Playlist: Jonadab/Jehonadab, son of Rechab (topic)
Remember the Rechabites!
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJonadab, who demonstrated his zeal toward God by assisting Jehu in ridding Israel of idolators, is one of the finest examples of fatherhood in the Bible.
Dedication is a Necessity
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In Jeremiah 35, we find a striking example of devoted dedication through the Rechabites, a Jewish clan who fled to Jerusalem to escape Nebuchadnezzar's advancing army. During their time in the city, Jeremiah called a meeting in a chamber near the temple and set before one of their leaders a pitcher of wine, commanding him to …
God's Epistle
Sermon by John O. ReidIn the book of Jeremiah, chapter 35, a profound lesson emerges through the example of Jonadab, son of Rechab, and his descendants, the Rechabites. God, observing their steadfast obedience for over 200 years, uses their faithfulness to instruct ancient Judah. Jeremiah, by divine command, brings the house of the Rechabites into a …