Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 25:  Let Us Sit On Your Right And Left Side  - English only.   When James and John asked to sit on either side of Yeshua, it revealed a selfish part of their hearts.  What can we learn from this?  Based on Mark chapter 10 verses 32 through 45.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 6, 2022. 

The Land of Israel - Caesarea Part 6:  Peter's Vision And Acts Chapter 10  -  English and Spanish.  Peter was sent to Caesarea by divine direction. Some people believe that Peter's vision of unclean animals permitted him to eat any food including animals that were not classified as kosher in the Torah. Peter, however, had a very different interpretation of the vision. Understanding Judaism's traditions about tanners sheds light on the meaning of the vision!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives, originally posted on Oct 28, 2020. 

La Tierra de Israel - Cesarea Parte 6:  La visión de Pedro...

What Are Your Goals?  -  English only.  We all have goals in life. The Apostle Paul made a list that seems unusual to many followers of Messiah. Based on Philippians chapter 3.  Recorded January 29, 2026.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 24:  Blessings And Persecutions -  English only.  What reward is given to those who leave everything for the sake of the Gospel?  Messiah promised blessings.  But along with the blessings, He said there would be persecution! Based on Mark 10:28-31.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 7, 2022. 

Experiencing Purim  Part 7:  Blotting Out The Name Of Haman  -  English only.  When we read through the scroll of Esther on Purim, we boo and stomp our feet every time that we hear the name of Haman. Is this just a fun tradition or does it have a more profound meaning?  Recorded March 2, 2026.

Experiencing Purim  Part 6:  War With Iran And A Modern Day Purim In Modern Day Persia  -  English only.  What does this war with Iran have in common with the Purim story? Perhaps more than we realize!  Recorded March 1, 2026.

Experiencing Purim  Part 5:  A Different Kind Of Miracle  -  English and Spanish.  Why does the Almighty want us to remember the Purim miracle when the Passover miracles are much more astonishing?  Recorded February 28, 2026.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 23:  A Camel And The Eye Of A Needle  -  English only.   Yeshua said that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.  What does that mean? Based on Mark 10:23-27.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 7, 2022. 

Experiencing Purim  Part 4:  The Polish Queen Esther  -  English only.  Join us as we study about another Queen Esther who saves the Jewish people, this time in Poland!    This is rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded March 1, 2024.

Experiencing Purim  Part 3:  The Purim Of Saragossa -  English and Spanish.  Some Jewish communities celebrate different "little Purims" commemorating local miraculous deliverances. The Scripture speaks prophetically of these future events. Join us as we explore a 'little Purim' from 6oo ago in present-day Spain!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives originally posted on March 4, 2021.

Experimentando Purim Parte 3:  El Purim de Zaragoza - Inglés y español.  Algunas comunidades judías celebran diferentes "pequeños Purim" conmemorando liberaciones milagrosas locales. Las Escrituras hablan proféticamente de estos acontecimientos futuros. ¡Acompáñenos a explorar un "pequeño Purim...

Parshat Terumah:  Why And How Do We Build A Tabernacle?  -  English only.  The Scriptures command us to make a sanctuary for the Almighty. Why did God give us this commandment? How can we follow this mitzvah today?  Recorded February 22, 2026.

Experiencing Purim  Part 2:  A Festival For Everyone Who Loves God  -  English only.  Purim is a joyous festival for Jewish people.  But what about people who were not born Jewish and attend a Messianic Jewish congregation? Is the Festival of Purim for them as well? The scripture has a very clear answer for that question!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded March 13, 2022.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 22:  Inheriting Eternal Life  -  English only.  Messiah explains how one of the biggest blessings, can also become one of the biggest impediments to salvation!  Based on Mark 10:17-22.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 29, 2022. 

David, The Psalms, And The Torah  Part 4:  How I Love Your Torah!  -  English only.  Many people divide the law into several distinct categories. David agreed, but he came to very different conclusion than most people! Based on Ps 119: 97-104.  Recorded February 3, 2026.

Experiencing Purim  Part 1:  For Such A Time As This  -  English And Spanish.  Mordecai challenged Esther and asked her if she had come to the kingdom for such a time as this. How does challenge apply to us?  Recorded February 14, 2026.

Experimentando Purim  Parte 1:  Para un momento como este  -  Inglés y español.  Mordecai desafió a Ester y le preguntó si había llegado al reino para un momento como este. ¿Cómo se aplica este desafío a nosotros?  Grabado el 14 de febrero de 2026.

David, The Psalms, And The Torah  Part 3:  The Law Of Liberty  -  English only.  People define liberty in different ways. King David offered a remarkable interpretation!  Based on Psalm 119:41-48.  Recorded February 3, 2026. 

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark   Part 21:  Let The Little Children Come -  English only.  Messiah's teaching about children is well known.  But perhaps the context sheds additional light on a deeper meaning!  Based on Mark 10: 1-16.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 15, 2022.  

David, The Psalms, And The Torah  Part 2:  The Purpose Of Torah  -  English only.  What benefits did David expect from studying the words of Moses? The answer explains why David loved the Torah!   Based on Psalm 19:7-11.  Recorded on February 1, 2026. 

Parshat Yitro:  Your Wife And Two Sons  -  English only.  Why did Moses' father-in-law come to talk to Moses? Perhaps the location of his visit provides a clue.  Recorded February 8, 2026.

David, The Psalms, And The Torah  Part 1:  Looking For Wonders  -  English only.  Join us in the Psalms as we explore David's passion for the Torah while he searches for wonders!  Based on Psalm 119:18.  Recorded on February 1, 2026. 

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 20:  Who Is The Greatest?  -  English only.  In Mark chapter 9,  Messiah’s disciples argue about who is the greatest.  The context of their discussion sheds light on our frailty in this area.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 7, 2022.

Touring Jerusalem  Part 11:  The United States Embassy  -  English only.  Why do I visit the US embassy when I am in Jerusalem? Ask the ancient Persian emperor King Cyrus!  Recorded January 15, 2026.

Treasuring Your Wife  Part 5:  The Greatest Commandment  -  English and Spanish.  A scribe asked Yeshua what is the greatest commandment. How does Yeshua's answer relate to marriage?   Recorded January 31, 2026.

Aprecia a tu esposa  Parte 5:  El mandamiento más importante  -  Inglés y español.  Un escriba le preguntó a Yeshua cuál era el mandamiento más importante. ¿Cómo se relaciona la respuesta de Yeshua con el matrimonio?   Grabado el 31 de enero de 2026.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 19:  This Is My Son  -  English only.  Peter witnessed the transfiguration of the Messiah and the appearance of Moses and Eliyahu. The Scriptures record that the apostle did not know what to say, but the Almighty Himself responded to the situation!  Based on Mark 9:1-7.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on November 7, 2022. 

The Land Of Israel - Magdala  Part 5:  The Importance Of Coins  -  English only.  At an archeological excavation, everyone is excited to find a coin...and with good reason!  Recorded January 14, 2026.

Treasuring Your Wife  Part 3:  God's Alternative To Divorce  -  English and Spanish.  Is divorce unavoidable? The Scriptures offer a powerful answer!  Recorded January 24, 2026.

Atesorando a tu Esposa Parte 3: La Alternativa de Dios al Divorcio - Inglés y Español. ¿Es inevitable el divorcio? ¡Las Escrituras ofrecen una respuesta contundente! Grabado el 24 de enero de 2

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 18:  The Miracle Of The Loaves And Fish  -  English only.  God is a God of miracles, but miracles do not always have lasting effects.  Based on Mark 8:12-21.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 7, 2022. 

Treasuring Your Wife  Part 2:  In The Beginning, Love Your Wife  -  English only.  Understanding God and keeping that understanding in the forefront of our mind is the key to loving our wife.  This is a rebroadcast of a July 24, 2004 sermon from our archives.

Parshat Va'eira:  Pharaoh And The Nile  -  English only.  People remember the crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus. But perhaps the Nile River plays even a more important role!  Recorded January 18, 2026.

Treasuring Your Wife  Part 1:  In The Beginning, Woman Made In The Image Of God  -  English only.  The Scriptures tell us that both men and women are made in the image of God. How does the Bible describe women as being made in His image? This is a rebroadcast of a July 17, 2004 sermon from our archives.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 17:  Purging All Meats  -  English only.  In Mark chapter 7,  some of the rulers complained that Yeshua's disciples were not following the rules regarding eating.  Yeshua rebuked the rulers.   Three times, Yeshua explained the truth of the matter.  Do the Gospels record that Messiah taught that all foods are clean?  Join us for some new insight into this passage!  Based on Mark 7:5-23.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 28, 2022.

The Land Of Israel - Magdala  Part 4:  Mary Magdalene -  English only.  Join us as we study the most famous resident of the town of Magdala!  Recorded December 18, 2025.

Battling Lust and Pornography  Part 7:  The Curse Of Balaam  -  English only.   How powerful is lust? A lesson from over 3000 years ago, will still be relevant at the end of time!    Recorded November 6, 2025.

When 24 hours Is Not Enough  -  English and Spanish.  What can we do when life is so busy that we can not find time to pray or read our Bible?  Recorded January 10, 2026. 

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 16:  Feeding The Sheep  -  English only.  Yeshua instructed his disciples to feed the sheep.  The Scriptures emphasize how important this command is.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 19, 2022. 

Battling Lust and Pornography   Part 6:  Protecting Our Eyes  -  English only.   Join us as we the importance of protecting our eyes.    This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 9, 2022.

The Land Of Israel - Magdala  Part 3:  Yeshua And The Synagogue Of Magdala  -  English only.  Is there any evidence that Messiah visited the synagogue of Magdala?  Recorded November 11, 2025.

Parshat VaYechi:  Ephraim And Manasseh Are Mine!  -  English only.  Why did Jacob claim Joseph's children as his own children? Perhaps the reason is found in the same Torah portion!  Recorded January 3, 2026

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 15:  The Death Of John The Baptist  -  English only.  The scriptures describe Herod as a wicked ruler.  His execution of John illustrates a sobering sin.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 19, 2022.

Remembering The Fast Of Tevet  Part 2:  How Do We Observe This Day?  -  English only.   The 10th of Tevet is a day traditionally observed with mourning and fasting, This day commemorates the destruction of both Solomon's Temple and the Second Temple.  What can followers of Yeshua do to observe this day?  This is rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on January 8, 2025.  This fast is referred to as a partial fast, since we fast only during the daylight hours. This year, 2025, the fast begins today Tuesday, December 30, at sunrise and end at sunset today.