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The Sabbath of Vision

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A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Devarim (Words) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales explain why this week’s Sabbath is called The Sabbath of Vision. He makes a connection with the Torah and Prophets readings, found in Deuteronomy 1-3.22 and Isaiah 1.1-27, and then he makes application for Christians today.

The Lord’s Vengeance on Midian

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A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 31 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Matot (tribes) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this sermon, Michael gives an overview of the highlights of the battle Israel had with Midian and the outcome. What can we, as believers, learn about this passage and how can we understand the killing of women and children which was commanded by God?

Quarreling With God

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A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 20.1-13 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Chukat (ordinance of) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this sermon, Michael looks at another instance where there is no water and the people quarrel against God. How can we avoid being negative in the face of adversity? Michael looks to other Biblical passages for the answer.

Man’s Failure and God’s Faithfulness

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A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 13.1-14.10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Sh’lach l’cha (send for yourself) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this sermon, Michael looks at the report given by the 12 spies and the response of the people. Trusting that God is with us, we can accomplish tasks that seem impossible to us.

Defilement, Crimes, and Sins

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A Sabbath Sermon on Numbers 5.1-10 by Michael David Gonzales taken from Torah Portion Naso (Elevate) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael briefly looks at the issues of defilement in the camp and crimes committed within the people of Israel. This passage takes place just after the tribes are organized and just before they set off on their journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land.