Playlist: Jebusites (topic)
Symbolism, Types, and Prophecies
Sermonette byWe must be careful about applying a biblical symbol to prophetic events too rigidly. The term 'Zion' may apply to the church, but not all the time.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJerusalem's connection to the Jebusites surfaces at two key points. First, in the historical narrative of Joshua 24, the Jebusites are listed among the nations that Israel encountered upon entering Canaan—alongside the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, and Hivites. God recounts through Joshua how He …
Jerusalem and the Plan of Redemption
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Jebusites first appear in the biblical record as the ancient Canaanite inhabitants who held a portion of Jerusalem, retaining possession of it until David finally conquered the entire city from them. Joshua 10:1-4 provides the earliest specific biblical reference to Jerusalem itself, identifying Adoni-zedek as king of …
Parental Examples
Sermonette by Mike FordThe account of Ornan the Jebusite in I Chronicles 21 provides a powerful contrast to the example of Rapha and his sons in illustrating the theme of godly versus ungodly fatherhood. The Jebusites, descended from Jebus, a son of Canaan, had settled in and around Jerusalem after Israel failed to eradicate them upon entering the …
Are We Ready To Enter The Promised Land?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe may not be troubled by giants or enemy nations, but we have trials of similar magnitude. We dare not behave as the timid spies, but live with boldness.
Israel's Immigration Problem
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Economically, the alien has enslaved modern Israel by becoming the lender, putting an iron yoke around the necks of the people in the host nations.