Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parshat Re’eh: God’s Dwelling Place - English only

Parshat Re'eh:  God's Dwelling Place  -  English only.  The Torah portion describes the importance of Jerusalem and the Temple.  But does the weekly reading from the prophet Isaiah seem to contradict that idea?  August 27, 2022. 

Parshat Re’eh: The Best Investment - Spanish and English

Parshat Re'eh: The Best Investment  -  Spanish and English.  We will all leave this world one day. When we do, the best investments that we made on earth will no longer be profitable. But one investment, charity, will benefit us forever!  Recorded August 27, 2022. 

Parshat Re'eh: La mejor inversión - español e inglés.  Todos dejaremos este mundo algún día. Cuando lo hagamos, las mejores inversiones que hicimos en la tierra ya no serán provechosas.  Pero una inversión, la caridad, ¡nos beneficiará para siempre!  Grabado el 27 de agosto de 2022. 

Rosh HaShanah Part 1: The Shofar of Ezekiel - English and Spanish.

Rosh HaShanah Part 1: The Shofar of Ezekiel  -  English and Spanish.  The Book of Ezekiel describes the importance of the shofar to warn people of upcoming attacks.  Does this understanding apply to followers of Yeshua today?  Recorded August 27, 2022. 

Rosh HaShaná Parte 1: El Shofar de Ezequiel - Inglés y Español.  El Libro de Ezequiel describe la importancia del shofar para advertir a la gente de los próximos ataques.  ¿Se aplica este entendimiento a los seguidores de Yeshua hoy en día?  Grabado el 27 de agosto de 2022. 

The Six Remembrances...and More. Part 6: Mount Sinai - English only.

The Six Remembrances...and More. Part 6:  Mount Sinai -  English only.   The Almighty commanded us to remember the day that we stood before Him at Mount Sinai. He told us that this command applies to all the days of our lives.  But it is not enough that we remember.  The Torah adds that we are to teach this to our children. This commandment may involve more than we realize!   Recorded August 21, 2022. 

 

The Six Remembrances...and More. Part 5: The Exodus - English only

The Six Remembrances...and More.    Part  5:  The Exodus -  English only.   The Almighty commands us to remember the day when we came out of the land of Egypt. This simple act of recall can open our eyes to a deeper understanding of the very nature of The Almighty!  Recorded August 14, 2022. 

 

Parshat Va’Etchannan Shabbat Nachamu - Comfort my people - English only.

Parshat Va'Etchannan Shabbat Nachamu - Comfort my people  -  English only.  Today's Torah portion begins with Moses pleading for permission to enter the promised land. God did not grant Moses' request.  How can we call this the Shabbat of Comfort when Moses, a man of humility, a faithful servant, was not given comfort?  August 13, 2022. 

Only Believe

Jairus, the leader of the synagogue, and the woman with the blood flow could not have been more different. One was respected, the other was an outcast. And yet, Yeshua treated both with equal respect.

The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 6: Times of Despair - English only

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 6:  Times of Despair -  English only.  The prophet Jeremiah anguished, not just over the destruction of Jerusalem, but over the lack of repentance of the nation. The prophet was filled with despair and wanted to die! How did Jeremiah survive and conquer these overwhelming feelings?  How can we overcome feelings of hopelessness?  Join us as we conclude this year's study of the three weeks of mourning!  Recorded August 3, 2022.

The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 5: Parshat Devarim and The Sin of the Ten Spies - English only.

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 5:  Parshat Devarim and The Sin of the Ten Spies  -  English only.  When the ten spies discouraged us from entering the promised land, the Almighty decreed that no one over twenty years old would be allowed into Eretz Israel. The Mishna records that this judgment was made on Tisha B'Av. For those of us who have difficulty mourning over the loss of the Temple, this other judgment shows us that there are more reasons to mourn on this day.  Recorded August 6, 2022.

The Six Remembrances...and More. Part 4: Remember What The Almighty Did To Miriam - English only

The Six Remembrances...and More.    Part  4:  Remember What The Almighty Did To Miriam -  English only.  The Scriptures record that the Almighty struck Moses' sister, Miriam, with leprosy. Why are we commanded to remember this tragedy?  What lesson can we learn from God's judgment?  The Fast of Tisha B'Av is one week away and the fast provides insight into understanding this shocking event!  July 30, 2022.