Playlist: Psalms, Book Three (topic)
Psalms: Book Three (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms, encompassing chapters 73 to 89, is the shortest of the five books with 17 psalms. It aligns thematically with the season of summer, reflecting the imagery of ripening fruit and the associated themes of judgment and destruction. This book parallels the themes found in Leviticus and Lamentations, focusing …
Psalms: Book Three (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms encapsulates profound themes of rebellion, forsaking God, judgment, exile, destruction, and death, mirroring the historical tragedies associated with the ninth of Av, a day of national mourning for the Jews. These psalms reflect the deep anguish and consequences of turning away from God, resonating with …
Psalms: Book Three (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the collection of Psalms, Book Three is associated with summer themes, focusing on sin, apostasy, backsliding, neglecting God, and destruction. Within this context, Psalm 81 is placed in Book Three, not Book Four which relates to the fall festivals, because it addresses the spiritual state of the Israelites. It highlights …
Psalms: Book Three (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major theme in Psalms, Book Three centers on the concept of judging. Several psalms within this book address God as the ultimate Judge, emphasizing His righteous judgment. However, there are also sections that highlight the poor and unrighteous judgment of rulers, judges, and common people, noting their shared responsibility …
Psalms: Book Three (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook Three of the Psalms carries a recurring theme of reflecting on the past to learn vital lessons. Several psalms within this book urge readers to recall God's wondrous works, the miracles He performed for Israel, and to understand the significance of these acts. These events were not merely historical; they were recorded to …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWinter is a time of cold, darkness, and sadness. As many as 10% of people in northern areas have Seasonal Affective Disorder. The Psalms for winter can help.
Lamentations (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book's five acrostic songs (chapters) answer the question, 'Why did this happen?' God brought the punishment on Judah because of gross and sustained sin.