Playlist: Abrahamic Covenant (topic)
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant stands as a distinct and foundational agreement made by God with Abraham and his descendants, embodying promises of race and grace. It was not altered or added to by the Old Covenant, which was a separate and additional covenant designed to work alongside it. The Abrahamic Covenant initiated God's …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant, initiated by God when He called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldees, forms a foundational agreement between God and Abraham. This covenant, first introduced with expansive promises, included assurances of descendants, land, and blessings as outlined in Genesis. Over time, God expanded these promises, …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eighteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Biblical covenant is a contract describing the goals to be accomplished by those who agree to its terms, assigning responsibility to all parties involved, stating penalties for failure to participate as required, and listing benefits for adherence. The activities leading to Abram being named God's friend, Abraham, father of the …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant serves as the foundational relationship between God and Abraham, forming the basis for understanding subsequent covenants and promises. In Galatians 3:15-19, it is explained that once a covenant is ratified by both parties, anything added later does not nullify the original agreement. The covenant with …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Nineteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Abrahamic Covenant, as revealed in Genesis 12:1-3, forms a foundational promise from the Lord to Abram. The Lord commanded Abram to leave his country, kindred, and father's house for a land He would show him, promising to make him a great nation, bless him, make his name great, and ensure he would be a blessing. The Lord …
The Covenant of Circumcision
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughCircumcision was the sign God gave Abraham indicating that his descendants would ascend to greatness, acquiring physical and spiritual blessings.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe story of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 highlights the profound theme of God's providence within the context of the Abrahamic Covenant. God's providence, His timely provision for the needs of His creatures, is evident as He supplies everything Abraham and Isaac require during their journey to Mount Moriah. This …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Abrahamic Covenant marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, representing a dramatic and far-reaching turn that impacts history for all time. As recorded in Genesis 12:1-7, God called Abram, commanding him to leave his country, family, and father's house to go to a land that He would show him. God presented Abram with a …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant holds a significant place in understanding God's overarching plan and the relationship established with His people. In Galatians 3:17-19, it is made clear that the covenant confirmed by God in Christ, made with Abraham, predates the law given 430 years later, which is synonymous with the Old Covenant. This …
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In Genesis 12:1-3, the Lord spoke to Abram, commanding him to leave his country, kindred, and father's house for a land that He would show him. God promised to make Abram a great nation, to bless him, to make his name great, and to ensure that he would be a blessing. God further declared that He would bless those who bless Abram …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant, as referenced in the discussion of covenants, holds a foundational role in the progression of God's promises to His people. In Acts 3:25, it is noted that the covenant God made with Abraham includes the promise that in his seed all the kindreds of the earth shall be blessed. This blessing, which has …
Abraham (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOne of the profound lessons from Abraham's life is that a life centered on God provides an inner strength that prevents life from disintegrating. This strength is evident in the covenant God established with Abraham, as seen in Genesis 17:1-8. When Abraham was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and declared, "I am …
Abraham (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe life of Abraham reveals profound spiritual lessons, particularly through the Abrahamic Covenant, which stands as a cornerstone of God's promises and trials. In Genesis 15, after a series of events including warfare and personal challenges, God speaks to Abram in a vision, affirming His role as Abram's shield and exceedingly …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Sixteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The covenant made by God with Abraham, originally named Abram, stands as a monumental promise with far-reaching consequences. This Abrahamic Covenant, though established with one man and his family, profoundly impacts mankind's history, extending to the New Heavens and the New Earth and beyond. It encompasses a vast span of time …
Abraham (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Abrahamic Covenant, as revealed in Genesis 17:1-8, marks a profound moment when Abram, at ninety-nine years old, received a divine promise from the Lord. The Lord appeared to him, declaring Himself as Almighty God and commanding Abram to walk before Him and be blameless. In this covenant, God promised to make a covenant …
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe covenant God made with Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 15, marks a significant foundation of His spiritual purpose, promising Abraham descendants and the inheritance of the land. This covenant, confirmed by God through Jesus Christ, was established 430 years before the law given to Israel, as noted in Galatians 3:15-17, and …
Why Wasn't Jesus Christ Crucified at the Start of Passover?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus was crucified late on Abib 14, yet the Passover lambs were to be killed at the beginning of the 14th. The time of Christ's death is highly significant.
The Selfsame Day
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The word 'selfsame' refers to a specific commemorative date. The selfsame day is a signal that God is faithfully in control of time over multiple centuries.
The Unchangeable Promise
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod's covenant with Abraham was signed only by God. We are to remain committed to faith and try to live up to it even though we will fall short.
Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWas Jesus Christ's body actually broken? If so, it would have symbolized disqualification and a broken covenant. Only the bread of Passover was broken.
The Lesson of the Night to be Much Observed
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe same God who exercised vigilance and care over our forebears does so over us. Israel's leaving Egypt signifies maintaining the relationship with God.
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe wavesheaf offering is reckoned from the weekly Sabbath within the Days of Unleavened Bread. It had specific requirements that were not met in Joshua 5.
The Night to be Much Observed
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Night Much to be Observed is a memorial of the covenant with Abraham, and God's watchfulness in delivering ancient Israel as well as spiritual Israel.
Remember: Truth and the Real Torch of Freedom
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Night to be Much Observed emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the true Torch of Freedom, extricating us from Satan and his multiple deceits.
Mr. Darby, Mr. Scofield, and God's Law
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Several destructive heresies have crept into Western religious culture, including the rapture lie, the dispensationalist theory, and the immortality of the soul.
The Promise and the Kingdom
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The promise given to Abraham was actually the Gospel, extending God's blessing to his family and all the nations — eternal promises of land and people.
The Purpose of Israel
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod chose ancient Israel 1) to be separate, 2) to demonstrate His love to them, 3) to keep His promises to Abraham, and 4) to make a covenant with them.
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSins committed presumptuously by people of high responsibility (leaders) are judged more rigorously than those sins committed by people in ignorance.
Seeking God's Will (Part Two): Faithfulness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf we mimic God's character, we will be always faithful. We can translate this trait into practical behaviors, as a foundational part of our character.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Although God never intended the Old Covenant to endure eternally, the spiritual law (shared by both the old and new covenants) lasts forever.
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Although America was not founded as a Christian nation, it was designed to accommodate a sense of morality and justice based on Judean-Christian principles.
The Bread and Wine of Passover
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Passover reminds us of the New Covenant on the anniversary of the Abrahamic covenant God using the original elements of the meal between Melchizedek and Abraham.
The Faith of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeNot only did Israel cross the Red Sea on the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, but it was also when Jericho's walls fell and when Jesus healed the lame man.
The Jerusalem Council's Conclusion
Sermon/Bible Study byThe Abrahamic Covenant, as outlined in Genesis 17, serves as a foundational element in understanding God's relationship with His people. When Abraham was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and declared, "I am Almighty God. Walk before Me and be blameless, and I will make My covenant between Me and you and will …
Hebrews (Part One): The Stage Is Set
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Early converts from Judaism claimed to accept the Law but had difficulty accepting the Lawgiver. Today, many claim to accept Christ, but will not accept His Law.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
Unleavened Bread and the Holy Spirit (2019)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEgypt is not directly a symbol of sin, but instead the world. The Days of Unleavened Bread symbolize what God did for us, not what we did by our own power.
The Very Same Day
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe 'very same' or 'selfsame' day is a memorial of a past event, typically on the same date, including several of God's appointed times and pronouncements.
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The founding of the United States and the other nations of modern Israel was not random or accidental, but purposely orchestrated by our Creator.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The ephod, the curious girdle, and the breastplate of judgment were part of the high priest's attire that teach us godly principles today.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod not only upholds, but also guides and propels His creation, periodically overruling man's mismanagement with floods, fires, winds, and earthquakes.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe life and leadership of Joshua provide a metaphor for the Christian journey following baptism, a path marked by spiritual warfare, growth, and trust in God.
Be Holy, as I am Holy
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingHoliness consists of not merely moral behavior, but a complete spiritual transformation, as exemplified by keeping His seventh day Sabbath.
Christ's Responsibility, Resurrections, and All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's resurrection was bodily. He will destroy death before returning control back to the Father, at which time the entire creation would be all in all.
Circumcision Is Nothing?
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)While the Jerusalem Council did rule that Gentiles were not obligated to be physically circumcised, the ruling did not extend to Israelites.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
Lessons from New Zealand Circumcisions
Commentary by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The marked decline in circumcision in New Zealand during the 20th century attests to the power of governments over their citizens in socialized environments.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Twelve)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough authority over the family unit was given to the husband, man and woman were created to be complementary and supplementary to one another.
Parenting (Part 1): Principles
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of our upside down emphasis on the youth culture and its characteristic selfishness or self-centeredness, the family is crumbling and deteriorating.