Playlist: 50 Days (topic)
Why Count Fifty Days?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe word Pentecost means fiftieth in Greek, indicating the process of counting fifty days. This counting is a vital part of the day of Pentecost, as God instructs us to count either seven weeks or fifty days, both methods leading to the same day. The significance of counting fifty days is tied to the idea of measuring time, …
Numbering Our Days
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Pentecost is unique among the holy days because it requires counting either seven weeks or fifty days from a particular day, a weekly Sabbath, rather than being assigned a fixed date like the other holy days. This count always concludes on a Sunday, the day after the seventh Sabbath. The term Pentecost, meaning …
The Spring Holy Days
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWe need to probe into the deeper meaning of the Spring holy days more than we have previously because God's wisdom is unsearchable.
The Day of Atonement and Israel's Future
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe cleansing of Joshua's filthy robes in Zechariah 3 is a future application of the cleansing in Leviticus 16, when Jesus Christ cleanses Israel in the future.
When Pentecost Was Fully Come
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe change from observing Pentecost on Monday to Sunday resulted from correcting an error in counting fifty days. Herbert Armstrong counted exclusively in the manner of an English-speaking person, but the Bible was written in Hebrew, and Hebrew-speaking people count inclusively. Leviticus 23:15 and 16 direct a count from the day …
Our Journey from Passover to Pentecost
Sermonette byEven 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.
God's Spiritual Harvest
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike Christ, we too are firstfruits, represented by the leavened loaves picturing our acceptance by the Father.
Boaz and Pentecost
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe name of Boaz (a type of Christ) appears many times more than Ruth (a type of the church), indicating Christ's intense work on behalf of the church.
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.
How to Count to Pentecost
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.
Psalms: Book Two (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentecost season generally corresponds to Book II of the Psalms, Exodus, and the story of Ruth. Major themes include exile, separation, and redemption.
Let the Saints be Joyful in Glory!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe fifty-day period begins with the wave sheaf offering on the day after the Sabbath during the Days of Unleavened Bread and concludes on the Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost. This count is not random but a deliberate progression established by God to reveal the stages of His spiritual harvest. The wave sheaf, taken from the first …
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNaomi's attractive personality, selflessness, godly conviction and common sense characterize her relationship with her Gentile daughters-in-law.
Christ's Mission Statement
Sermon byLuke 4:16-21 and Mark 1:14-15, statements from Christ made at approximately the same time, constitute the composite mission statement directed at His disciples.
Still Producing Fruit?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe count of fifty days to Pentecost represents the years of a converted Christian's spiritual life until the harvest at Christ's return. God instructs this count in Leviticus 23, and Moses links the same idea of numbering days to gaining wisdom in Psalm 90, where the average human lifespan reaches seventy or eighty years. …
Are We Redeeming the Time?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTime is fleeting; any of us could perish tomorrow. Procrastination in matters of godliness can be fatal, as the parable of the rich fool teaches.
Pentecost and Time
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of our 'time-bound' state, unless we sync with God's timetable, we are squandering our God-given time to become members of His family.
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough many lessons of the book of Ruth allude to Old Covenant teachings, Ruth prefigures New Covenant principles such as mercy, Christ's care, and acceptance.
Out Of Egypt
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe Israelites witnessed many miracles, but their attention was short-lived as they prevailed upon Aaron to make a golden calf. They never really left Egypt.
Post-Resurrection Lessons
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Road to Emmaus, some of Christ's followers were agitated, confused, and in turmoil, being unable to put the scriptures and the physical facts together.