Playlist: Lingering (topic)
Check Your Culture
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughLot's lingering in Sodom reveals a deep entanglement with a sinful culture, despite being described as righteous. When the angels urged him to gather his family and flee the doomed city, Lot hesitated, dithering and delaying until the angels had to physically take him by the hand and lead him out. His reluctance to leave …
Looking Back
Sermon by Ryan McClureIn the account of Lot and his family, we see a poignant lesson about lingering and the danger of looking back. When the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, "Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city," he hesitated. This lingering, a moment of delay or tarrying, …
Faith (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFar from being blind, faith is based on analyzing, comparing, adding up from evidence in God's Word, our own experience, and our calling by God's Holy Spirit.
Abraham (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the narrative of Genesis 19, Lot's lingering reveals a profound struggle with obedience and separation from the world. When the angels urged Lot to hurry and escape the impending destruction of Sodom, saying, "Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city," he …
Faith (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe example of Lot's wife teaches us that God does not want us to maintain close associations with the world because it almost inevitably leads to compromise.