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Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus, following a common Jewish method of organizing the Old Testament, divides the Scriptures into three sections: the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:44). Jews still group them this way as Law (Torah), Prophets (Nevi'im), and Psalms or Writings (Ketuvim). Hebrew Bibles are therefore called Tanakh, a word built from the initial Hebrew letters of the three sections. The Prophets divide into two parts. The Former Prophets are the historical books of Joshua, Judges, I and II Samuel, and I and II Kings. The Latter Prophets are the named prophets from Isaiah to Malachi, excluding Daniel, whose book belongs among the Writings. The twelve Minor Prophets are a subset of the Latter Prophets. The Jews count them as one large book, the fourth of the Latter Prophets, balancing the four books of the Former Prophets, since I and II Samuel count as one book and I and II Kings as one. They were often written on a single scroll and are called The Twelve or The Book of the Twelve. The title "Minor" refers only to the length of the individual books, not to the value of their teaching.
The Three Angels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe tend to organize things in groups of three, such as the proclamation of the three angels in Revelation 14:6-13. Angelos could refer to a human messenger.
The Oracles of God
'Ready Answer' by Charles WhitakerThe oracles of God in Romans 3:2 are the revelation of God to mankind. These oracles are the message that gives us instruction for salvation.
Approaching God Through Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReligious bumper stickers fall short of revealing the full counsel of God, which is more complex than 'believe on the Lord Jesus and you shall be saved.'
The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSeveral types of the abomination of desolation have occurred in history, including the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes and the Roman legions.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Two): Ecclesiastes 8:1-9
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEcclesiastes was to be read during the Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing a state of temporariness, as God's people were commanded to live in temporary quarters.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the matter of deference to civil authority, we must remember that we must give governing officials respect, even though they may be the basest of men.
Preparing While Waiting For God
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWaiting for God is an acquired virtue requiring patience and longsuffering. Times of waiting are times to practice obedience and fellowship with others.
Sabbathkeeping (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe biblical instructions for Sabbath keeping apply far more to the church than to the Israelites, who did not have the fullness of scriptural counsel.
Prophecy in Song
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughFar from being just a book about married love, the Song of Songs relates to the present condition of the church of God.