Playlist: Dogs (topic)
Dogs and Sheep
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn biblical times, dogs were often used to tend or guard sheep, though they were considered contemptible, a task assigned to the lowest of people. Despite this, their role in herding flocks was not unknown, as dogs have been part of sheep herding across the world. This historical context highlights their significance in the …
Animals in the Bible
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs people began to domesticate animals, they removed many disparaging stigmas, even to the point that they promote animals to the status of family members.
Keep It Clean
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God's Word describes the ritual harlot and the sodomite as vile dogs and the basest of people. The wages of sexual immorality would defile any offering.
A Vivid Comparison (2000)
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughIn the Bible, dogs are viewed with contempt, reflecting a cultural perspective of squalor and nomadic poverty, portraying them as pariahs at the bottom of society. They are repeatedly depicted with a disgusting diet of leftovers, crumbs, and vomit, and are even shown as the only domesticated animal eating human flesh, a behavior …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Four): Ecclesiastes 9:2-12
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the exploration of life's uncertainties and the inevitability of death, a striking comparison is made between dogs and lions to illustrate the value of life over death. Dogs, often seen as contemptible, dirty, and scavenging creatures, are considered lowly in society, feeding on garbage and even the dead. Yet, a living dog is …
Casting Pearls
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of Jesus Christ's teachings, dogs are often portrayed with disdain, reflecting their status as pariahs in ancient Near Eastern society. They are seen as filthy creatures, living in filth and showing little concern for cleanliness, unlike more fastidious animals. Dogs are depicted as constantly hungry, on the edge …
The Training of His Chosen
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod does not want us to fail, so He adjusts our path whenever necessary. Consequently, He challenges us, testing us with each step of growth.
A Bed Too Short (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerOur society is too connected with the present, too enamored of technology, too surfeited on abundance to pay attention to basic laws of cause and effect.
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types, slain as the Passover Lamb, resurrected with the cutting of the wavesheaf, and ascended to His Father at the time of the waving of the sheaf.
Matthew (Part Twenty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the region of Tyre and Sidon, Jesus encountered a Gentile woman seeking healing for her daughter. Though His mission was primarily to the lost sheep of Israel, He initially seemed to disregard her plea, and the disciples wished to send her away. Testing her faith, He used the term "dogs" to refer to Gentiles, employing a …