Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Yom Kippur Part 3: The Sound of The Shofar in The Book of Jonah - English only

Yom Kippur  Part 3:  The Sound of The Shofar in The Book of Jonah  -  English only.  The Book of Jonah is read every year on Yom Kippur.  The story of Jonah parallels the Fall Holy Days. But where is the sound of the shofar in the Book of Jonah?  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on October 1, 2022.  This year, 2024, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Friday night, October 11.

Yom Kippur Part 2: A Time to Fast - English only

Yom Kippur   Part 2:  A Time to Fast  -  English only.  Why do we fast on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement?  The Scriptures offer a compelling reason!  Recorded August 30, 2024. This year, 2024, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Friday night, October 11.

Yom Kippur Part 1: Bring Words - English only

Yom Kippur  Part 1:  Bring Words  -  English only. On Yom Kippur, the whole congregation offers up prayers of repentance. Join us as we explore the scriptural basis for this custom!   Recorded October 5, 2024. This year, 2024, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Friday night, October 11.

The Fast of Gedaliah Part 2: The Poor Man Who Saved a City - English only

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 2:  The Poor Man Who Saved a City  -  English only.  Today, Sunday, October 6, 2024, we commemorate the Fast of Gedaliah.  Who was Gedaliah you ask?  It should not be surprising if most people do not recall who Gedaliah was. He could not save Jerusalem from Nebuchadnezzar, the mighty king of the Babylonian Empire.  The Scriptures also speak of another man who DID save a city, yet his story ends in the same way as the story of Gedaliah. No one remembers him either!  This is a rebroadcast of a September 2022 sermon from our archives. 

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.