Playlist: Jeremiah, Book of (topic)
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah holds a significant place in understanding the historical and spiritual context of Judah's downfall. God sent prophets, as Jeremiah notes, rising up early and sending them daily to warn the people. Yet, the people of Israel, and later Judah, continued to regress, walking in the counsels and imaginations of …
Baruch's Discontent
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Book of Jeremiah reveals a time of profound upheaval and divine judgment, where God speaks through His prophet to address the turbulent circumstances of Judah. In Jeremiah 45, God relays a message to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, rebuking him for seeking great things for himself amidst impending disaster. God declares His …
Lamentations (Part Two; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah, as it relates to the broader context of lamentations and national suffering, reveals a deep connection to the themes of sorrow and divine judgment. Jeremiah contains several lamentations, reflecting a sensitive and touching sympathy for the nation, attributing national calamity to sin, and holding religious …
Be Prepared (2012)
Sermon by Kim MyersThe Book of Jeremiah serves as a stern warning to the nation and people of Judah. It records the final prophecies to Judah, foretelling destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls for the people to turn back to God, emphasizing the urgency of readiness and the promptness of God's warning and punishment. The almond …
Faith and the Calendar (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah provides profound insights into God's consistent patterns and urgent tenderness toward His people, reflecting a recurring cycle of obedience, degeneration, and divine correction. In Jeremiah 7, God reminds Israel of Shiloh, where the Tabernacle once stood, now a desolate desert, serving as a stark warning of …
The Day of Israel's Calamity
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah, as it pertains to the broader context of prophetic warnings to Israel, carries a tone of urgency and impending judgment. In Jeremiah 4, when the punishment of Judah was imminent, God speaks with a conciliatory tone, indicating that the door for repentance remains open. However, as the prophecy advances, the …
Building the Wall (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah reflects a time of profound spiritual decline in Judah, reaching a nadir in their national relationship with God. God raised up Jeremiah at a very young age to proclaim His dismay with the prevailing conditions and to declare His judgments against them. Conditions had deteriorated to such an extent that, by …
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah illustrates God's sovereign grace in the life of a man set apart for a specific office before he was born. God knew Jeremiah intimately, even before his conception, with a thorough understanding of his character, strengths, and weaknesses. As Creator, God designed Jeremiah for a particular purpose, forming …
Passover (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah provides insight into the spiritual state of Judah following the death of King Josiah. After Josiah's reign, during which God's immediate punishment was averted due to his reforms, the people reverted to their old ways of disobedience. Jeremiah, along with other faithful prophets and priests, likely warned …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah, within the context of biblical prophecy and the role of prophets, highlights the unique position of Jeremiah as both a priest and a prophet. Although he was of Aaron's family, Jeremiah stood apart from the established priesthood system, a characteristic mark of a true prophet. God set him apart, making him …
The Sovereignty of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the exploration of God's sovereignty and human responsibility, the Book of Jeremiah provides a poignant example of the consequences of failing to heed God's word. Jeremiah, as God's prophet, served during a critical time when Judah was on the brink of captivity. For 23 years, he spoke to the people, warning them of impending …
Hebrews (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAfter the change from the Aaronic to the Melchizedek priesthood, it was also necessary to change the Covenant. The flaw was not the law, but the heart.
God's Rest (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Jeremiah provides a profound insight into the cultural and spiritual decay of Judah just before its fall to the Babylonians. Jeremiah, a contemporary of Daniel and Ezekiel, and likely the oldest among them, ministered during the time shortly before Nebuchadnezzar's invasion, roughly ten to fifteen years prior. In …