Playlist: Boundaries, Pushing (topic)
Good Fences
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughGod sets boundaries and enforces them with clarity. He established distinct borders for the tribes of Israel, instructing Moses on the precise limits for each tribe's territory. He implemented rules to ensure these boundaries remained unchanged, preventing one tribe from encroaching on another's land, thus maintaining equal …
Blurring the Lines
Commentary by Joseph B. BaitySince his revolt against God, the archangel Helel, who became our adversary, satan the devil, has sought to sabotage the plan of God to create man in His image. One of his methods is to blur the lines and laws that define existence and establish the foundations of civilization. Man needs well-defined boundaries, like a fence …
Standing on the Sea of Glass
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe vast earthly sea symbolizes the continued threat of chaos and evil against God and creation. It is described as pushing against the boundaries that God has established, with enclosing the sea with doors representing a symbolic restraint and fixed boundary. In this imagery, the sea embodies defiance and rebelliousness, …
Childrearing (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we, as Christian parents, could shape and mold the minds of our children early, we could inoculate them against making the same mistakes that we did.
The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughColossae and Laodicea were susceptible to fast-talking teachers, whose plausible words eroded the true Gospel in favor of pagan thought and practice.
Simplifying Life (Part Three): Managing Human and Spiritual Relationships
Sermon by David F. MaasScripture emphasizes the importance of nurturing a deep connection with God as the foundation of all other relationships.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod frequently bypasses the firstborn, selecting for His purposes another sibling. Jacob selected Joseph's second son, Ephraim, to receive the blessing.
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo preach to the world and ignore a disintegrating flock is like a husband and wife paying attention to other people while the family is falling apart.
Are You an Israelite?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMost of ancient Israel, because of their hardened hearts, did not please God. We must reflect on the the ways they stumbled so we can walk differently.