Playlist: Hunger and Thirst Metaphor (topic)
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the biblical narrative, hunger and thirst serve as powerful metaphors for humanity's deep spiritual longing. These physical experiences, often life-threatening in ancient times, mirror a profound spiritual need that only God can satisfy. Jesus Christ, in Matthew 5:6, declares, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for …
Those Who Hunger and Thirst
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe metaphor of hunger and thirst for righteousness captures a desperate, life-or-death longing for God and His ways, akin to soldiers in a desert, parched and near death, driven to reach water at Sheria to survive. This intense desire mirrors how God wishes us to crave Him and His righteousness, not as a mere wish after casual …
An Abundance of Living Water
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe metaphor of hunger and thirst, as it relates to spiritual longing, permeates the significance of water on the Last Great Day. This day highlights the abundance of living water that God promises to all humanity, far beyond mere physical water from taps or streams. In John 7, Jesus Christ Himself reveals the profound meaning …
Stimulating a Spiritual Appetite
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasGod has designed cravings and the means to satisfy them, using hunger and thirst as powerful metaphors for spiritual longing. Frequently, He allows a state of dissatisfaction to persist, creating an intense desire or hunger for something positive. The serious tissue deficit, as depicted in Psalm 63:1, illustrates this longing: …
As The Deer Pants
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThere are various connotations of the verb 'pant' as it applies to thirsting in a dry environment as well as to the exhaustion of an escaping animal.
Achieving the Desires of Our Hearts
Sermonette by David F. MaasGod's promise to give us the desires of our heart is contingent upon delighting ourselves in Him, changing our hearts to be in alignment with His attributes.
Why the Last Great Day?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe metaphor of hunger and thirst powerfully illustrates the deep spiritual longing and fulfillment associated with the Last Great Day. In John 7:37-39, Jesus stands on this significant day and cries out, inviting anyone who thirsts to come to Him and drink, promising that from the hearts of believers will flow rivers of living …
Famine (Part One): The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe metaphor of hunger and thirst in the biblical context often extends beyond physical deprivation to signify a profound spiritual longing. Amos speaks of a famine not of bread or water, but of hearing the words of the Lord, portraying a time when God's judgment includes the withdrawal of His Word. People will search …
Psalm 23 (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe metaphor of hunger and thirst in relation to spiritual needs is vividly portrayed through the imagery of sheep and their shepherd. Just as sheep will not lie down if they are hungry, becoming restless and irritable, so too do we struggle to find peace when we lack spiritual nourishment. Hunger drives sheep to forage …
Spiritual Satisfaction
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThe Parable of the Rich Fool illustrates that, when one has all the material possessions he could want, he may still not be rich toward God.
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is symbolized by the table of showbread in the Tabernacle, having gold utensils and vessels for bread and wine, symbolizing our fellowship with God.
Prayer and Fervency
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiving faith has its roots in fervently, diligently seeking God and His righteousness with intense desire (like a passionate lover) through habitual prayer.