Playlist: Host of Heaven, Worshiping (topic)
Josiah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJosiah's reforms targeted the worship of the host of heaven, which the source identifies with Assyrian gods and similar deities. According to II Kings 23, the king commanded the high priest and the priests to bring out of the Lord's temple all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven, and he burned them …
Manasseh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWorship of the host of heaven appears in the account of Manasseh, the worst king of Judah. II Chronicles 33:3 says he rebuilt the high places his father Hezekiah had torn down, raised altars for the Baals, and "worshiped all the host of heaven and served them." The phrase is read as essentially a Hebrew way of referring to the …
The Six-Pointed Occult Symbol
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsStar worship is presented as the background to the six-pointed "Star of David," which is traced to ancient occult and sun-worshiping practice rather than to Israel's God-given faith. Moses sternly warned Israel against lifting their eyes to the sun, moon, and stars, "all the host of heaven," and feeling driven to worship them …
Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersNew Years, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and birthdays all originate in paganism. Satan entices many into accepting these pagan practices through emotional appeals.
Easter 2017
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world's churches have adopted the fertility symbols of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, and the traditional Easter ham from pagan, pre-Christian rituals.
The Lord is My Light and Salvation
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHumanity's fascination with light easily becomes worship of the creation rather than the Creator, because human nature tends that way. Some cultures of the ancient world worshiped the sun and moon: Ur of Babylonia and several Canaanite cities had elaborate systems of moon worship, and the Greek cults, especially those honoring …
Acts (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughStephen points out that historically, God has dealt with His people without land or temple, but instead through deliverers, initially rejected by their own.