Alive In Messiah

A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 20.1-13 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Chukat (ordinance of) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this sermon, Michael looks at another instance where there is no water and the people quarrel against God. How can we avoid being negative in the face of adversity? Michael looks to other Biblical passages for the answer.

This message was recorded at Alive in Messiah, a Non-Denominational Bible Church in Tacoma, Washington where Michael served as an elder from October 2018 to March 2022.

Week 9 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 3.1-6

Commentaries:

Bruner, Frederick Dale. Matthew A Commentary, Volume 1 (The Christ Book), Eerdmans, 2007.

Hegg, Tim. A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Volume 1, TorahResource, 2007.

Related Episodes:

Listen to a past sermon by the same name: In Those Days John the Baptist Came

This teaching was recorded at The SW Lakewood Neighborhood Bible Study—a Non-Denominational group of Christians from a variety of backgrounds who gather once a week to study the Bible in Lakewood, Washington. From April to September 2021, the group asked Michael to facilitate the study. He taught through the first five chapters in the Gospel of Matthew using notes from sermons he preached in 2012.

Week 8 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 2.13-23

Commentaries:

Bruner, Frederick Dale. Matthew A Commentary, Volume 1 (The Christ Book), Eerdmans, 2007.

Hegg, Tim. A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Volume 1, TorahResource, 2007.

Related Episodes:

Listen to a past sermon by the same name: Joseph Takes His Family To Egypt

This teaching was recorded at The SW Lakewood Neighborhood Bible Study—a Non-Denominational group of Christians from a variety of backgrounds who gather once a week to study the Bible in Lakewood, Washington. From April to September 2021, the group asked Michael to facilitate the study. He taught through the first five chapters in the Gospel of Matthew using notes from sermons he preached in 2012.

A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 13.1-14.10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Sh’lach l’cha (send for yourself) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this sermon, Michael looks at the report given by the 12 spies and the response of the people. Trusting that God is with us, we can accomplish tasks that seem impossible to us.

This message was recorded at Alive in Messiah, a Non-Denominational Bible Church in Tacoma, Washington where Michael served as an elder from October 2018 to March 2022.

Week 7 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 2.13-18

Commentaries:

Bruner, Frederick Dale. Matthew A Commentary, Volume 1 (The Christ Book), Eerdmans, 2007.

Hegg, Tim. A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Volume 1, TorahResource, 2007.

Related Episodes:

Listen to a past sermon by the same name: Herod in Us

This teaching was recorded at The SW Lakewood Neighborhood Bible Study—a Non-Denominational group of Christians from a variety of backgrounds who gather once a week to study the Bible in Lakewood, Washington. From April to September 2021, the group asked Michael to facilitate the study. He taught through the first five chapters in the Gospel of Matthew using notes from sermons he preached in 2012.

A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 5.1-10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Naso (Elevate) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael briefly looks at the issues of defilement in the camp and crimes committed within the people of Israel. This passage takes place just after the tribes are organized and just before they set off on their journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land.

This message was recorded at Alive in Messiah, a Non-Denominational Bible Church in Tacoma, Washington where Michael served as an elder from October 2018 to March 2022.

Week 6 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 2.1-12, Part 2

Commentaries:

Bruner, Frederick Dale. Matthew A Commentary, Volume 1 (The Christ Book), Eerdmans, 2007.

Hegg, Tim. A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Volume 1, TorahResource, 2007.

Related Episodes:

Listen to a past sermon by the same name: The Magi’s Gifts

This teaching was recorded at The SW Lakewood Neighborhood Bible Study—a Non-Denominational group of Christians from a variety of backgrounds who gather once a week to study the Bible in Lakewood, Washington. From April to September 2021, the group asked Michael to facilitate the study. He taught through the first five chapters in the Gospel of Matthew using notes from sermons he preached in 2012.