Who were the Magi?
Week 4 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 2.1-12
The Messianic Metroplex
Where the Blest Begins
The Messianic Metroplex
Where the Blest Begins
Michael
Joseph the Husband of Miryam
Week 3 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 1.16-25
Miryam the Mother of Jesus
Week 2 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 1.1-16, Part 2
An Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
Week 1 – A Study in the Gospel of Matthew 1.1-16, Part 1
The Real Date of Shavuot
A Sabbath Sermon on the date of Chag Shavuot, the Feast Weeks by Michael David Gonzales. In this sermon Michael looks at the two prominent methods of reckoning the start of the 50 day period between Passover and Shavuot, known as the counting of the omer. He attempts to defend both positions having followed them in the past. This topic always makes for a lively discussion and the community of AIM did not disappoint.
Passover | A Time of Reflection
A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 9.1-14 by Michael David Gonzales in preparation for the Passover. In this teaching Michael briefly looks at the first three Passover observances mentioned in the Bible. He shares some personal stories, makes application from the Text, and exhorts the listener to get ready for the upcoming celebration.
Our Gifts are From Him and For Him
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 31.1-32.10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Ki Tisa (When You Take) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael looks at the skills given to the craftsmen in building the tabernacle and its furnishings so the people could worship of the Lord. He compares them with the gifts we are given by the Lord in order to minister to the Body and ultimately Him.
A King, a Queen, and a Messiah
A Sabbath Sermon on 1 Samuel 15 by Michael David Gonzales on Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering, which immediately precedes Purim, the Festival of Lots. In this teaching, Michael compares King Saul with Queen Esther and them compares them both to Messiah Yeshua, Christ Jesus.
Expansion Theology
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 18 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Yitro (Jethro) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael focuses at the relationship between Moses and his father-in-law Jethro, and "Expansion Theology" in the family and in the community.
Fathers, Tell. Children, Ask.
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Bo (Go) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael discusses how important it is that families discuss their faith and experiences with God from generation to generation.