Playlist: Deuteronomy, Purpose of (topic)
Deuteronomy (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe purpose of Deuteronomy holds a significant place in Scripture, as it is uniquely commanded by God to be read every seven years during the Feast of Tabernacles in the year of release. This command underscores its importance, as no other book in the Bible is assigned such a specific and recurring role. Deuteronomy serves as an …
Deuteronomy Opening
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe purpose of Deuteronomy is deeply significant, as it reveals essential truths for our lives and relationships with God and each other. It serves as a vital source of instruction, intended for our good and to be actively used by us. On the surface, Deuteronomy appears as a book about a community preparing for a new life, …
Deuteronomy and History
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Deuteronomy holds a critical purpose for God's people across generations. It was written as specific instruction for Israel just before they entered the Promised Land, in the last month of Moses' life after forty years of testing and trials. Its intent was to enable them to live successfully in the land, with such …
Deuteronomy: What Is God Looking For?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Deuteronomy serves as spiritual instruction for the Israel of God, remaining fully valid and not done away. Jesus quoted from it more often than any other Old Testament book, followed its commands, and affirmed in Matthew 5:17 that He came not to destroy the law or the prophets, providing the pattern His followers must imitate. …
Deuteronomy (Part 3) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe will not be prepared to rule in the Millennium unless we are experientially persuaded of God's faithfulness to His Covenant and His intolerance of evil.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.