Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

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.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 1:  Introduction  -  English only.  In what ways is the Gospel of Mark different from the other three Gospel accounts? Why is it different?  And who was Mark?  Join us as we begin our study of this remarkable narrative of the Good News!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022

What Is A Friend For?  -  English only.  What is the purpose of having friends? One of the scriptural reasons for having friends is not very appealing to everyone!   Recorded March 4, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  2:  When The Ultimate Comfort Is Not Enough  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures describe the sound of the last shofar as victory over death. But are there times when that sound is not enough? Join us as we search for comfort in real life situations.  Recorded August 23, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  2:  Cuando el consuelo definitivo no es suficiente  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras describen el sonido del último shofar como la victoria sobre la muerte. Pero, ¿hay ocasiones en las...

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 2: Why Joseph?  -  English only.  Why was Joseph chosen to be the stepfather of Yeshua? Perhaps his genealogy offers some insight.  Recorded August 3, 2025.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 1: The Son Of David  -  English only.  Matthew records a curious genealogy for Yeshua, but perhaps it was not so foreign to the children of Israel at His time!  Recorded May 14, 2025.

Two Minutes in The Proverbs: Make Me Rich!  -  English only.  Many people pray for riches. Solomon offered some keen insight on that subject. Based on Proverbs 30:7-9.  Recorded July 6, 2025.

Parashat V'Etchanan: La justicia sigue a la gracia demostrada por la obediencia - Solo en español. Las Escrituras describen un camino. Primero la gracia, luego la obediencia, la justicia, el Pacto y el llamado a vivir en libertad. Esta es una traducción de un podcast que se grabó originalmente el 9 de julio de 2025.

Parashat V'Etchanan:  Righteousness Follows Grace Demonstrated By Obedience -  Spanish only.  The Scriptures describe a path. Grace first, then obedience, righteousness, Covenant and the call to live free.  This is a translation of a podcast that was originally recorded July 9, 2025.

Parashat V'Etchanan:  Righteousness Follows Grace Demonstrated By Obedience -  English only.  The Scriptures describe a path. Grace first, then obedience, righteousness, Covenant and the call to live free.  Recorded July 9, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 1:  Comfort When Facing The Final Enemy  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures instruct us to share the comfort that God has shown us. What is the best way to do that? Join as as we explore the amazing final trumpet announcing the return of Messiah and its connection with comfort!  Recorded August 9, 2025.

Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar Parte 1:  Consuelo al enfrentarse al enemigo final  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras nos enseñan a compartir el consuelo que Dios nos ha mostrado...

The Holy Spirit And The End Of The Babylonian Captivity  -  English only.  What happens when the captivity finally ends? The Scriptures offer a surprising answer!  Recorded July 14, 2025.  

War In Israel  Part 38:  Day 667 Tisha B'Av and Praying On The Temple Mount  -  English only.  The world was outraged on Tisha B'Av because of the actions of Israel's national security minister.  We should all be outraged, but for a different reason.  Recorded August 4, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 11  -  Mourning For Jerusalem With Faith In Yeshua  - English only.  How can we mourn for the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem with gladness in our hearts?  This is a translation of the August 2, 2025 podcast.   Recorded August 1, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning will conclude with the fast of Tisha B'Av on August 3.  

Las tres semanas de luto a través de los ojos de Jeremías  Parte 11  -  Haciendo luto por Jerusalén con fe en Yeshúa -  Solo en español.  ¿Cómo podemos lamentar la destrucción del Templo y de Jerusalén con alegría en el corazón?  Grabado el 1 de agosto de 2025. Este año, 2025, las tres semanas de luto concluirán con el ayuno de Tisha B'Av el 3 de agosto.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 11  -  Mourning For Jerusalem With Faith In Yeshua  - Spanish only.  How can we mourn for the...

You Were Called To Translate!  -  English only.  Why did the Ethiopian in Acts chapter 8 need a translator? For the same reason that you and I do!  Recorded April 29, 2025. 

Parshat Matot/Masei:  A Promise Is A Debt  -  Spanish and English. Any member of the covenant people, Israel, can also make vows of gratitude to devote themselves for a time to the service of the eternal one, or to give a special offering. Recorded  July 26, 2025.

Parshat Matot/Masei:  Lo prometido es deuda  -  Español e inglés.  Cualquier integrante de el pueblo del pacto, Israel, también puede hacer votos de gratitud para consagrarse por un tiempo al servicio del eterno, o dar alguna ofrenda especial. Grabado  el 26 de julio de 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 10  -  Reclaiming Shabbat -  English and Spanish. On Tisha B'Av, we lost more than just the Temple. Join us as we study Shabbat and its connection to Tisha B'Av.  Recorded July 26, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning will conclude with the fast of Tisha B'Av on August 3.  

Las tres semanas de luto a través de los ojos de Jeremías  Parte 10  -  Recuperando el Shabat -  Inglés y español. En Tisha B'Av, perdimos más que solo el Templo. Acompáñenos mientras estudiamos el Shaba...

Touring Jerusalem  Part 6:  The Kidron Valley And Absalom's Tomb  -  English only.  One of the most iconic and massive  tombs in all of Israel lies on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. Join us for a special blessing as we study Absalom's Tomb! Recorded July 22, 2025.

Parshat Pinchas:  Asking For A Blessing  -  English only.  In today's Torah portion, The Almighty told Moses that he would die and not enter the promised land. Moses then asked God to choose a capable leader for the children of Israel. What lesson can we learn from this passage?  July 19, 2025.

Two Minutes In The Proverbs:  Running After Mirages  -  English only. We all have seen mirages on the highways in the summertime. There is a powerful spiritual lesson that we can learn from this curiosity! Based on Proverbs 23:4-5.  Recorded May 26, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 9  -  Mourning Or Singing? -  English only.  Singing is not usually associated with times of mourning. But did the prophets sing?  Recorded July 13, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning will conclude with the fast of Tisha B'Av on August 3.  

Parshat Balak: Sé el burro - sólo en español.  En un enfrentamiento entre un rey, un profeta y un burro parlante, adivina cuál de ellos escuchó a Dios y por qué deberíamos imitarlo.   Grabado el 12 de julio de 2025.  Esta es una traducción del comentario de la Torá en inglés publicado el 14 de julio de 2025.

Parshat Balak:  Be the Donkey  -  Spanish only.  In a showdown between a king, a prophet, and a talking donkey, guess which one actually listened to God—and why that’s the one we should imitate.   Recorded July 12, 2025.  This i...

Parshat Balak:  Be The Donkey  -  English only.  In a showdown between a king, a prophet, and a talking donkey, guess which one actually listened to God—and why that’s the one we should imitate.   Recorded July 12, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 8  -  Only The God Of The Hills? -  English and Spanish.  What should we do when we feel that we are under attack?  The same thing that we should have done when the Babylonians attacked Solomon's Temple!  Recorded July 12, 2025.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on July 13, 2025. This is a partial fast, so we refrain from food and drink during the daylight hours of Sunday July 13.  

Las Tres Semanas De Luto A Través De Los Ojos De Jeremías P...

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 7  -  Why Do We Fast On The 17th Of Tammuz? -  English only.  Why do we begin our mourning on this day? What happened on the 17th day of the fourth month?    This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded July 21, 2024.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on July 13, 2025. This is a partial fast, so we refrain from food and drink during the daylight hours of Sunday July 13.  

The Western Wall  Part 15:  The Western Wall Tunnel  -  English and Spanish.  The Kotel is 1600 feet long, but we only see a few hundred feet of the wall.  Where is the rest of the Western Wall?  Join us on an adventure as we explore the Western Wall Tunnel! Recorded July 6, 2025, this an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded April 28, 2023. 

El Muro Occidental - Parte 15: El túnel del Muro Occidental  - Inglés y español.  El Kotel tiene 1600 pies de largo, pero sólo vemos unos pocos cientos de pies.  ¿Dónde está el resto del Muro O...

Parshat Chukat:  The Red Heifer And The Water Of Separation  -  English only.  The mysterious ceremony of the red heifer involves more than just the ashes of the cow. In fact, the whole Torah portion hints at a deeper meaning!  July 5, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 6:   The Chronology  -   English only.  The destruction of Solomon's Temple is recorded in the last chapter of the Book of Jeremiah and of the Book of 2 Kings, and of the Book of 2 Chronicles. But the dates listed in these chapter's do not agree with the traditional days of mourning. In fact, the three chapters seem to disagree with each other.  Is there an explanation for the differences?   This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded July 7, 2024.  This year, 2025, the Three Weeks of Mourning begins with the fast of the four...

Two Minutes in The Proverbs: Worse than a Fool!  -  English only.  Solomon warned about the sad fate of those who spend their lives acting foolishly. But he also warned us about those who are in a worse state!  Based on Proverbs 26:12.  Recorded May 2, 2025.

Parshat Korach:  The Prophet Samuel And Korach's Sin  -  English only.  How is Korach's sin related to Samuel the prophet?  This is a translation of the podcast posted on June 30, 2025. Recorded June 28, 2025.

Parshat Korach:  The Prophet Samuel And Korach's Sin  -  Spanish only.  How is Korach's sin related to Samuel the prophet?  Recorded June 28, 2025.

Parshat Koraj: El profeta Samuel y el pecado de Koraj - sólo en español.  ¿Cómo se relaciona el pecado de Koraj con el profeta Samuel?  Grabado el 28 de junio de 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 5:  The Destruction Of The Temple And The Destruction of Marriages  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures show that marriage is associated with the Messiah. Marriage is also related to the destruction of the Temple, but in a very negative way.  Recorded June 28, 2025.  This year, 2025, the three weeks of mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Las Tres Semanas De Luto A Través De Los Ojos De Jeremias Parte 5: La Destrucción Del Templo Y La Destrucción De Los Matrimonios - Inglés y...