Playlist: Maccabean Revolt (topic)
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Maccabean Revolt, also known as the Hasmonean Period, marked a significant era of resistance and renewal for the Jews during the intertestamental years. This period began in 165 BC with a revolt sparked by the slaying of an idolatrous Jew at the temple altar. Judas Maccabaeus, succeeding his father as leader of the Jewish …
The Intertestamental Period
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the Intertestamental Period, the Maccabean Revolt, also known as the Hasmonean Period, spanned from 165 to 63 BC, lasting about 102 years. It began with a revolt triggered by the slaying of an idolatrous Jew at the altar in the Temple. The land of Judea, well-suited for guerrilla tactics, was led by Judas Maccabaeus, who …
The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSeveral types of the abomination of desolation have occurred in history, including the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes and the Roman legions.
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.
Do You Really Know God?
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaWe can know for sure that we know Him intimately by keeping His commandments and practicing loving kindnesses.
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough the menorah has been paired with Judaism, it should more properly be associated with Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
John (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection.
Hebrews (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLike Jesus and other heroes of faith, we need to look beyond the present to the long term effects of the trials and tests we go though, seeing their value.
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe term 'selfsame day' refers to the covenant God made with Abraham 430 years before the Exodus, which occurred on the day after the Passover.
The Night to be Much Observed
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Night Much to be Observed is a memorial of the covenant with Abraham, and God's watchfulness in delivering ancient Israel as well as spiritual Israel.