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Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ's sacrifice was a voluntary act of supreme victory, not a defeat. He held His head up until the end, bowing it only when He gave up His spirit, having finished perfectly what the Father had given Him to do. He died after living a completely sinless life, fulfilling the sin offering, and gave Himself in complete devotion to the Father, up to His death. He served humanity to the utmost and poured Himself out, reconciling God and men to make harmony and fellowship possible. His crucifixion was not a defeat; though marred beyond recognition, Jesus Christ remained unbroken. Through the Passover, symbolized by bread and wine, we unite with Him in a sacrificial meal, sharing in communion and fellowship. The bread, broken for sharing, represents His living flesh, a symbol of life and eternal vitality, not death or a broken body. He described Himself as the living bread that came down from heaven, offering eternal life to those who partake of it. Thus, eating the bread symbolizes taking in and being joined to His sinless, living life, abiding in Him as He abides in us.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ was in control of the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, sacrificing Himself willingly to fulfill His destiny as the world's Redeemer.
Knowing Christ (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe sacrifices were neither insignificant nor barbaric, but a teaching tool for us. In the burnt offering, we see Christ in His work for the already redeemed.
Principled Living (Part One): Imitating Christ
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFollowing Jesus requires absolute commitment, often involving sacrifice and discomfort. We must be willing to give up family and societal ties for God's sake.
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.
According to His Pleasure
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod 'took pleasure' in Christ's being bruised, not in the pain and suffering that His Son endured, but in the ultimate goal of adding to His Family.
Patriotism, the Summer Soldier, and Our Times (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn terms of patriotism to God's Kingdom, Jesus set the standard higher than anyone else, sacrificing His life for everyone, even before the Father called them.
Our Bread of Life
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world is confused on the timing of Christ's death and resurrection. It becomes clear by a proper understanding of the holy days, preparation days, and Sabbaths.