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Searching for Israel (Part One): The Promises to the Faithful
Article by Charles WhitakerGod restates several promises to Isaac, the son of Abraham, reinforcing the commitments originally made to Abraham. In Genesis 26:3-5, God speaks to Isaac, recalling the assurances given to Abraham: land, a multitude of descendants spreading in all directions—east, west, north, and south—and the Seed, Jesus Christ, who would bless all nations. God emphasizes that all the earth's families would be blessed through Isaac and his seed, highlighting the significant role Isaac's lineage would play in fulfilling these divine promises.
An Unchangeable Promise?
'Ready Answer' by Craig SablichGod reaffirmed to Isaac the oath He had sworn to Abraham, declaring that He would give Isaac's descendants all the lands and that through his seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. This restatement preserved the original covenant's physical dimension of land inheritance and its spiritual dimension of worldwide blessing without any alteration. The promise thereby expanded to encompass greater numbers of descendants, additional nations, and deeper spiritual implications while remaining the same unchangeable commitment God had sealed earlier. By repeating and enlarging the terms across generations, God demonstrated that the covenant originated with Abraham, passed intact through Isaac, and continued onward until it reached its fulfillment in Christ. This continuous line established the foundation for the eternal inheritance, showing that the promise always included both the physical land and the spiritual relationship with God that would ultimately extend to all who become Abraham's seed through faith in Christ.
Isaac and the Day of Small Things
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Isaac did not play what historians might judge to be a significant role on the world's stage, yet kept the faith, never despising the day of small things.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Abraham trusted God, his descendants have received unprecedented blessings. If the Israelites would have kept God's law, they would have served as a model.
The Covenant of Circumcision
Sermon/Bible Study byCircumcision was the sign God gave Abraham indicating that his descendants would ascend to greatness, acquiring physical and spiritual blessings.
Chronicles: Answered Prayer
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe thesis of Chronicles seems to be that when God's people seek Him in repentance and humility, God comes to their aid; if not, they fail.
Israel: Present
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible gives many clues as to the location of the 'lost' Ten Tribes of Israel. With God's Word, along with historical records, only one conclusion is possible.