Playlist: First Day of Unleavened Bread (topic)
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe first day of Unleavened Bread began last night as we were observing the Night To Be Much Observed as part of it, and it continued on until sunset the following evening. The first day of Unleavened Bread deserves to be called very significant and very important to Christians. Those calling themselves Christian, but who are of …
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe First Day of Unleavened Bread is significant as it marks the beginning of a seven-day period during which no leavened bread is to be eaten, as instructed in Exodus 12:15-20. This day is also notable for the removal of leaven from homes, symbolizing the removal of sin. In the New Testament, this day is referenced in …
Grace, Unleavened Bread, and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe keeping of the First Day of Unleavened Bread, along with the eating of unleavened bread for seven days, is intended by God to serve as a reminder of what He has done for us. This day is particularly significant because, at this early stage in our conversion, we have not overcome much on our own. God emphasizes that the …
Unleavened Bread and Pentecost
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe First Day of Unleavened Bread holds significant meaning as it marks the beginning of a journey out of bondage, as orchestrated by God. On this day, as recorded in Exodus 13:3, God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, accomplishing His purpose to free them from the hand of the Egyptians and to lead them out of the land of …
The Feast of Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBoth Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread keep us off balance so that we remain humble, seek stability, and trust in God's providence for our ultimate destiny.
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe wavesheaf offering is reckoned from the weekly Sabbath within the Days of Unleavened Bread. It had specific requirements that were not met in Joshua 5.
Deuteronomy 16, Passover, and the Night to be Much Observed
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIn Deuteronomy 16:1, the word 'Passover' is out of context. It applies to the whole season, including the Night to be Much Observed and the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy 16:1-8 refers to Unleavened Bread rather than Passover (a scribal error, perhaps referring to the season). Ten clues clear up this misconception.
The Lesson of the Night to be Much Observed
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe same God who exercised vigilance and care over our forebears does so over us. Israel's leaving Egypt signifies maintaining the relationship with God.
The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
He Lives, We Live
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRedemption is useless to mortal beings without God's gift of eternal life (I Corinthians 15:19), which God made possible through Christ's resurrection.
Chronic Difficulties
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHuman tradition and Bible truth regarding the timing of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection do not square. Here is the overwhelming chronological evidence.
Escape From Box Canyon
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod forced Israel either to trust Him completely for deliverance or to return to their slavery. One of the greatest miracles in history has a lesson for us.
Was Joshua Required to Offer the Wavesheaf?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe phrase, 'when you come into the land' (regarding offering the Wavesheaf), sounds like an absolute command, but its usage shows there may be qualifiers.
How to Count to Pentecost in 2025
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn 1974, a quiet and ill-advised change was made to how Pentecost is counted, inadvertently aligning the toil of harvesting with a high holy day Sabbath.
No One Else Matters (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAll God's shepherds are mortal men, guilty of sin, including Moses. Despite that, God backed them up because they faithfully followed His leadership.
Liberty or Independence?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.