Playlist: Latter Rain (topic)
Rain
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of biblical imagery and the dependence of Israel on God's providence, rain holds a significant symbolic role, particularly through the concept of the early and latter rains. The rainy season in Israel begins with the early rains around mid-October or early November, consisting of moderate showers that help sprout …
Patiently Waiting for Christ's Return
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn James 5:7-11, the concept of patience in waiting for the return of Jesus Christ is illustrated through the example of a farmer who patiently awaits the early and latter rains. In Palestine, the early rains came in October and November after the grain was sown, allowing it to germinate, while the latter rains arrived in April …
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJames had to be written as a counterbalance to antinomian elements that twisted Paul's writings to proclaim that that grace nullifies the need for works.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe anchor point of both the Shemitah and Jubilee is the Day of Atonement. Deuteronomy should be read at the Feast just after the year of release begins.