Playlist: Self-Maledictory Oath (topic)
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a self-maledictory oath, as seen in Genesis 15, is a profound and ancient method of affirming the absolute certainty of one's word. This oath, made by Christ Himself, represents a dire prediction against Himself, forfeiting everything if He fails to keep His word. In this context, Christ was declaring that He …
Why Wasn't Jesus Christ Crucified at the Start of Passover?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus was crucified late on Abib 14, yet the Passover lambs were to be killed at the beginning of the 14th. The time of Christ's death is highly significant.
The Selfsame Day
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of the self-maledictory oath is a profound element in understanding God's precise timing and unwavering commitment to His promises. This oath, as seen in Genesis 15:13-18, is a solemn vow where God pledged to Abraham that if He did not keep His word, a severe penalty, implied to be death, would be paid. This rare and …
Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWas Jesus Christ's body actually broken? If so, it would have symbolized disqualification and a broken covenant. Only the bread of Passover was broken.
Remember: Truth and the Real Torch of Freedom
Sermon by Mark SchindlerDuring the daylight hours of the 14th day of the first month, we reflect on the profound significance of God's covenant with humanity. In the making of a covenant, when the sacrificial animal's parts are separated, the two parties walk through the midst of the parts as an affirmation of the binding agreement. Here, we see the …
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the solemn context of God's covenant with Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 15, a profound ritual underscores the gravity of the promise. Covenants of great significance were often sealed by preparing a sacrifice, cutting it into two pieces, and laying them out on the ground. The parties involved would pass between the divided …
The Unchangeable Promise
Sermonette by Craig SablichIn the covenant with Abraham, God alone passed between the sacrificed pieces as a smoking furnace and a burning lamp, demonstrating that the promise did not depend on Abraham's actions. This act was a self-maledictory oath, where God bound Himself to the agreement, guaranteeing the promise without any condition on Abraham's …
The Covenant of Circumcision
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughCircumcision was the sign God gave Abraham indicating that his descendants would ascend to greatness, acquiring physical and spiritual blessings.
God's Devotion
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThough Abraham fell short of the total commitment, God blessed Abraham for stepping out on faith with the resources he did have and supplied what lacked.