Playlist: Lamentations, Book of (topic)
Lamentations (Part Five; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations captures the profound sorrow and devastation of Jerusalem following its fall. In chapter 1, the focus is on the city's desertion, desolation, and shame, reflecting a period of deeper contemplation after the initial events. Chapter 2 shifts to the immediate aftermath of destruction, likely composed within …
Lamentations (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations is a profound expression of sorrow and mourning, often described as an elegy or dirge. It encapsulates grief, tears, anger, confusion, and despair, focusing on the tragic plight of Judah and Jerusalem. This book is not a source of joy but serves a crucial purpose for the sons and daughters of God in …
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Lamentations is a poignant reaction to God's punishment of Judah, specifically the destruction of Jerusalem and its people for their persistent sins and continual breaking of the covenant with Him. As the name suggests, it is a narrative of woe, anguish, grief, and profound regret, with only a faint glimmer of hope. …
Lamentations (Part Three; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAs Lamentations opens, Jerusalem is personified as a widow who has had to endure the destruction of her family as well as the mocking scorn from the captors.
Lamentations (Part Two; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations is a poignant lament over what appears to be the death of a nation. Composed as a series of dirges, it reflects a practice common in ancient times when such compositions were created for loved ones or notable figures. Unlike personal laments found in other scriptures, this book mourns the collective …
Psalms: Book Three (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations captures the profound grief and sorrow following the fall of Jerusalem, reflecting the horrors of the siege and the city's desolation. It portrays a city once teeming with life, now empty and devastated, as Jeremiah looks back on the destruction wrought by God Himself due to the people's vile sins. The …
Lamentations (Part Six; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations, particularly in chapter 3, bears strong indications that Jeremiah is the author, as evidenced by personal experiences reflected in the text. This chapter vividly portrays the affliction of Israel, depicted as a sheep straying from the fold, disciplined sternly by God with a rod, akin to a shepherd's …
Lamentations (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs we approach the coming self-examination prior to Passover, we can apply six significant lessons taught to ancient Israel through the book of Lamentations.
Lamentations (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations captures the profound sorrow and desolation of Judah following the Babylonian invasion. In chapter 1, the text portrays Jerusalem as a once-thriving city, the center of government, society, and commerce, now reduced to a lonely, desolate ruin. The city, previously envied for its beauty and the splendor …
Lamentations (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe people suffering under the Babylonians had basked in the privilege of being God's chosen people while also trashing the terms of the Covenant.
Lamentations (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe expressions of sorrow in the Psalms far outnumber expressions of praise, indicating that the Hebrew culture has almost made the lamentation an art form.
Lamentations (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Lamentations 2, Lady Jerusalem sidesteps godly repentance, opting instead for self-centered recrimination against Almighty God.
Lamentations (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Lamentations 3, the narrator finally convinces Lady Jerusalem that her own sins have caused her necessary punishment and affliction by God.
Lamentations (Part Four; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations serves as a poignant memorial to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC, capturing the profound devastation and sorrow of that event. It is written from multiple perspectives, reflecting the depth of the tragedy. In the first chapter, the city itself is personified, speaking as a widow, alone and in mourning, …
Lamentations (Part Seven; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations vividly captures the profound suffering and despair of the people of Judah following the fall of Jerusalem. In chapter 3, one of the longer chapters with 66 verses, the author reflects on the intense trials endured, portraying them as good in God's eyes, though horrifying and cringe-worthy to human …
Lamentations (Part Eight; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations captures the profound sorrow and desolation following the fall of Jerusalem, reflecting a deep sense of loss and yearning for restoration. In Chapter 4, the verses are structured as a series of contrasts, often presenting a before-and-after scenario to highlight the drastic changes in the city's …
Psalms: Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations is noted for its poetic structure within the broader context of Hebrew poetry in the Old Testament. Specifically, the first four chapters of Lamentations are acrostic, a form also seen in other biblical texts. Lamentations 4 is particularly significant, as it closely resembles the structure of Psalm 119, …
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations holds a significant place among the five Megilloth, or festival scrolls, within the Jewish division of the Old Testament known as The Writings. This book is specifically read on the 9th day of the month of Ab, or Av, a date marked by the historical destruction of the Temple in both 585 BC and 70 AD. The …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations, as part of the Festival Scrolls known as the Megilloth, holds a significant place among the sacred writings associated with the Hebrew calendar. It is linked with the summer season, specifically corresponding to the 9th of Ab, a time marked by historical devastation. Within the structured arrangement of …
Lamentations (Part One; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Lamentations is reflected in the broader context of expressions of grief and mourning found throughout ancient practices. In various scriptures, such as II Samuel, where David offers lamentations for Saul, Jonathan, and Abner, and in the books of Amos, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, the tradition of composing dirges or …
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Book of Lamentations reveals God's direct responsibility for the devastation of Jerusalem and the immense loss of life during the Babylonian invasions around 603-604 BC, 594-595 BC, and culminating in 586 BC, when Judah was utterly destroyed. God openly admits His role in these events, declaring that He, not merely the tool …
Hope in a Turbulent World
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Book of Lamentations, often attributed to Jeremiah, presents a profound expression of sorrow and hope amidst dire circumstances. Modern interpreters debate whether the text reflects Jeremiah's personal experiences or serves as a personification of the city of Jerusalem speaking as a single entity. Regardless, the narrative …
Accountability
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophecies reveal that if young people try to find answers in the world or other religions, they will meet with disaster.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.
Learn to Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidFearing God is equated with obeying or complying with God's instructions, voluntarily measuring all our thoughts and behavior against His Law.
The Two Witnesses (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe olive trees in Zechariah 4:11 refer to the Two Witnesses who pour oil (spiritual instruction) into a golden bowl, supplying the churches with nourishment.
How Satan Destroys Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause we act on what we believe, any affront to our belief system will alter our choices and behavior, placing us on a destructive trajectory.
Those Who Mourn
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWorldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
The Source of Church Characteristics (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 all existed simultaneously and the characteristics of five of them will apparently be extant at the return of Christ.