What is Lent? And what does it have to do with the Jewishness of Jesus? CMJ contributor Aaron Gann explains how Jesus' 40-day wilderness experience connects with the Israelite wilderness wanderings and points to his identity as the King of Isra

Do you have beautiful feet? | Rev. Philip Bottomley

Feb 23rd, 2022 16m 57s

Jesus sent all his followers to tell others the Good News that God loves us. We see God's love in Jesus coming and dying to pay the penalty for our rebellion. Rev. Philip Bottomley reminds us that the best and only Good News there is is that Go

Christmas in February: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple | Rev. Cariño Casas

Feb 3rd, 2022 23m 33s

Many of us know about the 12 days of Christmas, but what about the 40 days of Christmas? In the Gospel of Luke, the birth narrative doesn't end with the manger, with the shepherds or even with Messiah's circumcision. It only ends once Luke has

‘A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise’

Jan 26th, 2022 7m 51s

Today we will share with you a short essay by Angela Winter on how Christians can meaningfully remember the Holocaust and stand against antisemitism today. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is on January 27. As our Jewish friends and ne

Messiah’s manifest destiny | Aaron Gann

Jan 3rd, 2022 7m 17s

On the Church Calendar we will soon be entering into the season of Epiphany, a time when we focus on God’s manifestation to the Gentiles in the person of Yeshua the Messiah. Many have claimed to be the Messiah of Israel, but most of those claim

Jesus’ Redemption Song Over Israel & the Nations | Rev. Cariño Casas

Dec 16th, 2021 17m 56s

In this season of Advent, as we look toward Christmas, we share a short sermon on Zephaniah 3 by Rev. Cariño Casas. In Zephaniah, God calls out the sin of Judah and the nations. Though God's holiness is rightly angered by our wickedness, God's

Books of the Psalms: Book 5 | Aaron Gann

Sep 10th, 2021 42m 10s

Today, we finish our Psalm study with Aaron Gann as we look at Book Five of the Psalms, chapters 107 through 150. In this section we encounter the Egyptian Hallel, the Songs of Ascent and the Great Hallel. While the Psalms have served as an ins

Books of the Psalms: Book 4 | Aaron Gann

Jul 6th, 2021 44m 18s

Today, we look at Book Four of the Psalms, chapters 90 through 106. Last time, we ended on a mournful note as the psalmist questioned the Lord's timing and faithfulness. Aaron Gann shows us that the gloomy questions find hopeful answers in Book

Books of the Psalms: Book 3 | Aaron Gann

Jun 17th, 2021 46m 22s

Today, we look at Book Three of the Psalms, chapters 73 through 89. Aaron Gann shows us that this section of the Psalms, which include passages by the Sons of Korah, includes a lot of word play and collective asks God, "How long must we wait

Books of the Psalms: Book 2 | Aaron Gann

May 21st, 2021 46m 44s

Today, we look at Book Two of the Psalms, chapters 42 through 72. Aaron Gann shows us that this section of the Psalms opens with a lament and pleas for help in the face of exile and oppression. We'll also encounter psalms written by authors o

Books of the Psalms: Book 1 | Aaron Gann

May 4th, 2021 46m 11s

Today, we look at Book One of the Psalms, chapters 1 through 41. We usually treat the Psalms as an anthology of sacred poetry. However, the collector of the Psalms ordered the psalms with purpose. Aaron Gann will show us that there are chapte

Five Books of the Psalms: Intro & Overview | Aaron Gann

Apr 28th, 2021 36m 27s

Today, we start a six-part series on the Five Books of the Psalms by Aaron Gann.We all love the Psalms. They speak to our deepest emotions and teach us how to pray. We all have a favorite. What we call the Book of the Psalms is actually fiv

Introducing Glory & Light

Feb 17th, 2021 2m 18s

Welcome to Glory and Light, the podcast of CMJ USA, the Church's Ministry Among Jewish People. CMJ USA is dedicated to proclaiming the good news of Jesus the Messiah, the revealing light to the nations and the glory of his people Israel.To le

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