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.