Playlist: menuchah (topic)
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word *mnuwchah* (H4496), meaning a resting place or time of rest, emerges in Psalm 95:11 where God refers to the Promised Land as "My rest," a concept not previously mentioned in Scripture. Derived from the verb *nuach*, which means to rest, repose, settle down, be quiet, or remain, *mnuwchah* conveys the peace and …
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNaomi, a central figure in the book of Ruth, reflects a deep desire for the well-being of others, as seen in her blessing upon her daughters-in-law. She invokes God's favor upon them, wishing for them to receive *hesed*, the covenant loyalty or lovingkindness that stems from a relationship with God. Additionally, she prays for …
Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God's Providence
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn examining Naomi's character within the context of the book of Ruth, a significant aspect emerges in her invocation of blessings upon her daughters-in-law. She asks God to grant them kindness, often translated as lovingkindness or covenant loyalty, and rest. This rest, denoted by the Hebrew word mnuwchah (H4496), derived from …
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Millennium or God's rest will be an exceedingly busy time, a time when all of humanity will be converted, a time everybody will be on the same trek.