Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 2: The Comfort of The Final Trumpet - English only

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 2:  The Comfort of The Final Trumpet  -  English only.  Comfort is a common theme in the Scriptures. However, an unexpected source of solace can be found in the Apostle Paul's description of the end of the world and the final shofar.  August 5, 2023.

Noah’s Bar Mitzvah Celebration - English and Spanish

Noah's Bar Mitzvah Celebration - English and Spanish. Join us as another one of our young men joins the ranks of bar mitzvah!  Recorded August 6, 2023.

Celebración del Bar Mitzvah de Noah - Inglés y Español. ¡Acompáñenos mientras otro de nuestros jóvenes se une a las filas del bar mitzvah!  Grabado el 6 de agosto de 2023.

The Western Wall Part 23: Praying at The Kotel - English only

The Western Wall  Part 23:  Praying at The Kotel -  English only.  Although the Western Wall is recognized as a site for prayer, each person's experience can be unique and meaningful.   Recorded July 17, 2023.

He Who Observes the Wind - English only

He Who Observes the Wind  -  English only.   Planting a garden can be exciting and rewarding.  Yet there are so many reasons why we just do not get around to putting the seeds in the ground and watering them.  King Solomon reminds us of the importance of carrying through our good intentions!  Recorded June 21, 2023.

Seasoned With Salt - English only

Seasoned With Salt  -  English only.  Chapter 9 of the Book of Matthew describes how some individuals allow their biases to cloud their appreciation of a blessing.  The Scriptures provide guidance for us on how to avoid falling into the same trap!  Recorded May 24, 2023.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 1: Shabbat Nachamu Comfort My People says the God of All Comfort - English and Spanish

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 1:  Shabbat Nachamu  Comfort My People says the God of All Comfort  -  English and Spanish.   After the three weeks of mourning over the destruction of the Temple, we observe seven weeks of consolation...God offering comfort to His people.  Why should we be concerned about comforting those in need?  The answer can be found in understanding the nature of God!  Recorded July 29, 2023.

Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 1: Shabat Najamu Consuela a Mi Pueblo dice el Dios de Todo Consuelo - Inglés y Español.   Después de las tres semanas de luto por la destrucción del Templo, observamos siete semanas de consuelo... Dios ofreciendo consuelo a Su pueblo.  ¿Por qué debemos preocuparnos por consolar a los necesitados?  La respuesta se encuentra en la comprensión de la naturaleza de Dios.  Grabado el 29 de julio de 2023.

Parashat VaEtchanan: Binding Tefillin - English and Spanish

Parashat VaEtchanan:  Binding Tefillin  -  English and Spanish.  The daily exercise of binding the reins of the heart to the mind of God.  Recorded July 29, 2023.

Parashat VaEtchanan:  Atando Tefilín - Inglés y Español.  El ejercicio diario de atar las riendas del corazón a la mente de Dios.  Grabado el 29 de julio de 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 14: The Book of Lamentations and The Book of Job - English only

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 14:  The Book of Lamentations and The Book of Job - English only.  On Tisha B'Av, we read the Book of Lamentations.  Many people also read the Book of Job.  However, it's interesting to note that while God answers Job, there is no response from God to the prophet Jeremiah in Lamentations. Why?  Recorded July 27, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 13: The Gaza Expulsion - English only

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 13:  The Gaza Expulsion - English only.  On Tisha B'Av, we mourn the loss of the two Temples. We also mourn the numerous expulsions from different countries. The most recent eviction, however, was from part of the Promised Land...the Gaza Strip!  Recorded July 27, 2023.

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple Part 12: The Fire of Tisha B’Av - English and Spanish

The Three Weeks of Mourning for The Temple  Part 12:  The Fire of Tisha B'Av - English and Spanish.  In both the Temple and the Tabernacle in the wilderness, there was a miraculous fire that burned on the altar.  That fire can help us understand how much we lost on Tisha B'Av.  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives.

Las Tres Semanas de Luto por El Templo Parte 12: El Fuego de Tisha B'Av - Inglés y Español.  Tanto en el Templo como en el Tabernáculo en el desierto, había un fuego milagroso que ardía en el altar.  Ese fuego puede ayudarnos a entender cuánto perdimos en Tisha B'Av.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de nuestros archivos.