Playlist: Israel's Disobedience (topic)
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen God called Israel out of Egypt and formed them into a nation, He knew the inclination of their hearts and that their carnality would ultimately destroy them. He anticipated their disobedience, including language in the Old Covenant that expected them to forsake Him for idols and incur the wrath of the Angel of the Lord, …
Hebrews (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must emulate Christ, who learned through suffering, preparing Himself for His role as High Priest. Giving in alienates us from the fellowship with God.
Hebrews (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study byThe ancient Israelites resisted the gospel, refusing to mix it with actual obedience. What they heard never became a part of their lives; Egypt never left them.
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's disobedience is presented as a central warning that those called by God must avoid if they are to enter His rest. In Psalm 95 the psalmist recalls how the fathers tested God in the wilderness despite having seen His works, went astray in their hearts, and refused to know His ways. As a result God swore in wrath that …
God Works In Marvelous Ways (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIsrael's disobedience arose from a persistent bad attitude despite receiving unparalleled spiritual gifts from God, including adoption, glory, covenants, the law, service to God, promises, and the lineage of the fathers and Christ. They complained constantly, felt taken advantage of, and failed to appreciate these blessings, …
One Nation Under God (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe descendants of Israel, scattered across the world, continue to defy God as their ancestors did, showing a persistent pattern of disobedience that will likely persist until the end of the Great Tribulation and the beginning of the Millennium. Throughout their history, as recounted in Nehemiah 9:26-31, the Israelites were …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Psalm 78 presents Israel's disobedience as a recurring pattern in which the nation repeatedly abandoned God's way after He had rescued them from the consequences of their rebellion. The psalm recounts how the Israelites forsook His commandments, refused to set their hearts aright, and proved unfaithful in spirit, prompting God …
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNations, like individual people, die first in spirit and then physically. They seldom die cataclysmically, but in gradual, incremental stages.
Psalms: Book Three (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHistorically and spiritually speaking, the beginning of things set the stage for what comes after.
The Glory of God (Part 1): The Shekinah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Shekinah, the pillar of cloud and fire, depicts God's visible presence and protection. Yet His glory is manifested in many other ways as well.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughParts of God's law are not presently required, yet not 'done away." Paul took a vow that required animal sacrifice. Ezekiel 34-48 shows the sacrificial law observed.
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.
The Perfect Husband
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHusbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.