Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

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...

Yom Kippur  Part 7: The Affliction Of Moses  -  English and Spanish.  On the day of Yom Kippur, we are commanded to afflict our souls. Join us as we examine an episode in the Scriptures describing how Moses reacted to affliction, and how others refused to accept the situation.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted June 28, 2020.  This year, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Parte 7: La aflicción de Moisés  -  Inglés y español.  En el día de Yom Kippur, se nos ordena afligir nuestras almas. Acompáñenos mie...

Yom Kippur  Part 6:  Why Blow The Shofar On The Day Of Atonement?   -  English only. Many people are aware that we blow the shofar on Rosh HaShanah, but they are surprised to learn that we also blow the shofar on Yom Kippur.  Why sound the shofar on the Day of Atonement? Join us as we investigate this tradition rooted in Torah!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 4, 2022.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 5: Greatness And The Book Of Jonah  -  English and Spanish.  The Book of Jonah is a great book, in a very literal sense! The Book explains what real greatness involves. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2021.

Yom Kippur  Parte 5: La grandeza y el libro de Jonás  -  Inglés y español.  ¡El libro de Jonás es un gran libro, en un sentido muy literal!  La historia explica lo que implica la verdadera grandeza. Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre del 2021.

Yom Kippur  Part 4:  The Sound Of The Shofar In The Book Of Jonah  -  English only.  The Book of Jonah is read every year on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.  The story of Jonah parallels the Fall Holy Days. But where is the sound of the shofar in the Book of Jonah?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 1, 2022.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 3:  Jonah's Mission To Nineveh-  English and Spanish.  The Book of Jonah is traditionally read on Yom Kippur. Understanding why we read this story will help us prepare for the fast. This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on September 23, 2023. This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur Parte 3:  La misión de Jonás a Nínive- Inglés y español.  El Libro de Jonás se lee tradicionalmente en Yom Kippur. Entender por qué leemos esta historia nos ayudará a prepararnos para el ayuno.  Esta es una ret...

Yom Kippur  Part 2:  Jonah and the Storm  -  English and Spanish.  On Yom Kippur, we read the book of Jonah. We may relate more to the great storm that struck Jonah's ship than we realize!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally posted on September 27, 2020.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Parte 2:  Jonás y la Tormenta - Inglés y Español.  En Yom Kippur, leemos el libro de Jonás. Es posible que nos sintamos más identificados de lo que pensamos con la gran tor...

Yom Kippur  Part 1:  Bring Words  -  English only.  On Yom Kippur, the whole congregation offers up prayers of repentance. Join us as we explore the scriptural basis for this custom!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 5, 2024. This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 3:  Remembering Abraham, Isaac, and Israel  -   English only.  Why did the Almighty forgive our sin with the golden calf? Moses pleaded with God and reminded the Almighty about His promises to our ancestors. We have a similar plea for our sins and it is something that God does not take lightly! Recorded September 9, 2021

This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 10, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water...

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 2:  Accepting Chastening  -  English only.  The Fast of Gedaliah is one of the 4 fast days associated with destruction of the Temple. On this day, we remember how we lost our final chance to preserve a national presence in the Promised Land after the first Temple's destruction. The Scriptures explain that there is a reason why God corrects us. It is ultimately for our own good! 

This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 8, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditi...

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 1:  The Fast That The Almighty Has Chosen  -   English and Spanish.  From sunrise to sunset on September 25, 2025, Jewish people fast because of the death of Governor Gedaliah. He represented our final chance to preserve a glimmer of autonomy in the Promised Land after the Babylonians destroyed our Temple. The events surrounding Gedaliah's story stress the difference between sincere and insincere repentance.  This is a rebroadcast of an October 2020 podcast from our archives.

El Ayuno de Gedaliah Parte 1: El Ayuno que El Todopoderoso Ha Elegido - Inglés y Español.  Desde el amanecer...

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 12:  The Shofar and The Coming King  -  English and Spanish.  Tradition says that on Rosh HaShanah, the sound of the shofar welcomes the King. Is this just a tradition or is it  rooted in the Scriptures?  Recorded on September 23, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah began at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 12:  El shofar y el rey venidero  -  Inglés y español.  La tradición dice que en Rosh HaShaná, el sonido del shofar da la bienvenida al Rey...

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  11:  Miraculous Births And The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  Join us as we compare the Torah portion, the HaFtarah reading, and the reading from the Brit Chadashah to see the power of the sound of the shofar in the lives of three barren women.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  11:  Nacimientos milagrosos y el sonido del shofar   -  Inglés y...

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 10:  Why Is The Sound Of The Shofar Special To God?  -  English and Spanish.  We know that we will be resurrected at the sound of the last shofar. We know that the sound of the shofar gives us comfort. But why is the shofar important to God?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 20, 2020.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 10:  ¿Por qué el sonido del shofar es especial pa...

War In Israel  Part 39:  Day 713  An Update On Yarden Bibas  -  English only.  Yarden Bibas and his wife and two little sons were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists almost 2 years ago. Yarden was released in exchange for convicted killers, but his wife and children were murdered by terrorists.  This is an review of the Bibas family's tragic story and update on Yarden's last 6 months.  Recorded September 18, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  9:  The Forbidden Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  On Rosh HaShanah, we listen to several different sounds from the shofar.  But the Scriptures also describe one sound that we should NOT play on the shofar or even listen to! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  9:  El sonido prohibido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  En Rosh HaShaná, escucha...

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 4:  They Left Their Nets  -  English only.  Messiah called several fishermen to follow Him. He asked them to leave their nets behind in order to become fishers of men. What lesson does this story have for us today?   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022.  

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 8:  Hearing The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  There is one essential command for the Feast of Rosh HaShanah. Many take it very lightly, but perhaps it it not as easy as we think!  Recorded September 13, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 8:  Escuchar el sonido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  Hay un mandamiento esencial para la fiesta de Rosh HaShaná. Muchos lo toman a la ligera, ¡pero tal vez no...

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 7:  The Different Sounds Of The Shofar  -  English only.  Why do we listen to different sounds from the shofar on Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets? Is it just a tradition? You might be surprised by what the Scriptures reveal about these different sounds!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 4, 2021.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

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.  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.  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...

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 exami...

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.  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.  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.