Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

The Fast of Gedaliah:  Who Was Gedaliah And Why Do We Fast?  -   English only.  Most people do not recognize this man's name, yet a day of mourning and fasting is named after him. Why?   Recorded August 23, 2026.  This commemoration is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset, on September 14, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 11:  When We Turn To The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish. When we turn to God at the sound of the shofar, an amazing thing happens. Join us for our Rosh Hashanah services as we explore this message of hope contained in the Scriptures!  Recorded on September 12, 2026.

Las siete semanas de consuelo, cuenta atrás para Rosh Hashaná. Parte 11: Cuando nos volvemos hacia el sonido del shofar. - Inglés y español. Cuando nos volvemos hacia Dios al oír el sonido del shofar, ocurre alg...

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 10:  The Jubilee And The Shofar  -  English only.  Every fiftieth year in ancient Israel, we sounded a shofar, proclaiming a Jubilee year. How does understanding the Jubilee add to our understanding of the return of Messiah?  Recorded on August 15, 2026.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah beginning at sunset tonight, on September 11, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 9:  The Coronation Of The King  -  English only.  As the Feast of Trumpets approaches, join us as we explore the connection between the sound of the shofar and the coronation of the King!  Recorded on August 14, 2026.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026. 

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 8:  For The Sake Of Zion  -  English only.  If the sound of the shofar does not cause us to remember Israel, we are missing one of the main purposes of the shofar!  This is a digitally remastered version of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded August 28, 2004.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026. 

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 7:  Ezekiel And The Message Of The Shofar  -  English only.  Why listen to the shofar on the Feast of Trumpets? God explained to the prophet Ezekial that it is a matter of life and death!  Recorded August 30, 2026.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 10:  Coniah, A Man Whose Descendants Shall Not Prosper  -  English only.  The curse of King Coniah ordained that the king would not prosper, and neither would his descendants. But if Yeshua was a descendant of Jeconiah, does His genealogy disqualify Him from being the Messiah? The Book of Nehemiah addresses this issue in a surprising way!  Recorded July 5, 2026

Lessons From The Flock  Part 18:  The Responsibility Of The Shepherd  -  English only.  What does a shepherd do when his flock is in danger?  Recorded July 20, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 6:  The Return Of Messiah, A Time Of Gloom, Or A Time Of Joy?  -  English only.  What do the Scriptures tell us about the time of Yeshua's return? Is it a time for believers to fear, or a time for us to look forward to?  This is a digitally remastered version of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded on Rosh Hashanah, September 11, 1999.   This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.

Heroes Of Faith  -  English and Spanish.  The Book of Hebrews lists many heroes of faith, but some are unnamed. Why? This podcast is in honor of the persecuted brothers and sisters, as well as Yeshua's disciples who live in poverty.  Recorded August 27, 2026.

Parshat Shoftim:  Judges Shall You Make  -  English only.  Why did the Almighty command us to appoint judges?  There may be more reasons than we realize!  Recorded July 6, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 5:  Sharing The Shofar Experience  -  English and Spanish.  On Rosh Hashanah, the sound of 100 blasts of the shofar can be a moving experience. We want to invite friends to share this inspiring ceremony, but we must first overcome a huge obstacle before people accept the invitation. This year, make sure that you remove that stumbling block!  Recorded on August 22, 2026.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 9:  Coniah, A Man Who Shall Not Prosper  -  English only.  The curse of King Coniah ordained that the king would not prosper. Did the Almighty relieve Coniah of this clause in the curse?  Recorded July 2, 2026

The Book of Acts Chapter 10  Part 3:  Eating Common Or Unclean Food  -  English only.  God's servant shuddered when he was told to eat the unclean food. Peter was not the first person to face this challenge!  March 12, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 4:  The Shofar of Abraham  -  English and Spanish. The first time that the word shofar is mentioned in the Scriptures is in chapter 19 of the Book of Exodus, when we stood at Mount Sinai.  But perhaps a shofar is hiden in the account of the binding of Isaac! This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on July 29, 2023.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.  

Las siete semanas de consuelo, cuenta atrás para Rosh Hashaná, parte 4:  El shofar de Abraham  -  Inglés y español. La primer...

Yeshua and The Curse Of The Law  -  Spanish and English.  The first fruits and tithes are prophetic of the Messiah. The sacrifice of animals could not cover all sins.  Only the blood of the Messiah cleanses us from all sin.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on August 28, 2021.   Yeshua y la maldición de la Ley  -  Español e inglés.  Las primicias y los diezmos son un presagio del Mesías. El sacrificio de animales no podía cubrir todos los pecados.  Solo la sangre del Mesías nos purifica de todo pecado.  Esta es una retransmis...

Parshat Re'eh:  Blessings And Curses  -  English and Spanish.  The primary message of Yahweh is still unchanged! Deuteronomy 11:26 teaches: I set before you a blessing and a curse.  Recorded August 8, 2026.

Parashá Re’eh:  Bendiciones y maldiciones  -  Inglés y español.  ¡El mensaje principal de Yahweh sigue siendo el mismo! Deuteronomio 11:26 enseña: «Os pongo ante vosotros una bendición y una maldición».  Grabado el 8 de agosto de 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 3:  Knowing The Sounds Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures teach that the shofar can make several sounds. Why is that fact critical for followers of Yeshua to understand?  Recorded August 8, 2026.   This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.

Las siete semanas de consuelo, cuenta atrás para Rosh Hashaná, parte 3:  Conocer los sonidos del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras enseñan que el shofar puede emitir varios sonidos. ¿Por qué es fundamental que los seguidores de Yeshua comprendan este hecho?  Grabado el 8...

Parshat Re'eh:  Testing The Spirits  -  English only.  Testing the spirits requires one vitally important tool.  This is a digitally remastered recording of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded August 23, 2003.

Parshat Re'eh:  Testing The Spirits  -  English only.  Testing the spirits requires one vitally important tool.   This is a digitally remastered recording of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded August 23, 2003.

Parshat Re'eh:  The Laws Of Kosher And The Death Of Aaron's Sons  -  English only.  This week's Torah portion contains laws of kosher food.  The account of Aaron's two sons can help us understand God's perspective on these laws.  Recorded June 18, 2026.

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah  Part 2:  The Meaning Of The Shofar  -  English only.  The sound of the shofar should awaken memories in our soul.  Join us as we discuss the traditional understanding of that important sound! This is a previously unpublished recording of a Rosh Hashana sermon from Sept 10, 1999.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 8:  The Curse Of Coniah, The Childless King  -  English only.  King Coniah is listed as an ancestor of Yeshua, but the Almighty pronounced a curse on the king, declaring that he would be childless. How then can Yeshua be a descendant of King Coniah if Coniah was childless?  Recorded November 3, 2025.

Pulling Out Weeds  -  English only.  In Matthew chapter 17, Yeshua spoke a parable about a man who, after planting wheat, discovered weeds in his field.  What lessons can we learn from this parable and how can we learn them.  Recorded July 4, 2026. 

The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 1:  Shabbat Nachamu,  Comfort My People  -  English and Spanish.   After the three weeks of mourning over the destruction of the Temple, we observe seven weeks of consolation. God offers comfort to His people.  Why should we be concerned about comforting those in need?  The answer can be found in understanding the nature of God! This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on July 29, 2023.  This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.

Las siete semanas de consuelo, cuenta atrás para Rosh Hashaná, 1.ª parte:  Shabat Nachamú  «Co...

The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob  Part 4:  The God Of Israel  -  English and Spanish.   The Scriptures use the title 'the God of  Jacob' as well as the title 'the God of Israel.' But isn't Jacob the same person as Israel? The answer to that question may suprize you!  Recorded on July 25, 2026. 

El Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob. Parte 4: El Dios de Israel. - Inglés y español.   Las Escrituras utilizan tanto el título «el Dios de  Jacob» como el de «el Dios de Israel». Pero, ¿no es Jacob la misma persona que Israel? ¡La resp...

Mourning The Loss Of The Temple  Part 5:  The Destruction Of The Temple And The Destruction Of Marriage  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures teach that marriage is associated with the Messiah. Marriage is also related to the destruction of the Temple, but in a very distresssing way.  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded June 28, 2025.  This year, 2026, the fast of Tisha B'Av is observed from sunset Wednesday July 22 till sunset Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Luto por la pérdida del Templo. Parte 5: La destrucción del Templo y la destrucción del matrimonio. - Inglés y español. La...

Mourning The Loss Of The Temple  Part 4:  Learning From The Stones On Tisha B'Av  -  English only.  How can we understand the destruction of the Temple that occurred so long ago? Join us as we consider how childhood experiences can open our eyes to comprehend profound biblical truths!  Recorded July 14, 2026.  This year, 2026, the Fast of Tish B'Av is observed from sunset Wednesday, July 22 till sunset Thursday, July 23, 2026.  

Mourning The Loss Of The Temple  Part 3:  The Fire That We Lost On Tisha B'Av - English and Spanish.  Both the first and second temple were destroyed by fire. But the fire that destroyed our temples, robbed us of  another fire, a miraculous fire. Join us as we consider the holy fire that was on the altar of burnt offerings and how that fire helps us to understand how much we lost on Tisha B'Av.  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally posted on Jun 26, 2020.  This year, 2026, the fast of Tisha B'Av is observed from sunset Wednesday July 22 till su...

Lessons From the Flock  Part 17:  The Shepherds Of Bethlehem And The Lamb Of God  -  English only.  We all know the story of the simple shepherds who were sent by the angel to greet Messiah's birth. But perhaps they were not simple shepherds!  Recorded July 2, 2026

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 7:  Jewish Testimony Of Another Miraculous Birth  -  English only.  The first chapter of the Book of Matthew references two miraculous births... Abraham's son Isaac and Yeshua HaMashiach. The Book of Luke adds a third miraculous birth associated with the birth of Yeshua...John the Baptist.  While traditional Judaism does not believe that Yeshua was born of a virgin, there is a rabbinic tradition that someone else in Matthew's genealogy was the result of a miraculous birth. Who was that person and why is this tradition significant to followers of Yeshua...

Parshat Matot/Masei:  The Sin At Peor  -  English and Spanish.  Why was the sin at Peor more than just idol worship?  Recorded July 11, 2026.

The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob  Part 3:  The God Of Jacob  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures repeatedly refer to the Almighty as "the God of Jacob." Why is this title so important for followers of Yeshua to understand?  Recorded on July 11, 2026. 

El Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob  Parte 3:  El Dios de Jacob  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras se refieren repetidamente al Todopoderoso como «el Dios de Jacob». ¿Por qué es tan importante que los seguidores de Yeshua comprendan este título?  Grabado el 11 de julio de 2026. 

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 6:  Another Miraculous Birth  -  English only.  Some people refuse to accept the miraculous birth of  Yeshua. In this episode, we consider a third miraculous birth interlaced with the birth of Yeshua. Join us as we consider the birth of Messiah's cousin, Yochanan, John the Baptist.  Recorded March 9, 2026.

Lessons From the Flock  Part 16:  The Problem Of Filthy Sheep  -  English only.  Many people think of sheep as fluffy, white little animals. Actually, that is seldom the case. What can we learn from the problem of filthy sheep?  Recorded June 10, 2026.

Baptism And The Ethiopian  -  English only.  The account of the baptism of the Ethiopian is remarkable for not only what is recorded, but also what is NOT recorded.  Recorded May 17, 2026.

Mourning The Loss Of The Temple  Part 2:  The Fast Of Tammuz, Nehemiah And The Walls Of Jerusalem  -  English and Spanish.  Today we fast and mourn over the destruction of the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah fasted and mourned also. But he did much more!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on June 27th, 2021.  This year, 2026, we observe this partial fast by refraining from food and drink during the daylight hours of Thursday, July 2, 2026.     Luto por la pérdida del Templo  Parte 2:  El ayuno de Tamuz, Nehemías y las murallas de Jerusalén  -  Inglés y español.  Hoy ayuna...

Mourning The Loss Of The Temple  Part 1:  -  The 17th Of Tammuz -  English only.  Why do some followers of Yeshua mourn and fast on the 17th day of the fourth month?    Recorded June 28, 2026.  This year, 2026, we observe this partial fast by refraining from food and drink during the daylight hours of Thursday, July 2, 2026.  

On Colossians Chapter 2  -  English and Spanish.  Colossians chapter 2 is often mentioned as a reason for Christian rejection of Shabbat. But was that really the Apostle’s Paul intention in this passage?  Join us for an eye-opening analysis of this chapter!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted October 24, 2020

The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob  Part 2:  The God Of Isaac  -  English and Spanish.  Why does the Almighty refer to Himself as "the God of Isaac?"  What does that title imply and how does it relate to us today?  Recorded on June 27, 2026.