Michael Berg

On any given Sunday the Christian approaches Christ who is present in Word and Meal. The songs, movements, and prayers that surround this Word and Meal are called the Divine Service. It is God's (divine) service to us and our proclamation of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection to ourselves and anybody that enters the church on that Sunday.One way to appreciate the traditional divine service is to see the life of Christ on display. The major events in the life of Christ are hinted at or explicitly mentioned in the classic order of service. We rightly plead for God’s mercy when we enter his presence. God’s answer is Christ. Traditionally Christians have sung the Christmas song "Gloria to God in the highest" after pleading, “Lord, have mercy!”With this reminder of Christ’s birth we begin the story of Christ. Soon we wave our palm branches and sing “Hosanna!” on Palm Sunday. We cry the Good Friday prayer, “Lamb of God”. We eat with our resurrected Lord as did the Emmaus disciples, and we receive a blessing as we enter the same crazy world the disciples did after Jesus blessed them as he ascended into heaven. This volume aims to teach the Divine Service to both the lifelong worshipper who was never taught why the church does the things the church does on Sunday mornings and the curious observer of this ancient tradition. It is divided into two parts. Part One: A Story of the Divine Service is a story of a young married couple encountering Christ’s forgiveness at a church service and finding the ability to forgive each other. Part Two: The Life of Christ in Poetry and Prose explains the life of Christ as told in the classic Divine Service. It is the hope that this book helps teach this beautiful but under-appreciated jewel of our Christian heritage.

¿Cómo hemos de vivir? ¿Cuál es la vida buena? ¿Cuál es el valor de una persona? ¿Cuál es mi lugar en este mundo? ¿Está Dios activo en este mundo? Estas son interrogantes que se han planteado en cada cultura y en cada época. Desde el concepto hebreo de shalom (plenitud/bienestar) al concepto griego de eudaimonia (felicidad) e incluso la noción moderna de que todas las personas tienen derecho a la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad, los grandes pensadores han reflexionado sobre lo que el florecimiento humano implica.La doctrina de la vocación responde de manera única estas preguntas. Cierto nivel de seguridad, prosperidad y libertad son elementos esenciales del florecimiento humano. Dios proporciona estos elementos operando a través de los humanos en sus estaciones en la vida, tales como padres y policías (seguridad), agricultores y banqueros (prosperidad), y soldados y gobiernos (libertad).Y, no obstante, hay más por lo cual nos esforzamos. Somos la clase de ser cuyo asombro nos conduce a la búsqueda del conocimiento, la justicia y los logros. En suma, deseamos ser justificados. Queremos ser valorados. Queremos ser justos o rectos. Nos empeñamos por lo épico. Pero ninguna mera adulación nos satisfará. Ni podemos justificarnos delante de Dios con nuestras vidas deshechas.Dios justifica a los cristianos por medio de Cristo y luego los usa. Dios le añade otro componente al florecimiento humano: propósito. él usa a los cristianos en su economía del amor para cuidar del mundo. él nos levanta desde lo ordinario para lograr lo extraordinario, aun mientras nos ocupamos en labores ordinarias. Para el cristiano, estas estaciones se convierten en llamados o vocaciones.Esto solo se puede apreciar cabalmente si el cristiano sabe que es libre de tener que agradar a Dios mediante las obras. Una vez que el cristiano es liberado de esta carga, la totalidad de la vida cristiana es reorientada hacia el libre ejercicio del amor al prójimo. Este es el llamado supremo, la vida verdaderamente buena, floreciente y feliz.

Graciously keep me this night." Martin Luther once prayed those words to God. So many others have joined his plea. A man named Job lost his children in a freak accident, then struggled with the point of life itself. A woman named Ruth waited in the dark, hoping the man she loved would reciprocate her love. An apostle nervously watched his life hang in the balance as a storm wrecked his ship. In love, Jesus graciously watched over each and every one of them.In love, Jesus graciously keeps you, too. He has felt the pain that stabs your heart, the betrayals that send you to tears, and the guilt that keeps you awake. He endured them all to make you his own. Let these devotions remind you of that good news — that you belong to Jesus, even when the darkness comes.

Zohar is a Hebrew word that means splendor. In its simplest form, the Zohar is a commentary on the Bible. Although the wisdom available in its pages is older than Creation itself, the text of the Zohar was composed approximately 2000 years ago. In the centuries that followed, the Zohar was often suppressed by religious and secular authorities who feared its power to transform the lives of those who gained access to the sacred writings. The sages of Kabbalah also realized that the Zohar must wait until humankind was ready to receive it. Michael Berg was the first person ever to translate the entire 23-volume Zohar from ancient Aramaic into English, a monumental task which he began at the age of 18 and finished ten years later. Through his translation we discover the Zohar deals very directly with concepts of reincarnation, visionary experiences, and the presence of unseen influences in our midst. Today we are able to accept these ideas that were once perceived as inexplicable mysticism or dangerous sorcery. We have the capacity to understand the Zohar's true teachings. This is a difficult experience to describe, but by bringing the Zohar into your life, you will discover its meaning for yourself and receive its soul. Volume 23 contains the Index.

How shall we live? What is the good life? What is the value of a person? What is my place in this world? Is God active in this world? These are questions that have been asked in every culture and in every era. From the Hebrew concept of Shalom (wholeness/well-being) to the Greek concept of Eudaimonia (happiness) and even to the American notion that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, great thinkers have pondered what it means for humans to flourish. The doctrine of vocation uniquely answers these questions. A certain level of security, prosperity, and freedom are essential components of human flourishing. God provides these components by working through humans in their stations in life such as parents and police (security), farmers and bankers (prosperity), and soldiers and governments (freedom). And yet there is more for which we humans strive. We are the types of beings whose wonderment drives us to the pursuit of knowledge, justice, and achievement. In short, we desire to be justified. We want to be valued. We want to be right or just. We strive for epic-ness. But no mere human adulation will satisfy. Nor can we justify ourselves before God with our broken lives. God justifies Christians through Christ and then uses them. God adds another component to human flourishing: purpose. He uses Christians in his economy of love to take care of the world. He lifts us from the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary even as we carry ordinary tasks. For the Christian these stations become callings or vocations. This can only fully be appreciated if the Christian knows that he or she is free from pleasing God through works. Once the Christian is freed from this burden the whole of the Christian life is reoriented to the free exercise of love towards neighbor. It is the highest calling, the truly good, flourishing, and happy life.

How shall we live? What is the good life? What is the value of a person? What is my place in this world? Is God active in this world? These are questions that have been asked in every culture and in every era. From the Hebrew concept of Shalom (wholeness/well-being) to the Greek concept of Eudaimonia (happiness) and even to the American notion that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, great thinkers have pondered what it means for humans to flourish. The doctrine of vocation uniquely answers these questions. A certain level of security, prosperity, and freedom are essential components of human flourishing. God provides these components by working through humans in their stations in life such as parents and police (security), farmers and bankers (prosperity), and soldiers and governments (freedom). And yet there is more for which we humans strive. We are the types of beings whose wonderment drives us to the pursuit of knowledge, justice, and achievement. In short, we desire to be justified. We want to be valued. We want to be right or just. We strive for epic-ness. But no mere human adulation will satisfy. Nor can we justify ourselves before God with our broken lives. God justifies Christians through Christ and then uses them. God adds another component to human flourishing: purpose. He uses Christians in his economy of love to take care of the world. He lifts us from the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary even as we carry ordinary tasks. For the Christian these stations become callings or vocations. This can only fully be appreciated if the Christian knows that he or she is free from pleasing God through works. Once the Christian is freed from this burden the whole of the Christian life is reoriented to the free exercise of love towards neighbor. It is the highest calling, the truly good, flourishing, and happy life.

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It is said the greatest love is that which exists between a student and his spiritual teacher. In a bond through study, their hearts and consciousness are awakened. As these two souls travel on a path toward convergence, they carry the lineage of previous masters and ignite the way for future generations of students. This book is a rare glimpse of the relationship between Kabbalist Rav Brandwein and his beloved student Rav Berg, the present leader of the Kabbalah Centre. These 60 letters provide deep insights into the loving spiritual lessons taught by Rav Brandwein. As their involvement goes beyond spiritual studies to all aspects of the practical material world, we discover Rav Brandwein was connected with Rav Berg with all his soul and might. The letters are presented without the filter of interpretation, allowing readers to leave with answers - and more questions - and a yearning for greater wisdom.

New in paperback, from the best-selling author of "The Way," comes a revolutionary method for becoming all powerful. Written with extraordinary clarity, Michael Berg presents a logical approach to achieving our supreme birthright. In revealing this opportunity for humanity, Michael highlights ways to develop our natural God-like attributes and diminish the aspects of our nature that interfere with our destiny. In his succinct style, Michael provides the answer to the eternal question of why we are here: to become like God.

In this book, Michael Berg interprets the Zohars most significant teachings and offers a special meditation for each one. Included are those portions of the Zohar that address lifes challenges, such as fears, the need for inspiration, and finding a soul mate. A unique side-by-side presentation in Spanish and the original Aramaic allows readers to draw on the Zohars full energy, since according to scholars The Light of the Creator is embodied in the Zohars very letters and words.

The ancient wisdom of Kabbalah teaches that each month of the lunar year holds different opportunities for us to grow and change and, conversely, holds unique pitfalls for getting stalled on our journey toward spiritual transformation. The special power of each month is strongest at its beginning, the time of the new moon, known as Rosh Chodesh. And holidays are unmatched as windows in time that make specific kinds of spiritual energy available to us. In "Days of Connection", Michael Berg guides us through the kabbalistic calendar and explains the meaning and power behind all of these special days.

More than 80 years ago, a young scholar emigrated from Eastern Europe to Jerusalem. Not long thereafter, he received a priceless spiritual teaching that revealed the source of lasting joy and fulfillment from a spiritual master whose name he would never disclose, not even after he himself became the most renowned Kabbalist of the 20th century. The young scholar's name was Rav Yehuda Ashlag, and though his letters and writings offer tantalizing hints of the wisdom that was given to him, the pieces of the puzzle have never been fully assembled until now. Here Michael Berg, himself the descendant of great Kabbalists, shares the result of years spent studying Rav Ashlag's life and work. In this book, Berg shows how the secret offers life-changing power. Drawing on stories and insights from Ashlag and other noted mystics, Berg explains how to discover one's true purpose in the world and thereby find lasting peace and joy.