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Mosaic MinistriesMiketz: Regret or Repentance? (Gen. 41-44, John 15)Message Summary:This message centers on the difference between regret and repentance, and how God forms a people who choose life for others rather than self-preservation. In the midst of famine and testing, God reveals that His purposes are not only about provision, but about transformation of the heart.Joseph stands as one who has learned to release the past and trust God’s faithfulness, even in affliction. Yet the deeper work unfolds as his brothers are confronted—not merely with consequences, but with responsibility. The question before them is no longer about survival, but abou...
2025-12-2249 minMosaic MinistriesVayeshev: Rising Light Breaking Forth (Gen. 37-38, Matt. 11)Message Summary:This week’s message invites us to consider how God carries His purposes forward through both responsibility and grace. The account of Joseph opens before us, yet the narrative is interrupted by Judah’s story, reminding us that the birthright—the field—cannot be separated from the blessing—the treasure hidden within it. What appears to be a disruption is actually a part of God’s redemptive design.Judah’s failure as a brother and leader brings loss and sorrow, yet God does not abandon the line of promise. Through Tamar and the birth of Perez...
2025-12-2156 minMosaic MinistriesVayishlach: When Reconciliation Reveals the Face of God (Gen. 32-34; 2 Cor. 5)Message Summary:This week’s message from Vayishlach “He Sent” invites us to see how God’s work of reconciliation is not only about resolving conflict, but about revealing His own face in the very places we fear. Jacob returns to the land carrying the birthright and the blessing, the connection between heaven and earth that God has spoken over him. Before he meets Esau, God brings him through a night of wrestling, touching his life in a way that changes his name, his walk, and the way he will see what comes next.When Jacob fi...
2025-12-071h 00Mosaic MinistriesVayetzei: The Bride Price and the Inheritance (Gen. 28-31)Message Summary:This week’s message from Vayetze “He Went Out” invites us to see how God meets Jacob as he goes out with nothing in his hands but the birthright and blessing spoken over his life. On the way, God opens heaven to him at Bethel and affirms His covenant—promise, presence, and provision. Before Jacob ever reaches Laban, God has already established his identity and calling.When Jacob arrives with no bride price, the focus shifts to the cost of love and the role of the groom. Jacob offers years of labor, serving with fai...
2025-11-3056 minMosaic MinistriesToldot: The Birthright and the Blessing (Gen. 25, 26; Mark 10; 1 Cor. 15)Message Summary:In this week’s message from Toldot, we are invited to see how God reveals His purpose from generation to generation and how He prepares us to receive both the birthright and the blessing He places before us. Isaac and Rebekah become a picture of intercession, listening, responding, and seeking the Lord. Through Rebekah’s inquiry, God reveals that two nations—two peoples, two directions—are already present within her. This becomes a pattern for us: within our own lives, two responses rise—one earthly and the other purposeful. The message highlights the difference between motive and...
2025-11-2354 minMosaic MinistriesChayei Sarah: The Bride Who Says “I Will Go” (Gen. 23-25, John 12)Message Summary:This message centers on Genesis 23–25 and reveals how God brings life out of what is planted in the earth. Sarah’s death in chapter 23 and Abraham’s death in chapter 25 form two bookends that frame the story of Isaac and Rebekah. Using Yeshua’s words in John 12 — that a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die to produce much fruit — the message shows that the passing of one generation becomes the planting of the next.Genesis 24 presents two tellings of one event. The first account, at the well, reflects heaven’s perspective...
2025-11-171h 00Mosaic MinistriesVeyera: Fruitful Intercession: The God Who Sees, Remembers and Fulfills (Gen. 18-22, Heb. 11, Luke 11)Message Summary:This message from the Torah portion Vayera (“And He appeared”) reveals the faithfulness of God to bring life out of death and the invitation for His people to partner with Him through faith and intercession. In this portion, the Lord appears personally to Abraham and Sarah, teaching them trust, righteousness, and the power of intercession.When the Lord visits Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, He comes not to test, but to fulfill—to confirm His promise that Sarah will bear a son. The focus shifts from Abraham’s faith to Sarah’s faith, fro...
2025-11-0945 minMosaic MinistriesLech Lecha: The God Who Calls Us to Go Forth (Gen. 12-17, Rom. 1, 4, 14)Message Summary:This message, drawn from the Torah portion Lech Lecha (“Go for yourself”), follows Avraham’s call to leave his homeland and walk by faith. It reveals how God transforms those who trust Him — leading from self-reliance to covenant relationship.The call of Lech Lecha is both inward and outward: God tells Avraham to leave his country, family, and father’s house — not only geographically, but spiritually. It is a call to forsake the comfort and identity of the old life and step into divine promise. God’s purpose is not just to bless Avraham but to...
2025-11-0556 minMosaic MinistriesNoach: From the Ark to the Altar - Life Preserved Through Covenant (Gen. 6-9, Rom. 7-8)Message Summary:This message from the Torah portion Noach “Rest” (Genesis 6–9) reveals how God’s mercy, Spirit, and covenant love bring life out of chaos. When the earth was filled with corruption and violence (chamas), God responded first with grace — “Noah found favor (chen) in the eyes of the Lord.” The flood was not the end of creation but an act of cleansing and renewal, a divine reversal that reveals God’s faithfulness and His desire to dwell with the righteous.As the waters rose, the ark became a picture of refuge — a vessel of preservation in wh...
2025-11-021h 02Mosaic MinistriesBereshit: Heaven and Earth Kiss - The Word Made Flesh (Gen. 1-2, Psalm 85, John 1-3)Message Summary:This message marks the beginning of the Torah cycle, Bereshit (“In the beginning”), and reveals the heart of God’s plan from creation to redemption — the union of heaven and earth through His Word and Spirit. Creation is not only the story of beginnings, but the unveiling of God’s desire for relationship and indwelling presence.In Genesis 1, Elohim speaks light into darkness and brings order out of chaos. His Spirit (ruach) hovers (rakhaph) like a mother bird — not distant, but tenderly nurturing creation into life. By Genesis 2, YHVH Elohim enters the garden, forming man...
2025-10-191h 09Mosaic MinistriesShemini Atzeret: Knowing the End from the Beginning (Lev. 23, Deut. 33, John 17)Message Summary:On Shemini Atzeret—the “eighth day” of remaining—God invites us to eternally continue in His dwelling presence. Deuteronomy 33 becomes a window into that presence as Moses blesses the tribes and highlights Levi’s unique calling. Over the high priest’s heart rested the breastplate of judgment, with the Urim and the Tumim—“lights” and “perfections.” These were not mechanical outcomes/decisions to bypass God; they were carried into His presence as the priest sought the Lord and waited for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction. The message notes that Scripture sometimes presents the pair with a reversed ord...
2025-10-131h 12Mosaic MinistriesHa'azinu: The Faithful Rock and the Song of His Unfaithful Bride (Deuteronomy 32, Hosea 1-2, 1 Peter 1-2)Message Summary:This message, given in preparation for the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), reflects on Ha’azinu — the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32 — and reveals the faithfulness of God in contrast to Israel’s repeated unfaithfulness. Moses’ final song is both a warning and a prophecy: Israel will turn from the Rock of their salvation, yet God will remain steadfast, preserving a remnant and ultimately redeeming His people.The message connects this prophetic song to Hosea, where God’s love for the unfaithful bride becomes a picture of covenant mercy. The Lord promises, “I will betroth you to...
2025-10-051h 04Mosaic MinistriesVayelech: From Wretchedness to Grace (Deuteronomy 31, Romans 6-8)Message Summary:This message, given on Shabbat Shuvah (Returning), explores the depth of God’s call to repentance, release, and renewal. Yom Kippur was not only a day for Israel to be cleansed before the Lord, but a corporate call to forgive one another. The Torah portion Vayelech (“And He Went”) highlights Moses’ final words, the commissioning of Joshua, and the writing of the Torah as a testimony beside the Ark of the Covenant. It also introduces the “song of witness” — a reminder of Israel’s tendency toward rebellion and God’s faithfulness even in judgment.Isaiah 58 confro...
2025-09-2847 minMosaic MinistriesNitzavim: The God Who Sees and Provides - From Wormwood to Living Water (Deuteronomy 29-30, Romans 10)Message Summary:This message, given during the season of Yom Teruah (Rosh Hashanah), explores God’s call to renewal and choice at the heart of His covenant. Yom Teruah, the Feast of Trumpets, announces the fall festivals and points prophetically to God’s recreation, when all things will be made new. Through the accounts of Hagar, Sarah, and the binding of Isaac, we see God as both Judge of all creation and the One who steps into history as Provider. Deuteronomy 29–30 reminds us that blessing and curse are not abstract categories, but the result of choosing or reject...
2025-09-2150 minMosaic MinistriesKi Tavo: Cultivating God’s Presence in The Land by Preserving His Word (Deuteronomy 26-28, Genesis 2-3, Luke 12)Message Summary:This message explores the Torah portion Ki Tavo (“When You Enter”) and God’s instructions for bringing firstfruits as an act of worship when Israel enters the land. Implicit within God’s commands are blessings — He purposes for His people to inherit the promise. This offering of firstfruits is a reminder of deliverance from Egypt, the transition from slavery to sonship, and the call to be a consecrated people. The message connects this passage to Genesis 2, where Adam was placed in the garden to cultivate (avad) and preserve (shamar), and to Luke 12, where Yeshua speaks of fire an...
2025-09-1457 minMosaic MinistriesKi Teitzei: The Hardness of Hearts (Deuteronomy 21, Matthew 19, Romans 7, Galatians 3)Message Summary:In this week’s Torah portion, Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21–24), we are faced with difficult passages that appear to permit war, captivity, and broken relationships. Yet when read through the fullness of Scripture, these accounts reveal something deeper: God is exposing the hardness of human hearts. The Torah is not a random list of laws but divine instruction meant to reveal life, light, and love — ultimately pointing us to Messiah Yeshua.Matthew 19 shows us Yeshua’s correction: God’s design from the beginning was for unity, not divorce, and for peace, not violence. Paul explains i...
2025-09-0753 minMosaic MinistriesShoftim: Prophecy, Righteousness, and The King in the Field (Deuteronomy 16-18, Jude)Message SummaryThis message from the Torah portion Shoftim (Judges), Deuteronomy 16–18, comes during the month of Elul, a season of repentance and preparation before the fall feasts. The imagery of “the King in the field” highlights that our King is near, walking among His people before the Day of Judgment. From the appointment of judges and officers to the warnings against false witnesses and false prophets, God’s Word reveals that true leadership and prophecy are gifts given for the people’s benefit. Judges are called to pursue righteousness, not bribes, and kings are commanded to remain humble by...
2025-08-311h 01Mosaic MinistriesRe'eh: Choosing Him - Beyond Blessing and Curse (Deuteronomy 11-16, Isaiah 54, Ephesians 6)This week’s Torah portion, Re’eh, reminds us that God sets before us blessing and curse — but the true choice is Him. We’ll explore how this theme unfolds through Isaiah’s encouragement to the captives, Yeshua’s words to the Samaritan woman, and even the commands about mothers and children that point to preserving life and nurturing generations. Join us as we discover what it means to worship in Spirit and truth and to pass on God’s life to the next generation.Message SummaryThis week’s message draws from Deuteronomy 11–16 Re’eh (See) and Isaiah...
2025-08-2452 minMosaic MinistriesEikev: God’s Sufficiency-Trusting Beyond Bread Alone (Deuteronomy 7-10, Matthew 4)Message SummaryIn this week’s message, we explore Deuteronomy 7–10 and God’s call to a circumcised heart. The Hebrew word Eikev (“as a result”) frames the blessings that follow obedience — fruitfulness, health, and inheritance — but also warns of the dangers that flow from fear, pride, and self-righteousness. Israel was reminded not to be afraid of the giants in the land, not to say in their hearts “my hand has made this wealth,” and not to assume that possession of the land was because of their own righteousness. God uses the wilderness to humble (ʿanah) and test (nāsāʾ) His people...
2025-08-1757 minMosaic MinistriesVa’etchanan: Trusting the Sufficiency of God’s Word - Nothing to Add or Take Away (Deuteronomy 3-4, Numbers 20, Matthew 5)Message Summary:This week’s Torah portion, Va’etchanan-“And I Pleaded” (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11), coincides with Shabbat Nachamu — the Sabbath of Comfort. In Deuteronomy 4, Moses warns Israel not to add to or take away from God’s Word, urging them to hear, remember, and live by what He has commanded. To understand the depth of this instruction, the message turns to Numbers 20, where Moses, told to speak to the rock, spoke condemningly to the people and struck the rock instead. God declared that Moses had not believed Him or hallowed Him before the people.This was more than a ma...
2025-08-1055 minMosaic MinistriesDevarim: Treasures New and Old - Trusting God into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 1-3, Matthew 13)Message Summary:In this week’s portion, we begin the book of Deuteronomy (Devarim) on Shabbat Chazon, the “Sabbath of Vision,” which anticipates the mourning of Tisha B’Av and calls us to examine our hearts. Moses’ words shift from “the LORD spoke to Moses” to “the LORD spoke to me,” highlighting a deeply personal relationship with God as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land.Yeshua’s parable in Matthew 13 shows that those who truly understand the Kingdom bring out treasures both old and new. We are called to live in this faith — honoring what God has establish...
2025-08-0457 minMosaic MinistriesMatot–Masei: The Refuge of The Anointed High Priest – Released into Our Full Inheritance (Numbers 30, 35; 1 Corinthians 11, Hebrews 7, 9)Message Summary:This week’s double portion, Matot–Masei (Numbers 30–36), brings us to the close of the book of Numbers and into deep reflections on vows, covering, refuge, and inheritance. We begin in Numbers 30, where the laws of vows reveal not merely obligations but the relational reality of being under the covering of a father or husband. These instructions were never meant for subjugation but for protection, refuge, and the safeguarding of the household.This theme of refuge expands as we reach Numbers 35, where the cities of refuge offer safety for those who unintentionally take a life...
2025-07-271h 06Mosaic MinistriesPinchas: From Sheep to Zealous Shepherds - Maturing in the Fold (Numbers 25-30, 1 Corinthians 10, John 10)Message Summary:This message journeys through Numbers 25–30, 1 Corinthians 10, and John 10 to reveal God’s heart for leadership, covenant zeal, and pure worship. As the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, God raises up a new generation—not only to receive inheritance, redeeming physical space and sacred time, but also to take responsibility for shepherding His people. The holy zeal of Phineas (Pinchas) turns away wrath and secures a covenant of peace, while the appointment of Joshua underscores the call to humble and Spirit-led leadership.Yeshua’s words in John 10 affirm that He is the true Doo...
2025-07-2147 minMosaic MinistriesBalak: When the "Curse" Becomes a Blessing (Numbers 22-24, Genesis 12, Matthew 4)Message Summary:This week’s message draws from the Torah portion Balak (Numbers 22–24), unveiling the stunning reality that no curse can stand against who and what God has blessed. As Israel approaches the Promised Land, Balak, king of Moab, enlists Balaam—a diviner with spiritual influence—to curse the people of God. Yet each attempt to speak destruction results in overflowing blessing. Why? Because God’s word is immovable, and His love for His people is unwavering.We explore the biblical meaning of blessing and curse, returning to Genesis to reveal blessing as increase and life, and...
2025-07-131h 00Mosaic MinistriesChukat: Jephthah’s Vow - Faith That Counts the Cost (Judges 11, Hebrews 11, Luke 14)Message Summary:In this week’s message from Parashat Chukat (Statute) and the Haftarah in Judges 11, we take a careful and courageous look at the account of Jephthah—a judge often misunderstood or dismissed due to his vow. Rather than focusing on rashness or presumed tragedy, this message reexamines the text with reverence for Scripture and attention to context, seeking to uncover the faithfulness behind the vow. We consider the Torah’s treatment of vows, sacrifices, and valuation, and explore the cultural patterns of devotion and greeting in ancient Israel.Jephthah is revealed not as a reck...
2025-07-0653 minMosaic MinistriesKorach: Appointed by Wisdom - Honoring God's Divine Order (Numbers 16-18, Mark 10, Romans 11)Message Summary:This message explores the rebellion of Korach and the sons of Levi, highlighting the dangers of stepping outside God’s appointed roles. Though Korach and his followers were indeed holy, they dishonored the divine order set by God for the priesthood and leadership. Through a powerful contrast between Korach’s motives and Jethro’s counsel, we are reminded that God’s choice is rooted in wisdom, not favoritism. The message weaves in New Testament insights, including the request of the sons of Zebedee and the humility of the Canaanite woman, to show how holiness does not enti...
2025-06-3042 minMosaic MinistriesShelach: Sent with Authority - Walking in the Fullness of Inheritance (Numbers 13-15, Joshua 2, John 20)Message Summary:This message explores Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13–15) and its prophetic connection to Joshua 2, drawing a powerful contrast between the unbelief of the twelve spies and the bold faith of Rahab. We reflect on how our perception of identity can hinder or empower our ability to walk in the inheritance God has prepared for us. While Israel hesitated at the border of the Promised Land, Rahab, a harlot, believed by hearing alone. This message challenges us to embrace our calling as sent ones—shliachim—carrying not only the legal authority of our Sender, but His very p...
2025-06-291h 02Mosaic MinistriesB'ha'alotcha: The Center Light and the Call to Overcome (Numbers 8, Zechariah 3-4, 1 John 2)Message Summary:In this message, we enter the Torah portion B'ha'alotcha (Numbers 8), focusing on the significance of the menorah and the role of God's people as a royal priesthood and light to the nations. The menorah, hammered from one piece of gold, symbolizes unity and the priesthood's role in tending to the light. The light is focused toward the middle branch, representing Messiah as the true source and center of light. As Israel faced discontentment and craved Egypt's former provisions, they turned from God's miraculous provision of manna, revealing hearts that desired desire itself, leading to spiritual...
2025-06-1646 minMosaic MinistriesNasso: The Test of Jealousy and the Sweetness of Trust (Numbers 5, John 8, Exodus 15)Message Summary:This message examines the Torah portion "Naso" (Numbers 4-6), focusing primarily on the difficult and weighty law of jealousy in Numbers 5, often known as the "test for adultery." Beginning with the Levitical census, the teaching explores the Hebrew word "nasa," meaning to lift up or test, and connects it to the larger context of God lifting His people to reveal their hearts. The message dives into the troubling but instructive test of the accused wife, showing how even in the painful realities of jealousy and accusation, God provides a path for justice and restoration. The...
2025-06-0840 minMosaic MinistriesShavuot: Unveiling the Cloud from Mount Sinai to Mount Zion (Numbers 1, Ezekiel 1-3, Acts 2)Message Summary:In this message, we explore how God designed Israel’s journey not merely as a static encampment, but as a continual movement under His direct and living guidance. The visible cloud served as an external sign of His presence, but foreshadowed the greater work of the Holy Spirit Who now indwells and leads the people of God internally. As the cloud lifted and settled, Israel moved and rested—not according to their own timing, but by the instruction of the Lord. In the same way, believers today are called to discern and respond to the Spir...
2025-06-0249 minMosaic MinistriesBechukotai: Freely Receive, Freely Give - Trusting God in the Shemitah and Jubilee (Genesis 3, Leviticus 25, Matthew 6)Message Summary:This message explores Leviticus 25 in the Torah portion Behar, revealing God's deep desire for His people to trust Him as the source of all provision. The Shemitah (sabbatical year) and the Yovel (Jubilee) are not simply agricultural instructions but divine appointments to remind Israel that the land belongs to God. The call is not to strive or hoard but to receive and to release. We reflect on how our decisions reveal whether we are trying to take ownership or walking in trust. The holiness of God, His original intent from creation, and Yeshua’s words ab...
2025-05-2641 minMosaic MinistriesThe Day of Atonement: A Yom Kippur Choice (Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9, Revelation 20)Message Summary:This message draws from the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16–20), focusing on the Yom Kippur atonement ritual and the significance of the two goats: one for the Lord and one for Azazel (scapegoat). Through a deep exploration of Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9, Revelation 20, and the gospel accounts, we reflect on the priestly function of the high priest who is both the representative of God to the people and of the people before God. This dual role finds its fulfillment in Messiah Yeshua, who enters behind the veil, not with the blood of bulls or goats, but wi...
2025-05-1551 minMosaic MinistriesTazria: Born Again - No Longer Outside the Camp (Leviticus 14, Numbers 12, John 3)Message Summary:This message begins in the Torah portion Tazria (Leviticus 12–14), where the themes of birth, impurity, and restoration are deeply interwoven. Starting with the laws regarding childbirth and ritual purity, we’re invited to see the contrast between life and the realities of death and defilement. The affliction of leprosy—tzara’at—is presented not simply as a physical disease but as a symbolic representation of sin, spiritual exile, and living death. Those afflicted are cast outside the camp, separated from God’s dwelling among His people. And yet, the Lord, in His mercy, provides a path for res...
2025-05-1553 minMosaic MinistriesShemini: From Grief to Glory (Leviticus 9, 2 Samuel 6-7)Message Summary:This message draws us into the profound tension between God's unchanging holiness and His extraordinary grace. We journey through Aaron’s heartbreak after the death of his sons, David’s vulnerable worship before the Ark, and the fulfillment of God's covenant through Messiah Yeshua. We see that God calls for true reverence—a heart that trembles at His word—but He also meets honest, broken hearts with mercy. In Aaron’s silent mourning and David’s unrestrained dance, we find the deep truth that humility unlocks covenant promises. This message serves as a call to come near to...
2025-04-2854 minMosaic MinistriesLovesick in the Garden: The Firstfruits of Resurrection (Exodus 13-15, Song of Songs 1-8, Luke 14, John 10)Welcome to Mosaic Ministries, where we uncover God’s love in the Bible. In today’s message, we enter the garden of resurrection—where the empty tomb becomes the doorway to a greater love story. Through the eyes of Miriam and the longing of the Bride, we witness the beauty of Yeshua’s resurrection not just as victory, but as an invitation to intimacy. Let’s step into the garden, and hear Him call our name.Message Summary:This message invites us into the garden where the love story of redemption reaches its most intimate moment. As...
2025-04-2458 minMosaic MinistriesTzav: Refined Like Gold - God’s Heart for the Vulnerable (Leviticus 6-7, Malachi 3, Matthew 11, Revelation 3)Message Summary:This message, given on Shabbat Hagadol, explores the deep interweaving of the Torah portion Tzav/Command (Leviticus 6–8), Exodus 12, Malachi 3–4, and Matthew 11. As Passover approaches, we reflect on how God's call to holiness, compassion, and repentance reveals His heart for the vulnerable and needy—both physically and spiritually. The message underscores the importance of offering the “mincha” (thanksgiving offering), not merely with ritual precision, but with a heart attuned to justice, mercy, and God's priorities. Just as the original Passover called for households to make room for those “too small for a lamb,” so too are we called to o...
2025-04-1558 minMosaic MinistriesVayikra: A Call to Release It All (Genesis 22, Leviticus 1-4, Philippians 2)Message Summary:This message opens the book of Leviticus (Vayikra), exploring God's holy call to draw near. We reflect on the divine transition from the glory that filled the Tabernacle at the end of Exodus to the intimate voice calling from within it—“and He called” (Vayikra). The sacrificial system introduced here is more than a set of rituals; it reveals God’s longing to dwell with His people and His desire for wholehearted, willing worship. The burnt offering (olah) becomes a lens through which we understand surrender, as exemplified by Abraham's willingness to completely release Isaac. Sacrific...
2025-04-0747 minMosaic MinistriesNoah: The Eighth Day - Stepping Into Eternity (Genesis 6, Isaiah 66, Revelation 21)Message Summary:This message explores God’s sanctification of time and space, emphasizing the prophetic significance of the eighth day as a picture of eternity and a renewed creation. Drawing from the Torah portion Noah (Genesis 6-11) and Isaiah 66, we examine how God’s appointed times reveal His desire to dwell with His people and how His presence transcends human-built structures like the Temple.The passage in Isaiah 66 contrasts those who are humble and contrite in heart with those who manipulate religious observance for self-exaltation. The message highlights the dangers of prideful religion—as seen in the...
2025-04-0358 minMosaic MinistriesPekudei: The Veil Torn, The Light Revealed (Exodus 40, Ezekiel 45-46, Revelation 21-22)Message Summary:This special message, shared on Rosh Chodesh at the start of Nisan, prepares our hearts for Passover by highlighting God's redemptive plan through Yeshua, the Lamb who covers our homes and lives. Drawing from Exodus 12 and 40, Ezekiel 45–46, and Revelation 21–22, the message invites us to trace the continuity from the first Passover to the eternal dwelling of God with His people. The cloud of glory and the fire by night are revealed as signs not only of His presence but also His direction.The vision in Ezekiel’s temple shows us a Prince who provid...
2025-03-311h 02Mosaic MinistriesVayakhel: The Red Heifer, Resurrection, and the Heart of God (Exodus 35-36, Numbers 16, Ezekiel 36, Romans 8)Message Summary:This message, shared on Shabbat Parah (the Sabbath of the Red Heifer), explores the deep biblical and prophetic significance of purification, restoration, and God's desire to dwell among His people. Drawing from Exodus 35–36, the focus is on the Israelites’ willing hearts in constructing the Tabernacle and how God's Spirit equipped them for holy service. This is paralleled with the cleansing ritual of the red heifer in Numbers 19, revealing the severity of death, the defilement it causes, and the prophetic picture of Yeshua as the ultimate purification for humanity’s contact with sin and death.Thro...
2025-03-3156 minMosaic MinistriesKi Tisa: Caressing The Face of God Through Intercession (Exodus 30-34)Message SummaryThis message explores the true heart of intercession, as seen in the accounts of Aaron and the Golden Calf versus Moses standing in the gap for Israel. At the heart of this teaching is not just the question of who we trust for salvation, but how deeply we long to know God—to touch His face and experience His presence.When Moses delayed on Mount Sinai, the people lost sight of God and turned to Aaron to create a visible image of worship—the Golden Calf. Aaron’s compromised intercession led them into idolat...
2025-03-1751 minMosaic MinistriesTetzaveh: Misguided Compassion, Delayed Judgment, and True Kingship (Exodus 27, Deuteronomy 25, 1 Samuel 15)Message Summary:This message, given on Shabbat Zechor (The Sabbath of Remembrance), explores the command to remember Amalek and how it ties into God’s order, discernment, and the true King, Yeshua. The Torah portion (Tetzaveh) highlights the role of the priesthood as ministers in God’s presence, keeping the light burning as a symbol of their participation in heavenly realities. This divine pattern reveals God's ongoing desire to co-labor with His people, inviting them to take an active role in His Kingdom work.In contrast, the Haftarah (1 Samuel 15) recounts Saul’s failure to carry out Go...
2025-03-1053 minMosaic MinistriesTerumah: The Shekel, the Census, and the Kingdom That Saves (Exodus 25, 2 Samuel 24, Matthew 17)Message Summary:This message explores the significance of Shabbat Shekalim, the special Sabbath associated with the collection of the temple tax, alongside the Torah portion Terumah (contributions) from Exodus 25. It examines God's desire to dwell among His people, emphasizing that the Mishkan (Tabernacle) was built from the free-will offerings of willing hearts. The message further contrasts this with the development of the temple tax, its misuse, and Yeshua’s response to it in Matthew 17.Through the account of Yeshua and Peter regarding the temple tax, we see a profound revelation: the Kingdom of Heaven does no...
2025-03-0340 minMosaic MinistriesBereshit: The Glory of the Servant and the Call to Restore (Genesis 1, Isaiah 42-43, Mark 4)Message SummaryThis message explores Isaiah 42 and the prophetic revelation of the Servant of the Lord, ultimately fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua. Isaiah speaks of a new thing—a divine act that transforms the world, bringing justice, light, and restoration. The message delves into the servant imagery, first applied to Israel as a corporate identity, then narrowing to the ultimate Servant—the one in whom God’s Spirit dwells fully, bringing redemption not just to Israel, but to all nations.The poetic depth of God’s Word is highlighted, emphasizing that His truth is not just spoken p...
2025-02-271h 04Mosaic MinistriesMishpatim: Entering True Freedom: From Obligation to Transformation (Exodus 21, Jeremiah 34, Matthew 18, Philemon)Message SummaryThis message explores the deeper spiritual significance of Mishpatim, the ordinances given in Exodus 21. While these laws provide civil structure, Yeshua and Paul reveal that they are more than just boundaries—they point to God’s heart and transformative love. The Torah's instructions regarding servitude were never about subjugation but about restoration, provision, and ultimately, release into freedom. However, as seen in Jeremiah 34, the people of Judah misapplied these laws, demonstrating that obedience rooted in fear rather than love leads to enslavement.Yeshua’s teaching expands the Mishpatim (judgments) beyond their external application. When P...
2025-02-2444 minMosaic MinistriesYitro: Immanuel and His Royal Priesthood (Exodus 18-19, Isaiah 6, Matthew 8, 13)Message Summary:In this message, we explore Exodus 18-19 and Isaiah 6, reflecting on the establishment of God’s kingdom and the calling of His people as a royal priesthood. We see how Moses, guided by Jethro’s wisdom, prepares for the immense responsibility of leading the people before they receive God’s covenant at Mount Sinai. As God’s presence descends, Israel is called to be a holy nation, set apart for His purposes.This theme carries through Isaiah’s vision of God’s throne, where he is commissioned despite the spiritual dullness of the people. The...
2025-02-1742 minMosaic MinistriesThe Feast of Tabernacles: Dwelling in Glory (Leviticus 23, 1 Kings 8, John 7, Revelation 21)Message SummaryThis message explores the profound significance of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, as a celebration of God’s faithfulness and His eternal promise to dwell with His people. The holiday reminds us of our time in the wilderness, a period of dependence and intimacy with God, and points to the ultimate fulfillment of His promise in Messiah Yeshua.Through the themes of vulnerability, provision, and restoration, we reflect on the purpose of temporary dwelling in booths as a declaration of trust in God’s provision. From the glory filling the tabernacle in the wild...
2025-02-1349 minMosaic MinistriesBeshalach: The Waters of Life - From Bitter to Sweet (Exodus 13-15, John 4)Message Summary:This message examines the Exodus account in B’shalach, where God delivers Israel from Egypt and leads them through the Red Sea. We explore how God’s faithfulness is revealed in His guidance, protection, and ultimate deliverance. In His gentleness, He did not lead His people the shortest way but chose a path that would strengthen them, shielding them from battles they were not ready to fight. The crossing of the Red Sea symbolizes complete deliverance, showing that when God rescues His people, He does so fully—never halfway.We also reflect on the si...
2025-02-1046 minMosaic MinistriesFrom Ritual to Relationship: The Heart of Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16, Isaiah 57-58, Matthew 25, Luke 18)Message Summary: In this message, we focus on Isaiah 57-58, where God confronts the hypocrisy of empty fasting and calls His people to authentic repentance and heartfelt worship. The passages reveal that God is not interested in outward rituals devoid of meaning but desires lives marked by humility, compassion, and justice. The message highlights how true fasting is not about afflicting oneself for appearance’s sake but about breaking the chains of injustice, caring for the oppressed, and living in a way that genuinely reflects God's heart. This message challenges us to examine the sincerity of our worship and in...
2025-02-0651 minMosaic MinistriesBo: A Vigil of Redemption - The Personal Covenant of Pesach (Genesis 15, Exodus 12)Message Summary: This message delves into Exodus 12, exploring the profound significance of the Passover (Pesach) and its enduring relevance for believers today based on the unconditional covenant cut with Abraham in Genesis 15. The Passover is not only a historical account of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt but also a powerful revelation of God’s redemptive plan for all humanity. Through the meticulous instructions given for the Passover lamb, the application of its blood, and the institution of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we uncover the layers of God’s covenantal faithfulness. The message highlights how Yeshua (Jesus) fulfills the role o...
2025-02-0357 minMosaic MinistriesShabbat Shuvah: Returning to Our First Love - Beyond Transactional Faith (Hosea 2, 4)Message SummaryThis message explores the themes of love, repentance, and restoration as embodied in Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. Positioned between Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur, it is a time for introspection and reconciliation with God and others. The Hebrew word "Shuvah" signifies "return," calling us to realign with our first love and step into a relationship not marked by transactions but by unconditional love.Drawing on the book of Hosea, the narrative of God as the faithful husband and Israel as the unfaithful bride unfolds. Through Hosea's prophetic imagery, God reveals His...
2025-01-3050 minMosaic MinistriesVa'eira: Gripped with Despondency - The God Who Breathes Life (Exodus 6, Luke 4, Isaiah 61)Message Summary: This message unveils the heart of God for the despondent, showing His deep understanding of where we might find ourselves—whether in the crucible of hardship, at the heights of success, or within the familiarity of routine. Drawing from Exodus 6 and Luke 4, we see a God who is not distant but intimately present, breathing life and restoration into the hopeless. As Moses confronted the despondency of the Israelites in bondage and Yeshua addressed the spiritual numbness of His community, we are reminded that God’s faithfulness endures. He meets us with grace, speaks life into the brokenhearted, and...
2025-01-2740 minMosaic MinistriesYom Teruah: A Call to Wake Up and Return (Genesis 22, John 3)Message Summary This message explores the meaning and significance of Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets), also traditionally known as Rosh Hashanah, the Head of the Year. While rooted in the seventh month of God’s biblical calendar, it marks a time of reflection, remembrance, and preparation leading up to Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). Yom Teruah calls believers to hear the sound of the shofar, awakening us to self-examination and a renewed focus on God’s purposes.The blowing of the shofar serves as a prophetic call to remembrance—a reminder of God’s creati...
2025-01-2345 minMosaic MinistriesShemot: The Vineyard Keeper - God’s Measured Judgment and Restorative Grace (Isaiah 27-28, Matthew 11, Hebrews 5, 1 Corinthians 14)Message Summary: This message focuses on prophetic declarations and imagery found in Isaiah 27 and 28. The text reveals Israel as a vineyard under God’s care—a garden He tends and protects. The prophet expounds on God’s measured judgment against His people, not to crush but to cleanse, to restore them to righteousness. Leaders, referred to as the stewards of the vineyard, are called out for their failure to guide the people into wisdom and discernment, indulging instead in self-serving behaviors. This failure results in the people’s ignorance and lack of understanding of God’s purposes. However, hope shines thr...
2025-01-2053 minMosaic MinistriesLech Lecha: From Fear to Rest - God's Perfect Provision (Isaiah 40, Exodus 5-16, John 6)Message Summary:In this message, we reflect on the themes of fear, unity, and provision through Isaiah 40 and the Exodus account. The message emphasizes the difference between man’s rule, which brings fear, lack, and division, and God’s rule, which brings abundance, rest, and unity. Israel’s captivity in Egypt and their deliverance serve as a powerful contrast between Pharaoh’s harsh authority and the Lord’s merciful and gracious ways in providing manna—a gift that unified His people and sustained them daily.Isaiah 40 offers comfort to those overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, reminding us...
2025-01-1642 minMosaic MinistriesVayechi: Faithfulness in Adoption - Jacob's Blessings and God's Covenant (Genesis 47, Romans 11. Hebrews 11)Message Summary:This message covers the final chapters of Genesis (47:28-50) and reveals how God's covenantal faithfulness shines through the adoption of Joseph's sons by Jacob. Jacob’s transformation—from sorrow and loss to renewed faith—demonstrates the restorative power of God’s promises. The adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh affirms the faithfulness of God’s covenant, mirroring the grafting in of Gentiles into the cultivated olive tree as described in Romans 11. The message also explores the connection between Jacob’s blessings, the prophetic imagery of Messiah Yeshua as the suffering servant, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promis...
2025-01-1345 minMosaic MinistriesKi Tavo: Arise and Shine - A Call to Reflect His Glory (Isaiah 60, Mark 5, Ephesians 5)Message SummaryIn this message, we explore Isaiah 60 and its prophetic vision of Israel’s restoration, redemption, and purpose. Isaiah’s words speak to the glory of the Lord rising upon the Bride, a call to arise and shine amidst deep darkness. The chapter paints a powerful image of God’s light dispelling darkness, drawing the nations to Him, and restoring worship to its rightful place. This vision ties directly to the Messiah’s coming, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the call for believers to reflect His light today.The restoration of Israel carries...
2025-01-0943 minMosaic MinistriesVayigash: Unity in the Hands of the King (Genesis 44-47, Ezekiel 37, Matthew 10)Message Summary: This message reveals the profound themes of reconciliation, unity, and divine restoration as presented in the accounts of Joseph and his brothers, Ezekiel’s prophecy of the two sticks, and the redemptive work of Messiah Yeshua. We explore how division, born of envy, selfish ambition, and sin, has fragmented families, nations, and even faith communities. However, God’s ultimate plan is one of unification, healing, and the establishment of His everlasting covenant of peace. Drawing on prophetic imagery, the message calls us to embrace reconciliation, humility, and the transformative power of God’s Word to mend broken relati...
2025-01-0646 minMosaic MinistriesEnlarge the Tent: A Mosaic of Promise and Redemption (Isaiah 54)Message SummaryIn this message, we delve into the prophetic and spiritual significance of the fall feasts—Yom Teruah (Rosh Hashanah), Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. These appointed times reveal not only Yeshua's fulfillment of God’s promises but also the vision of what the Bride is to become as we approach His imminent return. Drawing from Isaiah 54, the barren woman represents Israel’s captivity and God's enduring faithfulness to restore her. This prophetic word reveals the Bride as a beautiful mosaic, made up of Israel (Sarah) and the redeemed (Ruth), united under one tent in God’s mercy an...
2025-01-0132 minMosaic MinistriesMiketz: Grace to the Nations - Reconnecting Heaven and Earth (Zechariah 2-4)Message SummaryIn this message, we delve into the truths revealed in Zechariah chapters 2-4. Zechariah’s apocalyptic visions offer encouragement to Israel as they return from captivity to complete the work they began, reminding them of God's unchanging desire to dwell among His people. Through the imagery of Joshua the High Priest and the Branch, we see the unfolding of God’s plan to restore holiness, sanctify His people, and reconnect heaven with earth. The message highlights themes of God’s grace, chosenness, and the eternal relationship He establishes with His people through Messiah Yeshua. We are ca...
2024-12-3052 minMosaic MinistriesVayera: From Death to Life - A Picture of Resurrection (1 Kings 4, Luke 7)Message SummaryThis message focuses on two miraculous accounts in 2 Kings 4: the widow’s oil and the Shunammite woman’s promised son. Both accounts reveal God’s provision, resurrection power, and the prefiguring of the Gospel. The widow’s oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit, poured out into every willing vessel, representing believers who are filled with His presence. This oil not only pays her debt but sustains her life, a picture of Yeshua’s sacrifice, which pays our great debt and grants us eternal life. The Shunammite woman’s story parallels Sarah’s: a miraculous son is promised...
2024-12-2740 minMosaic MinistriesVayeshev: Overflowing Measures - Justice, Redemption, and Salvation (Genesis 37, Amos 2-3, 1 Corinthians 15)Message Summary This week’s message explores the deep connections between the Torah portion from Genesis 37 and the Haftarah from Amos 2–3. In Genesis, we examine the narrative of Joseph as a type of suffering servant, Mashiach Ben Yosef, contrasted with the promise of Mashiach Ben David. Amos’ prophetic rebukes serve as a wake-up call to Israel, highlighting their descent into moral corruption despite God’s abundant blessings. The themes of justice, covenant faithfulness, and redemption unfold through Amos’ imagery of overflowing measures of sin and the promise of restoration.We reflect on the consequences of neglecting God’s commandmen...
2024-12-2348 minMosaic MinistriesChayei Sarah: The Promised Son and the Bride - A Picture of the Kingdom (Genesis 23-25, 1 Kings 1, John 4)Message SummaryThis week’s message uncovers the parallels between the life and death of Abraham and Sarah, the promise of the kingdom, and the perfect union of Isaac and Rebecca. It begins with the planting of Sarah in the land, symbolizing the initial claim of God’s promise to Israel, and ends with the planting of Abraham, confirming the assurance of its fruition. Through the lens of Scripture, we witness the fulfillment of God’s covenant and the faithfulness of His promises to future generations.Isaac’s bride, Rebekah, reflects the heart of the Father a...
2024-12-2048 minMosaic MinistriesAwake and Arise: God's Promise of Restoration (Isaiah 51)Message SummaryThis message explores the fourth Sabbath of Comfort, known as Anochi Anochihu (“I, even I, am He”) from Isaiah 51. The month of Elul calls believers into a season of preparation, reflection, and reconciliation leading up to the high holy days. It is a time to acknowledge God’s grace, seek His forgiveness, and reconcile with one another so that we, as the Bride, may come before Him in purity at Yom Kippur. Isaiah 51 emphasizes God’s role as Creator, Comforter, and Redeemer. Despite Israel’s captivity and suffering, the Lord calls His people...
2024-12-1845 minMosaic MinistriesVayishlach: We Are Our Brother’s Keeper (Genesis 32, Obadiah, Romans 2)Message SummaryThis message explores the relationship between Jacob and Esau as it relates to God’s covenant, wisdom, and redemption. Using the account of Obadiah, we see the prophetic judgment on Edom, Esau’s descendants, for their actions against Israel. This judgment reveals critical lessons about earthly wisdom versus divine wisdom, the consequences of pride and judgment, and the importance of interceding for others with God’s heart of compassion and grace. The message challenges us to embrace God’s glory by being vessels of His mercy, helping others experience a true relationship with the living God of a...
2024-12-1644 minMosaic MinistriesToledot: Embracing the Birthright - Lessons from Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25, Malachi 1, Matthew 13)Message SummaryThis message explores the profound themes of inheritance, faith, and God's covenantal love. Through the accounts of Jacob and Esau, we reflect on how our decisions reveal our value for the treasures God provides. While Esau despised his birthright, Jacob sought the blessings of the Lord, revealing their distinct characters. The narrative weaves into Malachi’s prophecy, which calls Israel to honor God’s name and live as His chosen people.The message concludes with a call to treasure God's gifts, avoid holding His grace in contempt, live in alignment with His will, embr...
2024-12-131h 02Mosaic MinistriesVayetze: Pillars in God's Temple - Living with Authority, Love, and Reconciliation (Genesis 28, John 1, Matthew 16)Message SummaryIn this message, we journey through Scripture to witness God’s unwavering desire to reconnect with His creation. Starting with Jacob’s vision of the heavenly ladder in Genesis 28, we see God renewing His covenant promise—confirming Jacob’s place as a chosen vessel through whom blessing and restoration will flow. This vision prefigures Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ), the ultimate connection between heaven and earth, as revealed in John 1:51.The message highlights the contrast between man’s self-efforts, like the Tower of Babel, and God’s divine purpose to restore humanity. Where the flesh falter...
2024-12-1051 minMosaic MinistriesGod’s Promise of Protection and Restoration (Isaiah 54-55, Revelation 20)Summary of the MessageThis message explores the comfort and promises of restoration found in Isaiah 54, especially as they relate to the hope and peace offered through Messiah Yeshua. The message reflects on the historical context of Israel's captivity, the prophetic imagery of divine protection, and the ultimate victory over sin and death through the blood of Yeshua.The focus is on God's unchanging covenant and His promise to build a sanctuary of safety and abundance for His people, symbolized by walls adorned with precious stones. By tracing these truths to accounts in Job, Genesis...
2024-12-0842 minMosaic MinistriesThe Comfort of the Lord and the Bride’s Calling (Isaiah 49-50)SummaryThis week's message delves into Isaiah 49-51, exploring God’s unwavering love for His people, Israel, and His promise of restoration. Through vivid imagery and profound connections to Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ), we see how God's hand is inscribed with His people's names, symbolizing His eternal commitment. The message also draws parallels between the prophetic word, the servant’s call, and the individual and corporate identity of God's people as His Bride. This message serves as a call to embrace the Kingdom of Heaven, live as the adorned Bride, and step confidently into the light of our...
2024-12-0653 minMosaic MinistriesShabbat Nachamu: The God of All Comfort (Isaiah 40)Episode SummaryThis message reflects on the profound comfort God offers His people, especially in times of captivity, hardship, and suffering. Isaiah 40 transitions from the seemingly harsh words of judgment in Isaiah 1 to a prophetic declaration of consolation, hope, and restoration. The phrase "Nachamu, Nachamu Ami" ("Comfort, Comfort My People") is unpacked to reveal God's compassionate heart, emphasizing His presence in the trials and tribulations of His people and His promise of deliverance.Through a poetic exploration of scripture, we are reminded of the dynamic and active nature of God's Word, His enduring faithfulness, and...
2024-12-0341 min
In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 367 - Louisiana Iris ResurgenceThe Louisiana irises are a group of 6 wetland species native to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and other Gulf states. These irises are as interesting as they are beautiful, but in recent decades, many have forgotten the role they play in wetland ecology. Coupled with wanton destruction of their wetland habitats, these irises and the ecosystems to which they belong are in desperate need of more love and attention. That is where people like Gary Salathe and the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative come into play. Join me and Gary as we discuss what he and others are doing to...
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