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144,000 of the Tribes of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.
The Blessing of Firstfruits
CGG Weekly by John ReissIf we remain faithful, we remain an integral part of His plan of salvation. Through His grace, we are a part of His 'promise to come.'

Firstfruits to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSix descriptors describe the special qualities God desires in His Firstfruits. We must continually examine ourselves to make sure these descriptors apply to us.
Our Affinity to Christ
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus has already suffered the things we have, and now serves as our compassionate High Priest and Advocate. He provides the pattern we are to emulate.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The ephod, the curious girdle, and the breastplate of judgment were part of the high priest's attire that teach us godly principles today.
Our Ultimate Purpose
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloThis message explores the ultimate purpose of our calling, explores different possibilities, and demonstrates that a relationship between us and God the Father, Jesus Christ, and other members of the church is the reason for that calling. Starting in John 15 with Our Savior explaining the conditions of us being His friend, we look deeper into the implications of that friendship. We discover that salvation is ultimately a byproduct of that friendship instead of the main reason. After examining Corinthians 15, we can determine that our responsibilities in the Kingdom are a secondary concern of that calling and we were each given different gifts to serve various functions in His Kingdom. Each of the first fruits has that deep relationship with Almighty God no matter what role they play and how much responsibility they currently have. Salvation and roles, while important, serve the purpose of being His friend and having that intimate relationship with God and his family. When we follow the commandments, it should be to primarily strengthen the relationship out of love, not to merely gain an advantageous position or be saved.