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Souvenirs
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile physical souvenirs are temporary reminders of past events, spiritual souvenirs—rooted in the biblical concept of atzeret (a "sacred assembly" meant to retain and internalize truth)—are lasting spiritual lessons intended to produce character growth. Established during the Eighth Day following the Feast of Tabernacles, God commands His people to pause and reflect on seven-year readings of Deuteronomy before returning to daily life. Central to this practice are eight key "remember" commands that call believers to recall their deliverance, God's power, His wilderness provision, human fallibility, respect for authority, vigilance against spiritual enemies, and His unchanging nature. Brought to mind by the Holy Spirit, these spiritual souvenirs transform memory into action and lead toward eternal life.
Isolation
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityGod uses isolation as a tool for a plethora of reasons—some for protective purposes, some for quarantine, some for correction, some for punishment.
Miriam: Prophetess and Leader
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingMiriam resembles every one of us as potential leaders. When she learned her lesson about pride, Miriam achieved the same exalted stature as Moses and Aaron.