Playlist: Sabbath, Redemptive Function (topic)
The Sabbath: Redemption
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is linked to redemption as well as creation. In Deuteronomy 5:12-15 the commandment's third part changes from God's rest at creation to the reminder that Israel was a slave in Egypt and God brought them out by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. This does not replace the creation reason but adds a parallel, more …
Sabbathkeeping (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath commandment in Exodus 20 looks back on creation, identifying God as Creator, but Deuteronomy 5:15 adds a remembrance that Israel was a servant in Egypt and that the LORD brought them out with a mighty hand. This shifts the spiritual emphasis to redemption, so the Sabbath now concerns God as Savior as well as Creator. …
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.