Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parashat V'Etchanan:  The Promised Land -  English only.  Why did Moses plead with the Almighty for permission to enter the Promised Land?  The answer may surprise some people!  Recorded August 19, 2024.

The Land of Israel - Capernaum Part 8:  A Last Look At Treasures in Capernaum - English only.  We have considered the largest of the ancient structures in Capernaum, but some of the smaller-sized finds are big in their own way!  Recorded July 29, 2024.

Parashat V'Etchanan:  For Our Good Always -  English only.  Why did the Almighty bring us out of Egypt to the Promised Land?  Moses offers a clear answer 40 years after the fact.  Recorded August 17, 2024.

War in Israel  Part 29:   Not Just Buildings  -  English only.  A building is often more than just a collection of wood, stone, and nails. Today, we consider two buildings that were hit by Hezbollah missiles and what effect it has on people's lives.  Recorded August 13, 2024.

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 11: Josephus and the Destruction of Jerusalem - English only.  As we mourn the destruction of the second Temple, we turn to Josephus to learn some of the frightening details of the war against the Roman army.  Recorded August 13, 2024.

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 10: Poetry And The Book of Lamentations  - English only.  Today is Tisha B'Av, the day we mourn over the destruction of both the first and the second Temple. Today, we read the Book of Lamentations. This book is written in an unusual poetic acrostic form. Why is a book describing one of our greatest times of suffering written as poetry?  Recorded August 13, 2024.

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 9: Why Did God Do This To Us?  - English only.  It has been almost 2000 years since the Romans burned down the Temple. Why doesn't God make the new Temple a reality?  Recorded August 12, 2024.

Parshat Devarim:  Qualifications for Judges  -   Spanish and English.  If you are going to judge, judge in righteousness.  Recorded August 10, 2024.

Parshat Devarim:  Calificaciones para los Jueces - Español e Inglés.  Si vas a juzgar, juzga con rectitud.  Grabado el 10 de agosto de 2024.

The Gift of Prophecy  Part 4:  Courage -  English and Spanish.  Join us for our final episode in this series as we explore the Book of Daniel to understand the importance of courage in the ministry of prophecy.  Recorded August 10, 2024.

El don de profecía Parte 4: Coraje - Inglés y Español.  Acompáñenos en el último episodio de esta serie, mientras exploramos el Libro de Daniel para comprender la importancia del valor en el ministerio de la profecía.  Grabado el 10 de agosto de 2024.

The Three Weeks of Mourning  Part 8:  The Chronology -  English only.  When we read through the accounts in the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of 2 Kings, it seems that the critical dates listed do not agree with the traditional days of mourning over the destruction of the Temple. Is there an explanation for the differences? Recorded July 7, 2024.