Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Experiencing Passover  Part  12:  My Name Is Thomas  -  English only.  Every year, during the Passover seder, we act out a dramatization of Messiah's final Passover. This year, we focused on the Apostle Thomas.  Recorded April 3, 2026. 

This year, 2026, the feast began with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part  11:  Serving Matzah With Pride!  -  English only.  Which ingredients belong in Passover matzah? Normally, only Passover flour and water. Don't let pride ruin the whole recipe!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 21, 2022. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part 10:  Why Hold A Passover Seder?  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures command us to keep the festival of Passover.  How do we observe that commandment today?  Most people can not travel to Jerusalem.  Even those who do, know there no longer is a temple and no Passover sacrifice. What exactly do we do?  Join us for a study of the Passover Seder and learn how you can honor the Almighty on this special day! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on April 10, 2022.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday...

Experiencing Passover Part 9:  You Shall Break No Bone  -  English only.  When Yeshua was dying on the cross, Pontious Pilate sent soldiers to break his legs, but the soldiers did not.  Is there a deeper meaning behind this story?  Recorded March 26, 2026. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part 8:  The Messianic Seder  -  English and Spanish.  Millions of Jewish People hold a seder every Passover. Why is a Messianic Jewish seder different?   Recorded March 28, 2026. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Vivir la Pascua, parte 8: El Séder mesiánico  -  En inglés y español.  Millones de judíos celebran un séder cada Pascua. ¿En qué se diferencia un séder judío mesiánico?   Grabado el 28 de marzo de 2026.  Este año, 2026, la fiesta comien...

Experiencing Passover Part 7:  The Blood And The Water  -  English only.  At Passover, a soldier pierced Messiah's side and blood and water came out. Why did blood and water come out? Perhaps the Apostle Paul's writings help explain an ancient Jewish legend and shed light on this puzzling passage! Join us for this thrilling topic!!  Recorded March 26, 2026.

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark   Part 27:  Blessed Be The Kingdom Of God  -  English only.   When Messiah rode into Jerusalem, the crowds shouted out: Blessed is the Kingdom!  This declaration may sound unusual to our modern ears.  Yet, the scripture has much to say about the Kingdom of God!  Based on Mark Chapter 11 verses 7 through 10.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast recorded December 6, 2022.

Experiencing Passover Part 6:  The Lord Sees at Passover  -  English only.  After the Passover seder, Peter denied Yeshua three times. In the midst of a terrible episode, the Gospel of Luke records an especially uncomfortable detail.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded March 28, 2023. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover Part 5:  When I Came Out of Egypt -  English only.  At the Passover seder, we recite that In every generation, every person must believe that he personally came out of Egypt. As we study these words, we realize how closely they resonate with the Gospels!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 4, 2023. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part 4:  Satan Attacks At Passover  -  English only.  The enemy of our souls has a pattern of aggression against the children of God at Passover.  You and I need to be aware that the devil's threats continue to this day!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 7, 2022. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 26:  Blind Bartimaeus  -  English only.  Bartimaeus's determination is a testimony to his faith and to the power of Yeshua.  Even more, his determination is a standard for us all!  Based on Mark 10: 46-52.  Recorded on November 27, 2022.

Experiencing Passover  Part 3:  Yeshua, The Miracle Of Passover  -  English Only.  The Almighty spared us at Passover in Egypt because of the blood of the lamb was on our doorposts. The Scriptures refer to the blood as a token, a miraculous sign. What was the actual miracle of the blood?  This is a rebroadcast of a March 13, 2004 sermon from our archives. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover Part 2:  The Hypocrisy Of Neglecting Prayer  -  English and Spanish.  Messiah compared hypocrisy to leaven. How painful that we all neglect  this type of leaven in our Passover cleaning!   This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives originally posted on June 22, 2020. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Vivir la Pascua, parte 2: La hipocresía de descuidar la oración  -  Inglés y español.  El Mesías comparó la hipocresía con la levadura. ¡Qué dol...

Parashá Vayakhel/Pekudei:  Hacían lo que les parecía correcto  -  Solo en español. En lugar de seguir al Todopoderoso, los antiguos hijos de Israel solían hacer lo que les daba la gana, para gran consternación de Dios.  Esta es una traducción del comentario sobre la Torá grabado el 14 de marzo de 2026.

Parshat Vayakhel/Pekudei:  They Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes  -  Spanish only.  Instead of following the Almighty, the ancient children of Israel often did what they wanted to do, much to God's dismay.  This is a translation of the Torah comment...

Parshat Vayakhel/Pekudei:  They Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes  -  English only.  Instead of following the Almighty, the ancient children of Israel often did what they wanted to do, much to God's dismay.  Recorded March 14, 2026.

Experiencing Passover Part 1:  Followers Of Yeshua Searching For Leaven?  -  English and Spanish.  The Torah commanded the children of Israel to remove leaven from their homes as preparation for the Passover. Should disciples of Yeshua search for leaven?  Recorded March 14, 2026. 

This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Vivir la Pascua  Parte 1:  ¿Buscan los seguidores de Yeshua la levadura?  -  Inglés y español.  La Torá ordenó a los hijos de Israel que eliminaran la levadura de sus hogares como...

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.