Playlist: Israel, Humbling of (topic)
144,000 of the Tribes of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs a rigorous process of refinement in preparing people for the roles He assigns, focusing on spiritual qualities such as love, faith, humility, and obedience rather than physical skills or talents. His ultimate goal is to transform all humanity into genuine sons and daughters, akin to milling grain into fine flour. …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob's Trouble
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Great Tribulation, known as the time of Jacob's Trouble, forms the central mechanism of God's humbling of Israel. This period of intense punishment corrects the nation's accumulated sins, including idolatry, Sabbath-breaking, oppression of the poor, sexual perversity, and repudiation of their Creator, which have left them …
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZephaniah has messages for the remnant of physical Israel, the house of David, and for the faithful remnant from the Israel of God.
Lamentations (Part Six; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIsrael experienced a profound humbling through divine discipline after stepping out of line. God employed the rod as an instrument of stern correction to drive the nation back into alignment, producing physical deterioration that aged the appearance of the flesh and skin, along with sensations of burial in dark places, …
The Poor in Spirit
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNothing that we could ever do could impress God, except for our contrition, acknowledgment of our infirmity, and remorse for our sins which displease God.
Highly Skilled Overcomers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFollowing our passions only applies if we invest the career capital to perfect our craft, honing our skills so that other people will pay for what we have to offer.