Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

The Fast of Gedaliah Part 1: Accepting Corrections - English only

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 1:  Accepting Corrections  -   English only.  This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins tonight, Saturday, October 5, 2024. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 6. On this day, we remember how we lost our final chance to preserve a national presence in the Promised Land after the first Temple's destruction. The events surrounding Governor Gedaliah have many lessons for us to learn.  The Scriptures explain that there is a reason why God corrects us. It is ultimately for our own good!  This is a rebroadcast of a September 2021 sermon from our archives.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 13: Rosh Hashanah and The Shofar of Paul - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 13:  Rosh Hashanah and The Shofar of Paul - English and Spanish.  On Rosh Hashanah, we are commanded to remember the times in the Scriptures when the Almighty used the shofar blasts to grant us deliverance. Join us for our services on Yom Teruah as we study the shofar of the Apostle Paul! Recorded on the Feast of Trumpets, October 3, 2024.

Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 13: Rosh Hashaná y El Shofar de Pablo - Inglés y Español.  En Rosh Hashaná, se nos ordena recordar los tiempos en las Escrituras cuando el Todopoderoso utilizó los toques del shofar para concedernos la liberación. Acompáñenos en nuestros servicios de Yom Teruah mientras estudiamos el shofar del Apóstol Pablo. Grabado en la Fiesta de las Trompetas, el 3 de octubre de 2024.

 

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 12: The Shofar Calls Us to Arise - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 12:  The Shofar Calls Us to Arise - English and Spanish.  We have all heard the shofar blast out tekea, teruah, and shevarim.  But there is one more sound that is vital for us to understand!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins tonight, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at sunset.

 

Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 12: El Shofar Nos Llama a Levantarnos - Inglés y Español.  Todos hemos escuchado el shofar sonar tekea, teruah y shevarim.  Pero hay un sonido más que es vital que entendamos.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de nuestros archivos. Este año, Rosh Hashaná comienza esta noche, el miércoles 2 de octubre de 2024, al atardecer.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 11: The Forbidden Sound of the Shofar - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 11:  The Forbidden Sound of the Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  On Rosh HaShanah, we listen to several different sounds from the shofar.  But the Scriptures also describe one sound that we should NOT play on the shofar or even listen to! This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on September 24, 2022. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins Wednesday night, October 2, 2024, at sunset.

Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 11:  El Sonido Prohibido del Shofar  -  Inglés y Español.  En Rosh HaShaná, escuchamos varios sonidos diferentes del shofar.  ¡Pero las Escrituras también describen un sonido que no debemos tocar en el shofar ¡ni siquiera escuchar! Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón originalmente el 24 de septiembre de 2022. Este año, Rosh Hashaná comienza la noche del miércoles 2 de octubre de 2024, al atardecer.

The Land of Israel - Caesarea Part 2: The Aqueduct - English only

The Land of Israel - Caesarea Part 2:  The Aqueduct - English only.  Thousands of tourists visit Caesarea every year to see the remains of King Herod's monumental aqueduct.  Why was this structure so critical to the city and what lessons can we learn from it?   Recorded August 30, 2024.

Parshat Nitzavim: Choose Life - English only

Parshat Nitzavim:  Choose Life  -  English only. The Torah commands us to choose life and the significance of this commandment is emphasized by a unique Jewish tradition...a tradition that has surprising applications!  Recorded August 20, 2024.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 10: Waiting For The Return Of Yeshua - English only

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 10:  Waiting For The Return Of Yeshua  - English only.  The Scriptures tell us to wait for the return of Messiah at the last shofar. What does it mean to wait? This is a rebroadcast of an August 2004 sermon from our archives.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 9: Parshat Ki Tavo and The End of The Days of Mourning - English only

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 9:  Parshat Ki Tavo and The End of The Days of Mourning - English only.  This week's weekly readings contrast the days of mourning and the days of comfort. The Scriptures offer us hope in our future!  September 21, 2024.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 8: On Rosh HaShanah, May You Be Inscribed In The Book - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 8:  On Rosh HaShanah, May You Be Inscribed In The Book  -  English and Spanish.  There is a traditional blessing on Rosh HaShanah: May you be inscribed for a good year!  Many people are unaware that the Scriptures speak frequently and forcefully about being inscribed in the book. In fact, the Scriptures speak about several books!  Join us as we explore this very crucial subject!   This is a rebroadcast of a 2020 sermon from our archives.

Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 8:  En Rosh Hashaná, que seas inscrito en el Libro - Inglés y Español.  Hay una bendición tradicional en Rosh Hashaná: ¡Que seas inscrito para un buen año!  Mucha gente ignora que las Escrituras hablan con frecuencia y contundencia sobre estar inscrito en el libro. De hecho, ¡las Escrituras hablan de varios libros!  Acompáñenos a explorar este tema tan crucial.   Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de 2020 de nuestros archivos.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 7: Rosh HaShanah, The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar, and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 7:  Rosh HaShanah, The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar, and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona  -  English and Spanish.  500 years ago, Spain outlawed Judaism. Hearing the sound of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah was an impossibility!  Or was it?  Join us as we examine the story of a heroic man determined to hear the shofar!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 18, 2022.

Las Siete Semanas del Consuelo Parte 7:  Rosh HaShaná, El Shofar de Don Fernando Aguilar y los judíos ocultos de Barcelona - Inglés y español. Hace 500 años, España prohibió el judaísmo. Oír el sonido del shofar en Rosh HaShaná era imposible.  ¿O no lo era?  Acompáñenos en la historia de un hombre heroico decidido a oír el shofar.  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 18 de septiembre de 2022.