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The High Places (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeUzziah was one of four successive kings of Judah in whose reigns God highlighted the failure to remove the high places. God noted this negligence only for Joash, Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham. These four kings represent studies into carnality, the nature of sin and temptation, and the proclivities of leaders not wholly dedicated to God.
The High Places (Part Five)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeUzziah also known as Azariah did what was right in the sight of the LORD yet during his reign the high places were not removed. He stands in the lineage of Jesus Christ but remains absent from the genealogy given in Matthew 1. Uzziah began his reign with a strong and righteous character yet over time he regressed spiritually and squandered the position given to him. He became militarily strong and in his hubris rashly entered the Temple to burn incense an act reserved for the sons of Aaron alone. Uzziah ended his days in isolation as a leper. Jotham followed all that his father Uzziah had done although he did not enter the temple of the LORD. Jotham remained aware of the presumptuous mistake of his father Uzziah and considered his own ways to avoid repeating it. The lives of Uzziah and the two kings before him record a pattern of neglect that culminated in their downfalls and brought detriment to those under them and after them.
Three Missing Kings (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughUzziah is also known as Azariah. He appears in the king list as the son of Amaziah and the father of Jotham. Matthew omits Joash, Amaziah, and Azariah from the genealogy of Jesus Christ by moving directly from Joram to Uzziah. The omission may serve to highlight a flaw common to these three kings rather than any connection to Athaliah. Uzziah ascended the throne at the age of sixteen after the death of his father Amaziah. Parallel accounts refer to him as Azariah the son of Amaziah. The absence of vowels in ancient Hebrew contributes to the confusion among the similar names Uzziah, Azariah, and others in the records.
The High Places (Part Four)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeUzziah was the third successive king of Judah who failed to remove the high places from the land. His downfall lay in not handling worldly greatness.
The High Places (Part Six)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThough we will probably never be tempted to burn incense to a pagan god on top of a hill, the high places of old still contain warnings for us.
Three Missing Kings (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah, all kings of Judah, shared a common, spiritually deadly characteristic that kept them from being listed in Christ's genealogy.
Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.
Making Faithful Choices (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod demonstrated to Gideon, through His systematically whittling his army from 30,000 to 300, that His providence, and not Gideon's might, would bring victory.
The Sovereignty of God: Part Five
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIs God sovereign over angels? What about mankind's choices? God's sovereignty is absolute as He directs events toward the culmination of His plan.
Hebrews (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe ancient Israelites resisted the gospel, refusing to mix it with actual obedience. What they heard never became a part of their lives; Egypt never left them.
Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIndividuals arrogating to themselves the authority to change doctrine are on extremely dangerous ground, presumptuously setting up idols in place of God.
Amos (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAmos gives a series of dire warnings, beginning with Israel's enemies, but concluding with a blistering indictment on Israel herself for her hypocrisy.
Hebrews (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus experienced the same temptations and suffering we do, qualifying Him for the role of High Priest, the bridge-builder between man and God.
Faith Over Fear
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen it looks like things are out of control, God is busily at work behind the scenes. If we replace anxiety with faith, God will grant us divine peace.
Principles of Church Leadership
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major responsibility for the fracturing of the WCG rested with the leadership, based on a philosophy of authoritarianism Christ warned against.
Love Thy Neighbor
Sermon by John O. ReidAs the Good Samaritan took pity on what normally would be his adversary, we are obligated to be sensitive to the needs of those around us, enemy and friend.
A Contrite Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe contrite or brokenhearted person finds special favor with God, and a humble or contrite spirit is indeed a precursor to forgiveness and spiritual healing.
Faith and the Calendar (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real issue in the calendar controversy is not astronomical, but faith in God's sovereignty, providence, and His right to assign responsibility.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Job, we must surrender to God's will and purpose for our lives, realizing that both pleasant and horrendous times work for our spiritual development.