Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Tu B'Shevat - Tasting the Fruit of the Land - English Only

Why does Israel celebrate a new year for trees? There is a biblical reason and the traditions have surprising significance for followers of Yeshua.

The Foundations of Faith - Israel - English Only

What does God say about Israel's future? How important is it to God? How important is it to the followers of Messiah?

Parshat Vayeira - I am Slow to Speak - English and Spanish

Moses said that he was not eloquent and described himself as slow to speak. But the Scripture paints a different picture of him.

Moisés decía que no era elocuente y se describía a sí mismo como lento para hablar. Pero la Escritura pinta una imagen diferente de él.

Parshat Vayechi - Waiting for the Blessing of the Firstborn - English and Spanish

Before Jacob's death, he blessed the two sons of Joseph. However, Jacob gave the blessing of the firstborn to the younger son instead of giving it to the elder son. There is a lesson in trust in this passage that may have touched Jacob's conscience. 

Antes de la muerte de Jacob, éste bendijo a los dos hijos de José. Sin embargo, Jacob dio la bendición del primogénito al hijo menor en lugar de dársela al hijo mayor. Hay una lección de confianza en este pasaje que puede haber tocado la conciencia de Jacob. 

Parshat Vayechi - Take My Bones When You Leave - English and Spanish

On his deathbed, Joseph instructed his brothers, that after his death, they should take his bones back to the Promised Land for burial. This request may sound unusual in modern day Western thinking, but Joseph's words are a source of hope for parents.

En su lecho de muerte, José instruyó a sus hermanos para que, tras su muerte, llevaran sus huesos a la Tierra Prometida para enterrarlos. Esta petición puede parecer inusual en el pensamiento occidental actual, pero las palabras de José son una fuente de esperanza para los padres.

Prepare the Passover - English Only

Preparing for Passover is not just an act of obedience, but an act of gratitude and dedication and love.

Atonement and Blood - The Day of Atonement - English Only

While the Tabernacle in the wilderness functioned, the need for animal sacrifices for our sins was obvious. In fact, one whole day out of each year was dedicated to that understanding.

Murmuring and the Thanksgiving Offering - Death and Life - English and Spanish

Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Bible records many examples showing that murmuring is a deadly sin. However, one of the Levitical sacrifices offered in the temple specifically shows us a way to use our tongue for God's glory.

 

Las Escrituras nos dicen que la vida y la muerte están en el poder de la lengua. La Biblia registra muchos ejemplos que muestran que la murmuración es un pecado mortal. Sin embargo, uno de los sacrificios levíticos ofrecidos en el templo nos muestra específicamente una forma de usar nuestra lengua para la gloria de Dios.

The Fire on the Altar - English Only

The Almighty commanded that His fire remain burning on the altar continually. The scripture speaks of other fires that also burn continually, fires that we do not want to be involved with.

Atonement and Blood - the Half Shekel Offering - English Only

The scripture explains that we were to bring a half shekel to the Tabernacle for our atonement. Can money atone for our sins, or do we need a blood sacrifice?