Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Experiencing Passover Part 15:  Passover In The Kingdom of God  -  English and Spanish.  On the last day of the Passover week, Jewish people around the world gather for a meal in honor of the Messiah.  Many followers of Yeshua are surprised to learn that Yeshua's words at His last Passover echo this thought!  Join us as we explore this remarkable custom!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast origina...

Experiencing Passover  Part  14:  Experiencing The Plagues  -  English only.  Every year, during the first Passover seder, our children share their thoughts about the plagues. Join us for their thought-provoking insights! This year, 2026, the feast began with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part 13:  The Day Of The Omer  -  English and Spanish.  Why do followers of Yeshua celebrate the Day of the Omer? Perhaps the real question is: how could we ignore this prophecy of Messiah!  Recorded April 5, 2026.  This year, 2026, the feast began with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. We celebrated the Day of the Omer on April 5. The feast...

Experiencing Passover  Part  12:  My Name Is Thomas  -  English only.  Every year, during the Passover seder, we act out a dramatization of Messiah's final Passover. This year, we focused on the Apostle Thomas.  Recorded April 3, 2026.  This year, 2026, the feast began with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset.

Experiencing Passover  Part  11:  Serving Matzah With Pride!  -  English only.  Which ingredients belong in Passover matzah? Normally, only Passover flour and water. Don't let pride ruin the whole recipe!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 21, 2022.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will e...

Experiencing Passover  Part 10:  Why Hold A Passover Seder?  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures command us to keep the festival of Passover.  How do we observe that commandment today?  Most people can not travel to Jerusalem.  Even those who do, know there no longer is a temple and no Passover sacrifice. What exactly do we do?  Join us for a study of the Passover Seder and learn how you can h...

Experiencing Passover Part 9:  You Shall Break No Bone  -  English only.  When Yeshua was dying on the cross, Pontious Pilate sent soldiers to break his legs, but the soldiers did not.  Is there a deeper meaning behind this story?  Recorded March 26, 2026.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026...

Experiencing Passover  Part 8:  The Messianic Seder  -  English and Spanish.  Millions of Jewish People hold a seder every Passover. Why is a Messianic Jewish seder different?   Recorded March 28, 2026.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast will end on April 9, 2026 after sunset. Vivir la Pascua, parte 8: El Séder mesiá...

Experiencing Passover Part 7:  The Blood And The Water  -  English only.  At Passover, a soldier pierced Messiah's side and blood and water came out. Why did blood and water come out? Perhaps the Apostle Paul's writings help explain an ancient Jewish legend and shed light on this puzzling passage! Join us for this thrilling topic!!  Recorded March 26, 2026. This year, 2026, the feast begins with t...

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark   Part 27:  Blessed Be The Kingdom Of God  -  English only.   When Messiah rode into Jerusalem, the crowds shouted out: Blessed is the Kingdom!  This declaration may sound unusual to our modern ears.  Yet, the scripture has much to say about the Kingdom of God!  Based on Mark Chapter 11 verses 7 through 10.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast recorded December 6...

Experiencing Passover Part 6:  The Lord Sees at Passover  -  English only.  After the Passover seder, Peter denied Yeshua three times. In the midst of a terrible episode, the Gospel of Luke records an especially uncomfortable detail.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded March 28, 2023.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 a...

Experiencing Passover Part 5:  When I Came Out of Egypt -  English only.  At the Passover seder, we recite that In every generation, every person must believe that he personally came out of Egypt. As we study these words, we realize how closely they resonate with the Gospels!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 4, 2023.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Pa...

Experiencing Passover  Part 4:  Satan Attacks At Passover  -  English only.  The enemy of our souls has a pattern of aggression against the children of God at Passover.  You and I need to be aware that the devil's threats continue to this day!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded April 7, 2022.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April...

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 26:  Blind Bartimaeus  -  English only.  Bartimaeus's determination is a testimony to his faith and to the power of Yeshua.  Even more, his determination is a standard for us all!  Based on Mark 10: 46-52.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on November 27, 2022.

Experiencing Passover  Part 3:  Yeshua, The Miracle Of Passover  -  English Only.  The Almighty spared us at Passover in Egypt because of the blood of the lamb was on our doorposts. The Scriptures refer to the blood as a token, a miraculous sign. What was the actual miracle of the blood?  This is a rebroadcast of a March 13, 2004 sermon from our archives.  This year, 2026, the feast begins with th...

Experiencing Passover Part 2:  The Hypocrisy Of Neglecting Prayer  -  English and Spanish.  Messiah compared hypocrisy to leaven. How painful that we all neglect  this type of leaven in our Passover cleaning!   This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives originally posted on June 22, 2020.   This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after s...

Parashá Vayakhel/Pekudei:  Hacían lo que les parecía correcto  -  Solo en español. En lugar de seguir al Todopoderoso, los antiguos hijos de Israel solían hacer lo que les daba la gana, para gran consternación de Dios.  Esta es una traducción del comentario sobre la Torá grabado el 14 de marzo de 2026. Parshat Vayakhel/Pekudei:  They Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes  -  Spanish only.  Instead...

Parshat Vayakhel/Pekudei:  They Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes  -  English only.  Instead of following the Almighty, the ancient children of Israel often did what they wanted to do, much to God's dismay.  Recorded March 14, 2026.

Experiencing Passover Part 1:  Followers Of Yeshua Searching For Leaven?  -  English and Spanish.  The Torah commanded the children of Israel to remove leaven from their homes as preparation for the Passover. Should disciples of Yeshua search for leaven?  Recorded March 14, 2026.   This year, 2026, the feast begins with the first Passover seder on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after sunset. The feast w...

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 25:  Let Us Sit On Your Right And Left Side  - English only.   When James and John asked to sit on either side of Yeshua, it revealed a selfish part of their hearts.  What can we learn from this?  Based on Mark chapter 10 verses 32 through 45.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 6, 2022. 

Touring The Land Of Israel  -  Caesarea Part 5:  Peter's Vision And Acts Chapter 10  -  English and Spanish.  Peter was sent to Caesarea by divine direction. Some people believe that Peter's vision of unclean animals permitted him to eat any food including animals that were not classified as kosher in the Torah. Peter, however, had a very different interpretation of the vision. Understanding Judai...

What Are Your Goals?  -  English only.  We all have goals in life. The Apostle Paul made a list that seems unusual to many followers of Messiah. Based on Philippians chapter 3.  Recorded January 29, 2026.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 24:  Blessings And Persecutions -  English only.  What reward is given to those who leave everything for the sake of the Gospel?  Messiah promised blessings.  But along with the blessings, He said there would be persecution! Based on Mark 10:28-31.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 7, 2022. 

Experiencing Purim  Part 7:  Blotting Out The Name Of Haman  -  English only.  When we read through the scroll of Esther on Purim, we boo and stomp our feet every time that we hear the name of Haman. Is this just a fun tradition or does it have a more profound meaning?  Recorded March 2, 2026.

Experiencing Purim  Part 6:  War With Iran And A Modern Day Purim In Modern Day Persia  -  English only.  What does this war with Iran have in common with the Purim story? Perhaps more than we realize!  Recorded March 1, 2026.