraham Accords after recent changes in the White House. But, beyond a peace deal, what are they really about? Kamal Saleem explains the historic domino effect of the Abraham Accords, their prophetic signi…
- Immigration and Ukraine
Two issues have dominated American headlines in the last few years: immigration and the war in Ukraine. But did you know that one is funding the other? And perhaps the bigger question is “why?” Kamal Saleem brings a biblical pe…
- Rob, Steal, and Destroy
America’s open-border policy has allowed selected disruptors from all over the world to infiltrate our country with the express intent of unraveling our culture to pave the way for one world government. Former political jihadist Kama…
- Can We Avoid World War 3?
Russia is once again at the epicenter of concerns about World War 3. Is another world war inevitable? Are we overreacting? And is Russia truly the most significant threat or should we be focusing our attention on others? Mark Fulmer gives…
- The Rise of Putin
We know Vladimir Putin today as the intimidating and boastful leader of Russia, but where did he come from and how did he come to be so powerful? Mark Fulmer takes us back to Putin’s teen years to help us understand what Putin’…
- The History of Russia
Russia has always posed a significant threat and even seems to be mentioned in the Book of The Revelation. But how did we get here? Geopolitical author, speaker, and bioterrorism emergency preparedness planner Mark Fulmer shares Russia's h…