Playlist: Sabbath, Redemptive Function (topic)
The Sabbath: Redemption
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Sabbath holds a profound redemptive function, reflecting God's immense work on behalf of His people. In Deuteronomy chapter 5, the Sabbath command shifts focus from creation to redemption, emphasizing that God's people were once slaves, yet He redeemed them with mighty power, bringing them out of bondage and granting them …
Sabbathkeeping (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath holds a significant redemptive function within God's purpose for mankind. It serves as a sign not only that He is the Creator but also that He is our Savior, memorializing the liberty He grants and maintains. The commandment in Deuteronomy 5 shifts the spiritual emphasis from creation to redemption, reminding us of …
The Commandments (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe work required on the Sabbath is to prepare for the Kingdom of God, fellowshipping with our brethren, serving where possible, and relieving burdens.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus magnified the Sabbath, giving principles by which to judge our activities. Each time Jesus taught about the Sabbath, He emphasized some form of redemption.
The Commandments (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod gave the Sabbath to His people so they can know Him intimately. Idolatry, scattering, and captivity are the natural consequences of Sabbath-breaking.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFocusing on material and temporal things undermines faith. The Sabbath is holy time, created for building faith, energizing our minds for fellowship with God.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe reason for refraining from many activities on the Sabbath is not labor or energy, but the overall motivation. Certain works are perfect for the Sabbath.