Playlist: Psalm 2 (topic)
Psalms: Book One (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 2 stands as a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty, echoing the themes of divine authority and victory seen in the broader narrative of Israel's deliverance. It begins with an astonished exclamation at the futility of human rebellion, questioning why the nations rage and the people plot vain things against the Lord …
Psalm Genres (Part Three B): Messianic (continued)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 2 is among the significant Messianic psalms that foretell the life and rule of Jesus Christ. It contains a powerful prophecy about the anointed King, declared by the Father as His Son. In verses 6 through 9, the Father proclaims, "Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: The Lord has said …
Psalm Genres (Part Three A): Messianic
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 2 stands as a powerful Messianic psalm, often categorized as both a royal and enthronement psalm, pointing to the coronation of a king in its original context but finding its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. In verses 5 through 9, it declares that He shall speak to the nations in His wrath and distress them in His …
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the exploration of Book One of Psalms, which spans Psalms 1 through 41 and aligns with the springtime Passover season, Psalm 2 emerges as a significant piece highlighting the theme of the Messiah, the Son, and the Anointed One. This psalm focuses on the Son's authority and power, portraying Him as the one whom the adversaries …
Psalms: Book One (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe two principle themes of Book One of the Psalms are the Torah (the instruction of God) and the Messiah (or God's Anointed).
Psalms: Book One (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word used to mark appointed times connotes a pilgrimage. The Hebrew year contained five steps or seasons, corresponding to God's holy times.
Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3-4 describes the dramatic transitional period in which God begot Christ, making Him the only human being who could qualify as our Messiah and Savior.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)From the beginning, Satan has attempted to influence heads of nations and religious organizations. We need to be aware that he will attack again and again.
God the Father in the Old Testament
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew Scriptures reveal the existence of the Father. Deuteronomy 6:4 refers to God as one, signifying unity of purpose and identical character.
Watch and Vigilantly Prepare
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are ambassadors in a foreign land, awaiting the return of Christ, when we will help our Warrior King subdue all the rebellious nations of the earth.
Hebrews (Part Nine): Chapter 1: Jesus' Exultation and Christianity's Claims
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3 and Psalm 2 explain how Jesus becomes something He previously was not. Because of Christ's qualifications, Christianity has a claim on all mankind.
Rod of Iron
Sermon by John O. ReidCultural and belief systems contrary to God's way of life will not dissolve or break apart easily, but will require a rod of iron to break them apart.
The Seventh Trumpet
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Trumpets is a memorial of blowing of trumpets, symbolizing the Day of the Lord, the real war to end all wars, when Christ will subdue the earth.
Jesus and the Rebellious Son
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe law for stoning a rebellious son was never recorded as having been carried out, but ironically the nation put to death the maximally obedient Son.
Hebrews (Part Five): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In Hebrews, we learn that Jesus is the only- begotten Son, creator and heir of all things, the express image of God's person, and has purged our sins.
The Book of Joel (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the fullness of time, God will pour His spirit on all peoples, including those who had formerly directed their hostility on God and His chosen people.
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZephaniah's prophecy is sharply focused on Judah and Jerusalem because they should have known better. They are ordered to keep silent and consider their sins.
Acts (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn Acts 13, the false prophet Elymas is cursed with blindness, providing the witness prompting the Proconsul Sergius Paulus to become converted.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
Preventing the Warfare State
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan has taught mankind the craft of war between nations, within families, in politics, and in sports. We must resist being dragged into partisan battles.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Four)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The conspiracies concocted by world leaders are inspired by Satan—even the infighting and apparent conflicts involving kings deposing kings.
What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe drive toward one world government is a transparent reality having several biblical prototypes, all inspired by demonic opposition to God's rule.
Is America a Christian Nation? (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Constitution, in some ways, makes a mockery of God's sovereignty, preferring a hodge-podge of syncretism of the world's religions.
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.