Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

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 fourth month on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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 Español.  Las Escrituras muestran que el matrimonio está asociado con el Mesías. El matrimonio también está relacionado con la destrucción del Templo, pero de una manera muy negativa.  Grabado el 28 de junio de 2025.  Este año, 2025, las tres semanas de luto comienzan con el ayuno del cuarto mes el domingo 13 de julio de 2025.

Two Minutes In The Proverbs:  Real Heroes  -  English and Spanish.   Many people dream of being fictional superheroes. Yet Solomon described modern-day champions that are real...and you and I can become one of those heroes!  Based on Proverbs 16:32.  This an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded April 21, 2022. 

Dos Minutos En Los Proverbios:  Héroes Reales - Inglés y Español.   Muchas personas sueñan con ser superhéroes de ficción. Sin embargo, Salomón describió a campeones modernos que son reales... ¡y tú y yo podemos convertirnos en uno de esos héroes!  Basado en Proverbios 16:32.  Esta es una versión actualizada con traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 21 de abril de 2022.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 4:  Parshat Shelach And The Punishment Of Joshua, Caleb And Jeremiah  -  English only.  On Tisha B'Av, Joshua and Caleb were punished with the whole nation. Why? These two men tried to persuade the nation to obey God!  June 21, 2025.  This year, 2025, the three weeks of mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 3:  Parshat Shelach, As You Have Spoken  -  English only.   On Tisha B'Av, we listened to the evil report of the ten spies and refused to enter the promised land. The result? A generation of people died in the forty years we spent in the wilderness. Why did we receive that punishment and what lesson can we learn from it today?   June 21, 2025.  This year, 2025, the three weeks of mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The Three Weeks Of Mourning Through The Eyes Of Jeremiah  Part 2:  The Fast Of Tammuz And Rebuilding The Walls Of Jerusalem  -  English and Spanish.  We fast on the 17th day of the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar because on that day, 2000 years ago, the Romans breached the walls of Jerusalem.  Three weeks later, they burned the House of God to the foundations. The Babylonians also breached the walls in the fourth month, 600 years before the Romans, and burned down the Temple. What can we do about these great tragedies?  The Scriptures provide details of a lesson for all of us!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded July 17, 2022.  This year, 2025, the three weeks of mourning begins with the fast of the fourth month on July 13, 2025.

Las Tres Semanas De Luto A Través De Los Ojos De Jeremías Parte 2: El Ayuno De Tamuz Y La Reconstrucción De Los Muros De Jerusalén - Inglés y Español.  Ayunamos el día 17 del cuarto mes del calendario hebreo porque ese día, hace 2000 años, los romanos abrieron una brecha en los muros de Jerusalén.  Tres semanas más tarde, quemaron la Casa de Dios hasta los cimientos. Los babilonios también rompieron los muros en el cuarto mes, 600 años antes que los romanos, y quemaron el Templo. ¿Qué podemos hacer ante estas grandes tragedias?  ¡Las Escrituras proporcionan detalles de una lección para todos nosotros!  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón grabado originalmente el 17 de julio de 2022.  Este año, 2025, las tres semanas de luto comienzan con el ayuno del cuarto mes el 13 de julio de 2025.