Playlist: Pentecost Offering (topic)
The Pentecost Offering
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughOn this day of Pentecost, God commands that we give an offering, specifically mentioned as one of the three times a year to do so, during the Feast of Weeks. In Deuteronomy 16:9-12, He provides instructions for the Pentecost Offering, calling it a tribute of a freewill offering from our hand, given as the LORD our God blesses …
An Acceptable Offering (Part Two)
Sermonette byIn the context of Leviticus 23:17-20, the Pentecost offering is a significant ceremony involving various elements that contribute to an acceptable offering before God. You shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals, made of fine flour and baked with leaven, representing the first fruits unto the Lord. …
The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn anticipation of Pentecost, we delve into the unique offering associated with this holy day, as described in Leviticus 23. This offering, consisting of two loaves baked with leaven, serves as a divine parable, rich with lessons for us today. Unlike typical grain offerings, these loaves contain leavening, a symbol often …
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn this Day of Pentecost, we are reminded of the significant harvest of the firstfruits, a smaller harvest in early summer, particularly of wheat, which symbolizes the righteous, the saints. This day commemorates God's called-out ones being harvested, combining elements that bring us to spiritual maturity and provide hope as we …
Treasure, Heart and Mammon
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWhere our interests are focused (where our heart is) determines where we will allocate our treasure, time, and talent.
Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven
Sermonette byThe leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.
Was Joshua Required to Offer the Wavesheaf?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Israelites could not have made the Pentecost offering of the two loaves that first year because the only grain available was not from their own labors. God would not accept offerings of grain that the Israelites did not sow. He only accepted offerings that came from the Israelites' own labors. They could not offer anything …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentecost offering consists of two wave loaves made of finely sifted wheat baked with leaven. These loaves represent people who have endured tests and trials until they reach maturity acceptable to God. The loaves symbolize sinners who have been redeemed, justified, sanctified, and saved, rendering them holy to the Lord and …
Our Affinity to Christ (2002)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.
Let the Saints be Joyful in Glory!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe wave sheaf offering and the fifty-day count to Pentecost reveal God's unfolding plan of salvation through a spiritual harvest centered in Jesus Christ, the "first of the first fruits." The waved barley sheaf, offered after the Sabbath during Unleavened Bread, symbolized the risen and accepted Christ, whose perfect …
The Church, One Body
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's call to learn from the ant does not teach us to yield to a hierarchical system, but to participate in a community with the goal of edification.
Faithful, Following Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThose reveling in the 'new freedoms' of apostasy cannot be persuaded to return to former beliefs because they no longer believe in the sanctified Word of God.
Money: A Gauge of Character
Sermonette byIf God cannot trust a person to properly handle a small amount of money, He will not give him responsibility over more crucial matters.