Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parshat Pinchas: Asking For A Blessing - English only

Parshat Pinchas:  Asking For A Blessing  -  English only.  In today's Torah portion, The Almighty told Moses that he would die and not enter the promised land. Moses then asked God to choose a capable leader for the children of Israel. What lesson can we learn from this passage?  July 19, 2025.

Two Minutes In The Proverbs: Running After Mirages - English only

Two Minutes In The Proverbs:  Running After Mirages  -  English only. We all have seen mirages on the highways in the summertime. There is a powerful spiritual lesson that we can learn from this curiosity! Based on Proverbs 23:4-5.  Recorded May 26, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah Part 9 - Mourning Or Singing? - English only

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 9  -  Mourning Or Singing? -  English only.  Singing is not usually associated with times of mourning. But did the prophets sing?  Recorded July 13, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning will conclude with the fast of Tisha B'Av on August 3.  

Parshat Balak: Be the Donkey - Spanish only

Parshat Balak: Sé el burro - sólo en español.  En un enfrentamiento entre un rey, un profeta y un burro parlante, adivina cuál de ellos escuchó a Dios y por qué deberíamos imitarlo.   Grabado el 12 de julio de 2025.  Esta es una traducción del comentario de la Torá en inglés publicado el 14 de julio de 2025.

Parshat Balak:  Be the Donkey  -  Spanish only.  In a showdown between a king, a prophet, and a talking donkey, guess which one actually listened to God—and why that’s the one we should imitate.   Recorded July 12, 2025.  This is a translation of the English Torah commentary posted July 14, 2025.

Parshat Balak: Be The Donkey - English only

Parshat Balak:  Be The Donkey  -  English only.  In a showdown between a king, a prophet, and a talking donkey, guess which one actually listened to God—and why that’s the one we should imitate.   Recorded July 12, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah Part 8 - Only The God Of The Hills? - English and Spanish

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 8  -  Only The God Of The Hills? -  English and Spanish.  What should we do when we feel that we are under attack?  The same thing that we should have done when the Babylonians attacked Solomon's Temple!  Recorded July 12, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on July 13, 2025. This is a partial fast, so we refrain from food and drink during the daylight hours of Sunday July 13.  

Las Tres Semanas De Luto A Través De Los Ojos De Jeremías Parte 8 - ¿Sólo El Dios De Las Colinas? - Inglés y Español.  ¿Qué debemos hacer cuando sentimos que estamos bajo ataque?  ¡Lo mismo que debimos haber hecho cuando los babilonios atacaron el Templo de Salomón!  Grabado el 12 de julio de 2025.  Este año, 2025, las Tres Semanas de Luto comienzan con el ayuno del cuarto mes el 13 de julio de 2025. Se trata de un ayuno parcial, por lo que nos abstenemos de comer y beber durante las horas diurnas del domingo 13 dejulio.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah Part 7 - Why Do We Fast On The 17th Of Tammuz? - English only

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 7  -  Why Do We Fast On The 17th Of Tammuz? -  English only.  Why do we begin our mourning on this day? What happened on the 17th day of the fourth month?    This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded July 21, 2024.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on July 13, 2025. This is a partial fast, so we refrain from food and drink during the daylight hours of Sunday July 13.  

The Western Wall Part 15: The Western Wall Tunnel - English and Spanish

The Western Wall  Part 15:  The Western Wall Tunnel  -  English and Spanish.  The Kotel is 1600 feet long, but we only see a few hundred feet of the wall.  Where is the rest of the Western Wall?  Join us on an adventure as we explore the Western Wall Tunnel! Recorded July 6, 2025, this an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded April 28, 2023. 

El Muro Occidental - Parte 15: El túnel del Muro Occidental  - Inglés y español.  El Kotel tiene 1600 pies de largo, pero sólo vemos unos pocos cientos de pies.  ¿Dónde está el resto del Muro Occidental?  Acompáñenos en una aventura mientras exploramos el Túnel del Muro Occidental.  Esta es una versión actualizada con traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 28 de abril 2023.

Parshat Chukat: The Red Heifer And The Water Of Separation - English only

Parshat Chukat:  The Red Heifer And The Water Of Separation  -  English only.  The mysterious ceremony of the red heifer involves more than just the ashes of the cow. In fact, the whole Torah portion hints at a deeper meaning!  July 5, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah Part 6: The Chronology - English only

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 6:   The Chronology  -   English only.  The destruction of Solomon's Temple is recorded in the last chapter of the Book of Jeremiah and of the Book of 2 Kings, and of the Book of 2 Chronicles. But the dates listed in these chapter's do not agree with the traditional days of mourning. In fact, the three chapters seem to disagree with each other.  Is there an explanation for the differences?   This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded July 7, 2024.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on Sunday, July 13, 2025.