Playlist: Strangers, in Israel (topic)
Israel's Immigration Problem
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the days of ancient Israel, as well as in modern Israelitish nations, the issue of strangers dwelling among the people has been a significant concern. God provided clear instructions on how to handle such matters, emphasizing the importance of cultural unity under His laws. Strangers were openly welcome to live in Israel and …
The Illegals' Cost
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Strangers in Israel, as a concept, resonate with the current issue of illegal immigration in the United States, reflecting a prophetic warning from Deuteronomy 28:44. This scripture foretells that if a nation fails to keep God's commandments, the stranger within will rise to dominance while the native people diminish. The …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the context of holiness and acceptability before God, the term "stranger" carries significant weight among the children of Israel. A stranger, whether a non-Israelite or a Gentile, is considered an alien, someone not recognized or authentic in the eyes of God. This designation applies to any person, Israelite or Gentile, who …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Israel, the concept of strangers carries significant weight in relation to God's standards of holiness and sanctification. A stranger, as defined in various contexts, is one who does not meet the criteria established by God and is therefore not recognized or acceptable in certain roles or practices. For instance, in Numbers …
Conversion: Turning to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are like new immigrants to the Kingdom of God; we still carry the traits of our countries of origin. We must take on the characteristics of God's nation.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2002)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe prophecy of Deuteronomy 28:42-49 concerns the curse of the stranger rising higher and higher above us, displacing our Israelitish culture with a foreign one.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.
Prepare
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWe need to prepare for a grim future by coming out of this world, exercising and toughening up the spiritual aspects of our lives through Basic Training.
Grace, Faith, and Love
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPride condemned Satan to a fate of manipulating rather than serving. This presumptuous self-centered trait creates disunity and ultimately destruction.
Why Are We Here?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's and Paul's example in Sabbath observance (including the annual Sabbaths) provide a model as to how we keep the Sabbath and the holy days.
The World (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur intimate fellowship should not be with the world, but be concentrated upon God and those who have made the Covenant, loving them as we would ourselves.