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Psalms: Book Two (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Psalms are organized into five books, mirroring the structure of the Pentateuch, which comprises the five books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These five books of the Pentateuch align thematically with the five sections of the Psalms, including the five summary psalms that correspond to each book. Additionally, the Pentateuch connects with the five festival scrolls and the five seasons of the biblical holy day system, forming a cohesive pattern of fives within the scriptural framework. Specifically, Book Two of the Psalms, encompassing Psalms 42-72, is thematically linked with the Pentateuch book of Exodus, reflecting shared motifs and teachings that resonate with the season of Pentecost and the festival scroll of Ruth.
Psalms: Book Four (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentateuch, comprising Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, forms a foundational part of the Old Testament, organized as a group of five books. This structure aligns with other sets of five, reflecting a deliberate pattern in the scriptural arrangement.
Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Psalms, also known as the Psalter, is divided into five books, corresponding to the five seasons of the Israelite year. These books also parallel the five books of the Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Specifically, Book Four of the Psalms aligns with the fall season and correlates with the book of Numbers, which recounts the wandering of the children of Israel across the desert and carries themes of enumeration and journey. This connection enriches the understanding of the fall festivals and the spiritual significance embedded in the structure of the Psalms as they relate to the foundational narratives and laws given in the Pentateuch.
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentateuch, also known as the Torah or the Law, constitutes the first five books of the Old Testament as divided by the Jews. These books form the foundational section of their sacred scriptures, establishing the legal and moral framework for the covenant relationship with God. Within the broader context of the Old Testament, which is categorized into the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings, the Pentateuch holds a primary position, guiding the understanding of God's expectations and the structure of Israelite society. Its teachings, including blessings and cursings as seen in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28, resonate through the historical and spiritual narratives that follow, illustrating the covenant loyalty expected between God and His people.
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.
What Was the Law 'Added Because of Transgressions'?
'Ready Answer' by Earl L. HennSome think Galatians 3:19 means that God's law has been done away, but critical misunderstandings have led people astray on this verse.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Law (including the judgments, ordinances, and statutes), far from being done away, shows us our faults and outlines the way of mercy and love—how to live.
The First Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Ten Commandments open with the most important, the one that puts our relationship with God in its proper perspective. It is a simple but vital command.
Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe veracity of the Scriptures is something we can take to the bank, in essence our only protection against the torrent of deception we face today.
Portrait of a King
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's church is the world's largest preparatory royal academy. Deuteronomy 17 provides basic instructions for kings as God has intended.