The Handwriting is on the Wall (2008)

Deuteronomy 28
John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 13-Oct-08; 72 minutes

We must allow God to change our lives. The blessings and cursing principle of Deuteronomy 28 remains unchanged, applying to all who have made the covenant.

Privilege, Responsibility, and Judgment (2008)

John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 14-Oct-08; 16 minutes

Every society has its privileged class. Nevertheless, the privileged class has been given weighty responsibilities not demanded from the rest of society.

Deuteronomy's Major Themes

John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 14-Oct-08; 79 minutes

Deuteronomy is the heart of the Old Testament, with its words throughout the New Testament, providing a foundation of doctrine and an outline for entering God's Kingdom.

Will Activist Judges Be Allowed In God's Kingdom?

David F. Maas
Given 14-Oct-08; 15 minutes

Activist judges make, rather than interpret, the law. They arrogantly substitute their will for the judgment of deliberative bodies.

Are We Ready To Enter The Promised Land?

Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 14-Oct-08; 88 minutes

We may not be troubled by giants or enemy nations, but we have trials of similar magnitude. We dare not behave as the timid spies, but live with boldness.

The Pursuit Of Excellence

Clyde Finklea
Given 15-Oct-08; 19 minutes

True excellence does not emphasize competition, but using spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve others. Our goal is to add godly character to our nature.

Are You Light In The Lord?

Martin G. Collins
Given 15-Oct-08; 70 minutes

Light is a revealer of truth and a means to expose error. When we receive God's Holy Spirit with Christ dwelling in us, we become a light to the world.

Moses, Servant of God

John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 16-Oct-08; 77 minutes

Moses sacrificed great worldly honor to become a servant of God, demonstrating real servant leadership. God praises Moses for his faithfulness and meekness.

The Corps Of Discovery

Mark Schindler
Given 17-Oct-08; 44 minutes

The real vision of uncharted exploration far surpasses the fantasy world of Star Trek, calling for more challenging work, akin to Lewis and Clark's expedition.

The Torment Of The Godly

Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)
Given 17-Oct-08; 36 minutes

Both Lot and Ezekiel were tormented by the abominations, sins, and defilement taking place within their culture, polluted with idolatry and paganism.

Manifesting Authority

Gilbert Boyer
Given 18-Oct-08; 19 minutes

Genuine authority is disappearing in our Western democracies, replaced by political correctness, authoritarian dictatorship and mob tyranny.

Hope!

John O. Reid
Given 18-Oct-08; 79 minutes

Hope is a joyful and contented expectation of salvation or fulfillment. Modern Israel has very little hope because of reaping the consequences of sin.

What Do We Fear The Most?

Bill Onisick
Given 18-Oct-08; 21 minutes

We dare not transfer our fear of God to a misdirected fear of man or the world, but instead we must follow Joshua's example of not turning to the left or right.

Deuteronomy and Idolatry

John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 18-Oct-08; 83 minutes

We are admonished to internalize the book of Deuteronomy in preparation for our future leadership roles.

30,000 Feet Up

David C. Grabbe
Given 19-Oct-08; 20 minutes

The solution to disunity is not to merge the scattered pieces back together, but instead to individually conform to Christ's image, at which point we will be united.

What is Acceptable to the Lord

Martin G. Collins
Given 19-Oct-08; 75 minutes

While Jesus associated with harlots and publicans, He did not condone their works nor had fellowship with the works of darkness. We must follow His example.

Sacredness Of Marriage

James Beaubelle
Given 20-Oct-08; 22 minutes

God established the marriage covenant, dignified by joining a man and woman in a sanctified union. God intended the marriage institution to create godly seed.

Energy is Wealth

John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 21-Oct-08; 19 minutes

Godly wisdom is a form of energy and power. God's very words are an inexhaustible source of energy, available to God's people.

Our Merciful and Faithful Provider

John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)
Given 21-Oct-08; 75 minutes

The experiences of ancient Israel, bad and good, guide us in our spiritual pilgrimage to our Promised Land. The book of Deuteronomy is a strong foundation.

Prepare to Teach (2008)

Mike Ford
Given 21-Oct-08; 19 minutes

Real teachers need actual experience in addition to theory. We experience tests on a daily basis training us for our role as teachers in God's Kingdom.

Are We Ready to Overflow with God's Spirit?

Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 21-Oct-08; 74 minutes