Playlist: Jacob, Transformation of (topic)
Amos (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAmos severely chides Israel for exalting symbolism over substance, superstitiously trusting in locations where significant historical events occurred.
Amos 5 and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJacob's transformation at Bethel stands as a profound example of the change God expects from His people during sacred times. At Bethel, Jacob, initially a deceitful and grasping man, encountered God in a dream, witnessing a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. There, God promised to be with him, to …
Prayer and Seeking God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJacob's transformation stands as a profound example of encountering God and the change it brings. Initially, Jacob arrived at Bethel as a man with a price on his head, guilty of deceit and theft, fleeing for his life with no future. At Bethel, he had a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending, …
We Can Make It!
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jacob's transformation began in a state of exile, fleeing for his life from his brother Esau due to his own deceptive actions in securing the blessing from his father. In Genesis 27:41-43, Esau's hatred and intent to kill Jacob forced him to escape to Haran at his mother Rebekah's urging. This set the stage for a profound change …
The Providence of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must learn to let God provide blessings rather than, through crafty scheming life our forefather Jacob, grabbing them from others for themselves.