Playlist: Passover, Sacrificed at the Temple (topic)
Passover (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDuring the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, strong and righteous kings of Judah, the observance of Passover underwent significant changes from God's original commands. These Passovers, held at the Temple, marked a departure from the domestic sacrifices described in earlier scriptures. The kings personally supervised these …
Passover (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe practice of sacrificing Passover lambs at the Temple emerged as a significant change influenced by historical figures like Hezekiah, Josiah, and Ezra, who centralized worship to control religious observances and prevent the people from straying from God's law. This shift moved the sacrifice from homes to the Temple, a change …
Passover (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPassover, as originally instituted, occurred at the beginning of the fourteenth day, with the lamb being killed at home and its blood sprinkled on the doorposts. The entire day was devoted to preparations, including slaying, cleaning, and roasting the lamb, staying in houses through the night of the Death Angel, burning the …
Passover (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnder the reign of Hezekiah, a significant reform took place concerning the observance of Passover. Due to a period of extreme spiritual rebellion, Hezekiah took authoritative control, initiating a revival by commanding the cleansing of the Temple. Since the regular time for Passover had passed, he ordered its observance in the …
Passover (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Passover, as a significant observance, was to be sacrificed and eaten with specific instructions given by God. It is named for God passing over the houses of the children of Israel while they remained in their homes, as detailed in Exodus 12:13, where the blood on the houses served as a sign for God to pass over and spare …
Passover (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe original instructions for Passover, as detailed in Exodus 12, emphasized a domestic observance where the lamb was killed at home by the head of the family at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month. In contrast, the later Jewish tradition shifted this practice significantly, mandating that the lamb be …
Passover (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe practice of sacrificing the Passover lamb at the Temple, as observed by the Pharisees and Sadducees, including the apostle Paul before his conversion, is not supported by divine command in the scriptures. There is no record in God's Word of any instruction to alter the original commands regarding the keeping of Passover, …