Playlist: Dog, Symbol of (topic)

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Of Living Dogs and Dead Lions

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Guilt from failure to overcome is a dangerous distraction. When we consider God's profound pity, we realize that He is able to cleanse us, too.

Animals in the Bible

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

As 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.

In the Bible, dogs are depicted in a starkly negative light, reflecting a cultural perspective of squalor and nomadic poverty. They are portrayed as pariahs at the bottom of society, feeding on disgusting leftovers, crumbs, and vomit, with scriptures twice mentioning a dog returning to its vomit. Most reprehensibly, among …

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Four): Ecclesiastes 9:2-12

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the exploration of life and death under the sun, the symbolism of the dog emerges as a poignant contrast to the lion. Dogs, viewed as contemptible, dirty, and scavengers that consume even the dead, represent the lowly and despicable in society. Yet, a living dog is deemed better than a dead lion, a creature long regarded as …

Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie

Sermon by Charles Whitaker

In the catalog of Revelation 22, an additional element, "dogs," appears as the first behavioral element, distinct from the list in Revelation 21:8. This term likely carries a symbolic meaning, potentially linked to the concept of sexual immorality as referenced in Deuteronomy 23:18, where "dog" appears to denote a male …

Caleb: Wholeheartedly Following God Exemplified

Sermon by Ted E. Bowling

The name Caleb, in Hebrew, means dog. At that time, the term dog was associated with evil or low stature, not loyalty. However, Caleb, through his actions, became a man of great loyalty and faith, effectively changing the connotation of his name. When defined by his character in the Scriptures, Caleb is seen as a man of loyalty, …

Casting Pearls

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the context of Matthew 7:6, where Jesus instructs His disciples not to give what is holy to dogs or cast pearls before swine, the symbol of the dog carries significant weight. Dogs, as viewed in the biblical perspective, are often seen as pariahs of society, particularly in the ancient Near East, where they were detested and …

Philippians (Part Seven)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

In Philippians chapter 3, Paul introduces a vivid image concerning certain individuals troubling the church in Philippi. He portrays these men as akin to hunting dogs, like bloodhounds with their noses to the ground, relentlessly sniffing out their trail. With restless energy, they pursue their prey, the Christians, refusing to …

Philippians (Part Six)