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The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Ten Lepers Healed
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsIn Scripture, the number ten represents completeness, as seen in the Ten Commandments which encompass God's complete law. In the account of Jesus healing the ten lepers, the number ten symbolizes the entirety of human need and hopelessness, reflecting the profound desperation and shared suffering of the afflicted group.
Holy Convocations
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe term "holy convocation" is repeated ten times in Leviticus 23, indicating that God places utmost importance on fellowship with siblings in the faith.
Pentecost's Two Leavened Loaves (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe number ten, as seen in the substantial burnt offering of ten animals during the Pentecost ritual, indicates the perfection of divine order. This offering, completely burned on the altar, pictures unreserved devotion to God, with life fully consumed in service to Him. The inclusion of seven lambs within these ten further symbolizes perfection, representing something being filled up. This divine order and perfection in the burnt offering provide a critical foundation for God's acceptance of the subsequent offerings, including the leavened wave loaves, which are only accepted in conjunction with these prior sacrifices.
Numbers Don't Lie
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike FordThe number ten in the Bible signifies completeness of order, indicating that nothing is lacking. It represents a full and perfect structure in God's design, underscoring the importance of His established patterns and laws.
Proper Memorials and the Right Spirit
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCaleb and Joshua withstood the fearmongering tactics of the ten faithless spies by calling to mind the providence God had shown toward Israel.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.
Esther (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod allows each of us to experience trials and tests to humble us, leading us to repent, obey and trust, followed by an often-dramatic deliverance and joy.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The first use of the word 'grace' in Scripture is in context with the rescuing of Noah, a preacher of righteousness from the line of Seth.