Beth Ariel Messianic Congregation
554 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsBeth Ariel is a Messianic Jewish Congregation in the greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. We are a spiritual home for Jews and Gentiles who have embraced Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah and Lord. This podcast content includes Rabbi Gary's "Messianic Perspective", a 1-minute radio feature that airs on KKLA 99.5 FM in Los Angeles, on Fridays during rush hour. Gary teaches the Jewishness of Christianity. This podcast also includes Rabbi Gary's messages from Beth Ariel's Shabbat Services on Saturday mornings in Tarzana, CA.
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Episodes
Death of King Saul
December 03, 2016 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB(1 Samuel 31)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)Avoid the pitfalls of foolishness by being sensitive to God.
Reacting to Challenges
November 26, 2016 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB(1 Samuel 27-30)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)As we face challenges, remember to strengthen outselves in the Lord.
How to Deal with Conflicts and Anger
November 19, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB(1 Samuel 25)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)Always think of consequences, both short term and long term. Remember God's blessings.
Dealing With the Temptation of Revenge
November 12, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(1 Samuel 24)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)How are we able to forgive? Returning to our strongholds.
The Mad Man
October 29, 2016 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB(1 Samuel 19-22)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)Rabbi Gary continues his series on the Life of David. We explore the way David got away from King Saul and how he found his mighty men. In times of trouble, David continued to bless the Lord.
Sukkot - Simchat Torah 2016
October 22, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB(Leviticus 23)(Series:High Holy Days 2016)The feast of Sukkot reminds us of the time the people of Israel wandered in the desert. Sukkot is also the time that is most often associated with the birth or Yeshua.
Following Yeshua
October 15, 2016 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB(1 Timothy 4:6-10)What does following Yeshua (Jesus) actually mean? Are we just going through the motions? Who are we actually following?
Yom Kippur 2016
October 11, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB(Leviticus 16)(Series:High Holy Days 2016)The day of atonement. What does it really mean? How can we really observe the most Holy of Days without the Temple?
Love and Hate
October 08, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB(1 Samuel 18)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)Why was King David loved? Why did King Saul fail? If we want God to be with us, we need to be in Him.
Rosh Hashanah 2016
October 02, 2016 04:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB(Genesis 22)(Series:High Holy Days 2016)The story of the offering of Isaac. A time to reflect on our need for Messiah.
The Blowing of the Shofar
October 01, 2016 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB(Leviticus 23)(Series:High Holy Days 2016)The blowing of the shofar is to 1) summon us to worship; 2) warn us of impending danger; 3) remind us of the redemptive work that God is doing on behalf of His people.
David vs Goliath
September 24, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB(1 Samuel 17:1-58)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)The challenges of our lives can be very intimidating, but God promises to strengthen us.
Being a Shepherd
September 17, 2016 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB(1Samuel 16:1-23)(Series:Making of a Man, Lessons from the Life of David)King David is probably one of the most important people in the bible. After Yeshua of course. King David's life is full of real world lessons we can all learn from. He was not the perfect man but he was a man after God's heart. This is part one of this life changing series.
Immersions
September 10, 2016 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB(Matthew 28:18-20)Why do we do immersions (baptisms). Is it just a Christian thing? What are the Jewish roots for immersion if any?
Living Life Together
September 03, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB(Hebrews 10:19-25)It's nearly impossible to go through life alone. The same could be said for our spiritual life. Walking with Adonai takes friends and others to help you along, a shoulder to lean on in difficult times. You are not alone. Praise God we have others to lean on.
The Wanderer
August 27, 2016 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB(James 5:19-20)(Series:Faith in Action)We need to be careful not to wander from our faith.
The Power of Prayer
August 20, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB(James 5:12-18)(Series:Faith in Action)Prayer is meant to connect us with God. Prayer can provide a balance between suffering and joy.
Patience
August 13, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB(James 5:7-12)(Series:Faith in Action)We acquire patience through suffering. We also need to remember the things God has done, especially Yeshua, and the promise of His coming.
Wealth
August 06, 2016 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(James 5:1-20)(Series:Faith in Action)Faith in action is a faith where we don't trust things and/or finances. The focus on money destroys character and corrodes one's soul.
Injustice, Arrogance
July 30, 2016 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB(James 4:11-17)(Series:Faith in Action)We are to be ones that act justly to one another. God's will is preeminent in the things that we do.
Worldliness
July 23, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB(James 4:1-10)(Series:Faith in Action)Friendship with the world is hatred toward God.
The Tongue is a World of Evil
July 16, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB(James 3:1-18)(Series:Faith in Action)If we don't control our tongues, our lives will become corrupted.
The Genuineness of Faith
July 09, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB(James 2:14-26)(Series:Faith in Action)Saving faith - the correlation between faith and works.
Social Compassion
July 02, 2016 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23 MB(James 2:1-13)(Series:Faith In Action)Do we have social compassion for people in need? Do we honor and help the needy?
Faith and the Word of God
June 25, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MB(James 1:19-27)(Series:Faith in Action) How faith is to be implemented in real life circumstances and situations.
Trials, Tribulations & Challenges
June 18, 2016 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MB(James 1:1-18) What is the purpose for affliction? God provides the wisdom and the power to persevere and overcome. (Series:Faith in Action) What does faith look like in everyday life? What does it really mean tol follow Yeshua? One of the first Messianic congregations to ever form asked these same questions in Jerusalem. Jacob (James) was the rabbi at the time and wrote a letter to explain what faith in Yeshua looks like when it is lived out.
Living the Spirit-Filled Life
June 11, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB(Ephesians 5:15-20) What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? We must fix our eyes on Yeshua.
The Power of the Holy Spirit
June 04, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB(Acts 2:1-13) The coming of the Holy Spirit is intended to empower us to bear testimony to who Messiah is.
Rejoicing in the Lord
May 21, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB(Luke 10:21-24) What do we rejoice over? How do we rejoice?
Yom HaShoah 2016
May 07, 2016 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(Deuteronomy 32:9) The wages of sin is death. We all need a savior.
Crossing the Red Sea
April 30, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB(Exodus 14:1-31)(Series: Moses) What is salvation all about? Salvation is where you have no other master but God.
The Value Of Obedience
April 16, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB(Exodus 5:1-12:51)(Series: Moses) Knowing the Lord. The chaos of disobedience.
We Need to Encounter the Lord
April 09, 2016 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB(Exodus 3:1-15)(Series: Moses) Who is the Lord?
KKLA Interview April 2016
April 06, 2016 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBListen to the latest interview of Rabbi Gary by Richard Kennedy on the radio program, "A Passion for Christ." Gary discusses the upcoming Passover Seder.
Moses - The Making Of Israel's Greatest Leader
April 02, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB(Exodus 2:11-22) Lessons we can learn from our failures. Without God, we can do nothing.
Purim - Resurrection Day 2016
March 26, 2016 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB(Esther 1:1-10:3) Reading of the Megillah. Messiah's resurrection.
Palm Shabbat 2016
March 19, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB(Zechariah 9:1-17) The Kingship of Messiah is proclaimed.
Let The Weak Become Strong Pt 2
March 12, 2016 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(Judges 3:7-30)(Series: Samson) God, in His grace, uses flawed people in mysterious ways.
Let the Weak Become Strong
March 05, 2016 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB(Judges 16:1-31)(Series: Samson) The Spirit of God comes upon the weak and makes them strong.
Transformation
February 27, 2016 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB(Judges 15:1-16:31)(Series: Samson) God is at work transforming our character.
Obedience
February 20, 2016 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB(Judges 14:1-20)(Series: Samson) It's important that we learn the lessons from Samson.
The Benefits of Faith
February 13, 2016 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB(Judges 13:1-16:31)(Series: Samson) Through faith, we are made strong out of weakness.
Yeshua Will Build His Congregation On Faith
February 06, 2016 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB(Heb. 4:14-16) Yeshua is our Great High Priest. We can trust and rely on Him.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
January 30, 2016 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB(Luke 10:25-37) How does one inherit eternal life?
The Parable of the Sower
January 23, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB(Matthew 13:1-9,18-23) How the Lord is going to build His Kingdom during the era of the sewing of the seed. What king of soil are we?
The Power of Prayer
January 16, 2016 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB(Luke 11:1-13) Building the body starts with prayer. Persistent prayer deepens our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
I Will Build My Congregation
January 02, 2016 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB(Matt. 16:13-28) Yeshua's promise to build His Congregation on the believer's confession that He is the Messiah.
For Unto Us A Child Is Born A Son Is Given
December 26, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB(Isaiah 9:6-7) Who is the child? What is His name? He is Immanuel - God with us.
Birth of Messiah 2015
December 19, 2015 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBWhy was Messiah born? Why did He come? He was sent from God to fulfill the promises, to redeem us from our sin. He was born a king, the son of David.
The Story of Hanukkah 2015
December 12, 2015 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB(John 10:22-30) The three themes of Hanukkah are: 1) Messianic Hope; 2) Miracles; 3) Dedication.