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The Promise and the Kingdom
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God's promises to Abraham carry profound spiritual significance, extending beyond mere national or physical fulfillments to herald the gospel of His Kingdom. Among these promises, the concept of Israel as a kingdom of priests emerges as a vital thread, reflecting the ultimate purpose of God's calling. In I Peter 2:9, it is clear that God's children constitute a nation, not merely in a physical sense, but as a spiritual entity, described as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. This spiritual nation, drawn from Abraham's seed, embodies the essence of God's Kingdom, transcending history and earthly boundaries. The promise that kings shall come from Abraham, as seen in Genesis 17:6, further underscores this spiritual reality. While historical kings and dynasties have descended from Abraham, the true fulfillment lies in the future, with those who are in Christ becoming kings and priests, as Revelation 5:10 reveals. These spiritual heirs of Abraham, the faithful in Christ, are destined to reign on the earth, fulfilling God's promise in a profound, eternal sense as part of His everlasting Kingdom.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod made the New Covenant because Jacob's offspring did not have what it took to fulfill the terms of the Old Covenant. The carnal mind is hostile to God's law.
The Purpose of Israel
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod chose ancient Israel 1) to be separate, 2) to demonstrate His love to them, 3) to keep His promises to Abraham, and 4) to make a covenant with them.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGenesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33 identify the family traits of the Israelite tribes. God maintains a closer relationship with Israel than with any other people.
The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe Feast of Unleavened Bread is a remembrance of the release from bondage. We eat unleavened bread as a sign that the Lord's law may be in our mouths.
Heavenly Citizenship (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe have an obligation to respond to our calling, no longer living on a passport, but having a birth certificate in our heavenly kingdom.
Never Allow Your Love to Wax Cold
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaDestruction comes from a gradual withdrawal from intimacy with God rather than outright rejection. We must be vigilant against spiritual complacency.