Playlist: Genesis, Book of (topic)
Psalms: Book One (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Genesis marks the beginning of everything, starting with the foundational principle that God is at the origin of all creation. He is there before the start, creating everything and establishing the foundation for all that follows. Genesis unfolds as a series of stories illustrating choices and their consequences. …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Genesis, as part of the Pentateuch, holds a significant place within the structure of biblical texts. It is the first of the five books of the Law, alongside Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, and corresponds to Book I of the Psalms, which spans Psalms 1-41. Within a thematic framework, Genesis aligns with …
Psalms: Book Three (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Genesis, known as the book of beginnings, was given by God to provide knowledge of the foundation of everything. It establishes the foundation of the world, not only through the creation account but also by revealing how the cosmos began. It lays out the foundation of mankind, including human thinking and …
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Genesis, as the first of the Pentateuch, holds a foundational place in the biblical narrative, paralleling Book One of Psalms in its themes of beginnings. Genesis is recognized as the Book of Beginnings, marking the start of the Bible and introducing key concepts that resonate through later scriptures. Within its …
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Genesis reveals a profound shift in perspective from the cosmic to the personal, inviting us to imagine the grandeur and intimacy of God's creative work. In the first chapter, we see God as Elohim, the all-powerful Creator who speaks the universe into existence with awe-inspiring might, a Being of limitless power …
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Genesis lays the foundational purpose of God's plan as introduced in its first chapter with the creation of man in His image. In chapter 2, it establishes that man is to enhance and preserve, indicating a continuous process of being built into something more beautiful while guarding against backsliding. Genesis 3 …
Offerings (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Genesis lays down the foundations for everything that follows in Scripture. It begins with the recreation of the earth, offering the barest insight into God's purpose as He instructs Adam and Eve to replenish and fill the earth. In chapter 2, God commands them to dress and keep, meaning to beautify, enhance, and …
Christ's Death and the Immortality of the Soul
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGenesis, the book of beginnings, lays the foundation for understanding essential elements that guide us in the right direction. In Genesis 1:1, the inception of the physical creation, encompassing the heavens and the earth, is recorded as the first of many significant beginnings. The origin of human life through Adam and Eve …
Hebrews (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWith godly hope, we need to envision the successful accomplishment of God's purpose for us, realizing that God has bound that promise with an oath.
The Problem Of Leadership
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Book of Genesis reveals foundational patterns of human behavior and failure in leadership, beginning with Adam and Eve. Their sin not only marked the first act of disobedience but also set a precedent for the consequences that followed, impacting all of humanity. God created Adam and Eve upright, with the capacity to choose, …
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Genesis, aptly named as the beginning, serves as the foundational book to the rest of the Bible. It contains numerous first mentions that pertain directly to salvation, initiating many of the Bible's central themes. As a foundation, Genesis underscores the principle that errors at the start require significant corrections later, …
Hebrews (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality.
Eden, The Garden, and the Two Trees (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe we follow God's patterns, Jerusalem becomes the likely location of the Garden of Eden and the likely location for the future, heavenly Jerusalem.
God Works in Marvelous Ways (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible contains mysteries (God's invisible activities on our behalf)that have been hidden in plain sight, but made clear by revelation from God's Spirit.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The first use of the word 'grace' in Scripture is in context with the rescuing of Noah, a preacher of righteousness from the line of Seth.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe imagination enables mankind to envision both beneficial and harmful purposes. Imagination is a gift from God that can be used positively or negatively.