Playlist: Jesus Christ, Object of Holy Days (topic)

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Jesus Christ Is Our Hope

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Rahab considered the red cord a symbol of her faith and hope that she and her family would be rescued from destruction. Her faith was not wasted but rewarded.


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In this sermon series on Jesus in the Feasts, the primary purpose of the holy days is to point us to Christ in His various offices and roles. Christ is our Passover in the Feast of Passover. In Unleavened Bread, He is our Bread of Life. In Pentecost, He is our Firstfruit. In Trumpets, He is our Divine King who is present. In …


Jesus in the Feasts (Part One): The Bread of Life

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ stands as the central focus of the holy days, embodying their deepest spiritual significance. These sacred observances are not primarily about outlining the prophetic timing of God's plan for salvation, but rather about revealing the character and work of the Son of God, our Redeemer, High Priest, and King. When …


The Eighth Day (2019)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The Eighth Day, though sparsely described in Scripture, reveals its meaning through patterns God has woven throughout His Word, and Jesus Christ stands as the true object toward whom this day points. Leviticus 23 and Numbers 29 establish that the Eighth Day is distinct from the seven preceding days of the Feast of …


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Five): Tabernacles

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ stands at the center of the Feast of Tabernacles, fulfilling its deepest meaning as the tabernacle or dwelling place of God's people. The commands in Leviticus 23 established the Feast as a memorial of Israel's forty years dwelling in temporary booths, a condition God Himself imposed to teach His people about His …


The Bride of Christ (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

God's called and chosen people are being prepared, under Christ's direction, to become His perfect and faithful helpmate for eternity.


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The central figure of Scripture is God Himself, particularly the Son, Jesus Christ, the Word. The real subject of the Word of God is our Savior and soon-coming King, Jesus Christ, and everything in the Bible revolves around Him. He is the focus of the Old Testament and New Testament alike, appearing in specific prophecies, …


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Four): Atonement

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Isaiah 53 and passages from the New Testament substantiate Christ's dual role in shedding His blood and bearing away sins, thereby reconciling humanity to God.


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Three): Divine King

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The trumpet blast is both a memorial and a proclamation that Almighty God is present, powerful, and personal, reminding us how we must respond.


The Temptations of Christ: Behold, the Lamb of God

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Within the abundance of gifts God desires to bestow upon us, both physically and spiritually, He has established the annual holy days to be among the most satisfying and enjoyable times of the year. However, we must not allow the days themselves to become the sole focus of our attention, lest we forget their significance in …


The Way, The Truth, and the Life

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

The Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.


The Feasts of Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Unleavened Bread and Tabernacles mirror each other. Through comparing and contrasting, a complete picture of salvation through Christ emerges.


Gratitude for Deliverance and God's Word

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Even though we have heard that the Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies coming out of sin, the principal focus is that we remember God as our Deliverer.


Unleavened Bread Basics

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The Feast of Unleavened Bread memorializes God's deliverance from the environment of sin rather than our coming out of sin. Christ embodies sincerity and truth.


John 7:37 Examined (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Eighth Day (or Last Great Day) is a separate festival from the Feast of Tabernacles, which can only derive its significance in the New Testament.


Teachings From Tabernacles (2021)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

If we neglect our cultivation of spiritual fruit during the year, the harvest will reflect that. The fruit of one's labors will be evident at harvest time.


Teachings from Tabernacles

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The temporary dwellings remind us that nothing earthly is permanent nor our true inheritance, and that our focus must be on what God is doing.


Why Are We Here and What Is Our Focus?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

God has a plan to bring all to Christ, but each in his own order. We cannot have a proper understanding of the plan if we do not keep Christ as the focus.


The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2021)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

When comparing the Jewish Disneyland Succoth Extravaganza with the Holy Days kept by Israel, it is obvious that the veil still bars their understanding.


Remaining Free

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The Feast of Unleavened Bread serves as a memorial of God's deliverance, both anciently and personally, reminding us of what we have been freed from to prevent re-enslavement. The primary focus of this feast is not our responsibilities, but Jesus Christ, who delivered us and whose life exemplified the unleavened bread of …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Fourteen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The observance of Sabbath and Holy Days finds its deepest meaning in their function as shadows pointing forward to Jesus Christ, who is their substance and reality. Paul's teaching in Colossians 2:16-17 establishes that no one should be judged regarding food, drink, a holy day, a new moon, or Sabbath days, because these are a …


New Covenant Priesthood (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Old Testament activities picture New Testament realities, elevated to their spiritual intent. The church has been chosen as a royal and holy priesthood.


Deuteronomy, Land Sabbaths, Atonement, and Third Tithe

Sermon by Ryan McClure

What has come to light regarding reading Deuteronomy, the year of release, the Day of Atonement, the third tithe year, and Passover.


The Rapture and Trumpets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The delusion of the pre-Tribulation 'rapture' concept, made popular by the Left Behind books and movies, hopelessly messes up the timing of Bible prophecy.


Never With Hands Hanging at Your Sides

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

Rejoicing did not become commanded until Pentecost, a joyous time in which God has brought us into fellowship with Our High Priest, enabling peace with Him.


The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The offerings of the Old Testament are like divine parables, acted out to teach about the Messiah, unveiling a beautiful picture once we understand the symbols.


Azazel: Endings

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

One goat had to die for cleansing; the other goat had to remain alive for bearing the sins away. Jesus fulfilled both roles. Satan's binding atones for nothing.


Pilgrim's Progress

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

Each one of God's elect will go through a continuous succession of metaphorical hurricanes that will scuttle us unless we keep our focus on Christ.