Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parshat Chukat: And Miriam Died - English only

Parshat Chukat:  And Miriam Died  -  English only.  The death of Moses' sister, Miriam, appears to be covered by only one short verse in Parshat Chukat.  But perhaps the story is actually much longer and addresses the importance of watching our words! July 1, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 8: The Destruction of The Temple and Desecration of Shabbat - English only

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 8:  The Destruction of The Temple and Desecration of Shabbat  -  English only.   We committed many sins that provoked God to destroy the Temple.  But one sin that The Scriptures repeatedly associate with the destruction of The Temple is the desecration of Shabbat.  Why is that sin so offensive to God and how does it relate to The Temple?  July 15, 2023.

Parshat Matot-Masay: Koshering Midianite Pots and Pans - English only

Parshat Matot-Masay:  Koshering Midianite Pots and Pans  -  English only. After fighting the battle against the Midianites, the Children of Israel take spoils including metal containers.  What can be done with these containers?  The answer is critical for everyone to know!  Recorded July 15, 2023.

The Western Wall Part 22: Herodian Stones - English only

The Western Wall  Part 22:  Herodian Stones -  English only.  Thousands of stones make up the Western Wall, but the ones dating back to the time of King Herod stand out. Perhaps, God wants his children to learn a lesson from those stones!  Recorded July 5, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 7: Eliyahu, Rebuilding the Altar, and the Fast - English only

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 7:  Eliyahu, Rebuilding the Altar, and the Fast  -  English only.  The story of Elijah the prophet offers us deep insight, not just into the power of prayer, but also the purpose of fire!   This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from June 2018 from our archives. 

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 6: The Fast of Tammuz and David’s Offering. English and Spanish

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 6:   The Fast of Tammuz and David's Offering.  English and Spanish.  We mourn over the loss of the Temple.  How much was the Temple worth to us?  Ask King David how much it was worth to him!  This is a rebroadcast of a June 26, 2021 sermon from our archives. 

Parshat Pinchas: We All Serve Yahweh - Spanish and English

Parshat Pinchas:  We All Serve Yahweh  -  Spanish and English.  We are all servants of Yahweh, and by being obedient in service, many doors will open for us to be a blessing to many people. During this process, we grow in knowledge and in due time, Yahweh will call us to something greater when needed. Recorded July 8, 2023.

Parshat Pinchas:  Todos les servimos a Yahweh  -  Español e inglés.  Todos somos siervos de Yahweh, y siendo obedientes en el servicio, se nos abriran muchas puertas para ser de bendicion a muchas personas. Durante este proceso vamos creciendo en conocimiento y en su momento Yahweh nos llamara para algo mas grande si asi lo necesita. Recorded July 8, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 5: A Strong Hand and Outstretched Arm - English and Spanish.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 5:  A Strong Hand and Outstretched Arm -  English and Spanish.  As we mourn the loss of the Temple, we are confronted with a sad reality. How is the destruction of the Temple related to our deliverance from Egypt? Recorded July 8, 2023.

Las Tres Semanas de Luto por el Templo Parte 5: Una Mano Fuerte y un Brazo Extendido - Inglés y Español.  Mientras lloramos la pérdida del Templo, nos enfrentamos a una triste realidad. ¿Cómo se relaciona la destrucción del Templo con nuestra liberación de Egipto? Grabado el 8 de julio de 2023.

The Western Wall Part 21: Mourning the Destruction of The Temple - English only

The Western Wall  Part 21:  Mourning the Destruction of The Temple  -  English only.  During The Three Weeks, many Jewish people visit The Kotel to mourn the loss of the Temple. But there is one area of the Western Wall that is especially significant on Tisha B'Av.  Recorded June 27, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 4: Finding Rest - English and Spanish

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 4:  Finding Rest -  English and Spanish.  The Almighty did not allow King David to build the temple because he was a man of war. David's son, Solomon, was given the honor because he was a man of rest. This was not just a poetic term, but a fulfillment of a prophecy in the writings of Moses. We see the same prophecy being fulfilled at the end of time in the Kingdom of Messiah. This is a rebroadcast of a June 26, 2021 podcast from our archives.

 

Las Tres Semanas de Luto por El Templo Parte 4: Encontrar el Descanso - Inglés y Español.  El Todopoderoso no permitió que el rey David construyera el templo porque era un hombre de guerra. El hijo de David, Salomón, recibió el honor porque era un hombre de descanso. Esto no fue sólo un término poético, sino el cumplimiento de una profecía en los escritos de Moisés. Vemos que la misma profecía se cumplirá al final de los tiempos en el Reino del Mesías. Retransmisión de un podcast del 26 de junio de 2021 de nuestros archivos.