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Good Fences

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God sets boundaries and enforces them with clarity. He established distinct borders for the tribes of Israel, instructing Moses on the precise limits for each tribe's territory. He implemented rules to ensure these boundaries remained unchanged, preventing one tribe from encroaching on another's land, thus maintaining equal distribution. Jesus, addressing a deeper spiritual and moral level, emphasized that God understands human nature. He recognizes that humanity's heart is deceitful and wicked, prone to overstepping limits. God knows that when given a small allowance, people will push for much more, driven by an insatiable desire for what lies beyond their reach, never finding true contentment.

Blurring the Lines

Commentary by Joseph B. Baity

Since his revolt against God, the archangel Helel, who became our adversary, satan the devil, has sought to sabotage the plan of God to create man in His image. One of his methods is to blur the lines and laws that define existence and establish the foundations of civilization. Man needs well-defined boundaries, like a fence between neighbors that helps maintain peace. When such boundaries are removed, the lines become harder to see, define, and agree upon, leading to inevitable trouble. For thousands of years, satan has been tinkering with and removing these fences in small increments, subtly pushing against the definitions that provide common sense, sanity, prosperity, and peace. Through various movements and innovations, he seeks to redefine human sexuality, gender, life, morality, and even the essence of what it means to be human or to be a nation. Starting small, these efforts slowly blur the established lines until they begin to disappear. Satan's strategy has been to pervert the image of man and confuse his understanding of the world, making nothing seem to make sense. Yet, God allows this, and with the mind of Christ, we can see through these deceptions, define reality with His Word, and stand fast against satan's attempts to redefine our faith.

Standing on the Sea of Glass

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The vast earthly sea symbolizes the continued threat of chaos and evil against God and creation. It is described as pushing against the boundaries that God has established, with enclosing the sea with doors representing a symbolic restraint and fixed boundary. In this imagery, the sea embodies defiance and rebelliousness, attempting to revolt and escape God's control, reflecting the defiant and rebellious hearts of people. Yet, as Creator, God maintains authority over the sea, controlling its waves, calming its turbulence, and keeping it within its limits. God can dry up the sea at will or unleash it for judgment, demonstrating that the threat of chaos and evil is ultimately hollow under His power and authority.

Childrearing (Part Six)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

If we, as Christian parents, could shape and mold the minds of our children early, we could inoculate them against making the same mistakes that we did.

The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Colossae and Laodicea were susceptible to fast-talking teachers, whose plausible words eroded the true Gospel in favor of pagan thought and practice.

Simplifying Life (Part Three): Managing Human and Spiritual Relationships

Sermon by David F. Maas

Scripture emphasizes the importance of nurturing a deep connection with God as the foundation of all other relationships.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God frequently bypasses the firstborn, selecting for His purposes another sibling. Jacob selected Joseph's second son, Ephraim, to receive the blessing.

What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To preach to the world and ignore a disintegrating flock is like a husband and wife paying attention to other people while the family is falling apart.

Are You an Israelite?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Most of ancient Israel, because of their hardened hearts, did not please God. We must reflect on the the ways they stumbled so we can walk differently.