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 wors
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. W
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
In this short episode, Michael David Gonzales briefly explains the three-week period of mourning in Jewish tradition called, “The Three Weeks”. This period begins on the 17th of Tammuz and ends on the 9th of Av. Michael looks at the principles
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 en
In this short episode, Michael David Gonzales introduces a new Alive In Messiah podcast and his efforts to reach out to like-minded, Messianic, Torah believers in the area of NW Tarrant county. Be sure to listen if you live in or around Haslet
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 10 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 gene
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 10 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 gene
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 1.8-14; 2.23-25 taken from Torah Portion Shemot (Names) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael talks about the importance of learning from the trials in our lives and how we
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 1.8-14; 2.23-25 taken from Torah Portion Shemot (Names) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael talks about the importance of learning from the trials in our lives and how we
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Noach (Noah) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales looks at Genesis 9.18-10.32 where he makes more connections between “the Fall” of Adam and the life
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Noach (Noah) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales discusses Genesis 8.15-9.17 and the covenant that God makes with Noah, which is actually a covenant
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Noach (Noah) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales looks at Genesis 8.1-14 and compares the imagery of the Raven and the Dove with the dual nature of
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Noach (Noah) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales goes through Genesis 6.8-7.24 and focuses on the favor that Noah had in the eyes of God. What did h
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Bereshit (in the beginning) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales looks at Genesis 4.15-6.9 and makes a comparison of the generations of Adam through
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Bereshit (in the beginning) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales looks at Genesis 4.1-26 and the first sin recorded following the fall which is roote
A Sabbath Sermon by Michael David Gonzales on Shabbat Chanukah, the Sabbath which falls within the eight days of Chanukah, the Feast of Dedication. In this message, Michael compares Solomon's dedication of the first temple with the Maccabee's r
A Sabbath Sermon on Torah Portion Bereshit (in the beginning) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this message, Michael David Gonzales looks at Genesis 2.4-3.24 and the destruction of the relationship between God and ma