Altogether Joyful
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In this brief look at Torah Portion R’eih (see), found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule, Michael David Gonzales examines the word “alien” in Deuteronomy 14:21. Can the non-native born—the “alien” who lives with Israel and worships the God of Israel—eat the flesh of an animal that has died? Are non-Jewish disciples of Yeshua required to keep the dietary laws?
Be In Community
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A discussion on the last few verses of Torah Portion Ekev (because) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this episode, Michael David Gonzales looks at the second of the three Scripture passages that comprise the Shema. What can we learn from the usage of the word “you” in Deuteronomy 11:13-21 and how does it affect how we walk out our faith?
Sharing Our Failures
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A quick look at Torah Portion Vaetchanan (and I pleaded) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this short discussion, Michael David Gonzales looks at the pleading of Moses when he asks the Lord if could enter the Promised Land after being told he could not. He then pulls out lessons from this passage that we can apply to our lives today.
You Can’t He Can
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A quick look at Torah Portion Devarim (words) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this discussion, Michael David Gonzales looks at Deuteronomy 1.1-3.22 and the encouraging words that Moses gives to Israel before they enter The Promised Land. How were they able to defeat two kings and their great armies? How can we defeat the battles we face today?
Be Happy Slaves
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A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Ki Tavo (when you enter in) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales discusses Israel’s responsibility of obeying the Law of God as His covenant people. They are to serve Him with joy and a glad heart. This sermon sparked some good discussion.
The King Who Submitted
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A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Shof’tim (judges) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael looks at Deuteronomy 17.14-20 and the laws about setting a king over the people of Israel. He takes a quick survey of Israel’s past kings, and finally he looks at the true, perfect King of Israel, Yeshua the Messiah.
You Shall Love The Lord Your God
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A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Ekev (because) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael looks at Deuteronomy 6.1-11.32 which, he argues, is a detailed view of the first commandment—You shall love The LORD your God.
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.
Deuteronomy 33:1-29
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A Shabbat Message by Michael David Gonzales at the Front Range Messianic Community in Arvada, Colorado. This message was taken from Parashah #150 found in the three year Torah Reading Schedule which corresponds with Parashah V’zot (and this is the blessing) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule.
Deuteronomy 32:1-52
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A Shabbat Message by Michael David Gonzales at the Front Range Messianic Community in Arvada, Colorado. This message was taken from Parashah #149 found in the three year Torah Reading Schedule which corresponds with Parashah Haazinu (give ear) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule.