Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Congregation of the Living Word (Kehilat Devar HaChaim) is a Messianic Jewish fellowship dedicated to honoring God and His Messiah Yeshua by studying the Word, living His Torah, and following His Spirit. We are disciples of Yeshua of Nazareth, the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. We look forward to the return of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead. We honor all of God’s holy written word…the Torah, the Prophets, and the writings, as well as the Gospels and the Apostolic letters. If you love Israel and want to study the teachings of the Messiah from a Hebrew context...if you can’t attend a Messianic Synagogue on Shabbat, Passover, or another major feast...if you want to dig deeper into Purim, Chanukah, Tisha B’Av, or one of our other traditional festivals, look for our free sermons in the Podcast app or in the iTunes store. Many sermons are available in English and Spanish. To listen to episodes that are older than 4 months, visit https://messianiclivingword.podbean.com

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 3:  Remembering Abraham, Isaac, and Israel  -   English only

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 3:  Remembering Abraham, Isaac, and Israel  -   English only.  Why did the Almighty forgive our sin with the golden calf? Moses pleaded with God and reminded the Almighty about His promises to our ancestors. We have a similar plea for our sins and it is something that God does not take lightly! Recorded September 9, 2021 This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 10, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset, on September 25.

09-25
03:09

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 2:  Accepting Chastening  -  English only

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 2:  Accepting Chastening  -  English only.  The Fast of Gedaliah is one of the 4 fast days associated with destruction of the Temple. On this day, we remember how we lost our final chance to preserve a national presence in the Promised Land after the first Temple's destruction. The Scriptures explain that there is a reason why God corrects us. It is ultimately for our own good!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 8, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset.

09-24
04:36

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 1:  The Fast That The Almighty Has Chosen  -   English and Spanish

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 1:  The Fast That The Almighty Has Chosen  -   English and Spanish.  From sunrise to sunset on September 25, 2025, Jewish people fast because of the death of Governor Gedaliah. He represented our final chance to preserve a glimmer of autonomy in the Promised Land after the Babylonians destroyed our Temple. The events surrounding Gedaliah's story stress the difference between sincere and insincere repentance.  This is a rebroadcast of an October 2020 podcast from our archives. El Ayuno de Gedaliah Parte 1: El Ayuno que El Todopoderoso Ha Elegido - Inglés y Español.  Desde el amanecer hasta la puesta de 25 de septiembre, el pueblo judío ayuna por la muerte del gobernador Guedalías. Él representaba nuestra última oportunidad de conservar un atisbo de autonomía en la Tierra Prometida después de que los babilonios destruyeran nuestro Templo. Los acontecimientos que rodearon la historia de Gedaliah subrayan la diferencia entre el arrepentimiento sincero y el insincero.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de octubre de 2020 de nuestros archivos.

09-24
46:19

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 12:  The Shofar and The Coming King  -  English and Spanish.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 12:  The Shofar and The Coming King  -  English and Spanish.  Tradition says that on Rosh HaShanah, the sound of the shofar welcomes the King. Is this just a tradition or is it  rooted in the Scriptures?  Recorded on September 23, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah began at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 12:  El shofar y el rey venidero  -  Inglés y español.  La tradición dice que en Rosh HaShaná, el sonido del shofar da la bienvenida al Rey. ¿Es esto solo una tradición o tiene su origen en las Escrituras?  Grabado el 23 de septiembre de 2025.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comenzó al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-24
36:53

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  11:  Miraculous Births And The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  11:  Miraculous Births And The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  Join us as we compare the Torah portion, the HaFtarah reading, and the reading from the Brit Chadashah to see the power of the sound of the shofar in the lives of three barren women.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  11:  Nacimientos milagrosos y el sonido del shofar   -  Inglés y español.  Acompáñenos mientras comparamos la porción de la Torá, la lectura de la Haftará y la lectura del Brit Jadashá para ver el poder del sonido del shofar en las vidas de tres mujeres estériles.  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre de 2023.  Este año, Rosh HaShana comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-22
21:55

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 10:  Why Is The Sound Of The Shofar Special To God?  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 10:  Why Is The Sound Of The Shofar Special To God?  -  English and Spanish.  We know that we will be resurrected at the sound of the last shofar. We know that the sound of the shofar gives us comfort. But why is the shofar important to God?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 20, 2020.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 10:  ¿Por qué el sonido del shofar es especial para Dios?  -  Inglés y español.  Sabemos que resucitaremos al sonido del último shofar. Sabemos que el sonido del shofar nos reconforta. Pero, ¿por qué es importante el shofar para Dios?  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 20 de septiembre de 2020.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-21
41:44

War In Israel  Part 39:  Day 713 An Update On Yarden Bibas  -  English only

War In Israel  Part 39:  Day 713  An Update On Yarden Bibas  -  English only.  Yarden Bibas and his wife and two little sons were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists almost 2 years ago. Yarden was released in exchange for convicted killers, but his wife and children were murdered by terrorists.  This is an review of the Bibas family's tragic story and update on Yarden's last 6 months.  Recorded September 18, 2025.

09-19
14:36

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  9:  The Forbidden Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  9:  The Forbidden Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  On Rosh HaShanah, we listen to several different sounds from the shofar.  But the Scriptures also describe one sound that we should NOT play on the shofar or even listen to! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  9:  El sonido prohibido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  En Rosh HaShaná, escuchamos varios sonidos diferentes del shofar.  Pero las Escrituras también describen un sonido que NO debemos tocar en el shofar ni siquiera escuchar. Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre de 2023.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-18
20:08

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 4:  They Left Their Nets  -  English only

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 4:  They Left Their Nets  -  English only.  Messiah called several fishermen to follow Him. He asked them to leave their nets behind in order to become fishers of men. What lesson does this story have for us today?   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022.  

09-16
04:23

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 8:  Hearing The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 8:  Hearing The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  There is one essential command for the Feast of Rosh HaShanah. Many take it very lightly, but perhaps it it not as easy as we think!  Recorded September 13, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 8:  Escuchar el sonido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  Hay un mandamiento esencial para la fiesta de Rosh HaShaná. Muchos lo toman a la ligera, ¡pero tal vez no sea tan fácil como pensamos!  Grabado el 13 de septiembre de 2025.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-14
43:52

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 7:  The Different Sounds Of The Shofar  -  English only

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 7:  The Different Sounds Of The Shofar  -  English only.  Why do we listen to different sounds from the shofar on Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets? Is it just a tradition? You might be surprised by what the Scriptures reveal about these different sounds!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 4, 2021.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

09-12
15:24

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 3:  Mark Chapter 1 And Psalm 91  -  English only

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 3:  Mark Chapter 1 And Psalm 91  -  English only.  When Matthew and Luke recorded the story of the 40-day temptation in the wilderness, they included quite a few details.  Mark seemed to gloss over the event.  He even omitted the reference to Psalm 91 which Satan quoted during the temptation. Or perhaps, Mark did NOT ignore Psalm 91, but presented it in a different light!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022. 

09-10
04:25

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 6:  The Shofar Of Gideon  -  English only

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 6:  The Shofar Of Gideon  -  English only.  Why are we commanded to remember examples of shofars from prior years? Join us as we explore that question and we consider the story of Gideon!  From a sermon on September 7, 2025. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

09-08
09:43

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 5:  The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 5:  The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate  -  English and Spanish.  Just before the modern state of Israel achieved independence, the British ruled over the land.  At that time, the British classified the blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall a crime!  Yet, some Jews decided to take a stand against this injustice.  Join us as we open this dramatic tale of courage and faith that spanned over 7 decades!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 23, 2022. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 5:  El sonido del shofar en Jerusalén durante el mandato británico  -  Inglés y español.  Justo antes de que el moderno Estado de Israel lograra la independencia, los británicos gobernaban el territorio.  En aquella época, los británicos consideraban delito tocar el shofar en el Muro Occidental.  Sin embargo, algunos judíos decidieron plantar cara a esta injusticia.  ¡Acompáñenos en esta dramática historia de valentía y fe que se prolongó durante más de siete décadas!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 23 de septiembre de 2022. Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-07
15:14

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 4:  The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 4:  The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona  -  English and Spanish.  Why do we blow 100 blasts of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah? Join us as we study some of the laws and traditions regarding the blowing of the shofar.  Also, hear the exciting story of the hidden Jews of Spain who wanted to obey God and hear the shofar 500 years ago after Spain had outlawed Judaism. Hearing the sound of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah was an impossibility!  Or was it?  Accompany us as we examine the story of how a heroic man, in 1497, determined to hear the shofar!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on October 3, 2022.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.   Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 4:  El shofar de Don Fernando Aguilar y los judíos ocultos de Barcelona  -  Inglés y español.   ¿Por qué tocamos 100 veces el shofar en Rosh HaShaná? Acompáñenos mientras estudiamos algunas de las leyes y tradiciones relacionadas con el toque del shofar.  Además, escuche la emocionante historia de los judíos ocultos de España que querían obedecer a Dios y escuchar el shofar hace 500 años, después de que España prohibiera el judaísmo. ¡Escuchar el sonido del shofar en Rosh HaShaná era imposible!  ¿O no?  Acompáñenos mientras examinamos la historia de cómo un hombre heroico, en 1497, se propuso escuchar el shofar!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 3 de octubre de 2022.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

09-05
15:59

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 2:  The Beginning of The Gospel  -  English only

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 2:  The Beginning of The Gospel  -  English only.  Each of the Gospel accounts begins differently. The way that Mark opens this book hints at how Mark modelled the rest of the book.  It also reveals how the writer prioritized the events that he included in the book.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022. 

09-03
02:38

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 3: But Joseph Was Not The Father!  -  English only

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 3: But Joseph Was Not The Father!  -  English only.  Why do we consider Joseph's genealogy if he was not the biological father of Messiah?  Recorded August 28, 2025.

09-02
14:13

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 3:  Sharing The Comfort  -  English and Spanish

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 3:  Sharing The Comfort  -  English and Spanish.  You might be surprised to know that when the Almighty gives you comfort, He expects something from you!  Recorded August 30, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  3:  Compartir el consuelo  -  Inglés y español. Quizás te sorprenda saber que cuando el Todopoderoso te da consuelo, ¡Él espera algo de ti!  Grabado el 30 de agosto de 2025.

08-31
41:08

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 1:  Introduction  -  English only

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 1:  Introduction  -  English only.  In what ways is the Gospel of Mark different from the other three Gospel accounts? Why is it different?  And who was Mark?  Join us as we begin our study of this remarkable narrative of the Good News!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022

08-29
04:25

What Is A Friend For?  -  English only

What Is A Friend For?  -  English only.  What is the purpose of having friends? One of the scriptural reasons for having friends is not very appealing to everyone!   Recorded March 4, 2025.

08-27
02:37

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