Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Exploring Purim   Part 8:  Wearing a Mask at Purim  -  English only.   It is a tradition at Purim to wear costumes. Sometimes, however, we don't want to take off our masks.  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally posted on March 14, 2021.

Exploring Purim   Part 7:  A Great Book, A Great Feast, A Great Man  -  English only.  Why is the Book of Esther a great book? Why is Mordechai called great? Join us as we conduct a word study from the Scriptures!  Recorded March 17, 2024.  

Exploring Purim   Part 6:  Who is Hidden?  -  English and Spanish.  The Almighty is not directly mentioned in the Book of Esther.  His Name does not appear in the book. The word "God " does not appear. Even the word prayer is not mentioned.  But someone else is hidden in the book in plain sight!  A study of hidden figures in The Scriptures.  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded March 22, 2022.  

Explorando Purim Parte 6: ¿Quién está escondido?  - Inglés y Español.  El Todopoderoso no se menciona directamente en el Libro de Ester.  Su Nombre no aparece en el libro. La palabra "Dios" no aparece. Incluso la palabra oración no se menciona.  ¡Pero alguien mas esta escondido en el libro a plena vista!  Un estudio de figuras ocultas en Las Escrituras.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón grabado originalmente el 22 de marzo de 2022.

Exploring Purim   Part 5:  The Hidden God  -  English only.  The Festival of Purim originates in the  Book of Esther.  Yet this book does not mention the words prayer or Torah or even God!  It has been said that God is hidden in the Book of Esther.  Not only is the Almighty NOT hidden, but the celebration of the festival of Purim also proves our faith in God!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded March 5, 2022.

David The Warrior  Part 4:  The Warrior's Last Words  -  English only.  Not only are David's last words revealing, but so is the introduction to his words! Join us for our final episode in this series!   Recorded March 8, 2024.

Exploring Purim   Part 4:  The Purim of Saragossa -  English and Spanish.  Some Jewish communities celebrate different "little Purims" commemorating local miraculous deliverances. The Scripture speaks prophetically of these future events. Join us as we explore a 'little Purim' from 6oo ago in present-day Spain!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives originally posted on March 4, 2021.

Explorando Purim Parte 4:  El Purim de Zaragoza - Inglés y español.  Algunas comunidades judías celebran diferentes "pequeños Purim" conmemorando liberaciones milagrosas locales. Las Escrituras hablan proféticamente de estos acontecimientos futuros. ¡Acompáñenos a explorar un "pequeño Purim" de hace 6oo años en la España actual!  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de nuestros archivos publicado originalmente el 4 de marzo de 2021.

Exploring Purim   Part  3:  Finding the Name of God in the Book of Esther - English Only.  Over 100 years ago, a Christian scholar described some amazing patterns in the Book of Esther. Although the name of God is not found when reading the story, this pastor pointed out that the name is encoded in the Hebrew text in the form of acrostics. Does the Almighty's name really appear there, and if so, how significant is that finding?  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally posted on March 21, 2021.

The Ox and The Donkey  -  English only. Sometimes, verses that seem to have little relevance to our modern society are actually the most relevant! A warning based on Deuteronomy 22:10.  Recorded March 6, 2024. 

Exploring Purim   Part 2:  For Such A Time As This  -  English and Spanish.  Purim is a festival commemorating a great miracle. God chose Queen Esther to be a vessel of strength and courage. But is this Purim miracle only intended for Esther to experience?  Recorded March 9, 2024.

Exploring Purim Part 2: For Such A Time As This - Inglés y español.  Purim es un festival que conmemora un gran milagro. Dios escogió a la reina Ester para que fuera una vasija de fuerza y coraje. Pero, ¿este milagro de Purim es sólo para que Ester lo experimente?  Grabado el 9 de marzo de 2024.

David The Warrior  Part 3:  A Warrior Mourns Another Warrior  -  English only.  King Saul had hunted David and repeatedly tried to kill him, Yet when Saul died in battle, David lamented over him. What can we learn from David's response?  Recorded March 8, 2024.