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David the Prophet
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid, often recognized as a warrior and king, is also ranked among the prophets, alongside Samuel and others, as noted in the recounting of faithful individuals. Beyond his historical exploits, his lasting contribution lies in the numerous prophecies he penned in the Psalms for our learning. God used David mightily as a prophet to elaborate on many promises through his writings, inspired by the Spirit of the Lord, as David himself acknowledged that His word was on his tongue. His compositions in the Psalms, under divine inspiration, frequently carry a prophetic tone, revealing glimpses of a future Kingdom and the Messiah's experiences. In the Psalms, David foresaw specific details of the Messiah's suffering and death, such as His bones being out of joint, His heart melting like wax, and His hands and feet being pierced. The Psalms also predict the Messiah's thirst, the staring of onlookers, and the casting of lots for His garments. Moreover, David's prophetic vision extends to the future impact of the Messiah's sacrifice, envisioning all the ends of the world turning to the Lord, the establishment of God's Kingdom, and the resurrection of the dead to worship Him. The Psalms further speak of a posterity serving Him, declaring His righteousness to future generations, reflecting a vision of the glorious reign of Christ and the conversion of mankind to His way of life.
The Messiah in Three Psalms
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingPsalms 22, 23 and 24 form a trilogy, each part of of which is a Messianic prophecy that tells a part of the Gospel of God's Kingdom.
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Elijah to come.' We must apply duality of prophecy carefully and cautiously rather than indiscriminately.
Psalms 90-100
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalms 90-100 are prophetic, having a definite time progression, especially referencing the time frame between the Feast of Trumpets to the Last Great Day.
Jesus' Final Human Thoughts (Part One)
Article by StaffWhat was in Jesus' mind during His final hours as a human being? The Bible shows that Jesus' thoughts were not on Himself or the sins He was bearing.
Jesus' Final Human Thoughts (Part Two)
Article by StaffWhat was Jesus thinking about during His last hours as a human? The gospel accounts reveal what Jesus knew about His suffering, death, and resurrection.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughTrue greatness does not come from dominance but from serving with the attitude of a slave. Willingness to sacrifice self is the secret to success.
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the final hours of His life, Jesus made seven last statements to mankind, illustrating His nature and what He considered to be important for us.
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types, slain as the Passover Lamb, resurrected with the cutting of the wavesheaf, and ascended to His Father at the time of the waving of the sheaf.
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.
Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3-4 describes the dramatic transitional period in which God begot Christ, making Him the only human being who could qualify as our Messiah and Savior.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
Considering the Day of the Lord
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe ancient Israelites smugly believed that God was on their side, and that because He had not yet responded to their sins, they would be victorious.
Faith, Government, and the Calendar (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe calculated Hebrew calendar reflects God's faithfulness in providing His children a reliable calendar. Concocting one's own calendar is presumptuous.
Prophecy in Song
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughFar from being just a book about married love, the Song of Songs relates to the present condition of the church of God.