Playlist: Wave Loaves (topic)
The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeToday, we delve into the unique offering on Pentecost, focusing on the two wave loaves baked with leaven, as described in Leviticus 23. These loaves form the centerpiece of a divine parable, presenting a profound question due to leavening's typical representation of corruption in Scripture. Their presence in a holy day offering …
Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven
Sermonette byThe leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.
Treasure, Heart and Mammon
Sermonette byWhere our interests are focused (where our heart is) determines where we will allocate our treasure, time, and talent.
God's Spiritual Harvest
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe wave loaves conclude the fifty-day period that begins with the waving of the wave sheaf. Two wave loaves baked with leaven are waved before God on the fiftieth day. These wave loaves represent the called-out people of God, the elect. The waving of the firstfruits in the form of loaves of leavened bread pictures the Father's …
Why Count Fifty Days?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe two loaves offered on the day of Pentecost represent the Old Testament church and the New Testament church. God gave the law to the Old Testament church. To the New Testament church God gave not only the law but also the Spirit. These represent two broad time periods during which God worked with His covenant people. Both the …
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOne of the distinctions of this day is that on this day only two wave loaves of bread baked with leaven were offered to God, and they are specifically called in the passage in Leviticus 23 firstfruits to the Lord. These are the firstfruits to the Lord. These wave loaves represent the church of God, which is made up of redeemed …
Patience With Growth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFruit maturation takes time. Waiting for the fruit is just part of the story; while we wait, we must also work, including thinning and pruning.
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe wave loaves are baked with leaven and waved before God for acceptance. These two loaves represent the firstfruits of God and contain leaven. Leaven is always a symbol of corruption by sin in the Bible. Yet the loaves are accepted before God because they are accompanied by a kid of the goats for a sin offering and the two …
Boaz and Pentecost
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe period ends with another waving, the waving of the firstfruits. At the beginning there is the first of the firstfruits, the barley, and then there is the firstfruits themselves, the larger group, the ones in whom leaven is present representing the people of God, the called ones, the elect. This waving of the firstfruits in …
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.
The Appointed Weeks of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeEach day in the count is a reminder to consider what we are sowing and what we are cultivating because it will assuredly come to fruition and then evaluation.
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.
The Spirit and the Way
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe dominating significance of Pentecost is the celebration of Christ as the Firstfruit of God's spiritual harvest, providing a model for all those who follow Him.
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.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.
Our Affinity to Christ (2002)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.
Our Affinity to Christ
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus has already suffered the things we have, and now serves as our compassionate High Priest and Advocate. He provides the pattern we are to emulate.
Faithful, Following Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThose reveling in the 'new freedoms' of apostasy cannot be persuaded to return to former beliefs because they no longer believe in the sanctified Word of God.
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe meal offering represents the intense self-sacrifice required in service to man. Our service to man must be done for God's sake rather than man's appreciation.
Offerings (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe meal offering (grain offering) represents fulfilling our duty to our neighbor. he materials used in the meal offering symbolize Jesus' perfect character.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Ten): The Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughUps and downs, blessings and trials, have characterized every era of the church. God's people are always battling something negative between the brief highs.
Offerings (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe peace offering symbolizes the abundant life that results from complete devotion to God (the burnt offering) and service to others (the meal offering).
Of One Accord
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughConfusion and separation have been man's legacy since Eden. Christ is working to put an end to division, enabling us to be one with the Father and each other.
Never Again: God's Purpose For Bad Memories
Sermon by David F. MaasAfter God forgives our sins, He still allows residual memories of these transgressions to remain in our memories, evidently to help us in overcoming.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEight of the psalms of Book Two were not written by David, but by Asaph, the sons of Korah, and Solomon. These psalms have more of a group emphasis.