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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's people must immerse themselves daily in the Scriptures. While sinning Israelites consider God to be absent, He is nevertheless present with His saints.

Why Was Hebrews Written? (Part Eleven): God Is Not Silent
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughChristians must seek God Himself and truly listen to what He says in His Word. Only then will they have the heart of wisdom to deal with today's challenges.
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.