Congregation Of The Living Word, A Messianic Jewish Congregation

War in Israel  Part 20:   Tu B'Shevat, The New Year of The Trees  -  English only.   This year, January 25, 2024 is celebrated as the New Year of The Trees.  What special significance can we find in this festival during this terrible war against Hamas terrorists?  Recorded January 23, 2024.

Spiritual Warfare and The Book of Joshua  Part 1:  Introduction  -  English and Spanish.  Many are surprised to learn that the apostles James, John, Paul, and Peter all wrote about spiritual warfare. Why do we need to understand spiritual warfare?  The Book of Joshua describes the primary weapon at our disposal in spiritual warfare. This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded in 2016. La Guerra Espiritual y el Libro de Josué Parte 1: Introducción - Inglés y Español.  Muchos se sorprenden al saber que los apóstoles Santiago, Juan, Pablo y Pedro escribieron sobre la guerra espiritual. ¿Por qué necesitamos entender la guerra espiritual?  El Libro de Josué describe el arma principal a nuestra disposición en la guerra espiritual. Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón grabado originalmente en 2016.

Parshat Bo:  Not Even a Hoof  -  English only.   Moses told Pharaoh that we would not leave Egypt without all our cattle. We would not even leave a hoof behind. He obviously did not mean that literally.  It was simply an expression in ancient Hebrew.  Or was it?  Recorded January 21, 2024.  

Parshat Bo:  Who and Who Else  -  English only.   When God demanded that Pharoah let us leave Egypt, the king of Egypt asked a question, and that question can help us understand what Passover is really about!  Recorded January 21, 2024.

The Western Wall  Part 7:  Barclay's Gate -  English and Spanish.   Sitting amongst the other stones of the Western Wall, in the women's prayer section, lies a large stone that gives testimony to the greatness of the second Temple.  Join us as we look at Barclay's Gate!  Translated from a podcast originally posted on February 24, 2023. El Muro Occidental  Parte 7: Puerta de Barclay - Inglés y español.   Entre las demás piedras del Muro Occidental, en la sección de oración de las mujeres, se encuentra una gran piedra que da testimonio de la grandeza del segundo Templo.  Acompáñenos a ver la Puerta de Barclay.  Traducido de un podcast publicado originalmente el 24 de febrero de 2023. 

The Sin of Ignorance  -  English only.  Leviticus Chapter 4 describes Temple sacrifices for sins committed in ignorance or accidently. How can someone commit a sin accidentally?  Recorded January 16, 2024. 

War in Israel  Part 19:   The Prayer at The Western Wall  -  English only.   Israel takes great pride in its military, but 50 thousand people gathered at the Kotel to seek a greater source of help.  Recorded January 16, 2024.

Parshat VaEira:  Out of Egypt Towards the Promised Land  -  English and Spanish.  God's call is to come out of this secular world, overcoming every obstacle in order to gain eternal life through Yeshua, our Lord and Saviour.  Recorded January 13, 2024. Parshat VaEira:  Salir de Egipto Hacia la Tierra Prometida - Inglés y Español.  El llamado de Dios es a salir de este mundo secular, superando todo obstáculo para ganar la vida eterna a través de Yeshua, nuestro Señor y Salvador.  Grabado el 13 de enero de 2024.

Ritual Purity  Part 2:  Leprosy of the House  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures speak of a mysterious skin affliction, Tzaraat, which is usually translated as leprosy. Surprisingly, the Torah describes the situation when leprosy affects the walls of a house!  What do these laws teach us about the heart of God?  Recorded January 13, 2024.   Pureza Ritual Parte 2: Lepra de la Casa - Inglés y Español.  Las Escrituras hablan de una misteriosa aflicción de la piel, Tzaraat, que generalmente se traduce como lepra. Sorprendentemente, ¡la Torá describe la situación cuando la lepra afecta a las paredes de una casa!  ¿Qué nos enseñan estas leyes sobre el corazón de Dios?  Grabado el 13 de enero de 2024.

The Western Wall  Part 6:  The Egalitarian Prayer Section -  English and Spanish.  Many people pray at the Western Wall without realizing that there is more than one area reserved for prayer.  Join us as we examine the turbulent history of the egalitarian prayer area, the Western Wall prayer area for Conservative Judaism.   Translated from a podcast originally posted on February 17, 2023. El Muro de las Lamentaciones Parte 6: La sección de oración igualitaria - Inglés y español. Muchas personas oran en el Muro Occidental sin darse cuenta de que hay más de una zona reservada para la oración.  Acompáñenos a examinar la turbulenta historia de la zona de oración igualitaria, la zona de oración del Muro Occidental para el judaísmo conservador.   Traducido de un podcast publicado originalmente el 17 de febrero de 2023.

War in Israel  Part 18:   The Youngest Hostage  -  English only.   As the war passes 95 days in length, the Bibas baby passes his one-year birthday as a hostage.   Recorded January 10, 2024.

HaFtarah Shemot:  Before I Formed You in the Womb  -  English only.   The reading from the prophets records the miraculous prenatal election of Jeremiah. He was chosen from the womb! The Torah portion did not declare the same about Moses. Why not? And how does this fact apply to us?  Recorded January 10, 2024.

War in Israel  Part 17:   The Battle Against Amalek  -  English only.   As the war in Israel passes three months, it becomes clearer that many do not understand who our enemy actually is. Join us as we update the war situation and study one of Israel's ancient enemies.   Recorded January 8, 2024.

Parshat Shemot:  Save The Daughters  -  English only.  When Pharoah enslaved us in Egypt, he ordered the Jewish baby boys to be murdered but he spared the Jewish girls. The Scriptures reveal that God's plan is bigger than any plan that our enemies can devise!  Recorded January 6, 2024.

The Western Wall   Part 5:   Yeshua and The Western Wall  -  English and Spanish.  The Western Wall is an awesome structure in the center of Jerusalem's Old City. Some people think that the wall is proof that Yeshua is not the Messiah. Why do they claim that, and why is their objection not valid?  Translated from a podcast originally posted on March 17, 2021. El Muro Occidental Parte 5: Yeshua y El Muro Occidental - Inglés y Español.  El Muro Occidental es una estructura impresionante en el centro de la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén. Algunas personas piensan que el muro es una prueba de que Yeshua no es el Mesías. ¿Por qué afirman eso y por qué su objeción no es válida?  Traducido de un podcast publicado originalmente el 17 de marzo de 2021.

Be Ready to Give an Answer  -  English only.  In 1 Peter 1:15, we are told to be ready to give an answer.  Using science or historical facts to defend certain beliefs can be very helpful. But is that what Peter was talking about in that passage?  Recorded December 28, 2023.

And Satan was Bound for one Thousand Years  -  English only.  Many people feel as if they are under spiritual attack.  How can we overcome Satan? The Scriptures offer tremendous encouragement for us in this area!  Based on Revelation chapter 20.  Recorded December 8, 2023. 

Parshat VaYechi:  The Testimony of Jacob's Faith  -  English and Spanish.  Jacob's tremendous faith was displayed as he lay on his deathbed, and he left us with a powerful message to follow in his footsteps!  Recorded December 29, 2023. Parshat VaYechi: El Testimonio de la Fe de Jacob - Inglés y Español.  La tremenda fe de Jacob se manifestó mientras yacía en su lecho de muerte, ¡y nos dejó un poderoso mensaje para que sigamos sus pasos!  Grabado el 29 de diciembre de 2023.

The Western Wall  Part 4:  The Western Wall Today  -  English and Spanish.  The Wall has a great history, but what can I see there today?  Translated from a podcast originally posted on February 03, 2023. El Muro de las Lamentaciones - Parte 4: El Muro de las Lamentaciones hoy - Inglés y español.  El Muro tiene una gran historia, pero ¿qué puedo ver allí hoy?  Traducido de un podcast publicado originalmente el 03 de febrero de 2023.

A Time to Observe the Wind and a Time to Disregard the Wind  -  English only.  What do we do when the weather forecast calls for rain?  Do we always cancel our plans?  Recorded December 1, 2023.