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Hebrews (Part Six): God's Salvation Communication
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has communicated with humanity throughout history in profound and continuous ways. From the earliest times, even prior to Abraham, He clearly and directly spoke with Adam and Eve, Abel, Cain, Enoch, Noah, and numerous unnamed individuals. His communication persisted with Abraham and extended to Abraham's Israelitish descendants down to the present day. Through Moses to Malachi, His revelations were meticulously recorded in written forms as histories, psalms, proverbs, and prophecies, many of which are linked to the coming of the Messiah and Israelitish history. God dispatched prophets almost endlessly to the Israelite people, delivering not their own messages but faithfully conveying His words. The complaint from mankind that He does not communicate is a false accusation born out of carnality and disbelief, reflecting a lack of effort to seek Him as He commands. His communication is readily available through the Bible, accessible to those who search for it with belief. He has stated that He has communicated continuously, emphasizing the availability of His message to those who are willing to receive it. In these last days, God has chosen to speak to the world in a unique and ultimate manner, not merely through prophets, but by Son. This is not just a language or a medium, but the perfect revelation of Himself through the sinless witness of the Son, Jesus Christ. The Son, born in Bethlehem, is the same Person who has existed from all eternity, declaring the Father through His words and active life. The Father and the Son are one, and thus the Father chose to communicate Himself by means of Son, rendering further prophetic messages unnecessary. The Son's Word and perfect example stand as the complete and authoritative communication from God, surpassing all prior revelations through prophets, who were limited by their sinfulness and incomplete understanding of God's full message.
Hebrews 2: God Is Present
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God is not silent; He communicates with His people in various ways. One of His most common methods is through other members who are guided and inspired by Him, often through their preaching of the Word of God, providing much-needed help in challenging times. Additionally, God communicates directly with each person as they dedicate their lives to Him through personal study of His Book. The epistle to the Hebrews emphasizes the importance of giving earnest heed to the words of Jesus Christ, ensuring we do not drift away during times of trouble. God speaks to His people, as reminded in the very first verse of Hebrews, affirming that He is a communicating God who desires His commands to stand as given. Furthermore, God is not only speaking but is also present, even when His presence may seem absent to our eyes. We must shift our focus from sight to hearing, listening to His Word, which becomes exceedingly important. God allows us to understand that He has hundreds of millions of angels ready to serve us, and He is just as present with one individual as with a multitude, whether in a catacomb, a prison, or any other place.

Why Was Hebrews Written? (Part Eleven): God Is Not Silent
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod reigns over all as the great Sovereign Lord in heaven, ruling above any earthly president, monarch, congress, or parliament. He is the One whom citizens must please with their good conduct for a nation to experience the peace, prosperity, and health it desires. There are good reasons He withholds peace and other blessings when people fail to think and act with Him in mind, often necessitating a painful reckoning before change occurs. God allows or perhaps even causes some measure of upset to prepare His children's minds to experience and overcome what is coming. This preparation aligns with His purpose to ready them for future troubles and ultimately for the Kingdom of God. Salvation depends on how well individuals listen to and properly use what they hear from God's Word, not on what they see. Though none have witnessed Jesus performing miracles like walking on water or raising the dead, true accounts are given in His Word. The crucial admonition is to give earnest heed to the things heard, lest one drifts away, for neglecting so great a salvation—first spoken by the Lord and confirmed by those who heard Him—carries grave consequences. The vital element is whether the hearer makes proper use of God's true words, which always remain steadfast regardless of who speaks them.
Focusing on God's Thoughts
Sermonette by Craig SablichWe have the responsibility to hear God's still, small voice and to act upon His thoughts, thereby shunning the deceitful input constantly coming from Satan.
Hebrews (Part Seven): Greater than Angels
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Hebrews systematically proves Christ's superiority to patriarchs, prophets, the Levitical Priesthood, and angels, establishing His credentials.

Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Nine)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod has communicated tirelessly with humanity through men and angels. The first chapters of Hebrews displays Christ's superiority over even the angels.
Destroying America From Within (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God confused the languages at the tower of Babel, causing confusion similar to the discord in the West. Without communication, productivity grinds to a halt.