Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark Part 3: Mark Chapter 1 And Psalm 91 - English only

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 3:  Mark Chapter 1 And Psalm 91  -  English only.  When Matthew and Luke recorded the story of the 40-day temptation in the wilderness, they included quite a few details.  Mark seemed to gloss over the event.  He even omitted the reference to Psalm 91 which Satan quoted during the temptation. Or perhaps, Mark did NOT ignore Psalm 91, but presented it in a different light!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022. 

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 6: The Shofar Of Gideon - English only

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 6:  The Shofar Of Gideon  -  English only.  Why are we commanded to remember examples of shofars from prior years? Join us as we explore that question and we consider the story of Gideon!  From a sermon on September 7, 2025. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 5: The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate - English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 5:  The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate  -  English and Spanish.  Just before the modern state of Israel achieved independence, the British ruled over the land.  At that time, the British classified the blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall a crime!  Yet, some Jews decided to take a stand against this injustice.  Join us as we open this dramatic tale of courage and faith that spanned over 7 decades!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 23, 2022. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 5:  El sonido del shofar en Jerusalén durante el mandato británico  -  Inglés y español.  Justo antes de que el moderno Estado de Israel lograra la independencia, los británicos gobernaban el territorio.  En aquella época, los británicos consideraban delito tocar el shofar en el Muro Occidental.  Sin embargo, algunos judíos decidieron plantar cara a esta injusticia.  ¡Acompáñenos en esta dramática historia de valentía y fe que se prolongó durante más de siete décadas!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 23 de septiembre de 2022. Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 4: The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona - English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 4:  The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona  -  English and Spanish.  Why do we blow 100 blasts of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah? Join us as we study some of the laws and traditions regarding the blowing of the shofar.  Also, hear the exciting story of the hidden Jews of Spain who wanted to obey God and hear the shofar 500 years ago after Spain had outlawed Judaism. Hearing the sound of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah was an impossibility!  Or was it?  Accompany us as we examine the story of how a heroic man, in 1497, determined to hear the shofar!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on October 3, 2022.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

 

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 4:  El shofar de Don Fernando Aguilar y los judíos ocultos de Barcelona  -  Inglés y español.   ¿Por qué tocamos 100 veces el shofar en Rosh HaShaná? Acompáñenos mientras estudiamos algunas de las leyes y tradiciones relacionadas con el toque del shofar.  Además, escuche la emocionante historia de los judíos ocultos de España que querían obedecer a Dios y escuchar el shofar hace 500 años, después de que España prohibiera el judaísmo. ¡Escuchar el sonido del shofar en Rosh HaShaná era imposible!  ¿O no?  Acompáñenos mientras examinamos la historia de cómo un hombre heroico, en 1497, se propuso escuchar el shofar!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 3 de octubre de 2022.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark Part 2: The Beginning Of The Gospel - English only

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 2:  The Beginning Of The Gospel  -  English only.  Each of the Gospel accounts begins differently. The way that Mark opens this book hints at how Mark modelled the rest of the book.  It also reveals how the writer prioritized the events that he included in the book.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022. 

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua Part 3: But Joseph Was Not The Father! - English only

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 3: But Joseph Was Not The Father!  -  English only.  Why do we consider Joseph's genealogy if he was not the biological father of Messiah?  Recorded August 28, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 3: Sharing The Comfort - English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 3:  Sharing The Comfort  -  English and Spanish.  You might be surprised to know that when the Almighty gives you comfort, He expects something from you!  Recorded August 30, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  3:  Compartir el consuelo  -  Inglés y español. Quizás te sorprenda saber que cuando el Todopoderoso te da consuelo, ¡Él espera algo de ti!  Grabado el 30 de agosto de 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark Part 1: Introduction - English only

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 1:  Introduction  -  English only.  In what ways is the Gospel of Mark different from the other three Gospel accounts? Why is it different?  And who was Mark?  Join us as we begin our study of this remarkable narrative of the Good News!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022

What Is A Friend For? - English only

What Is A Friend For?  -  English only.  What is the purpose of having friends? One of the scriptural reasons for having friends is not very appealing to everyone!   Recorded March 4, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar Part 2: When The Ultimate Comfort Is Not Enough - English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  2:  When The Ultimate Comfort Is Not Enough  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures describe the sound of the last shofar as victory over death. But are there times when that sound is not enough? Join us as we search for comfort in real life situations.  Recorded August 23, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  2:  Cuando el consuelo definitivo no es suficiente  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras describen el sonido del último shofar como la victoria sobre la muerte. Pero, ¿hay ocasiones en las que ese sonido no es suficiente? Acompáñenos en nuestra búsqueda del consuelo en situaciones de la vida real.  Grabado el 23 de agosto de 2025.