Playlist: Abraham as Father of Many Nations (topic)
Abraham (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhen God appeared to Abram at the age of ninety-nine, He established His covenant by declaring that Abram would become the father of many nations. To mark this role, God changed his name to Abraham, stating that He had made him a father of many nations and would make him exceedingly fruitful. From Abraham would come nations and …
Abraham (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn Genesis 17:5 God changed Abram ("exalted father") to Abraham ("father of many nations") as a sign and seal of his altered role in the purpose God was working out. Sarai's name was likewise changed to Sarah, whose root idea of ruling as a queen points to her role as matriarch, "a mother of nations" from whom kings of peoples …
A Name's Significance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA name has higher significance than an identifier, but also ties one down, committing one to a destiny.
Where God Places His Name (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod gave Abram his new name at ninety-nine years old, before the promised son was born: "No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations." The change fits the man and what he would be known for forever, since Abraham means father of many nations or …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)From the beginning, God has set apart certain individuals, putting them through a sanctifying process, perfecting their character until they reflect His image.
Psalm 51 (Part Two): Psalm 51:1-4
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe phrase, 'a man after God's own heart' modifies God rather than David's carnal character. God chose David because He discerned a heart He could work with.
Teaching the Good News of the Promise
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)We must teach God's ways to our offspring, orienting them to the way of give rather than get, admonishing them to purify themselves from the ways of the world.