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Evaluating the Price of Redemption
CGG Weekly by John O. ReidGod displayed His mighty power by bringing His people Israel out of Egypt, the most powerful nation of that time, despite its wealth and strength. To achieve this redemption, He performed a series of miracles through Moses and Aaron over several months, beginning with wonders that Pharaoh's magicians could replicate, such as turning water to blood and calling up frogs. However, as the plagues intensified with lice, flies, cattle disease, and boils, the magicians could no longer counterfeit them. The severity escalated with hail, thunder, fire, locusts devastating crops, and a thick darkness lasting three days, immobilizing all except the Israelites in Goshen. The final blow came on the evening of the Passover, when God sent an angel of death to strike down Egypt's firstborn, from Pharaoh's heir to the servant's child and even livestock, resulting in widespread death and devastation. This immense price paid to free Israel from slavery to Egypt, pagan beliefs, and a culture of sin crippled the nation severely, though it did not destroy it entirely. In parallel, a profound price was paid to redeem us from bondage to sin and death, through the precious blood of Christ, the Creator God, as a lamb without blemish. This sacrifice, the lifeblood of the Son of God, was the only payment sufficient for our enormous debt of sin, underscoring the solemnity with which we must approach the Passover.
Redeemed, But Waiting for Redemption
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeRedemption is a continual spiritual process not completed until the end of the sanctification process. Passover commemorates what Christ's death set in motion.
144,000 of the Tribes of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus redeemed us with His shed blood from the penalty of our sins, but He also works as our High Priest, continually redeeming us until we are resurrected.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs a winnowing process in selecting those who will enter the Millennium. The process includes punishment for Israel's failure to serve as priests.
The King's Highway
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamGod provided highways in the wilderness to deliver Israel from bondage, to alert God's people that salvation is coming, and to proclaim the coming Highway of Holiness.
The Lamb of Revelation (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeIn most minds, lambs do not correspond to ideas of wrath and judgment, but the Lamb of God in Revelation is just that as our almighty Redeemer.
The Lamb of Revelation
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
Learn to Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidFearing God is equated with obeying or complying with God's instructions, voluntarily measuring all our thoughts and behavior against His Law.
Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerIsaiah's apocalypse resembles Exodus, as both begin with a narration of God's judgment on sinners and then move to a description of God's continuing work.
Hope!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidHope is a joyful and contented expectation of salvation or fulfillment. Modern Israel has very little hope because of reaping the consequences of sin.
The Four Cups of Wine
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaJewish tradition calls for four cups of wine on Passover based on God's 'I will' statements in Exodus 6:6-7, which apply to the Israel of God today.
New Heavens and New Earth
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFollowing Jacob's Trouble, God will regather a remnant of the outcasts, breaking their yokes and bringing them to repentance and rest in the Promised Land.
Psalms: Book Two (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentecost season generally corresponds to Book II of the Psalms, Exodus, and the story of Ruth. Major themes include exile, separation, and redemption.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea is an account of Israel's unfaithfulness to the covenant with God, and the redemptive work of God to rescue His unfaithful spouse from slavery.
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.