Playlist: Wormwood (topic)
Amos (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod requires a higher standard of righteous behavior from those who have consciously made a covenant with Him and are acquainted with His Law.
Sin (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Amos, justice is described as being turned to wormwood, a very bitter substance. Wormwood, when extracted from its source, is colorless and can be mixed into water without altering its appearance, making its presence undetectable until tasted. When justice becomes wormwood, it transforms into a bitter experience, …
Amos (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAncient Israel had at the core of its religion an obsession to please the self at the expense of justice and the best interests of the disadvantaged.
Micah (Part One): Hope for the Hopeless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the messages of the Minor Prophets, the imagery of bitterness and judgment is vividly captured through the mention of Wormwood, a plant known for its extreme bitterness. In the context of Amos' prophecies, Wormwood is used metaphorically to represent the deep bitterness experienced by the disadvantaged people of Israel, whose …
Extreme Environmentalism and National Security
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Ezekiel 7:14 contains a chilling description of a summons to battle followed by a refusal to defend the home country. This prophecy pertains to the nations of Israel.