Baruch's Complaint (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThe situation that faced God's prophet, Jeremiah, and his scribe, Baruch, in the last days of Judah's monarchy was one of depravity and despair.
Baruch's Complaint (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerJeremiah and his scribe, Baruch, lived during a time of great upheaval. Baruch complained that God's plans against Judah were crimping his own ambitions.
Baruch and His Wrong Priorities
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerGod told Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, "But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking!" He thought he could leverage his privileged position.
Baruch's Discontent
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God was going to uproot the civilization that Baruch knew, but he was not to attempt to take advantage of the calamity for personal gain.
A Tale of Two Complaints (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The prophet Jeremiah was grieved over the injustice of the prosperity of evil men, dismayed at their abuse of the land.
Searching for Israel (Part Nine): The Migration of a Monarchy
Article by Charles WhitakerMany clues to Israel's modern identity deal with the ruling line of David. The biblical and historical evidence shows 'lost' Israel's whereabouts today.
The Scepter of the Kingdom of God (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Martin G. CollinsMatthew 27:29 records that a reed was placed in Christ's hand as a mock scepter. But when He returns, He will take the scepter of the Kingdom of God.
The Bethel Stone
Sermon by Kim MyersThe Stone of Scone (Stone of Destiny or Bethel Stone) affirms God's Davidic covenant that his offspring would occupy the throne of David perpetually.
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book's five acrostic songs (chapters) answer the question, 'Why did this happen?' God brought the punishment on Judah because of gross and sustained sin.
Servant of God, Act II: God's Gift of Faith
Article by Charles WhitakerThe story of Ebed-Melech goes far beyond a historical vignette. His story is an allegory of God's grace to the Gentiles.
Are Things That Bad?
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughThere are no hollow threats with God Almighty. God will destroy disobedient people with the diseases of Egypt, cutting down our life-expectancy.