Playlist: Triennial Cycle (topic)
Ecclesiastes: What is it All About? (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Jews developed a structured system for reading through the Bible, known as the Triennial Cycle, which required three years to complete. In this cycle, specific scriptures were assigned to be read on particular days and times throughout the year, deemed appropriate for those occasions. Upon completion of the three-year cycle, …
A Footnote on the Start of Christ's Ministry
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Triennial Cycle of readings among the Jews includes Isaiah 61, which is traditionally read on Pentecost, and this has been one reason to associate the events of Luke 4 with that day. However, there is no definitive evidence that the same triennial cycle used today was universally followed 2,000 years ago, casting doubt on …
Christ's Mission Statement
Sermon byLuke 4:16-21 and Mark 1:14-15, statements from Christ made at approximately the same time, constitute the composite mission statement directed at His disciples.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Triennial Cycle, a Jewish tradition of reading the Old Testament over three years on Sabbaths, is often associated with the timing of Jesus Christ's reading from Isaiah in the synagogue. According to this cycle, the passage from Isaiah 61, which Jesus read, was scheduled for Pentecost. However, the account shows that the …
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLove for this world will inevitably bring disillusionment. Because the world is passing away, our priorities should be to fear God and keep his commandments.
Beware the Leaven
Sermonette byThe Jews establishes a fixed date for Shavuot in contradiction to the instruction for counting to Pentecost. This is part of the leavening of the Pharisees.
Our Awesome Destiny (2000)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThrough a miraculous combination of knowledge plus the spirit of God, we realize that our destiny is to be a part of the divine Family.