Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 13:  The Man of The Tombs  -  English only.  What is the value of one human life? More than many would like to admit!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 19, 2022. 

The Land Of Israel - Magdala  Part 1:  The History Of The City Of Magdala  -  English only.  Join us in our latest series visiting the land of Israel, as we explore the history of the ancient city of Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene.  Recorded November 9, 2025.

Nebuchadnezzar Dreamed A Dream  -  English only.  The king of Babylonian had a very disturbing dream. What did the dream mean for the king? Perhaps more importantly, what does the dream mean for us?  Recorded November 12, 2025. 

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 12:  The Storm  -  English only.   What can we do to weather the storms of life?  Mark records some advice for these extreme situations!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 19, 2022. 

Battling Lust and Pornography   Part 4:  Sowing and Reaping  -  English only.   How does the Biblical principle of sowing and reaping present a warning to those involved in pornography?   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 9, 2022.

The Western Wall  Part 16:  Warren's Gate and The Ark of The Covenant  -  English and Spanish.  Warren's Gate, one of King Herod's original passages to the Temple Mount, lies inside the Western Wall Tunnels.  What makes this gate so fascinating?  Perhaps its connection to the Ark of The Covenant! You will not want to miss this thrilling episode!   Recorded November 3, 2025. This an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded May 29, 2023. 

El Muro Occidental  Parte 16:  La Puerta de Warren y el Arca de la Alianza  -  Inglés y español.  La Puerta de Warren, uno de los pasajes or...

Touring Jerusalem  Part 9:  Talitha Kumi  -  English only.  In the center of Jerusalem sits the remains facade of a building which bears the words Talitha Kumi. What is this building and why are these words inscribed on it?  Recorded November 4, 2025.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark   Part 11:  When is The Time of The Great Harvest?  -  English only.  Sometimes, we pray urgently for Messiah to return right now and rescue us from the confusion of this present age.  At other times, we hope that He will delay His return till a loved one repents. The Gospel of Mark presents profound insight into the timing of the harvest.  It is a realization that we all need to accept!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 30, 2022. 

Battling Lust and Pornography   Part 3:  The Call of Noah  -  English only.   Noah walked in righteousness in the midst of a sinful generation.  We are faced with the same calling!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 4, 2022.

Este mensaje explora la seguridad bíblica de la salvación y lo que realmente significa saber que tienes vida eterna. Examinamos pasajes clave—desde Juan 3 hasta Romanos 10—que muestran que la salvación es una realidad presente, no una posibilidad futura. Si alguna vez has luchado con dudas, esto es un recordatorio de que la promesa es sencilla: si crees, eres salvo.

This message explores the biblical assurance of salvation and what it truly means to know you have eternal life. We look at key passages—from John 3 to Romans 10—that show salvation is a present reality, not a future possibility. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, this is a reminder that the promise is simple: if you believe, you are saved.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 10:  The Parable of The Sower  -  English only.  When Messiah taught the story of the sower, He stressed the importance of that parable. He said that no one could understand any of the parables unless they comprehended this parable first.  One of the lessons of this parable requires understanding two opposite terms, immediately and patiently! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 28, 2022. 

Battling Lust and Pornography   Part 2:  Taking Fire Into Your Bosom  -  English only.   How risky is immortality?  The Book of Proverbs describes clearly how dangerous it can be!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 1, 2022.

Touring Jerusalem  Part 8: The Sundial Of Rabbi Moshe Shapira  -  English only.  A huge sundial is displayed in Jerusalem on the side of a tower in the middle of Joppa Street. Join as we study this structure and learn a history lesson and a lesson in devotion to God!   Recorded October 30, 2025.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 4:  Drawing A Family Tree  -  English only.  Is it always easy to draw a family tree?  Ask Joseph son of the patriarchs and Joseph, husband of Miriam! Recorded November 3, 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 9:  He Sent Them Forth  -  English only.  Mark records in chapter 3 that Yeshua selected 12 apostles.  He sent them out to preach the Kingdom of Heaven, and to heal people. While this assignment may have been shocking to His 12 followers, the significance of Yeshua's action is vital for us to grasp!  Recorded September 28, 2022. 

War In Israel  Part 42:  Day 767  Mourning The Losses  -  English only.  How can we respond to those who speak evil of our losses?  Recorded November 12, 2025.

Battling Lust and Pornography  Part 1:  Glorify God in Your Body  -  English only.  Paul stressed the importance of moral purity.  Why did he put immorality in a different category than other sins?  Join us as we begin a series on a critical subject that has been almost completely ignored in modern culture.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded October 31, 2022.

Do People Know Who You Are?  -  English and Spanish.  When others look at us, what do they see? What should they see?  -  Recorded November 8, 2025.

Touring Jerusalem  Part 7:  Seeing All Of Jerusalem  -  English only.   Which historic sites in Jerusalem should we visit? Perhaps a cuneiform tablet recently found in Jerusalem can help answer the question!  Recorded October 27, 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark   Part 8:  That They Might Accuse Him  -  English only.  Yeshua had healed a man with a terrible affliction, but not everyone was pleased with the miracle. The story compels us to ask a question.  How do we react when God blesses others?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 15, 2022. 

Parshat Lech Lecha:  The Perfect Law Of Liberty  -  English only.  Because of his faith, Abraham, the Father of the Faithful. was counted righteous in the eyes of God.  The Book of James offers an elaborate commentary on this.  November 1, 2025. 

Parshat Lech Lecha:  I Will Bless  -  English only.  Abraham was the father of the faithful.  Sadly, some people believe in the faithfulness of Abraham, but ignore any even greater reality!  Recorded November 1, 2025. 

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 7:   Who Can Forgive Sins?  -  English only.  When Yeshua told a man that his sins were forgiven, some of the scribes were furious!  The scribes asked, "Who can forgive sins except for God?"  Messiah's response illustrates an important aspect of faith. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 15, 2022. 

Surprises in Paul's Letter To Titus  Part 4  -   Old Women, Young Women, And Love-  English only.   Paul's Letter To Titus includes some surprising instructions for younger and older women about love.  Recorded on October 3, 2024.

And Joseph Wept  -  English and Spanish.  The life of Joseph was a prophecy of the life of Messiah. Yet one of the most striking elements of his life is often overlooked!  Recorded October 25, 2025. 

Parshat Bereisheet:  Why A Man Shall Cleave To His Wife  -  English only.  The Almighty commanded Adam to cleave to His wife.  You may be surprised for the reason, or reasons, behind this command!  October 19, 2025

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 6:  There He Prayed  -  English only.  We all recall the Passover night that Messiah spent in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet Mark also speaks of other nights that Yeshua spent in prayer.  Is there a quiet message for us in these passages?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 13, 2022. 

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 5:  Mark And Shabbat  -  English only.  The Gospels refer to Shabbat numerous times. We can learn much from what the Gospels say, as well as what they do not say. Mark makes one specific point about Shabbat repeatedly.  Perhaps it is intended as guidance for us!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 13, 2022. 

War In Israel  Part 41:  Day 740  Hostages Released But War Is Not Over  -  English only.  As all known living hostages leased by Hamas, terrorists continue psychological warfare.  Recorded October 15, 2025.

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 6:  Shemini Azteret And Making A Distinction Between The Permanent And The Temporary   -  English and Spanish.  How do we tell the difference between  temporary and permanent? Perhaps the eight day of this feast will help us decide!  Recorded October 14, 2021.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Alegría en Sucot  Parte 6:  Shemini Azteret y la distinción entre lo permanente y lo temporal   -  Inglés y español.  ¿Cómo distinguimos entre  lo temporal y lo permanente? ¡Quizás el octavo día de esta fiesta nos ayude a decidir!  Grabado...

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 6:  Why Do We Read The Book Of Ecclesiastes At The Feast Of Sukkot?  -  English and Spanish.  Solomon's book captures one of the main reasons that we dwell in temporary structures.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on  September 26th, 2021.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset.    Alegría en Sucot  Parte 6:  ¿Por qué leemos el libro de Eclesiastés en la fiesta de Sucot?  -  Inglés y español.  El libro de Salomón captura una de las principales razones por las que vivimos en estructuras temporales.   Esta es u...

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 5:  Singing Hodu  -  English and Spanish.  During the Feast of Sukkot, we sing Hodu, Give Thanks To Adonai For He Is Good.  How is this beloved song connected to this feast? Join us (and the wind!) under our sukkah for our Shabbat services on October 11, 2025.  This year, the week-long Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Alegría en Sucot  Parte 5:  Cantando Hodu  -  Inglés y español.  Durante la fiesta de Sucot, cantamos Hodu, «Dad gracias a Adonai porque Él es bueno».  ¿Cómo se relaciona esta canción con esta fiesta? Acom...

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 4:  Reading The Torah At The Feast of Tabernacles  -  English only.  The Torah commands us to read the Book of the Law during the Feast of Sukkot.  The big surprise is the list of people who are commanded to listen to the reading!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on  October 1, 2022.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 3:  Rejoicing With The Four Species  -  English and Spanish.  The Torah commands us to take 4 types of plants and rejoice before the Almighty. What does it mean to rejoice with 4 plants? Perhaps the plants represent something else!  Join us with the wind and light rain under our sukkah as we continue our services on the afternoon of the first day of Sukkot, October 7, 2025.  This year, the week-long Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Alegría en Sucot  Parte 3:  Alegría con las cuatro especies  -  Inglés y español.  La Torá nos...

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 2:  Where Will You Build Your Sukkah?  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures command us to build a sukkah, a tabernacle, and where you build it may reveal something about your relationship with the Almighty!  Join us with the wind and light rain under our sukkah on the morning of the first day of Sukkot, October 7, 2025.  This year, the Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Alegría en Sucot  Parte 2:  ¿Dónde construirás tu sucá?  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras nos ordenan construir una sucá, un tabernáculo, y el lug...

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 1:  The Feast of Tabernacles And The Birth of Messiah  -  English and Spanish.  Many people believe that Yeshua HaMashiach was born during the Feast of Sukkot. Is there any scriptural basis for this theory? Join us for this exciting study that may make you completely rethink the topic!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives, posted on October 8, 2020.  This year, the Feast of Sukkot begins tonight, Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Alegría en Sucot   Parte 1: La Fiesta de los Tabernáculos y El Nacimiento del Mesías - Inglés y Español. M...

War In Israel  Part 40:  Day 729  A Forgotten Casualty  -  English only.  In this painfully extended war against terrorism, we sometimes forget to pray for one group of Israelis that have been strikingly affected.  Recorded October 5, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 9: The Book Of Jonah And When A Shofar Does Not Sound  -  English and Spanish. What are the consequences when a shofar refuses to sound?  This sermon was recorded during the afternoon service on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Parte 9: El libro de Jonás y cuando el shofar no suena  -  Inglés y español. ¿Cuáles son las consecuencias cuando un shofar se niega a sonar?  Este sermón fue grabado durante el servicio vespertino de Yom Kippur, el 2 de octubre de 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 8: The Law Of Our High Priest  -  English and Spanish.  Leviticus chapter 16 lists many laws for the high priest to follow on the day of Yom Kippur. But there is one very important law that our high priest gave us to perform. This sermon was recorded during the morning service on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025.   Yom Kippur  Parte 8: La ley de nuestro sumo sacerdote  -  Inglés y español.  El capítulo 16 del Levítico enumera muchas leyes que el sumo sacerdote debe seguir en el día de Yom Kippur. Pero hay una ley muy importante que nuestro sa...