Playlist: Harvest, Symbolism of (topic)
The Present Harvest (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The image of harvest carries significant symbolism in the Scriptures, with varied applications. In one sense, harvest refers to the gathering of people, a concept tied to the immediate context of Christ's ministry in Galilee as described in Matthew 9. Here, Christ speaks of a harvest that is not prophetic or future-oriented but …
The Harvest is Almost In
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe harvest, as symbolized in the memories of hard work on a farm, reflects a time of intense labor followed by satisfaction and accomplishment. Just as the crew would toil from early morning until dark to bring in the crop, enduring discipline to reap the rewards, so too are we called to work toward a wonderful harvest. This …
The Appointed Weeks of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe symbolism of harvest within the context of God's appointed times carries profound meaning, reflecting both literal and metaphorical significance. Biblically, harvest represents a time of evaluation, where the consequences of one's actions, whether good or bad, come to fruition. This is evident in the Feast of Harvest, also …
The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe symbolism of harvest in relation to Pentecost carries profound meaning, reflecting both agricultural and spiritual dimensions. Each crop, whether barley, wheat, olives, grapes, figs, or honey, has firstfruits, an early sample that belongs to God, signifying the start of a harvest rather than its completion. This concept of …
Rejoice in God's Feast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe symbolism of the harvest, particularly in relation to the Feast of Tabernacles and Pentecost, carries profound meaning in God's design for His feasts. At both Pentecost and Tabernacles, the Israelites were likely to bring portions of their harvest, such as winter wheat for Pentecost and fall grains for Tabernacles, as …
Teachings from Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Ingathering, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, carries a profound harvest symbolism that resonates through various perspectives. It is fundamentally a harvest festival, evoking thoughts of abundance as all the produce is gathered in, marking a time of rest from labor. Symbolically, the harvest imagery ties to …
Who Are the Firstfruits?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe may take it for granted that 'firstfruits' are synonymous with 'Christians.'" However, 'firstfruits' is very general, referring to surprising things.
Teachings From Tabernacles (2021)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Ingathering, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, carries a profound harvest theme that emphasizes abundance and the fruit of one's labors. This observance, mentioned in Exodus 23:16 and Exodus 34:22-24, highlights the gathering of produce at the year's end, evoking a sense of respite from toil. The harvest …
Rejoice and Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles is a harvest celebration, deeply tied to the spiritual remembrance and worship of God. It pictures the one thousand year reign of Jesus Christ, an environment of peace and harmony where the great fall harvest will take place. This harvest is not merely physical but symbolizes a time of great abundance …
Patience With Growth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe symbolism of harvest, deeply embedded in the observance of Pentecost, reflects a profound spiritual journey of growth and maturity. Pentecost, known as the Feast of Harvest or Feast of Weeks, marks the culmination of the spring harvest, emphasizing the reaping of firstfruits. This period, spanning from the Wavesheaf offering …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe symbolism of harvest, as seen in the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost, carries profound meaning in the context of redemption. In Leviticus 23:15-22 and Deuteronomy 16:9-12, the harvest instructions emphasize the offering of firstfruits to the Lord, represented by the wave loaves made of fine wheat and baked with leaven. These …
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles carries profound symbolism related to harvest, reflecting a time of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings God has provided throughout the year. In Exodus 23:14-16, it is referred to as the Feast of Ingathering, connected directly to the harvest when the fruits of labor are gathered from the field, …
Deuteronomy (Part 2) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe symbolism of the harvest in relation to God's faithfulness is a central theme in the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles. In the Old Testament, this feast emphasizes God's faithfulness in providing physical harvests from the ground, reflecting His reliability in sustaining His people. The harvest also carries a spiritual …
Firstfruits to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Weeks, also known as Pentecost, meaning "count fifty," is deeply tied to the concept of harvest and firstfruits. This feast, observed on the 50th day after the seventh Sabbath, marks the wheat harvest in the land of Israel, following the barley harvest that begins the 50-day count during the Feast of Unleavened …
Ecclesiastes: What is it All About? (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles, associated with abundance and God's blessing through a plentiful harvest, is linked to the book of Ecclesiastes by the Jews. Although the word harvest does not appear in Ecclesiastes, the concept extends beyond physical crops to other forms of yield. The New Testament emphasizes bearing spiritual fruit, …
A Bed Too Short (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Harvest, Symbolism of In Isaiah 28:24-29, God employs an agricultural parable to illustrate His mercy in judgment. Just as a farmer does not plow endlessly but moves to sowing and reaping, God's judgment is a temporary and preparatory act, not an end in itself. Plowing, while destructive in breaking the ground, clears the way …
Ecclesiastes (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles, a harvest festival, carries profound symbolism related to spiritual fruitfulness. God desires a harvest of fruit from His people, as reflected in the teachings of Ecclesiastes and John 15. Without abiding in Christ, there can be no spiritual harvest, rendering life meaningless. However, with a …
The Father's Promise of Power!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod designed His annual holy days to align with the seasons in the area of Jerusalem, using the two harvests of the region to symbolize His two separate harvests of human lives. The Feast of Weeks, also known as Pentecost, celebrates the end of the grain harvest and represents the earlier, smaller harvest of the firstfruits, …
Powerful Effects of the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod designed His annual holy days to align with the seasons in the area of Jerusalem, using the region's two harvests to symbolize His two separate harvests of human lives. The Feast of Weeks, also known as Pentecost, celebrates the end of the grain harvest, marking the earlier, smaller harvest that begins with Pentecost. This …
Psalms: Book Three (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHarvest, Symbolism of In the biblical context, the imagery of harvest, particularly during summertime, carries profound significance as a symbol of judgment and the consequences of Israel's actions. The summer fruit, ripening under the intense heat, represents the maturation of Israel's deeds, often to the point of decay. In …
John (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus teaches the difference between works that cause burdens (work that profanes the Sabbath) and works that relieve burdens. The Father and Son never stop working.
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove for this world will inevitably bring disillusionment. Because the world is passing away, our priorities should be to fear God and keep his commandments.
Our Awesome Destiny (2000)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThrough a miraculous combination of knowledge plus the spirit of God, we realize that our destiny is to be a part of the divine Family.
How Long, O Lord?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Seventh Trumpet is a call to assemble, a call to battle, and announces the arrival of a new ruler, Jesus Christ, separating the wheat from the tares.
Don't Show Up Empty
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe must not think that we will achieve spiritual growth merely by passively standing in close proximity to God's word or His church; fruit requires work.
God's Sea of Glass (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAt the marriage supper of the Lamb, the resurrected saints, those who have faithfully kept God's commandments, will be allowed to assemble on the sea of glass.
A New Beginning
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAtonement represents a new beginning when people of the world would be reconciled to God and freed from their bondage, reflecting the year of Jubilee.
How Long, O Lord? (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe references to trumpets suggest an announcement of a specific event or an alarm of what is to follow. Typically, the events themselves are figurative trumpet blasts.