Playlist: Wavesheaf Day (topic)
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe events in Joshua 5 concerning Wavesheaf Day are significant in understanding the timeline and adherence to God's commands. In Joshua 5:11, it is stated that the children of Israel ate the produce of the land on the day after Passover, which aligns with the beginning of the 15th of Abib during the Night To Be Much Observed. …
Wavesheaf Day in the New Testament
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWavesheaf Day holds significant importance in the count to Pentecost, particularly when the Passover falls on the weekly Sabbath, as it does in 2008. This day, always occurring on the day after a weekly Sabbath, marks the beginning of the seven weeks leading to Pentecost. In the accounts of Jesus Christ's appearance after His …
Was Joshua Required to Offer the Wavesheaf?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhen the Worldwide Church of God under Herbert Armstrong changed the observance of Pentecost to Sunday in 1974, a new practice emerged concerning Wavesheaf Day. This practice insisted that Wavesheaf Day, rather than the Sabbath, had to fall within Unleavened Bread, even if it coincided with a holy day. Historically, during the …
The Very Same Day
Sermon by David C. GrabbeWavesheaf Day holds a significant place among the appointed times described as an "esem day" or "bone day," reflecting both its importance and its connection to something that came before. As a day of harvest, it embodies the core theme of reaping what was sown by one's own hand, with the Wavesheaf offering being a direct result …
Wavesheaf Requirements and Joshua 5
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Wave Sheaf offering must be presented after the weekly Sabbath, as God clearly instructs with the definite article "the" in the Hebrew, indicating the weekly Sabbath during the Days of Unleavened Bread. This is a rule, not to be ignored or treated as mere suggestion, for the Sabbath serves as the anchor for determining when …
By Every Word of God
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThis day beginning the countdown to Pentecost was a work day. We must live by every word of God in order to properly count to Pentecost.
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.
Pentecost, Consistency, and Honesty
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause Pentecost does not have a specific date, God commands us to count from the day after the weekly Sabbath falling within the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Pentecost - The Beginning - All in All
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must look beyond our own calling, realizing that the sacrifice of Christ was for all men, with the hope that they will be added to the family of God.
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAccording to the Scripture, the count to Pentecost must begin on the day after the Sabbath in the Days of Unleavened Bread, even in 'anomalous' years.
Our Journey from Passover to Pentecost
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingEven as we are to personally count the 50 days to Pentecost, we also must think continually of the lessons these days teach us about our spiritual journey.
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNeither Christmas or Easter appear in the Feasts of the Lord, but we find plenty of emphasis on the resurrection and ascension of Christ in the Holy Days.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe dominating significance of Pentecost is the celebration of Christ as the Firstfruit of God's spiritual harvest, providing a model for all those who follow Him.
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.
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types, slain as the Passover Lamb, resurrected with the cutting of the wavesheaf, and ascended to His Father at the time of the waving of the sheaf.
Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with peace, as well as declaring Himself to be the Messiah. If we lack peace, we must examine our connection to Him.
Easter 2017
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world's churches have adopted the fertility symbols of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, and the traditional Easter ham from pagan, pre-Christian rituals.