Playlist: Release, Year of (topic)
The Year of Release
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The year of release is viewed as a Sabbath, a period of rest for the land that God has given, reflecting the original instructions to dress and keep it. Land is seen as a gift from God, bearing major responsibilities, and is given as a loan under His sovereignty. The year of release underscores respect for God as the land's …
The Shemitah: God's Year of Release
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBecause we have spurned God's years of release, we have reaped a whirlwind of curses, including crop failure and devastating stock market crashes.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe year of release, known as the Shemitah, is a significant cycle in God's calendar, occurring every seven years. It begins and ends in Tishri, the seventh month of the sacred calendar, corresponding to September/October, running from one Tishri to the next. This period covers parts of two years on the sacred calendar, with the …
When is the Third Tithe Year?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Year of Release, also known as the Shemitah, is a significant institution outlined in Leviticus 25:1-4, where the Lord instructed that the land should keep a sabbath to Him in the seventh year, a time of solemn rest. This sabbatical year, as detailed in Exodus 23:11, serves to provide for the poor of the nation, and …
Deuteronomy, Land Sabbaths, Atonement, and Third Tithe
Sermon by Ryan McClureGod ordained the Year of Release as a significant part of the sabbatical cycle, commanding that every seven years the land should rest and debts be released, as outlined in Leviticus 25. This year, also known as the Shemitah, emphasizes a time of forgiveness and renewal, reflecting God's care for His creation by ensuring the …
The Last Jubilee
Sermonette by Bill OnisickThe Jubilee was designed to keep the family whole. The Jubilee provided guardrails to prevent them from obsessing about acquiring wealth.
2015 Eclipse
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughA set of astronomical events like these will not occur for another 500 years. Consequently, this could be a significant year prophetically.
Understanding Shemitah and Jubilee Cycles
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaPeople have speculated that Jesus Christ will return at the beginning of a Jubilee year, on the 120th year of Jubilees following 6,000 years.
Lessons From a Sandpile
Commentary by David C. GrabbeGod's wisdom in the Year of Release demonstrates a system designed to prevent the buildup of instability that could lead to catastrophe. Every seven years, He mandates a Sabbath for the land to protect it from depletion and barrenness, countering the human tendency to prioritize production over sustainability, which often …
Deuteronomy Opening
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Year of Release, known as the shemitah year, holds a significant place in the cyclical understanding of time as it relates to the study of Deuteronomy. This year marks a period of release and renewal, aligning with key personal and historical events that underscore its importance. It was discovered that significant moments, …
Deuteronomy (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughI do not know whether 2001 is technically a year of release, but it was in 1994 that I first decided to obey this command, and now another seven years has passed. If we calculate from Herbert Armstrong's ordination around Pentecost in 1931, we just passed a 70th anniversary, and seventy divided by seven equals ten, indicating it …
The Isaiah 58 Puzzle
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIsaiah 58 is like the foreground of a picture puzzle. But it only really becomes clear when we add the background—the edge pieces—found elsewhere.
A New Beginning
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Day of Atonement holds profound significance in signaling the Year of Release and the Jubilee Year, marking periods of physical and spiritual renewal for the nation of Israel. Every seventh Day of Atonement announced the Year of Release, a time when debts were forgiven and indentured servants were freed, ending physical and …
Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica once had national greatness, but because of the ignorance of youth, forgetting the lessons from history, they will soon pay for their forgetfulness.
Lacking Nothing (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe should reduce expenses today in order to be free tomorrow. Debt is designed to bring people under subjection; the debtor is always the servant.
God's Stare Decisis
Sermon by Mark Schindler'Stare Decisis' is a principle that precedent should determine legal decision in making a case involving similar facts.
Tisha b'Av
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe 9th of Av commemorates major historical tragedies. When it occurs on a Sabbath during a Shemitah (year of release), horrible things occur.
Prosperity
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWe still suffer the consequences of Israel's request to have a king like other nations and to adopt political and economic systems like every other nation.
Why Count Fifty Days?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible has much to say about the number fifty, such as counting 50 days to Pentecost, the measurements of the Tabernacle, and the 50 year Jubilee.
Handwriting on the Wall (2015)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)At the end of a seven year cycle, the seventh year on the Hebrew calendar, was the year of release when the Law was publicly and solemnly read.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.
Deuteronomy (Part 1) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy could be considered the New Testament of the Old Testament, serving as a commentary on the Ten Commandments. It gives vision for critical times.
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.
The Commandments (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod gave the Sabbath to His people so they can know Him intimately. Idolatry, scattering, and captivity are the natural consequences of Sabbath-breaking.
Stop the Groundhog Day of Sin
Sermon by Kim MyersInstead of repeating the same day over again, we must break the habits of things like gossip, promiscuity, pornography, sexual immorality, and drunkenness.
The Third Tithe Blessing
Sermon by David C. GrabbeGod's people were obligated to declare before God that they had faithfully distributed the tithe. The blessing was applied nationally.